Join Independent Abbeydale for their second annual Abbeydale Live in April 2026, with over 20 bars with bands, DJs and performers, outdoor stages and dedicated family areas. Transforming Abbeydale Road into a showcase of music, independence and community collaboration – this time over a full weekend.

Venues hosting free live music and DJs will include The Broadfield, The Gin Bar, Simz Golf, Two Thirds, Corner, Abbeydale Ballroom, Abbeydale Tap, Jameson’s, Over The Yardarm, Best Boy Bagels, Cole’s Corner, STYR, Smashed & Pulled, Dead Donkey, Rumkeg 876, Amici & Bici, Nether Edge Pizza, and The Bear.

The 2026 programme will feature a mix of established and emerging artists from across Sheffield and beyond, including Sheffield based vocalist Steve Edwards, whose track World, Hold On, became a global dance anthem, alongside Louis Louis Louis, Montuno, and the Langsett Dance Orchestra. Together, the programme reflects the breadth of the city’s music scene, from jazz and global sounds through to contemporary and alternative acts.

The Sarah Nulty Music Foundation Stage, in the Abbeydale Picture House car park, will present artists and raise awareness for its work supporting grassroots music and community projects.

Alongside the music venues, a range of independent businesses including Greek Village, Yamm, Bear Alternative, and St Vincent’s Charity Shop will create a trail encouraging visitors to explore the full length of the road and support local traders.

Developing talent remains central to the festival’s approach. Abbeydale Live continues its partnership with WaterBear Music College, with students performing across multiple venues throughout the weekend. Meanwhile the Youth Music Stage, delivered with Hybrid3, will showcase under-18 performers. The Youth Music Stage and Kids Area will take place at Mount Pleasant Park and Highfield Adventure Playground.

See the full line-up on Facebook.