FINAL TICKETS, STAGE TIMES AND SITE MAP REVEALED AS ROCK N ROLL CIRCUS GETS SET FOR FOUR HUGE DAYS IN SHEFFIELD
The Kooks, The Streets, Wunderhorse and Richard Ashcroft among the headliners as Rock N Roll Circus returns to Don Valley Bowl from August 27–30
Wunderhorse sold out with final tickets remaining for The Kooks, The Streets and Richard Ashcroft
Full stage times, opening times and site map revealed ahead of festival weekend
The countdown is almost over as Rock N Roll Circus prepares to return to Sheffield for four huge days of live music at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday August 27 to Sunday August 30.
With Wunderhorse now completely sold out and final tickets remaining for shows headlined by The Kooks, The Streets and Richard Ashcroft, organisers have now revealed the full stage times, opening times and festival site map ahead of the circus rolling back into the city.
Thousands of music fans are expected across the weekend as the award-winning festival brings together some of the biggest names in British music, rising artists and the unique circus-inspired experience that has become its calling card.
FOUR DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC
The Kooks kick off Rock N Roll Circus on Thursday August 27, opening the Sheffield weekend beneath the Big Top as the festival gets underway from 4pm. Cruz Beckham and his band The Breakers will also be at Don Valley this week. Cruz did a special cameo with Luke Pritchard of the Kooks at Rock N Roll Circus Norwich last week prompting speculation that there’ll be more surprises at the circus in Sheffield this week.
Friday August 28 sees The Streets take centre stage, with Mike Skinner and co returning to Sheffield for a headline performance featuring their landmark album A Grand Don’t Come For Free.
Saturday belongs to Wunderhorse, with demand for the band’s Sheffield appearance seeing the show officially sell out ahead of the festival.
Rock N Roll Circus then closes on Sunday August 30 with Richard Ashcroft, bringing one of the most celebrated catalogues in British music to Don Valley Bowl having toured the UK and the Americas last summer with Oasis for one of the biggest reunion tours of all time. Fans can expect songs spanning his solo career and his years fronting The Verve, including the likes of Lucky Man, Sonnet, The Drugs Don’t Work and Bitter Sweet Symphony.
Across the four days, the headliners will be joined by a packed supporting bill of established favourites and emerging talent, turning Don Valley Bowl into one of Sheffield’s biggest live music destinations of the summer.
Beyond the music, Rock N Roll Circus combines a major festival line-up with its distinctive circus world, bringing together live performance, entertainment, food and drink and a festival site built around its iconic Big Top.
STAGE TIMES AND SITE MAP REVEALED
Organisers have now released the full stage times and official 2026 site map, giving festival-goers the chance to plan their day before arriving at Don Valley Bowl.
Fans are encouraged to check the stage times in advance and allow plenty of time to enter the festival, particularly ahead of the headline performances.
WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN?
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place from Thursday August 27 to Sunday August 30.
Gates open at:
Thursday August 27 – 4pm
Friday August 28 – 4pm
Saturday August 29 – 1pm
Sunday August 30 – 1pm
The curfew for all Rock N Roll Circus shows is 11pm.
Last entry is 9pm each day and there is no re-entry once you leave the event.
WHERE IS ROCK N ROLL CIRCUS?
Rock N Roll Circus takes place at Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield.
Organisers recommend travelling by public transport wherever possible.
The easiest way to reach Don Valley Bowl from Sheffield city centre is by tram, with services available from multiple city-centre stops, including Sheffield Train Station.
Festival-goers should use the Arena / Olympic Legacy Park tram stop, which is located directly beside the event site.
IS PARKING AVAILABLE?
Parking is available to pre-book at the Utilita Arena Sheffield, subject to availability.
Festival-goers planning to drive are strongly advised to book parking in advance and allow additional time for their journey due to the number of people expected in the area across the weekend.
IS ROCK N ROLL CIRCUS FAMILY FRIENDLY?
Yes. Rock N Roll Circus is an all-ages event.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, while under-fives can attend free of charge with a full-price adult ticket.
WHAT FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE AVAILABLE?
A wide range of food options will be available throughout the festival, with something for different tastes and dietary requirements across the site.
A large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available from the festival bars.
Outside food and drink cannot be brought into Rock N Roll Circus.
FINAL TICKETS
Demand is high across the four-day weekend, with Wunderhorse already completely sold out.
Final tickets are now on sale for The Kooks, The Streets and Richard Ashcroft, with festival-goers urged not to leave it late if they are planning to join the circus.
With four days of live music, major British headliners, emerging talent and the full Rock N Roll Circus experience returning to Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield is now set for one of its biggest weekends of the summer.
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday August 27 to Sunday August 30, 2026.
Final tickets are on sale now. For more info and to buy tickets head to rocknrollcircus.co.uk.
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