“Bringing circus and the best of music together all under one rook, or tent as it were. It was to put it simply, a masterstroke ”

"What started life as a curious marriage of circus flair and live music now feels like a fully realised Sheffield landmark. This year's event showcased it all: rock giants, pop icons, local legends, and new voices ready to claim their place."

"A night of outstanding, raw, visceral rock. A line-up that organisers deserve huge credit for and easily the best evening of music I've witnessed over a summer of festivals."

"So nice, we got to play it twice"

“As the name suggests - It was far more theatrical than an average festival. Instead of waiting through the usual lulls in between sets, crowds were treated to some phenomenal circus-style to rock music, which made the gaps between artists feel like an experience in their own right." 

“An electrifying, inclusive experience designed for everyone to enjoy.
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield captured the heart and soul of Sheffield and we all can't wait for the next one.”

"Rock N Roll Circus was a great event to play at and a great day out for our fans, mixing the festival experience with the circus was different but brilliant"

"Year 2 of the Circus was spectacular! 3 days of great music across a wide variety of genres gave festival-goers the chance to see some blockbuster headliners on the main stage, but also to see new and emerging artists on 2 additional stages. Add to that the spectacular feats of the circus performers, and this is a perfect event for the grown-up festival veteran or families closing out the school holidays in style."

"There is one surefire way to win the hearts of Sheffielders as a newcomer and that's to highlight just how good the things we produce are. Rock N Roll Circus is looking to tap into that this summer by putting together a festival lineup that showcases loud and proud, the breadth and depth of talent hailing from our sweet city!

“This weekend has made me want to run away and join the circus. The combination of music and performers made for a captivating mix, it had eyes and ears transfixed from start to end. To have a fledgling event come to Sheffield and be so supportive of its music community and respectful of its heritage is nothing but a good thing and testament to the nature of the great team who have delivered it. Roll up and roll on for next year!”

“From the beginning of the event, it was clear how much work had gone into the festival's design, catering to a range of age groups and keeping everyone occupied. Rock N Roll Circus’ inaugural Sheffield bow proved to be a fantastic and diverse weekend that fitted perfectly at Don Valley.”