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Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield – Preview – Here’s What To Expect! – rgm : reyt good magazine
Organisers of Rock N Roll Circus have revealed the full line-up and details for the festival's return to Sheffield, promising what they describe as the city event's biggest and most ambitious edition yet. The festival, which blends live music with circus entertainment beneath a Big Top, takes place over the August bank holiday weekend and will bring a mix of major touring artists, emerging talent and circus performers to the Don Valley Bowl site.
The event runs from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026, with roughly 40 live artists and 40 circus performers appearing across the four days. Headliners include The Kooks performing their debut album in full for its 20th anniversary alongside Milburn and Miles Kane on Thursday, The Streets on Friday, Wunderhorse, Baxter Dury, English Teacher and Fat Dog on Saturday, and Richard Ashcroft, The Fratellis, Cast and Embrace on Sunday. Beyond music, the circus programme includes aerialists, acrobats, stilt walkers, fire performers and a mechanical elephant, alongside food traders such as Yorkshire Burrito and Unit Burger; festival director Ali O'Reilly called it "our strongest Sheffield programme yet." Tickets are available via rocknrollcircus.co.uk.
In short
- Rock N Roll Circus returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl, 27–30 August 2026
- Line-up includes The Kooks, The Streets, Richard Ashcroft and The Fratellis
- Festival combines live music, circus acts, food stalls and emerging artists
Explained simply
Rock N Roll Circus is an annual festival held in Sheffield that uniquely combines live music with circus entertainment under a Big Top. The event takes place at the Don Valley Bowl site during the August bank holiday weekend and features a curated mix of established touring bands, emerging artists and professional circus performers. It attracts visitors seeking both live music and circus arts in a single event.
The festival has become a fixture on Sheffield's cultural calendar, offering a different experience from conventional music festivals through its blend of performance styles. Circus acts include aerialists, acrobats, stilt walkers and fire performers, whilst food traders and other attractions run throughout the event. The four-day format allows for an extensive programme of both music and circus entertainment.
The 2026 edition takes place from 27 to 30 August and will feature a substantial line-up of artists and performers. Those interested in attending can find tickets and further details at rocknrollcircus.co.uk.