Rock N Roll Circus is returning to Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield this August!
From landmark album performances to defining British artists, Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2026 brings together multiple generations of guitar music under one roof.
Opening night is led by The Kooks, performing Inside In/Inside Out in full. Plus Milburn, Miles Kane and many more!
Friday sees The Streets headline, delivering one of the most iconic British albums of the 2000s – A grand don’t come for free – in full for the first time live under the Big Top. Also on the bill are Babyshambles, fronted by Peter Doherty, the band remain one of the most influential cult names in British indie, known for their chaotic brilliance and enduring catalogue
Saturday is headlined by Wunderhorse, one of the most exciting bands in modern British guitar music. The day is further bolstered by a wave of fast-rising names including Gurriers, Basht. and The Molotovs, three of the most talked-about bands on the live circuit right now, adding serious depth to an already stacked bill.
Sunday closes with Richard Ashcroft, supported by The Fratellis, Cast – fresh from their international tour with Oasis – and now Embrace, bringing together a powerhouse line-up of era-defining British bands. Sheffield favourites Everly Pregnant Brothers also join the bill, adding a unique hometown flavour to a huge closing day.
Rock N Roll Circus continues to stand apart by blending world-class live music with immersive circus and theatrical performance across the site. From aerialists and fire performers to roaming spectacle, the experience extends far beyond the main stage.
All headline performances take place inside the festival’s iconic Big Top, creating an intimate, high-energy atmosphere while ensuring shows remain weather-proof.
With the full line-up now revealed, Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2026 is set to deliver one of the most exciting Bank Holiday weekends anywhere in the UK.
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026.
