Radar Festival 2027 – Rotherham, United Kingdom

Overview

Radar Festival 2027 – Rotherham, United Kingdom is the UK’s most exciting progressive music festival celebrating best in progressive rock and contemporary alternative music. Founded in 2019, Radar was launched to acclaim with performances from Animals As Leaders, Agent Fresco and Rolo, establishing reputation for pushing boundaries with no genre boundaries, welcome to all.

The festival takes place at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham, Sheffield, a former Templeborough steelworks now family attraction with more than 100 hands-on exhibits. Set in former steelworks, Magna Science Adventure Centre provides unique industrial setting for festival’s next chapter. Venue address is Magna Way, Rotherham S60 1FD.

After 2022 edition headlined by Dirty Loops, Leprous and Haken, festival expanded and in 2023 Radar moved to Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse with Sleep Token, Periphery and Igorrr headlining. Now organisers of event that combines music and gaming have confirmed new home for 2027 at Magna. The 2027 edition marks seventh iteration of festival and first at Magna.

Radar pride themselves on providing first home for best international artists. Previous years have seen Dirty Loops 2022 and The Callous Daoboys 2023 first UK shows, it was also first festival to provide headline slot for Sleep Token in 2023. The festival also becomes first festival to donate percentage of ticket sales to Music Venue Trust, following renewed calls for ticket levy to support grassroots music venues. Official information at https://www.radarfestival.co.uk/ and contact hello@radarfestival.co.uk.

What Makes This Event Special

Progressive Focus: Radar focuses on progressive rock, metal and electronic music with no genre boundaries. Launched in 2019 to acclaim, it has become home for progressive and powerful noise, showcasing best and brightest in progressive and powerful noise community.

First UK Shows: Radar provides first home for best international artists, including Dirty Loops first UK show in 2022 and The Callous Daoboys first UK show in 2023, plus first festival to provide headline slot for Sleep Token in 2023, cementing reputation as tastemaker for emerging progressive talent.

Industrial Venue: Ever watched band against backdrop of old steelworks? Thought not until now. Magna has amazing main space which is where Stage One features biggest acts. Room is vast and you will be wowed by main acts throughout days. Stage Two set against backdrop of old steelworks provides unique industrial atmosphere.

Music and Gaming Fusion: Organisers of event that combines music and gaming have created festival that celebrates best in progressive rock and contemporary alternative music alongside arcade gaming area, offering entertainment beyond stages.

Community and Trust Support: Radar becomes first festival to donate percentage of ticket sales to Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots music venues at time when 16 percent of UK Grassroots Music Venues lost in last 12 months with 38 percent posting financial loss. This ethical stance resonates with community.

Lineup / Featured Artists

Radar Festival 2027 initial lineup has been revealed with headliner Mick Gordon bringing iconic DOOM soundtrack to stage for very first time with live band and orchestra, marking iconic soundtrack performance.

First Wave 2027: Mick Gordon DOOM O.S.T. set with live band and orchestra headlining, joined by Arcane Roots returning from hiatus, Volumes, Unprocessed, Conjurer, Textures, Vower, Allt, Avralize, The Algorithm live, Karmanjakah, XO Armor, Revnoir, TheBoyShadow, Leeched, Every Hell, Cold Night For Alligators, Brightshade, Worn Out, Blood and many more.

Curator Quote: We could not let Mick Gordon play on his own, and since day one of Radar we have lamented not being able to book Arcane Roots, so as soon as they came back from hiatus we knew that was match made in heaven. Welcoming back old friends such as Unprocessed and Volumes plus hosting returns from The Algorithm live and Textures and introducing Radar community to some new bands we have discovered is exactly what we do best and housing it at new home at Magna is perfect start to next chapter.

Previous Headliners: 2022 edition headlined by Dirty Loops, Leprous and Haken with triumphant appearances from Plini, Conjurer, Soen and more. 2023 moved to Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse with Sleep Token, Periphery and Igorrr headlining. 2024 and 2025 included The Midnight, Dirty Loops, Plini, VOLA, Sungazer, Underoath and Yonaka.

