New music discovery festival of rock, metal, emo and alternative acts, headlined by As Everything Unfolds, marking Corporation's 25th anniversary.
Novacaine Festival returns to Corporation on Saturday 28 November, with the day running from 12:00 to 22:30. It's the festival's second year in Sheffield, and this time it's back at Corporation to mark the venue's 25th anniversary. The debut in 2025 nearly sold out, and a reviewer for The Razors Edge called it a testament to the strength of the city's music scene. This edition comes back bigger and louder, with a mix of established names and the next wave of rising alternative talent.
As Everything Unfolds take the headlining slot, with Tropic Gold as sub-headliners. TheCityIsOurs and FOXHAUNT are also confirmed. The festival bills itself as the UK's new music discovery festival, built to champion the next generation of rock, metal, emo and alternative artists. Its organisers describe it as more than a festival: a community and a platform for new voices.
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If you're into that side of things, it's a long day of music in one place rather than a few separate gigs. It runs from midday through to half-past ten, so you'll have plenty of time to catch the full bill. Tickets are £25, and there are three- to five-month payment plans available if you'd rather spread the cost. That puts it at Corporation on Milton Street, S1 4JU, on Saturday 28 November, 12:00–22:30.
