MAYHEM ROCK FESTIVAL

About MAYHEM ROCK FESTIVAL

MAYHEM ROCK FESTIVAL 2027 returns to The Nest, Nottingham as a hard rock and melodic rock weekender on 15–16 May 2027. The festival began in 2025, when its first run moved across London, Nottingham and Wakefield from 16–18 May. The room holds 1,200.

Verified ticket tiers run from £55 for a Saturday day ticket to £118 face value for a weekend standard ticket. Sunday day standard is listed at £72.50 face value, with £79.75 displayed.

Lineup and Programme

The bill leans toward Scandinavian hard rock and melodic rock, with sleaze, AOR and glam also in the frame. Announced headline names include Nicke Borg & Band and Erik Grönwall. Sunday is listed in a one-stage format.

Live rock performances sit alongside bar trading and street food at the venue. The genre range also takes in melodic metal, classic rock and rock 'n' roll.

Who Is It For?

The audience is primarily rock fans, especially followers of Scandinavian hard rock, sleaze rock and melodic rock. Entry is 14+. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

The Venue and Site

The Nest sits on Iremonger Road in Nottingham, close to Meadow Lane. It is an indoor city-centre events space with step-free access at street level and an accessible toilet on the ground floor.

Inside, the venue has three bars and street food traders, plus a cloakroom. Cashless bars are listed, as are table-and-bench seating and a large indoor LED screen.

Travel

The Nest is on Iremonger Road in Nottingham, with the railway station around a 10-minute walk away.

• Rail: Nottingham Railway Station is around a 10-minute walk from The Nest.
• Road: Access is via Iremonger Road, Meadow Lane and the A60 London Road.
• Parking: The venue has no dedicated on-site parking. Nearby car parks listed include Nottingham Station Car Park and Broadmarsh Car Park, with Lace Market Car Park also nearby.