New Spaces: 2027 edition adds new space, Radar pub outsourced to landlord collective calling themselves PINTGLASS, providing dedicated pub space for community gathering.

Full lineup and day splits will be announced via official website with further acts revealed in spring.

Event Experience

Stage One – Main Space: Magna has amazing main space which is where Stage One features biggest acts. Room is vast and you will be wowed by main acts throughout days. Main space accommodates largest production with full sound and lighting for headliners like Mick Gordon with orchestra.

Stage Two – Steelworks Backdrop: Ever watched band against backdrop of old steelworks? Stage Two offers intimate industrial setting with steelworks machinery and science exhibits surrounding performance area, creating unique visual experience.

Arcade Gaming and Pub: Verified facilities include bars, food vendors, water stations, cloakroom and arcade gaming area. New Radar pub run by PINTGLASS collective provides dedicated pub space for socializing between sets.

Indoor Festival: Sick of festivals in fields? Fear not, Radar Festival takes place fully indoors, providing weather-proof experience with two main stages plus additional spaces, plenty of merch and fantastic food that includes vegan and gluten-free options. Venue is just short walk from public transport stops.

Masterclasses and Community: Previous editions included masterclasses ticketed separately taking place in ACM Guildford and Electric Theatre, providing learning opportunities alongside performances. Festival is all about pushing boundaries, introducing fresh genres to lineup and stages.

Date & Schedule

Event Dates: 30 July – 1 August 2027

Schedule Structure:
Friday: Festival takes place Friday with doors opening 11:00am to 11:00pm at Magna Science Adventure Centre. Stage One and Stage Two operate full schedules from midday until late evening with headliner performances. Radar pub opens for community gathering.

Saturday: Full day programming Saturday with doors 11:00am to 11:00pm. Full lineup across both stages with headline acts and supporting bands. Arcade gaming area and food vendors operate throughout day.

Sunday: Final day Sunday with closing headliners and farewell performances. Festival runs 11:00am to 11:00pm with closing sets from major acts including Arcane Roots, Volumes and others.

When is Radar Festival 2027? Radar Festival takes place Friday 30th to Sunday 1st August 2027. Venue info Magna Way S60 1FD. All indoor event with no camping.

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Location & Venue

Venue: Magna Science Adventure Centre

Address: Magna Way, Rotherham S60 1FD, United Kingdom

Venue Overview: Set in former Templeborough steelworks, Magna Science Adventure Centre is family attraction with more than 100 hands-on exhibits. Magna is large black building directly ahead on Magna Way. It is easy to walk from several nearby public transport stops, with several bike racks nearby in street for those cycling to venue. There is no parking at venue, drop-off point at entrance available.

Capacity: Indoor venue with capacity for progressive music community, with Stage One vast main space and Stage Two steelworks backdrop. Event has grown from Corner House in Guildford in 2019 to O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester to Magna in Rotherham for seventh iteration.

Facilities: Verified facilities include bars, food vendors, water stations, cloakroom and arcade gaming area. New Radar pub provided by PINTGLASS landlord collective. Food includes vegan and gluten-free options with plenty of merch stands.

History as Venue: Former Templeborough steelworks now science adventure centre provides unique industrial setting with steelworks machinery, science exhibits and vast main space wowing attendees.

Event History

Founding in 2019: Radar Festival was launched in 2019 to acclaim with performances from Animals As Leaders, Agent Fresco, Rolo and others, focusing on progressive rock, metal and electronic music. Founded as indoor event in Guildford at Corner House, just 5 minute walk from train station, boasting two stages.

2022 Expansion: Following COVID hiatus, Radar Festival 2022 expanded to three days with triumphant appearances from Leprous, Haken, Dirty Loops, Plini, Conjurer, Soen and more, establishing three-day format.

Manchester Move: After 2022 edition headlined by Dirty Loops, Leprous and Haken, festival expanded and in 2023 Radar moved to Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse with Sleep Token, Periphery and Igorrr headlining. This move marked first headline slot for Sleep Token and first UK shows for Dirty Loops and The Callous Daoboys.

