Tramlines 2025: Sheffield’s Largest Party Completely Sold Out
Once again, this July, Hillsborough Park in Sheffield becomes the vibrant center of the city as the Tramlines Festival makes its return for a weekend filled with music, excitement, and community spirit. From Friday, the 25th, to Sunday, the 27th, Sheffield’s largest festival is set to unveil a lineup that combines renowned artists with local talent, creating an atmosphere that is uniquely Sheffield. Tickets have completely sold out, leaving resale on TIXEL as the only option to secure a spot at this highly anticipated event.
The festival kicks off on Friday with a moment that fans have been eagerly awaiting for years. Pulp, fresh from their surprise appearance at Glastonbury, will be headlining the main stage. This marks their first performance in Sheffield in over two decades. With Jarvis Cocker handpicking the lineup for the day, attendees can expect a distinctly Sheffield vibe – sharp, stylish, and slightly eccentric. The lineup features sweeping psych-rock from Spiritualized, the clever lyricism of Baxter Dury, and performances by acts such as Hot Chip with a DJ set, I Monster, John Grant, Fat White Family, and Lisa O’Neill. Each act has been carefully selected to create an atmosphere that will linger in the memories of festival-goers long after the last note has faded.
Saturday promises to up the ante with The Reytons taking the top spot. Their energetic performances perfectly capture the essence of South Yorkshire, marking a phenomenal rise from local gigs to chart-topping headliners. Supporting them will be a star-studded lineup including Franz Ferdinand with their dance-punk classics, a surprise return from Rizzle Kicks, and tunes from Natasha Bedingfield, Jake Bugg, and Heather Small. The Futureheads will bring their dynamic energy to the stage, while local favorites Chloe Slater and Freddie Halkon will add a personal touch. And no Tramlines experience would be complete without the Everly Pregnant Brothers, bringing their beer-soaked comedy and singalong anthems, a beloved tradition at the festival.
As Sunday rolls around, the festivities shift into celebratory mode as Kasabian closes out the weekend with a catalog perfectly suited for festival chaos. Hits like “Club Foot” and “Fire” are sure to reverberate through Hillsborough Park as the crowd revels in their performance. The day will also feature acts like The Last Dinner Party delivering theatrical art-pop, Sigrid with her pristine Scandi-pop melodies, and CMAT injecting humor and heart with her alt-country charm. Additionally, music from The Lathums, Scouting for Girls, The Sherlocks, The Royston Club, Luvcat, and Cliffords will keep the audience engaged and in the moment.
However, Tramlines is not just about the headliners. The soul of the festival thrives on the smaller stages scattered throughout the park, where emerging talents in poetry, punk, hip-hop, and comedy take center stage. Homegrown food stalls run by locals, funds directed towards charities by the Tramlines Trust, students planting trees, and artists creating murals in real-time all contribute to the vibrant community atmosphere of the event. It’s a festival that embodies authenticity, reflecting the true essence of Sheffield. For those fortunate enough to be in the midst of the action, with a pint in hand and music pulsating through their veins, it’s not just a sound – it’s an experience that encapsulates the spirit of Sheffield.