Jeremy Clarkson farm festival to take place in brand new event just outside Coventry
A new countryside celebration blending farming, music and mainstream entertainment is set to arrive just outside Coventry, bringing together familiar television faces and chart-topping performers for three days of live shows.
The Great British Farm-Fest will make its debut at Stoneleigh Park, transforming the historic venue into a multi-night festival space designed to showcase rural life alongside major names from pop, radio and television. Running from 22 to 24 May, the event promises what organisers describe as “non-stop entertainment” across its inaugural weekend.
At the centre of the festival is Jeremy Clarkson, one of the most recognisable figures on British television, who will appear alongside fellow stars from Clarkson’s Farm. Fans will see Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan and Charlie Ireland swap muddy fields and paperwork for the main stage, as farming personalities take on a more public-facing role.
Music will play a major part in the programme, with performances scheduled at the newly created Hawkstone Music Arena. The line-up includes Sophie Ellis-Bextor, electronic pioneers Groove Armada, cheesemaker-turned-DJ Alex James, broadcaster Sara Cox and Ricky Wilson. Organisers say the mix is deliberate, designed to attract both festival-goers and those curious about modern farming.
Speaking at the launch event held at The Farmer’s Dog, Mr Clarkson said the festival was about connecting rural life with the wider public. “We are going to get the farming message out to people live,” he said. “And we’re going to have a great time doing it.”
Festival Director Chris Hughes said the aim was to present agriculture in a way that feels accessible and celebratory. “We want to showcase the incredible talent within the British farming industry in a way that hasn’t been done before,” he explained. “By pairing well-known farmers and TV favourites with world-class DJs and rock stars, we’re creating three days of parties that put the countryside right at the centre of the experience.”
Organisers hope the Great British Farm-Fest will become an annual fixture, offering a fresh platform for rural voices while drawing large crowds to Warwickshire for a festival that blends education, entertainment and live music under one banner.