Madness have been announced as the first headliners for Rock N Roll Circus’ inaugural London edition, where they’ll be joined by Fat Freddy’s Drop, Big Special, The Wailers and Hollie Cook.
The Camden ska veterans will top the bill at Gunnersbury Park on Saturday July 24, 2027, in what is set to be their only outdoor summer show in the capital next year.
“Calling all Madheads and madhatters, join us next July in the great outdoors for Rock N Roll Circus,” said Suggs. “Bring your friends, bring your family and come dance in Gunnersbury Park London. Yes London we are back!”
Rock N Roll Circus will make its London debut across four days from July 22 to 25, combining live music with circus performers, food, drink and other entertainment. Further headliners and artists for the capital edition are still to be announced.
Madness’ Saturday bill will also include New Zealand dub, reggae and soul collective Fat Freddy’s Drop, Black Country duo Big Special, reggae veterans The Wailers and London singer Hollie Cook.
Resident pre-sale tickets for the Gunnersbury Park show go on sale on Tuesday (September 29), followed by a general pre-sale on Wednesday (September 30) and general sale on Friday (October 2). Get your tickets here.
Speaking to NME last year about the staging of their ‘Hit Parade’ tour, Suggs said: “We’re always coming up with stupid things. It’s sort of a cheesy ’60s pop show that you used to get.”
