Tramlines stage

Tramlines Festival 2026

Sheffield proudly welcomes Tramlines festival to Hillsborough Park on  Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July with headline acts from Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice.

With an estimated 100,000 attending the three-day-event, festival goers are encouraged to plan before they travel and to use available public transport services as there are no parking facilities available near the venue.

Information on this page:

Travelling to and from the event

Changes to local bus services

Further help and support

Local road closures and traffic management

Travelling to and from the event

Hillsborough Park is well connected to the city centre by bus and tram services, making travelling by public transport the most convenient way to get to and from the festival.

Travelling by tram

Blue, Purple and Yellow route tram services will provide quick and easy access to Hillsborough Park for the festival. Hillsborough Park tram stop is located close to the festival entrance, while Hillsborough tram stop is also a short walk to the park.

Friday 24 July and Saturday 25 July

Special timetables will operate from 11:00 until approximately 18:00:

Blue route: Runs every 12 minutes and terminates at Middlewood instead of Malin Bridge
Purple route: Extended to Malin Bridge, with more frequent services
Tram Train route: Normal service
Yellow route: Normal service

Trams between Fitzalan Square and Middlewood up to every 6 minutes.

18:00 - 20:30 (approximately

Services return to normal
Minor delays may occur while the network is reset

Post event (20:30 - 23:00) (approximately)

Blue route:
o Terminates at Shalesmoor for Kelham Island.
o Once crowds have dispersed, service resumes to Malin Bridge with final services continuing to Halfway.
Purple route: Normal service
Tram Train route: Normal service
Yellow route:
o Terminates at Shalesmoor for Kelham Island.
o Once crowds have dispersed, service resumes to Middlewood with final services continuing to Meadowhall.
Special Event Service:
o    Leppings Lane to Sheffield City Centre up to every 5 minutes
o    Non stop to Shalesmoor for Kelham Island
o    May be delayed due to large crowds leaving the events

(Services will run as soon as it is safe)

Sunday 26 July

Pre event (11:00 - 18:00) (approximately)

Blue route: Every 15 minutes
Purple route: Extended to Middlewood, every 15 minutes
Tram Train route: Normal service
Yellow route: Normal service

Trams between Fitzalan Square and Middlewood up to every 6 minutes.

18:00 - 19:30 (approximately)

Services return to normal
Minor delays may occur while the network is reset

Post event (19:30 - 23:00) approximately)

Blue route:
o Terminates at Shalesmoor for Kelham Island.
o Once crowds have dispersed, service resumes to Malin Bridge with final services continuing to Halfway.
Purple: Normal service
Yellow route:
o Terminates at Shalesmoor for Kelham Island.
o Once crowds have dispersed, service resumes to Middlewood with final services continuing to Meadowhall.
Special Event Service:
o    Leppings Lane to Sheffield City Centre up to every 5 minutes
o    Non stop to Shalesmoor for Kelham Island
o    May be delayed due to large crowds leaving the events

Key Travel Advice

Allow extra time for your journey, especially after the event
Expect busy trams and platforms, particularly at Leppings Lane
Follow staff guidance and platform signage
Use special event trams for the quickest journey into the city centre after the event, nearby stops will not be served, meaning a walk of approximately 40 minutes to the next available tram stop

Tram tickets can be purchased in advance, using the TSY Mobile app or TravelMaster app or website. Purchasing tickets before you travel is recommended and may help reduce queue times after the event.

Purchase the Tram Day Ticket for the best overall value, offering unlimited tram travel throughout the day at a convenient and cost-effective price.

Passengers travelling onwards to Meadowhall or Halfway may need to change trams at Cathedral to complete their journey. To help customers return home after the festival, later last trams than normal will operate to both Meadowhall and Halfway on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Travelling by bus

Travelling from outside Sheffield

Download the Supertram Friday and Saturday Daytime Service Map for Tramlines

Download the Supertram Sunday Daytime Evening Service Map for Tramlines

Download the Supertram Evening Service Map for Tramlines

Download the Friday to Sunday Service Timetable for Tramlines

Changes to local bus services

In the evening there will be changes to some bus services travelling through the Hillsborough area. This is expected to be between 21:45 and 23:00 on Friday 24 and Saturday 25, and 20:45 and 23:00 on Sunday 26, as follows:

18a (First)

57 (Stagecoach)

81 (First)

97 (First)

98 (First)

We're still waiting for confirmation from bus operators on further service changes. Details will be added to this page as soon as they become available.

Stay safe at tramlines

South Yorkshire Police are supporting Tramlines Festival through their Stand With Us campaign, which raises awareness of violence against women and girls, and sexual offences.

The campaign encourages everyone to look out for one another, challenge inappropriate behaviour, and help create a safe and respectful environment for all festivalgoers.

If you need help during the event, please speak to event staff or a police officer. In an emergency, always call 999.

Together, we can make Tramlines a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Further information is available:

Local road closures and traffic management

Roads will be very busy after the festival which may cause congestion and prevent services from operating normal routes. Localised road closures will be in place after the event to help people leave the festival safely. Please follow signage and any guidance from staff and police.

Further help and support

The festival finishes at 22:30 on Friday and Saturday and 21:30 on Sunday. Trams, buses and taxis will be available to take people home.

Get help at an Interchange

Our customer service teams at Travel South Yorkshire Interchanges can provide more information and help you plan your journey. Interchange opening times at Hillsborough will be as normal but an additional five staff members will be available from 1900-2300 to assist with transport enquiries between the interchange entrance and Hillsborough Corner.

Buses and trams are expected to be busier than normal over the weekend, and journeys may take longer than usual. We are therefore reminding people attending Tramlines or wishing to travel in the area, to plan ahead using our online Journey planner tool and prepare for longer journey times. You are also advised to purchase tickets in advance, allow extra time and check before you travel by visiting the Travel South Yorkshire disruptions page for the latest travel information.

Further information is available :

Online at tramlines.org.uk
Via X @TravelSYorks, @tramlines, @SY_Supertram, @StagecoachYrks, @FirstSouthYorks
By calling Traveline on 0800 952 002 (open 07:00-19:00 Mondays to Fridays; 08:00-19:00 Saturdays and Sundays) or visit a Customer Service Desk at one of our interchanges for more information.

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