The Rock N Roll Circus festival returns to Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl from August 27 to 30, 2026. It combines massive live music headliners in a Big Top tent with immersive circus performers, including aerialists, fire artists, and a life-sized mechanical elephant.

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Key Event & Lineup DetailsThursday,

Aug 27: Headlined by The Kooks (performing Inside In/Inside Out in full) with support from Milburn, Miles Kane, and The Clause.Friday,

Aug 28: Headlined by Bryan Adams with special guest Melanie C.Saturday,

Aug 29: Headlined by Wunderhorse with support from Baxter Dury, English Teacher, and Babyshambles (fronted by Peter Doherty).Sunday,

Aug 30: Headlined by Richard Ashcroft, supported by The Fratellis, Cast, and local favorites Everly Pregnant Brothers.

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