Rock N Roll Circus has revealed the next line-up announcement for its return to Earlham Park, Norwich from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August 2026, confirming a very special line up for Saturday 22nd August.
In a one-off celebration of three generation-defining records, The Kooks, The Vaccines and The Fratellis will each perform one of their seminal albums under the Big Top.
Brighton favourites The Kooks will headline the Saturday night, performing songs from their platinum-selling debut album Inside In / Inside Out. The album catapulted the band into fame, selling more than 2 million copies and helping define an era of music. Two decades since their debut, The Kooks are resonating with a whole new generation. With sold-out tours and epic returns to festival main stages, the band has firmly cemented their place in the hearts of Gen Z fans. The album includes enduring anthems She Moves in Her Own Way, Ooh La and Naïve, and remains a staple part of indie culture more than 15 years after its release.
Joining them are London heroes The Vaccines, who will perform their explosive debut What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? in its entirety. Released in 2011 and containing breakout hits If You Wanna, Post Break-Up Sex and Nørgaard, the album became one of the fastest-selling debuts of the decade and helped define a new wave of British indie energy.
Completing the trio are Scottish icons The Fratellis, performing their beloved debut Costello Music from start to finish. The album launched the band onto the global stage with hits including Chelsea Dagger, Henrietta and Whistle For The Choir, earning the group a BRIT Award and setting the tone for one of the most recognisable sounds of the era.
The Saturday line-up marks another major moment for Rock N Roll Circus’ return to Norwich in 2026, following last year’s hugely successful debut which saw thousands head to Earlham Park for headline performances from McFly, Courteeners and Olly Murs, alongside acrobats, fire shows, circus performers and an immersive festival atmosphere that captivated the city.
Their 2006 debut sold more than two million copies and soundtracked a generation, yet The Kooks find themselves newly beloved by another. While their first wave of fans remains fiercely loyal, a vibrant Gen Z audience has embraced them too, making them festival headliners once again. Social media has given their unmistakable Britpop-tinged indie an unexpected renaissance, introducing their songs to millions of new ears.
Rock N Roll Circus returns to Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield for the 2026 August Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 28 – Sunday 30th) – and organisers have confirmed the first headliners for this year’s event will be The Streets on Friday 28th, performing their landmark album A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full.
The announcement follows hot on the heels of The Streets’ newly revealed 2026 UK tour, which will see Mike Skinner and his band perform the album in its entirety for the very first time.
The news marks a major coup for the Steel City, as Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield gears up for its fourth edition. Now firmly established as one of the most unique and exciting live music events in the country, the festival has become synonymous with huge performances, incredible production and an atmosphere unlike anything anywhere else.
With The Streets already announced as Friday headliners for Norwich, and Madness, Ocean Colour Scene, The Wailers, The Selecter, David Rodigan on Sunday, Saturday’s Kooks announcement will be a must see for indie fans. Yet more acts and stage announcements will be confirmed soon.
Rock N Roll Circus offers far more than a standard festival experience. Alongside its headline artists, the weekend will once again feature a full programme of circus performers, aerialists, fire shows, workshops and a dedicated food and drink village. With the entire main stage housed inside the Big Top, performances are intimate, atmospheric and weather-proof.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Madness, The Kooks in Norwich and The Streets in Sheffield go on sale as below:
Presale opens Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 10am BST
General sale from Friday 21st November 2025 at 10am BST
Tickets & info: www.rocknrollcircus.co.uk
Remaining tickets for the Streets, Norwich are available now.
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