Rock N Roll Circus – Madness

About Event Age Restrictions: This event is open to all ages. Under 5s go free must have a free of charge Under 5s ticket with an adult ticket Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: PA tickets must be applied for via Rock N Roll Circus ticketing partner at www.rocknrollcircus.co.uk/norwich & all tickets and more information about the event will be emailed 1 week prior to the event. If you have any specific questions surrounding access please contact access@rocknrollcircus.co.uk   VIP AND GA+ TREAT YOURSELF AND TAKE YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL… What’s included in VIP?

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You’ll still enjoy everything that makes Rock N Roll Circus special – world-class live music, spectacular circus entertainment and the unique atmosphere of the Big Top – with a few added comforts to make your day even better   The legendary British band Madness will bring their inimitable mix of ska, pop and pure joy to Earlham Park, Norwich on Sunday 23 August 2026. This announcement follows the news that The Streets will open this year’s Rock N Roll Circus Norwich on Friday 21st August, with that date nearing a complete and total sell out. The eagerly anticipated line-up for Saturday 20th August is soon to be announced.

Madness will be topping a stellar line-up that also features Ocean Colour Scene, The Wailers, The Selecter and David Rodigan, with more names still to be announced. The show forms part of the second ever Rock N Roll Circus Norwich weekend, following the event’s triumphant debut in 2025 and its eagerly awaited return in 2026. The festival’s unique big top setting, combination of live music, circus performance and immersive entertainment has quickly made it one of the most distinctive new fixtures on the UK festival calendar.

Madness remains one of Britain’s most beloved and enduring live acts. With a career spanning more than four decades, they’ve sold millions of records worldwide and produced an endless list of classics including Our House, One Step Beyond, It Must Be Love, Baggy Trousers and House of Fun. Known for their irresistible energy and everyman storytelling, the Camden legends continue to sell out arenas and headline major festivals across the globe.

Their latest release, The Hit Parade, celebrates an extraordinary legacy with a 44-track journey through every one of the band’s UK top 40 singles, as well as fan favourites and rare gems. The album reinforces what fans already know – few groups have defined British pop culture quite like Madness. Joining them in Norwich will be a line-up that celebrates the very best in British and global music heritage.

Birmingham heroes Ocean Colour Scene will bring their timeless anthems The Riverboat Song, The Day We Caught The Train and Hundred Mile High City to Earlham Park. Firm festival favourites Ocean Colour Scene need little introduction. The band rose from Birmingham’s vibrant music scene in the early 1990s, becoming a defining force of the Britpop era with their sharp songwriting and classic rock influences.

Their breakthrough album Moseley Shoals (1996) went multi-platinum and firmly established them as one of Britain’s leading bands, followed by the chart-topping Marchin’ Already (1997) and the acclaimed One from the Modern (1999). With a career spanning over three decades, they’ve enjoyed numerous Top 10 singles and albums and will be a welcome addition to this year’s festival. Jamaican icons The Wailers will perform the iconic hits of Bob Marley’s catalogue in their unmistakable style, while 2-Tone pioneers The Selecter promise a high-energy set filled with ska and spirit.

Completing the line-up is reggae broadcaster and sound system icon David Rodigan, whose sets remain a masterclass in musical storytelling. Festival Director Ali O’Reilly said: “We were blown away by the reaction to Rock N Roll Circus’ first year in Norwich – the city really embraced the event and made it their own. Bringing Madness to Earlham Park is a huge moment.

Their songs are woven into the fabric of British life and their live shows are always a celebration. Pairing them with Ocean Colour Scene, The Wailers, The Selecter, David Rodigan with plenty more artists still to announce makes for an incredible Sunday line-up.”