30-05-2025
Huge music megastar announced to headline Sheffield summer festival
A Sheffield summer music festival has announced a major megastar will be headlining this summer.
Rock 'n' Roll Circus, which is being held at the city's Don Valley Bowl, has announced a new Friday night headliner. Bryan Adams will be topping the bill on Friday, August 29.
Joining Bryan Adams will be Melanie C, Newton Faulkner, Cassyette, Nell Mescal, Somebody's Child, Ashley Singh, Deco, Bethany Grace, Crystal Tides, Femur, The Crookes, Sundress, Charlie Floyd and Alice Ede. You can buy tickets for the fun here.
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Ali O'Reilly, festival director, said: 'Unfortunately, The Wombats will no longer be playing Friday, August 29 but we are delighted to announce an exciting new act so Friday can go ahead as planned.
'We're incredibly excited to welcome Bryan Adams to Rock 'n' Roll Circus. His catalogue of hits and legendary live performances are the stuff of rock folklore, and having him headline Friday night means fans are in for a real treat.'
Rock 'n' Roll Circus is not your average music festival – it's an immersive experience that combines world-class music with jaw-dropping circus acts, gourmet street food, VIP upgrades, and late-night after-parties, all set in the heart of Sheffield at Don Valley.
Highlights include:
Three stages including the Discovery Stage and BBC Introducing Stage
Over 40 artists across the weekend
VIP Greggs Area with late-night DJs, posh loos, private bars and merch
Circus performances from fire breathers, aerialists, and more
Workshops, cocktail bars, and the best food village yet
Rock 'n' Roll Circus 2025 line up
Wednesday, August 27 – Queens of the Stone Age
Thursday, August 28 – Queens of the Stone Age, plus Viagra Boys, Fat Dog, Shame and more
Friday, August 29 – Bryan Adams, Melanie C, Newton Faulkner, Cassyette and more
Saturday, August 30 – Reverend & The Makers, Dayfever, Groove Armada, Carl Barat, Peter Doherty and more
Sunday, August 31 – James, Ocean Colour Scene, Embrace, Cast, Sleeper and more
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