The Fringe at Tramlines returns with free music festival this July
There'll be three days of live performances across the city
Sheffield's city centre is gearing up for a musical extravaganza as The Fringe at Tramlines returns from Friday 24th July to Sunday 26th July.
This popular free music festival will feature hundreds of live performances across venues throughout Sheffield, supported by Sheffield BID and Sheffield City Council.
The event coincides with the Tramlines Festival in Hillsborough Park, bringing tens of thousands to the city centre.
A significant addition to this year's festival is the extended Devonshire Green Main Stage programme, which will, for the first time in many years, begin on Friday evening.
Curated by Open Decks FC, the Friday night line-up includes renowned broadcaster Dixie alongside international DJ Kavita Varu and Sheffield favourites Jesus Hairdo.
The festival’s weekend line-up is diverse, featuring brass, soul, folk, ska, reggae, dance, and world music, curated by Sheffield promoter Papa Al of The JuJu Club.
On Saturday, artists like Kiziah and the Kings, Malachite, Solar Love Society, and Blue Street Brass will perform.
Sunday's programme includes acts such as Jungle Lion and folk-punk favourites Shanghai Treason.
The Devonshire Green Main Stage receives backing from the Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation, helping local artists participate.
Councillor Ben Miskell, representing Sheffield City Council, praised the festival's return for energising the city centre and supporting its local businesses.
Diane Jarvis, CEO of Sheffield BID, highlighted the festival's positive impact on city centre footfall and trading conditions.
Launched by Sheffield BID, Sheffield City Council, and Tramlines Festival in 2018, The Fringe at Tramlines has become a cultural highlight in Sheffield, drawing around 40,000 visitors annually and providing a significant boost to local businesses.
The most recent event contributed an estimated £1.86 million to the city centre economy.
Further programme updates will follow, with detailed listings available through Welcome to Sheffield and Exposed Magazine.
Attendees can expect the development of a new Fringe clash finder to navigate the diverse array of performances.