Tramlines 2026

[Mcbatesman]

On 18/09/2025 at 14:03, thatTFBguy said:

 

Hate to say it, but you're spot on. Sheffield social media is just full of people desperate for Tramlines itself to be canceled. I swear we have an abnormal amount of curtain-twitchers here who want basically anything "fun" to be shut down quickly.

Similar to living in Oxford then 🤣

[dhtjmnd12]

Two Door Cinema Club doing anniversary shows for their first album - puts them in strong running for headlining Tramlines/Truck/Ynot/Kendal you reckon?

Edited October 1, 2025 by dhtjmnd12

[thatTFBguy]

I reckon it really depends on what further gigs they announce in the UK. If they go ambitious and are booked to play some bigger venues in England than normal, they may want to avoid the festival circuit, as they'll have lots of tickets to shift. 

[BDG78]

Do you think The Streets might be on the line up? He’s just announced a tour and I’ve noticed he’s doing Leeds on the Friday and nothing for the rest of the weekend 👀

[sheffinghell]

11 minutes ago, BDG78 said:

Do you think The Streets might be on the line up? He’s just announced a tour and I’ve noticed he’s doing Leeds on the Friday and nothing for the rest of the weekend 👀

Probably a good chance for any of the Superstruct festivals he's not done recently

 

Edit: last at Tramlines in 21. Is that too soon?

Edited October 10, 2025 by sheffinghell

[thatTFBguy]

2 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

Probably a good chance for any of the Superstruct festivals he's not done recently

 

Edit: last at Tramlines in 21. Is that too soon?

 

Courteeners did 2019 and then 2023, so probably not "too soon" but my word, I hope it is. Can't stand The Streets. 

Edited October 10, 2025 by thatTFBguy

[sheffinghell]

2 hours ago, thatTFBguy said:

 

Courteeners did 2019 and then 2023, so probably not "too soon" but my word, I hope it is. Can't stand The Streets. 

Wouldn't be on my list either.

[Sebwax]

On 16/09/2025 at 18:26, OwlsMarathon said:

Any early front runners for tramlines 2026? Would love Florence & the Machine - missed out on tickets

 

A woman headlining Tramlines?! We'd be so lucky. 

[thatTFBguy]

1 hour ago, Sebwax said:

 

A woman headlining Tramlines?! We'd be so lucky. 

 

Self Esteem is pretty nailed on within the next couple of years, I'd guess. If Reytons can headline, zero reason she can't.

[sheffinghell]

26 minutes ago, thatTFBguy said:

 

Self Esteem is pretty nailed on within the next couple of years, I'd guess. If Reytons can headline, zero reason she can't.

The main barrier this year might be that she's doing West end theatre March-June, so unlikely to be doing summer touring.

[Guest]

Maccabees decided they're having a proper stab at it after the comeback show (tour) with new music this Thurs. Reckon they're an option for Tramlines?

[BDG78]

Thought I’d keep adding random artists to the list, but think Billy Ocean could maybe headline the Sunday? He’s just announced a tour that’s due to finish just before Tramlines. 👀

[Sebwax]

On 15/10/2025 at 14:15, bandsrcool said:

Maccabees decided they're having a proper stab at it after the comeback show (tour) with new music this Thurs. Reckon they're an option for Tramlines?

 

This sounds like the level of unoffensive boy band headliner Superstruct will be FIGHTING over. Solid prediction for at least a couple of their festivals. 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

On 15/10/2025 at 14:15, bandsrcool said:

Maccabees decided they're having a proper stab at it after the comeback show (tour) with new music this Thurs. Reckon they're an option for Tramlines?

 

86TVs played Leadmill tent in 2023 and were decent.

[OwlsMarathon]

Think there’s a good chance Paul Weller headlines Tramlines? Summer tour announced - no Sheffield…

[sheffinghell]

32 minutes ago, OwlsMarathon said:

Think there’s a good chance Paul Weller headlines Tramlines? Summer tour announced - no Sheffield…

Perfect for Sunday night. Did the same at Y Not in 2023.

 

And if not Tramlines, he would also be a good option for RnR at Don Valley.

Edited October 27, 2025 by sheffinghell

[sheffinghell]

Maybe there's still hope for Self Esteem yet. Didn't think she'd be touring after the theatre run, but she's supporting Florence in Edinburgh, end of August.

[thatTFBguy]

Highly unlikely, but would love the likes of Tramlines to get Lily Allen next year. She has said she's going to tour the new album, so she will be active. With the strength of her new material and her back catalogue of 2000s hits, I think she'd be fantastic. Plus, she would be a big tick in the female headliners column, which, as discussed, would be a very good thing. 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

17 hours ago, OwlsMarathon said:

Think there’s a good chance Paul Weller headlines Tramlines? Summer tour announced - no Sheffield…

 

Hope you are right but Sheffield does not really have a Venue to lend itself to the Weller outdoor Summer Tour so Sheffield was never going to be on the list.

 

Be good to see a permeant set up or certainly a chunk of the summer at Don Valley Bowl.  Could have a run of gigs like Piece Hall does.

[sheffinghell]

21 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

Hope you are right but Sheffield does not really have a Venue to lend itself to the Weller outdoor Summer Tour so Sheffield was never going to be on the list.

 

Be good to see a permeant set up or certainly a chunk of the summer at Don Valley Bowl.  Could have a run of gigs like Piece Hall does.

This what I'm hoping for! RnR is a proof of demand for sizeable one-off gigs/day fests when done well, and there are several other disjointed day things, but there's got to be scope for C&T or Futuresound to move in for a few weekends with their headline style events. 

[sheffinghell]

And on a related note, given the success of Millenium Square in Leeds, an alternative might be to revive Devonshire Green for a summer series of headline gigs. 

[sheffinghell]

OK, given Self Esteem is on bill for Latitude, I think she's back on for a good slot at Tramlines

[thatTFBguy]

17 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

OK, given Self Esteem is on bill for Latitude, I think she's back on for a good slot at Tramlines

 

Surely, she'll headline if she's there. Played the arena last month. Similar size to the Reytons. Not for me, but it won't be a great look for Tramlines if your local Dark Fruits indie band gets the headline slot, and your local female artist gets a sub slot.

[sheffinghell]

Just now, thatTFBguy said:

 

Surely, she'll headline if she's there. Played the arena last month. Similar size to the Reytons. Not for me, but it won't be a great look for Tramlines if your local Dark Fruits indie band gets the headline slot, and your local female artist gets a sub slot.

I would hope so, but it is Tramlines... she's also topped T'Other in the past, so it would be a natural progression.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

55 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

I would hope so, but it is Tramlines... she's also topped T'Other in the past, so it would be a natural progression.

 

She hasn't headlined T'Other.  Think she was sub to Sigrid.