Rock N Roll Circus has revealed the final wave of artists for its massive August 2026 weekender at Earlham Park, with cult indie icons Babyshambles, The Molotovs, The Clause, and Antony Szmierek leading the latest drop.
The huge line-up announcement arrives in the same week that Norwich was crowned the national winner in The Sunday Times Best Places To Live Guide 2026. Babyshambles will bring their chaotic brilliance to the Friday bill, warming up for The Streets who are set to perform ‘A Grand Don’t Come For Free’ in full for the first time under the Big Top.
Frontman Peter Doherty praised the unpredictable nature of the event, stating: “We’ve crossed paths with it before and it always leaves a mark. Bringing Babyshambles into that Big Top in Norwich feels like the kind of night that could go anywhere.”
Thursday 20 August kicks off the now four-day event with Manchester legends James, Razorlight, and The K’s. They will now be joined by a bold wave of emerging talent, including London teenage sibling band The Molotovs, politically charged spoken-word artist Seb Lowe, Girl In The Year Above, Girlband!, and local favourites Pleasure Inc.
Friday’s line-up sees The Streets and Babyshambles accompanied by spoken word-infused indie artist Antony Szmierek, genre-blurring songwriter Hak Baker, rising alternative voice Khakikid, and local talents Juliet and Lfay.
Saturday promises a landmark indie celebration under the canvas. Alongside The Kooks, The Vaccines, and The Fratellis—who are all performing classic albums in full—the day will feature Britpop-inspired Cruz Beckham and The Breakers, The Clause, The Kairos, Tom A. Smith, Leazes, and Fletcher Fletchr, plus local acts Tiny Umbrellas and Grace Calver.
The weekender closes on Sunday with a massive ska and reggae finale. Madness will lead the charge, supported by Ocean Colour Scene, The Wailers, The Selecter, and David Rodigan.
Festival Director Ali O’Reilly noted the perfect timing of the announcement: “To be revealing this line-up in the same week Norwich has been named the best place to live in the UK feels like a real moment. It’s that mix of heritage and new energy that defines Rock N Roll Circus.”
Beyond the music, Rock N Roll Circus promises an immersive experience with aerialists, fire performers, and roaming theatrical spectacle. All headline performances take place inside the festival’s iconic, weather-proof Big Top, with VIP upgrades available for fast-track entry, premium viewing areas, and upgraded food options.
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