Supporting Abbeyfield Community Festival

The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation is proud to support the Abbeyfield Community Festival with a new grant to help fund the 2026 event in Pitsmoor, Sheffield. This much-loved local festival, organised entirely by volunteers from the Friends of Abbeyfield Park, brings people together through a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and culture.

Set in the heart of Burngreave and Pitsmoor, one of Sheffield’s most diverse and creative areas, the Abbeyfield Community Festival has become a highlight of the city’s summer calendar since it began in 2022. Each year, the festival transforms Abbeyfield Park into a joyful, inclusive space filled with live music, community stalls, art exhibitions, workshops, children’s performances, and food from around the world.

The Foundation’s grant will directly fund local performers and groups, ensuring that musicians, dancers, and artists from the area are paid for their contributions. This includes performers with heritage from Roma, Pakistani, South Indian, African, and Afro-Caribbean communities, as well as children’s choirs and music groups. The event also creates opportunities for young people to take part in workshops and build confidence through public performance.

Recent feedback from festival-goers highlights how special the day has become for local residents. Attendees described the event as “joyful,” “inclusive,” and “a real celebration of community.” Many emphasised how important the festival is in bringing people together and promoting pride in their neighbourhoods.

Looking ahead to 2026, the organising team plans to expand the programme with a spoken word stage, an exhibition of local art at Abbeyfield House, and another magnificent children’s parade featuring lanterns, costumes, and music. With support from our Foundation, these plans will help the festival continue to grow as a cornerstone of community music-making in Sheffield.

The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation was founded to honour the spirit of Tramlines Festival director Sarah Nulty and her belief in music’s unique power to connect people. The Abbeyfield Community Festival reflects that same power — using music and creativity to foster togetherness, pride, and joy across the city.

To learn more about the Abbeyfield Community Festival and get involved, visit [www.abbeyfieldpark.org.uk](http://www.abbeyfieldpark.org.uk) or their [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/p/Abbeyfield-Community-Festival-61561875598336/).