About the Venue
Hillsborough Park is one of Sheffield’s largest and most versatile green spaces, located around three miles north-west of the city centre. Covering approximately 49 acres, the park is owned and managed by Sheffield City Council and is one of the city’s designated City Parks. With flat, accessible paths, expansive lawns and distinctive features such as its iconic row of poplar trees, the park is used year-round for recreation, community activity and major outdoor events.
Originally part of the Hillsborough Hall estate, the land was purchased for public use in 1890 and officially opened as a park in 1892. Over the decades it has hosted agricultural shows, fairs, concerts and festivals, and since 2018 it has been the main home of Tramlines Festival, welcoming tens of thousands of music fans each summer. The park also sits within the Hillsborough Park Conservation Area, which includes several listed buildings and historic boundary features.
Today, Hillsborough Park combines heritage with modern facilities. Highlights include a historic walled garden dating back to 1779 (a Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Award winner), a fishing lake, bowling and croquet greens, tennis and padel courts, children’s play areas, and a popular cycling pump track opened in 2022. The renovated Coach House café, Makers Shed creative hub and regular events programme make the park a lively community focal point, while its large open spaces continue to make it ideal for festivals, concerts and city-wide celebrations.
Key details
Size: Approx. 49 acres
Opened as a public park: 1892
Admission: Free, open at all times
Tram stop: Hillsborough Park (Yellow Route)
Facilities: Café, playgrounds, sports courts, pump track, walled garden, lake
From everyday walks and family activities to headline music festivals and large-scale public events, Hillsborough Park is a cornerstone of Sheffield’s outdoor events calendar and community life.
Upcoming Events
Tramlines Festival 2026 is Sheffield’s flagship music festival — a three-day celebration of live music, comedy and culture held in Hillsborough Park.
Born in the heart of Sheffield back in 2009, Tramlines began as a city-wide takeover — pubs, clubs and street corners alive with sound. Today, it’s firmly rooted in Hillsborough Park, welcoming around 40,000 music lovers each July for a weekend that feels unmistakably Sheffield.
What makes Tramlines special?
Tramlines isn’t just a festival — it’s a snapshot of the city itself. Expect:
Huge headline acts alongside emerging local talent
Comedy, DJs, spoken word and late-night parties
A friendly, inclusive atmosphere
A crowd that knows how to have a proper good time
It’s a weekend where the Steel City shines — and everyone’s invited.
Who’s playing Tramlines Festival 2026?
The 2026 line-up already blends global icons, British favourites and Sheffield heroes. Artists announced so far include:
Headliners & major acts
Fatboy Slim
Courteeners
Wolf Alice
Kaiser Chiefs
Blossoms
The Vaccines
Wet Leg
Rick Astley
Gabrielle
Indie favourites & crowd-pleasers
The K's, The Coral, Reverend and the Makers, The Enemy, Starsailor, Inspiral Carpets, Sleeper, Lottery Winners
Rising stars & local heroes
Freddie Halkon, Royston Club, Black Honey, The Clause, Everly Pregnant Brothers, Lucy Spraggan, Brooke Combe
Plus many more, including DJs, poets and takeovers such as Day Fever and the Leadmill Studio Orchestra.
(More artists still to be announced.)
Why should you go?
Tramlines is the kind of festival where:
Big moments happen on every stage
You discover new favourite bands by accident
Sheffield pride runs through everything
You bump into half the city and everyone’s smiling
It’s relaxed, lively, and proudly rooted in its hometown.
Who is Tramlines Festival for?
Perfect for:
Music lovers of all ages
Groups of friends
Indie, dance and alternative fans
Anyone looking for unforgettable things to do in Sheffield summer 2026
🎟 Tickets and full festival details:
https://tramlines.org.uk