Olly Murs looking forward to city festival slot

Olly Murs said he used to visit Norfolk on holiday as a child

Olly Murs says he is looking forward to headlining a new music and circus festival.

Rock 'n' Roll Circus will take place from Thursday to Saturday at Earlham Park, Norwich.

Over the weekend, Murs will take the stage alongside McFly, Sam Ryder, and Scouting For Girls.

"I think it's been 10 years since I've done a show in Norwich, so I'm looking forward to it," he said.

The festival, which director Ali O'Reilly says is based on a travelling circus, is also taking place in Sheffield at the end of August.

Saturday's headline slot marks 10 years since Murs' last show in Norfolk.

"I think I've done quite a few shows in Norwich, from my first theatre tour to Carrow Road with JLS, to Radio 1's Big Weekend... I've done it quite a few times," he said.

'Bit of a joker'

Murs, from Witham, Essex, said his family would visit Norfolk on holiday when he was a child.

"As I'm from East Anglia, I do feel like it's nice to come home really and do these sorts of gigs... I miss being round that neck of the woods," he said.

"We used to do staycations, particularly in Great Yarmouth... We used to go there quite a lot. I remember doing Norfolk quite a bit."

On the festival, Murs said: "I don't think I'm rock, I don't think I've got any rolls underneath my top at the moment, but I'm a bit of a joker and a bit of a clown.

"I'm definitely going to bring the entertainment vibe to the circus."

The festival's main stage will be under a big top tent

The festival will feature performances from internationally known circus acts, and workshops from Norwich's Oak Circus Centre.

Ms O'Reilly said: "Norwich has a rich cultural heritage, a proven love for live music... We're really excited to be coming.

"It's not just a music festival; the circus element is integral to the show."

'Creating a community'

Ms O'Reilly said organisers were excited to see the festival come to life in Norwich.

"Earlham Park is an incredible setting. We were blown away by how beautiful it was and the connections and proximity to the city centre," she said.

"It's hard launching a new event, in a new location, but how Rock 'n' Roll Circus has been received in Norfolk has been brilliant.

"We've invested a lot in creating a community in the region and we're excited to bring it back again in 2026, so watch this space."