But it didn’t stop thousands of festivalgoers descending on Hillsborough Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to see a top line-up.
Headliners Richard Ashcroft, Courteeners and Paul Heaton rocked the Sarah Nulty Main Stage. Other acts included Bloc Party, Blossoms,Kaiser Chiefs and the Sugababes and a surprise performance from McFly.
If you missed out on the event, don’t worry. Here is a collection of photos of all the live stage action over the weekend.
1. Tramlines: Sheffield's biggest party of the year
Thousands descended on Hillsborough Park for another year. Photo: Carolina Faruolo
2. Circa Waves
Blue sky and sunshine came out for Circa Waves' performance. Photo: L Melbourne
3. Richard Ashcroft
Richard Ashcroft headlined the main stage on Friday. Photo: L Melbourne
4. Bloc Party
Bloc Party's performance was a definite highlight for many festivalgoers. Photo: Carolina Faruolo