Tramlines Announces Bumper Comedy Lineup for 2025

Tramlines Festival has announced another impressive comedy line-up for its 2025 festival, bringing some of the sharpest and funniest comedians in the UK to Hillsborough Park this summer. From the best Yorkshire comedy to TV heavyweights and rising stars of thhe scene, the laughs will come thick and fast across the festival, joining headliners Pulp, The Reytons and Kasabian in Hillsborough Park for Sheffield’s biggest ever festival lineup on 25th - 27th July 2025.

Friday’s line-up sees the return of Sheffield’s own John Shuttleworth, the alter ego of musician and comedian Graham Fellows. A true cult figure, John Shuttleworth’s awkward charm and homespun wisdom have made him a huge favourite. Joining him is Tramlines regular Manchester’s Justin Moorhouse, known for his quick wit and appearances on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘The News Quiz’. Nina Gilligan, winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, will bring her razor-sharp, no-nonsense humour, while Danny McLoughlin’s laid-back storytelling style will set the tone for a cracking start to the festival.

Saturday finally welcomes Hull’s Lucy Beaumont, who had to pull out of last year's festival. Known for her deadpan delivery and brilliant observational comedy, Lucy has won over audiences on TV and the stand-up circuit alike. Irish comic Eleanor Tiernan is a favourite among comedy connoisseurs, while Hayley Ellis brings her delightfully self-deprecating take on modern life. Rounding off the Saturday bill is Sally-Anne Hayward, a festival favourite who has shared the stage with the likes of Sarah Millican and Russell Howard.

Speaking of Russell Howard, Sunday’s line-up is headlined by one of the biggest names in UK comedy. A familiar face from his long-running hit shows ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’ and ‘The Russell Howard Hour’, he’s known for his observational comedy and infectious feel-good energy. He’s joined by Emmanuel Sonubi, a rising star whose effortless charisma and hilarious life stories have seen him smash ‘Live at the Apollo’. Olivia Lee, best known for her cheeky hidden-camera pranks on Channel 4’s ‘Balls of Steel’, brings her sharp wit and fearless comedy, while Tom Ward, with his unique mix of surreal observations and 80s nostalgia, will round off a stellar weekend of stand-up.

Tramlines Operations Director Timm Cleasby said: “Tramlines has always been about more than music, and this year’s comedy line-up is proof of that. There’s nothing better than seeing the comedy tent packed out, everyone belly-laughing at some of the best in the business. We’ve got TV favourites, rising stars, and grassroots legends all bringing their A-game to Hillsborough. Sheffield knows how to have a laugh, and this year’s comedy programme is shaping up to be one to remember.”

Weekend, Saturday and Friday tickets have already sold out, with only a limited number of Sunday tickets remaining. More information and tickets are available at Tramlines’ official website.