Magna Chapter: Now organisers of event that combines music and gaming have confirmed new home for 2027 at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham, Sheffield. The move brings dedicated Radar pub and perfect start to next chapter with seventh iteration. Radar becomes first festival to donate percentage of ticket sales to Music Venue Trust during this period.

Getting to the Event

By Train: Nearest stations are Meadowhall and Sheffield with onward bus or tram to Magna. Meadowhall Interchange connects to local buses to Rotherham and Magna Way. Sheffield station provides mainline connections from across UK.

By Tram and Bus: Several nearby public transport stops allow easy walk to Magna Way. Bus routes serve Magna Science Adventure Centre from Rotherham, Sheffield and Meadowhall. Check local bus timetables for routes to Templeborough area.

By Car: This will bring you onto Magna Way, after which Magna is large black building directly ahead. There is no parking at venue, see parking for more detailed help on where to park once here. There is drop-off point at entrance. Nearby street parking and designated car parks in Templeborough industrial estate require advance planning. Car sharing encouraged.

By Foot or Bike: It is easy to walk from several nearby public transport stops. There are several bike racks nearby in street for those cycling to venue. Walking from Rotherham town centre or Meadowhall provides pleasant route.

By Coach: Big Green Coach and other festival coach operators may provide direct services from major cities to Magna during festival weekend, with advance booking recommended.

Where to Stay Nearby

No On-Site Camping: Radar Festival does not offer on-site camping. As indoor festival fully indoors, attendees must arrange off-site accommodation.

Rotherham Hotels: Hotels in Rotherham, Sheffield and Meadowhall area provide options within 10 to 20 minutes drive or bus ride to Magna Way. Premier Inn, Holiday Inn and independent hotels available.

Sheffield Accommodation: Sheffield city centre offers extensive hotels, hostels and serviced apartments with tram and bus connections to Magna Science Adventure Centre. Kelham Island and city centre provide boutique options.

Meadowhall Hotels: Hotels near Meadowhall Interchange offer convenient access with shopping and dining facilities, plus public transport to Magna.

Budget Options: Chain hotels, budget hostels and student accommodation in Sheffield provide affordable options for weekend. Advance booking recommended due to festival demand.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Magna Science Adventure Centre: Explore more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Magna Science Adventure Centre outside festival hours, family attraction set in former Templeborough steelworks with science exhibits and steelworks heritage.

Rotherham and Sheffield Culture: Sheffield offers Millennium Gallery, Winter Garden, Kelham Island Museum and industrial heritage sites. Rotherham offers Clifton Park Museum and historic town centre.

Peak District: Nearby Peak District National Park offers hiking, climbing and scenic walks ideal for pre or post festival day trips from Sheffield base.

Music Venue Trust Venues: Support grassroots music venues in Sheffield and Rotherham that benefit from Radar’s donation of percentage of ticket sales to Music Venue Trust, including local pubs and small venues hosting live music.

Gaming and Arcades: Sheffield and Rotherham offer arcade gaming centres, board game cafes and other gaming attractions complementing Radar’s arcade gaming area.

Restaurants & Dining Nearby

Festival Food Vendors: Inside Magna, food vendors offer fantastic food that includes vegan and gluten-free options with plenty of choice including gourmet burgers, street food and local traders.

Bars and Pub: Verified facilities include bars and new Radar pub run by PINTGLASS landlord collective providing craft beer, real ale and pub atmosphere inside festival.

Templeborough and Rotherham Dining: Local cafes, pubs and restaurants near Magna Way serve traditional British pub food, Indian and Italian cuisine within short drive.

Sheffield City Centre: City centre offers extensive dining including Kelham Island craft breweries, street food markets, independent cafes and upscale restaurants in Cultural Quarter.

Late Night: Inside festival, food stalls near Stage One and Stage Two serve late-night options for those enjoying headline sets until 11pm.

