Radar Festival

About RADAR Festival

RADAR Festival 2027 takes place at Magna, Sheffield, as a progressive music festival from 30 July to 1 August 2027.

2019 was the first edition, held at Casino in Guildford and headlined by Animals As Leaders and Monuments. The festival expanded to three days in 2022, moved to Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse in 2023, and moves to Magna, Sheffield for 2027.

Lineup and Programme

Mick Gordon is named as the 2027 headliner, with an exclusive live DOOM soundtrack performance listed for the festival.

The programme includes live performances, masterclasses, and a Music & Gaming Market. RADAR also lists a no-clash schedule on the main festival days, plus opportunities to meet artists and discover instruments, music tech and other gear.

Who Is It For?

14+ is the official age rule, with the festival FAQ stating that RADAR is for over-14s only.

The audience is centred on fans of progressive music, heavy live acts, and music-tech and gaming culture. The festival also describes a community-first crowd that includes musicians and people attending masterclasses.

The Venue and Site

Magna is the 2027 venue, listed by the ticket page as Magna, Sheffield, S60 1FD, with venue information also placing it on Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham.

RADAR is venue-based and indoor, with no on-site camping. Facilities listed for the event include accessible toilets, a Changing Places toilet, Blue Badge parking, entirely ground-level access, wheelchair spaces, accessible viewing areas, welfare facilities, assistance dogs welcome, quiet areas, and seating or break spaces.

Magna is accessed via Sheffield Road and Magna Way, with road approaches listed from the M1.

• Nearest rail stations: Rotherham Central, Sheffield, and Meadowhall.
• Nearest tram stops: Carbrook Supertram stop and Meadowhall Supertram stop.
• Road access: M1 Junction 33 from the south and M1 Junction 34 from the north.
• Bus links: the venue recommends the X3 bus from Sheffield station / Sheffield Interchange and from Rotherham Central.
• Parking: free on-site parking is listed for cars and coaches, with over 200 spaces and disabled parking near the front entrance.