The Kooks and Friends Rock Norwich's 2026 Circus with Classic Album Magic!

The Kooks, The Vaccines, and The Fratellis are set to headline the Rock N Roll Circus festival in Norwich, Norfolk, in the summer of 2026. This exciting event will take place at Earlham Park over three days, from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23. These bands are well-known in the UK and will be performing their debut albums, which are considered classics by many fans. Last year, the festival attracted thousands of people who came to see acts like McFly, Courteeners, and Olly Murs. Festival director Ali O'Reilly said that after the amazing response to last year's event, the team wanted to make the 2026 edition even more memorable.

On the second night of the festival, The Kooks will play their platinum-selling album Inside In/Inside Out, The Vaccines will perform What Did You Expect from The Vaccines? , and The Fratellis will play their debut album Costello Music. These albums are important in British music history and have shaped the sound of their era. The festival will also feature other big names, including Madness and Ocean Colour Scene, who are scheduled to perform on the closing day. Ali O'Reilly mentioned that with these confirmed acts, Saturday is expected to be a highlight of the festival.

In addition to the music, the Rock N Roll Circus will offer a full program of circus performers, aerialists, fire shows, and workshops, making it a unique experience for attendees. Ali O'Reilly explained that the people of Norwich wanted the circus to return, and the festival organizers listened. The event promises a full day of iconic albums performed by three major British bands, with more artists still to be announced. These records are meaningful to many people and represent different eras in music. Presale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, November 19, with general sales beginning on Friday, November 21. The festival encourages people to share their stories about Norfolk and stay updated on local news.