Pulp Dust Off Decades-Old Deep Cuts for Final Concert Before Going on Hiatus

Pulp just wrapped up their reunion run with a legendary festival set packed with vault deep cuts, historic live debuts, and an emotional farewell—at least for the foreseeable future. Frontman Jarvis Cocker and his Britpop bandmates took over the mainstage to close out England's End Of The Road festival on September 5, delivering an unforgettable show before stepping away from the spotlight. The headlining performance served a dual purpose, honoring the festival's 20th anniversary while wrapping up the band's extensive 2026 tour. Cocker even led the crowd in a sweet rendition of "Happy Birthday" dedicated to the event, while a nostalgic visual slideshow reflecting the Sheffield group's storied journey played out on massive screens behind them.

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Rather than playing it safe with a standard festival setlist, Pulp surprised dedicated fans by digging deep into their catalog. The most monumental moment arrived when the band delivered the first-ever live performance of "Deep Fried in Kelvin." The fan-favorite track originally appeared as a B-side on their seminal 1995 album era for *Different Class*, yet the group had never actually played it live in front of an audience until this show. The setlist rarities didn't stop there. Pulp dusted off a wave of tracks that had been shelved for decades. The group performed "Little Girl (With Blue Eyes)" for the first time since 2012, alongside "Forever in My Dreams," which hadn't been played live since 2000. Taking things even further back, they surprised the crowd with "The Mark of the Devil" and "Death II"—both unplayed since 1992—and gave "We Are the Boyz" its first live outing since 1998.

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Although the mood in the field was pure celebration, Cocker made sure to manage expectations about the band's immediate future. During the show, the iconic singer informed the audience that this festival headlining slot would mark Pulp's final concert "for a while." Cocker reiterated the sentiment after leaving the stage, taking to his official Instagram account to let fans know the group is taking another breather after finishing up their 2026 commitments. Although the band hasn't indicated a permanent split, the indie legends are officially stepping back, leaving fans with one of the most unique setlists in Britpop history to remember them by.