Sub Focus has officially announced the two biggest headline shows of his career, bringing his acclaimed immersive live production Circular Sound to UK arenas for the first time in March 2027. The British drum and bass pioneer will perform at London’s The O2 on Friday 26 March 2027, followed by a performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday 27 March 2027.
Tickets for the landmark dates go on general sale at 10am on Friday 21 August, with a presale opening at 10am on Wednesday 19 August.
The upcoming shows mark a major evolution for Circular Sound, a production renowned for its personally curated widescreen visuals and cutting-edge staging. The show previously sold out London’s Alexandra Palace in seconds, toured across Los Angeles, Australia, and New Zealand, and made Sub Focus the first drum and bass artist to headline Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre as part of the WORSHIP collective. Transitioning into arena venues allows the production to scale up significantly on two of the UK's largest stages.
With over two decades at the forefront of the global dance scene, Sub Focus, real name Nick Douwma, remains one of the genre’s most influential figures. He has achieved multiple UK Top 10 and platinum-selling singles, alongside critically acclaimed albums including his UK Top 10 release Contact. His career features headline appearances at major international festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella, and Tomorrowland.
Known for blending underground drum and bass with elements of electro, trance, and dancehall, his recent output includes high-profile collaborations with artists including Grimes, John Summit, Katy B, and Fireboy DML. As a founding member of the WORSHIP collective alongside Dimension, Culture Shock, and 1991, Douwma continues to lead the global push of drum and bass into mainstream performance spaces. The March 2027 arena dates represent the next chapter in his ongoing mission to elevate electronic music visual design and performance.
