Rock N Roll Circus has confirmed its Norwich edition will expand to four full days in 2026, running from Thursday 20 August to Sunday 23 August at Earlham Park.
After a hugely successful debut, the festival is stepping things up with a major new opening night.
James to headline huge Thursday launch
Leading the expansion are James, one of the UK’s most enduring live acts. With a career spanning over four decades, their set is likely to deliver classics like “Sit Down”, “Laid”, “She’s A Star” and “Come Home”.
They’ll be joined by indie favourites Razorlight and Merseyside chart-toppers The K’s, who’ve rapidly climbed the ranks with a Top 3 debut album in 2024 followed by a UK number one in 2025.
A stacked weekend in Earlham Park
The rest of the Norwich line-up is equally packed:
- The Streets performing A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full on Friday 21 August
- The Kooks, The Vaccines and The Fratellis on Saturday 22 August
- Madness, Ocean Colour Scene, The Wailers, The Selecter and David Rodigan on Sunday 23 August
Further announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
More than just a festival
Like its Sheffield counterpart, Rock N Roll Circus Norwich brings its iconic Big Top arena, combining heavyweight live music with aerial performance, fire acts and immersive circus theatre across the site.
VIP packages will be available, offering premium viewing areas, private bars and fast-track entry.
With massive headline moments and full-album celebrations locked in, Norwich is firmly on the festival map for summer 2026.
Rock N Roll Circus Norwich
Earlham Park
20–23 August 2026
Presale: Wednesday 4 March, 10am
General sale: Friday 6 March, 10am
Tickets: rocknrollcircus.co.uk
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