Rock N Roll Circus Norwich Preview
A new festival is taking over Earlham Park in Norwich this August, combining the joys of live music with the thrill of the circus.
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From 14th to 16th August 2025, Earlham Park in Norwich will host its debut edition of Rock N Roll Circus, a vibrant festival where live music meets immersive circus theatre, all taking place within a Big Top wonderland. The music line-up alone is one of the best you will find anywhere this summer, kicking off with an epic pop-rock line-up on Thursday 14th of August, when headliners McFly will be joined by some of the country's best live artists, including Sam Ryder, The Hoosiers, Rianne Downey, and 2024 SBTM Live Artists of the Year The Lottery Winners. Every day will also see a host of exciting upcoming talent join the established names, with the likes of ‘Lady of Mars’ and ‘Youth Killed It’ also joining the lineup.
The Friday lineup will see indie step to the forefront, as one of the most critically acclaimed live bands you could possibly find, the Courteeners, will take over Earlham Park. They will be joined by some mammoth indie talents, including The Lathums, Reverend and the Makers, and The Lemonheads. It is the Friday which also posses arguably the greatest lineup of local talent, with Pleasure Inc., Arthur Blakc and long-term SBTM favourite Gabby Rivers taking to the stage,
The circus will then close out on the Saturday with a pop line up for the ages, when timeless acts like Blue, Scouting for Girls and Pixie Lott will all stand centre stage before the night’s headliner, Olly Murs. Also on the lineup you can find the UK’s 2025 Eurovision entrants Remember Monday and the nostalgic Artful Dodger and Jamie Lawson. The pick of the upcoming artist on the Saturday for me is Macie Nyah. However, with other exciting names like Charlie Floyd and After Drive also in the mix, this is set to be a feel-good day from start to finish.
Much of the action takes place under the iconic big top, meaning you can enjoy the musical brilliance come rain or shine. But Rock N Roll Circus is more than just music; the excitement spills out across the park with a dazzling array of circus acts. Whether you're drawn to aerial acrobatics, mesmerised by firebreathers, amazed by stilt walkers, or captivated by a variety of other performers, there's plenty to thrill and entertain beyond the main stage. There will also be a number of workshops throughout the event too, giving festivalgoers the chance to dive even deeper into the captivating world of circus.
This, combined with Norfolk’s best local street food traders, independent brewers, craft cocktail bars, and even a few unexpected treats along the way, means Rock N Roll Circus starts to feel less like an event, and more like a living, breathing world where the only things that matter are entertainment and enjoyment.
Tickets are on sale now at www.rocknrollcircus.co.uk, available as day passes or full weekend options, with VIP packages also available. Whether you’re coming for the headliners, the circus magic, the food, or just a great reason to dance in a field, this is one weekend you won’t want to miss. The circus is coming to Norwich, and it’s bringing the soundtrack of the summer with it.
The Rock N Roll Circus is also returning to Sheffield for its third edition this summer, taking place from 29th to 31st August. Headliners Bryan Adams, Reverend & The Makers, and James will be joined by a stellar lineup including Melanie C, Peter Doherty and Carl Barat of The Libertines, and Ocean Colour Scene. As always, the event will also feature a world-class troupe of circus performers, blending music and spectacle in true Rock N Roll Circus style.
