Tramlines secures top honors at the UK Festival Awards as the Best Inner City Festival and for the outstanding Headline Performance by Pulp. With the 2026 lineup featuring top artists like Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, and Wolf Alice, the festival's popularity continues to soar. Additionally, Shambala F
Tramlines Named Inner-City Festival of the Year
Tramlines has been named Inner-City Festival of the Year and awarded Headline Performance of the Year for Pulp’s iconic Friday night show at the 2025 UK Festival Awards.
These wins come just weeks after Tramlines unveiled its 2026 line-up, led by Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, and Wolf Alice. With demand at an all-time high, pre-sale tickets moved faster than ever before and general release sales have continued at pace.
Headline Performance of the Year Award
The Headline Performance of the Year award celebrates the return of Pulp to Sheffield. For one night only, they not only topped the bill but curated the full main stage line-up, sharing the platform with acts including Spiritualized, Hot Chip (DJ set), Baxter Dury, and Oracle Sisters. Their performance was a rare moment of hometown history and was regarded by both festival fans and official reviewers as a standout set.
Community Impact and Operations Excellence
Winning Inner-City Festival of the Year reaffirms Tramlines’ place as one of the UK’s most loved large-scale city festivals. Hosted in Hillsborough Park, the festival blends big-stage headliners with local artists while providing a platform and support for community groups from across the region.
Since launching the Tramlines Trust in 2022, the festival has donated over £120,000 to local groups, schools, mental health projects, and youth initiatives. Thousands of tickets have also been distributed to community partners through schemes such as Tickets for Good. Tramlines also received this award in 2019 and 2021.
Additionally, Shambala Festival was presented with the Sarah Nulty Community Impact Award, honoring festivals that show exceptional commitment to local communities. Named after Tramlines’ much-missed Festival Director, the award continues to raise the bar for what festivals can stand for beyond the stage.
Meanwhile, Tramlines production staff was nominated for Best Operations Team at the Access All Areas Awards in London this week, recognizing the essential role they play in ensuring the festival runs smoothly and safely.
Future of Tramlines and Community Support
Timm Cleasby, Tramlines Operations Director, expressed his gratitude for winning the Inner-City Festival of the Year award and acknowledged the hard work of the operations team. The festival's ongoing commitment to the community and the legacy of former director, Sarah Nulty, continues to shape its ethos and impact.
Tramlines Festival 2026 will take place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July at Hillsborough Park, Sheffield. Tickets are selling fast, with a lineup featuring renowned artists like Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, and Wolf Alice across the weekend.
For more information and ticket details, visit www.tramlines.org.uk.
Published on 09 December 2025 by Ben Robinson
