Tramlines 2025

[Jemmo]

19 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

I would arrange pick up from Morrisons Hillsborough Barracks - walking route below.  

 

You are quite frankly exceptional. Thanks

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

3 hours ago, Jemmo said:

You are quite frankly exceptional. Thanks

 

No probs.  There is actually a small B&Q  opposite the MacDonalds shown on the map below the Morrisons which is nearer to the main road from Hillsborough Park. 

 

 

[glastorome]

Was super excited for Pulp but the Glasto footage has tipped me over, the Friday cant come quick enough. 

 

Incredible stuff, looked an absolute joy to be in that crowd, new songs fit in well with the old classics. 

[sadimmock]

Agreed Pulp at Glastonbury has got me absolutely pumped! Any view on when stage times will be released please? 

[glastorome]

12 minutes ago, sadimmock said:

Agreed Pulp at Glastonbury has got me absolutely pumped! Any view on when stage times will be released please? 

Not sure, has the app been released yet ? 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

1 hour ago, glastorome said:

Not sure, has the app been released yet ? 

 

App not live yet but sure I saw that the Truck App had gone live which is same weekend.

[sheffinghell]

Just now, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

App not live yet but sure I saw that the Truck App had gone live which is same weekend.

They are very late this year. Last year was start of June. Still wondering if they have Richard Hawley to add to Friday, in which case, after his York gig on Saturday

[glastorome]

17 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

They are very late this year. Last year was start of June. Still wondering if they have Richard Hawley to add to Friday, in which case, after his York gig on Saturday

Found it a bit odd both him and Self Esteem arent on the lineup this year. Self Esteem looked brilliant at Glasto. 

[thatTFBguy]

3 hours ago, glastorome said:

Found it a bit odd both him and Self Esteem arent on the lineup this year. Self Esteem looked brilliant at Glasto. 

 

Self Esteem is probably headlining next year, has a Sheffield arena date to shift this year. I'd have said before she wasn't "big" enough for the spot, and better fit as a sub, but if Reytons can do it, basically anybody considered local is a headliner now. 

[sheffinghell]

4 hours ago, glastorome said:

Found it a bit odd both him and Self Esteem arent on the lineup this year. Self Esteem looked brilliant at Glasto. 

My hunch is there's room for one more on the Friday main stage. RH more likely than SE based upon his closeness to Pulp.

 

They have both recently headlined RnR at Don Valley at c. 2/3 capacity. SE core audience then (2 years ago) was a large proportion of women and LGBT, so a bit off from the standard Tramlines crowd, but after her Glasto set could be a much bigger contender for next year.

 

Anyhow, not long to wait to see if either of them make it onto this year's billing.

[sheffinghell]

App is updated 

[kirkwood]

Set times are out. I just don’t understand.

 

How isn’t CMAT on the main stage? How is she only doing 30 minutes?

 

I am happy Red Rum Club are finally getting a decent slot though, just saw them do 40 minutes at Glastonbury which isn’t enough for them.

 

Saying this i will be giving them a miss for Last Dinner Party because i have seen them about 4 times in the last year and have tickets for them in October. 
 

Some rough clashes this year

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

13 hours ago, kirkwood said:

Set times are out. I just don’t understand.

 

How isn’t CMAT on the main stage? How is she only doing 30 minutes?

 

I am happy Red Rum Club are finally getting a decent slot though, just saw them do 40 minutes at Glastonbury which isn’t enough for them.

 

Saying this i will be giving them a miss for Last Dinner Party because i have seen them about 4 times in the last year and have tickets for them in October. 
 

Some rough clashes this year

 

My favoutite band RRC so looking forward to an hour from them. 

 

Thought The K's would have had longer.  

 

[glastorome]

The change over times between the acts on the main stage are ridiculous , you dont need an hour between bands in the middle of the day. 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Really not feeling it this year.  Pulp - can't wait but not bothered about much else on the Friday so will just go in about 6pm.  

 

Saturday and Sunday I love RRC and The K's but seen them both loads and also seen the majority of the others all a couple of times.  I usually find a few bands not seen before but struggling this year.

[thatTFBguy]

1 hour ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

Really not feeling it this year. 

 

First year we've skipped since 2019, also the first year we didn't get early bird in August, so it's almost like we somehow knew the lineup would be poor (for our tastes). Been desperately trying to convince myself it's still worthwhile as really gutted to miss a Tramlines, but the lineup is so poor for me that even a free ticket probably wouldn't get me there in the end. 

[water.people]

I guess the vast majority of people posting here will be spending all weekend at Hillsborough park, but for anyone interested in the fringe, I've put together a clashfinder again this year. It's pretty much there bar a few venues now, but most timings are tbc until Exposed/Welcome to Sheffield publish them (I believe a week on Thursday).

 

Please give me a shout if you spot anything missing/wrong 

 

https://clashfinder.com/s/tramlinesfringe2025/

[Sebwax]

18 minutes ago, water.people said:

I guess the vast majority of people posting here will be spending all weekend at Hillsborough park, but for anyone interested in the fringe, I've put together a clashfinder again this year. It's pretty much there bar a few venues now, but most timings are tbc until Exposed/Welcome to Sheffield publish them (I believe a week on Thursday).

 

Please give me a shout if you spot anything missing/wrong 

 

https://clashfinder.com/s/tramlinesfringe2025/

 

Absolute hero, this is one hellova achievement! We're definitely hitting up the Fringe between the bucket hat landfill on Saturday and Sunday. 

[Powder_Finger]

Any after parties?

any recommendations for Saturday? Franz Ferdinand is my only must see that day 

[sheffinghell]

4 hours ago, Powder_Finger said:

Any after parties?

any recommendations for Saturday? Franz Ferdinand is my only must see that day 

No news on after parties, but thought the old Leadmill folks would be looking for a venue.

 

Saturday for me is more or less just Franz and the Futureheads. Now that I've got a freebie for Y Not, I might even skip Saturday and see Franz there instead

[Powder_Finger]

59 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

No news on after parties, but thought the old Leadmill folks would be looking for a venue.

 

Saturday for me is more or less just Franz and the Futureheads. Now that I've got a freebie for Y Not, I might even skip Saturday and see Franz there instead

Just seen Alexis Taylor is doing a DJ set at some club. Might check that out

[Sebwax]

17 minutes ago, Powder_Finger said:

Just seen Alexis Taylor is doing a DJ set at some club. Might check that out

 

I was gonna suggest Sidney & Matilda. I'll definitely be there on Friday for Alexis Taylor and Saturday night for Night Owls. Night Owls is always a great night that doesn't take itself too seriously.

[bexj]

Whats the chance of 2 x Friday tickets... I'm about 2309872655 in the queue on Tixel, sporadic weekend tix are up on Twickets.
Fingers crossed all round!

 

[dhtjmnd12]

Hi, does anyone know the best way to get the bus back to town from the park after each day? We’re staying at the premier inn on young street. Thanks 🙂 

[sheffinghell]

27 minutes ago, dhtjmnd12 said:

Hi, does anyone know the best way to get the bus back to town from the park after each day? We’re staying at the premier inn on young street. Thanks 🙂 

You could use the tram, get off at University or West Street then a short walk, or most buses go through town. Try the First bus app to get a more precise hit for your location. They go from Penistone Road and Hillsborough barracks at the back. You're likely to get a better hit rate on Penistone road.

 

More general info on service changes here - including services affected by road closures 

 

Tramlines 2025 Travel Information - Travel South Yorkshire https://share.google/AKHumLZm1uVwvazIl

Edited July 17, 2025 by sheffinghell