News: Novacaine Festival reveals Night Thieves as final 2026 act following fan vote
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September 2026
UK’s emerging rock & alternative showcase completes its year-two lineup for Sheffield’s Corporation on Saturday 28th November 2026.
SHEFFIELD, UK — Novacaine Festival has officially unveiled the final act for its 2026 edition, confirming the return of fan-favourites Night Thieves.
Following weeks of social media teasers over a mystery slot on the festival poster, the modern rock outfit joins headliners As Everything Unfolds alongside TropicGold, TheCityIsOurs, Hacktivist, and more at Corporation, Sheffield on Saturday 28th November 2026.
Check out the trailer below.
Night Thieves’ return follows a standout performance at Novacaine’s inaugural 2025 event, where post-festival attendee polling placed them among the Top 3 highest-rated acts of the weekend alongside DACARA and Reanimate. Riding high off the release of their debut album METAXIS, the band returns to Sheffield by popular demand.
Novacaine Festival Promoter Scott O’Shea commented:
"Last year, I booked Night Thieves because their debut EP single 'Polarity' absolutely blew my mind, and I knew we had to get them for our 2025 debut. When we witnessed them live, the atmosphere was insane. The crowd didn’t stop moving, and neither did the band.
"This year, the band released their debut album METAXIS, which is once again filled with absolute belters. I think we’re in for an absolute treat. This is the final band to be announced, and honestly, this line-up is unbelievable. What I thought we’d be able to organize in five years is happening in year two, and that simply wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support from our attendees and Corporation."
Since launching in 2025, Novacaine Festival has established itself as a prime destination for UK alternative music discovery, bringing together premier underground acts and tomorrow’s prospective headliners under one roof.
EVENT INFORMATION & FULL LINEUP
Date: Saturday 28th November 2026
Venue: Corporation, 2 Milton St, Sheffield, S1 4JU
Tickets: £30 (Available via www.novacaine.co.uk/tickets)
Official Merch: Pre-orders live via www.novacaine.co.uk/merch
Full Lineup:
As Everything Unfolds (Headliner) | TropicGold (Sub-Headliner) | TheCityIsOurs | Hacktivist | Glass Bridges | FOXHAUNT | Night Thieves | The Mechanist | The Heir Apparition | WNSDY AT 7
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