PREVIEW: Rock N Roll Circus comes to Earlham Park!


                                                


 

Earlham Park, Norwich

Thursday 14- Saturday 16th August

Norwich - Rock N Roll Circus is coming to town for three packed days of live music and entertainment – and here is All You Need to Know.

Earlham Park’s new event features headline performances from McFly, indie rockers Courteeners, and Olly Murs, along with a whole line up of artists, live circus performances, interactive workshops, street food and much more.

“We're excited to be bringing Rock N Roll Circus to Earlham Park for the first time. Norwich is a city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong appetite for live entertainment, making it an ideal location! Earlham Park provides a fantastic setting, and we’re excited to deliver a truly unique experience for audiences in the region.” Festival Director, Ali O’Reilly




Pixie Lott will be performing 


Norwich will host one of the UK’s most distinctive live events this summer when Rock N Roll Circus brings its Big Top and festival village to Earlham Park for the very first time, running from Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 August 2025.

Unlike a standard music weekend, the event blends first class music acts with circus performances, workshops, market‑style street food, bars, family experiences and local artist showcases. The main stage is under cover in the Big Top tent, so no need to worry about the weather!

McFly headline the main stage

Three Days of Music on Two Stages

Thursday 14 August will be headlined by festival favourites McFly (pictured), performing hits like All About You and 5 Colours in Her Hair. Supporting acts include Sam Ryder, The Lottery Winners, and emerging artists Rianne Downey, Deco, Dolder, The High Points, Caswell, and Youth Killed It.

 

The Hoosiers

 

Friday 15 August is for the indie lovers. Led by Manchester indie rockers Courteeners, and joined by The Lathums, Reverend and The Makers, The Lemonheads, along with Brooke Combe, The Clause, The Rosadocs, October Drift, Pleasure Inc., as well as hometown names Arthur Black and Gabby Rivers.

Saturday 16 August: Closes with the much-loved Olly Murs, performing hits such as Dance With Me Tonight and Troublemaker. Other performers include Pixie Lott, Artful Dodger, Scouting for Girls, Jamie Lawson, Sam Fischer, Charlie Floyd, Afterdrive, Macie Nyah, Nina Arya, and local favourite Mama Oh No.

A second stage, separate from the Big Top, will host local and emerging talent throughout the weekend.

Circus acts and interactive features

  

Rock N Roll Circus features live circus performances in and around the Big Top. Mesmerising circus acts include the internationally acclaimed Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Ellis Grover, Gem Vaudeville, Andy Wakeford, and Silvia Pavone, performing high-wire routines, cloud swing aerial acts, acrobats, contortion and fire performances.

Norwich of course had a long-standing love affair with the circus, The OAK Circus Centre, will offer free fun drop-in workshops open to all ages, including juggling, hula hooping, basic acrobatics and cradle swing activities. The new Fortune Teller Tent offers sign-up or walk-in readings spanning palmistry and astrology.

Food and drink options

The Rings of Flavour food village includes a variety of popular local food vendors including the La Pitta, East Coast Pizza Company, The Tapas Shack, The Cabin Tacos, Rad Burger, Amor Street Food, plus sweet treats from Flavour Bakehouse and Reesey’s Ice Cream. Beverage options include cocktails at the Rocktails bar and self‑serve drinks via Box Bar units.

VIP package details

Remember, it’s not too late so snap up those final VIP tickets to experience the first ever Rock N Roll Circus Norwich in style. VIP upgrades (extra £35) includes: fasttrack entry, access to front-of-stage areas, exclusive bars and private seating, luxury toilet facilities, Zaks Burgers from Norwich’s wellknown burger maker and a VIP zone open until midnight, one hour after general access.

Rock n Roll Circus Sheffield in full swing last summer



Other FAQs and useful info

Dates and daily schedule

The festival runs from Thursday 14 August to Saturday 16 August 2025.

Gate opening times: McFly at 3 pm (Thu), Courteeners at 3 pm (Fri), Olly Murs at 1 pm (Sat).

Location and transport

Venue: Earlham Park, Norwich. Accessible via the A47, with local bus routes (Line 25 & 26 from the city centre/train station) to event gates.

Parking

Norwich does not list on-site parking explicitly. Attendees are encouraged to use public transport. The site is served by local bus routes.

Age policy

Open to all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Under-5s go free with a full-price adult ticket (max two per adult).

What can you bring?

Allowed: cameras (with lenses under 6 in), cigarettes. Not permitted: alcohol, aerosols over 250 ml, gas canisters, chairs, glass, drones, flags, fireworks/flares, audio recorders, and any item likely to cause disruption or harm.

Bag policy

If carrying a bag, it must be no larger than A4 size. Larger bags will be refused entry.

Lost property

Lost items should be reported to lostproperty@rocknrollcircus.co.uk. The organisers endeavour to return belongings but do not accept liability.

Accessibility

Accessible ticket options include a viewing platform with carer ticket and access to toilets, or a free carer ticket with access to accessible toilets without platform access. Requests can be made via access@rocknrollcircus.co.uk or customerservice@ticketek.co.uk and take 3–5 working days to process.

On-the-day tickets

If not sold out, tickets are available at the on‑site box office located at the main entrance. It will be clearly signposted.

Event Summary and Booking Information

  • Dates: 14–16 August 2025

  • Venue: Earlham Park, NR5 0TT

  • Travel: A47 vehicle access; buses from city and station; limited walk-up parking implied; public transport advised.

  • Tickets: Available online at rocknrollcircus.co.uk/norwich. General admission, weekend passes, and VIP upgrades available. Box office sales only if event capacity permits.

  • More info: Full details on site access, site rules and age policy at rocknrollcircus.co.uk/info.



For media enquiries karen@orbitpr.net or jon@northside-creative.co.uk



Post a Comment

Previous Post Next Post