Don Valley Bowl · 26–29 August 2027
Live music. Extraordinary circus. One unforgettable experience. Join the mailing list for the latest line-up, dates and ticket announcements.
All these incredible artists, plus the incredible Rock N Roll Circus performers. More acts to be announced soon.
Courteeners are adored by their fans having cultivated a huge and loyal following nationwide with a stellar reputation for their epic live shows and indie anthems. The band will be bringing hits like Not Nineteen Forever to the Big Top in Sheffield!
London’s The Vaccines have spent over a decade soundtracking the good times with fist-in-the-air indie anthems like “If You Wanna” and “Post Break-Up Sex”. Their euphoric, guitar-driven live shows have made them favourites on festival stages across the world.
Hailing from Wigan, The Lathums have climbed from local open-mic nights to the top of the UK album charts with their heartfelt storytelling and urgent, jangly guitar pop. Fronted by Alex Moore’s unmistakable voice, their live shows brim with passion and mass singalongs.
The Guest List are quickly becoming one of the UK’s most essential young acts. The Greater Manchester band pair big singalong choruses with direct lyrics about youth and societal pressure. Having toured with the likes of Blossoms and Inhaler and played Reading & Leeds, their debut album “Something Real” marks them as one of British indie’s brightest breakout acts.
One of Rolling Stone UK’s "Future of Music 2026" artists, the Irish–Cornish band fuse a Celtic, storytelling feel with ferocious emotional performances, fronted by Jennifer Ball’s powerful vocals. Their cover of Massive Attack’s “Teardrop” featured on the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man soundtrack, earning praise from Massive Attack themselves.
In just one year since forming in early 2025, Little Grandad have cemented their reputation as a live powerhouse with over 100 gigs under their belt. Led by brothers Harry and Jack Lower, weave their close-knit “blood harmonies” through a mix of Americana, slacker rock and warm British indie. Their hotly anticipated debut album “Speak Softly, Son”, produced by Kev Jones, arrives in January 2027.
Glasgow’s rave-rock duo Cowboy Hunters bring enormous beats, deadpan humour and one of the most incendiary live shows around. Championed by Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos and fresh from touring with Sleaford Mods and Bob Vylan, they are the soundtrack to your next messy night out.
Cherryholt ignited a viral sensation with their breakthrough single “Irresistible” amassing them 150,000 views overnight., going on to sign with Regal Records. The Stamford band’s irrepressible energy and instantly addictive hooks have since earned them a sold-out debut headline tour and festival slots across the UK.
Four-piece Saint Clair trade in smoky, atmospheric guitar music shaped by the bands they grew up on, from The Strokes to Fontaines D.C. Recently named on the NME 100 list of exciting emerging talent, expect brooding grooves and a live set built for the small hours.
Manchester post-punk stalwarts Ist Ist have built a devoted following since 2014 with their brooding synths and driving guitars. With acclaimed albums including “Architecture” and 2026’s “DAGGER”, they remain one of the UK underground’s most consistently brilliant live acts.
Yorkshire's own Slates, write euphoric, arms-wide indie anthems and have sold out every headline show they have played. Now signed to This Feeling Records they are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the UK scene's best-kept secrets
Independent Portsmouth four-piece Crystal Tides broke into the UK Top 40 with their self-funded debut album “Toothpaste”. Championed by Radio 1 and BBC Introducing and famed for their tight, euphoric live shows, they bring huge hooks and anthemic choruses to every stage they touch.
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