Ticket Information

Tickets are sold via official Radar Festival website and SeeTickets. All pricing is shown in USD, converted from previous UK pricing where 2027 pricing has not been announced.

Weekend Tickets: Tickets for Radar Festival cost $206 including fees in 2026 at $161.50 pounds. This was for O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester edition. Weekend tickets for indoor event provide access to both stages, arcade gaming area and Radar pub. Price range tickets available from $0.00 in some listings due to placeholder but actual price around $206.

Day Tickets: Tickets for indoor event start at $44.57 for day ticket at $34.99 pounds, or $76.46 for both days at $59.99 pounds. Day tickets via Stubhub have been listed at $452.90 at $355.46 pounds and $475.96 at $373.54 pounds for Friday and Sunday respectively due to resale premiums.

Previous Pricing: Early indoor events in Guildford priced at $44.57 day and $76.46 weekend. Manchester edition priced higher at $206 weekend due to larger venue and expanded lineup. 2027 Magna edition expected similar pricing with potential increase for new venue and production including orchestra for Mick Gordon DOOM set.

Booking Fees: Original cost for 2 tickets $169.52 including face value $150.38 plus resell fee $15.94 in example. Additional fees added to each order.

No Camping: As indoor festival does not offer on-site camping, accommodation costs separate.

Tips Before You Go

Book Transport Early: Magna Science Adventure Centre is large black building on Magna Way with no parking at venue. There is drop-off point at entrance but parking limited to nearby streets and industrial estate. Use public transport from Meadowhall or Sheffield and walk from nearby stops with bike racks available for cycling.

Enjoy Indoor Advantage: Sick of festivals in fields? Radar takes place fully indoors providing weather-proof experience with two stages, plenty of merch and fantastic food that includes vegan and gluten-free options. Dress for indoor comfort rather than mud, but bring layers for temperature changes in industrial space.

Explore Both Stages: Magna has amazing main space Stage One featuring biggest acts with vast room wowing main acts throughout days. Ever watched band against backdrop of old steelworks? Stage Two provides unique industrial backdrop not to be missed. Move between stages to catch progressive discoveries.

Support Grassroots: Radar becomes first festival to donate percentage of ticket sales to Music Venue Trust. Support grassroots venues in Sheffield and Rotherham during weekend by visiting local pubs and small venues hosting afterparties and live music.

Try Radar Pub: New Radar pub outsourced to landlord collective PINTGLASS provides dedicated pub space for community gathering. Perfect start to next chapter at Magna, offering craft beer and social space between sets. Introduce yourself to new bands community discovers.

Official Event Information

Official Website: https://www.radarfestival.co.uk/

Contact: hello@radarfestival.co.uk

Venue: Magna Science Adventure Centre, Magna Way, Rotherham S60 1FD, United Kingdom

Organizer: Radar Festival

Capacity: Indoor progressive music festival with seventh iteration in 2027

Format: Three-day indoor non-camping festival from Friday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm each day

Stages: Stage One main space vast and Stage Two steelworks backdrop, plus arcade gaming area and Radar pub

Age Restriction: You must be 14 plus to attend Radar Festival

Attendee Experiences

Progressive Discovery: Attendees describe Radar as UK’s most exciting progressive music festival celebrating best in progressive rock and contemporary alternative music, with first UK shows for international artists and first headline slot for Sleep Token creating discovery atmosphere.

Industrial Wow Factor: Visitors praise Magna main space as amazing main space wowing main acts throughout days, and Stage Two backdrop of old steelworks as unique experience never seen before, providing industrial setting perfect for heavy progressive music.

Indoor Comfort: Reviews highlight fully indoors format as advantage over field festivals with weather-proof experience, plenty of merch, fantastic vegan and gluten-free food options, and easy walk from train station.

Gaming and Community: Fans appreciate combination of music and gaming with arcade gaming area, cloakroom, water stations and dedicated pub space fostering community among progressive music fans.

Pushing Boundaries: Festival described as all about pushing boundaries, introducing fresh genres to lineup and stages, with no genre boundaries welcome to all ethos creating inclusive progressive community.