Donations & Sponsorship Opportunities

Donate To Our Crowdfunder

We have so many exciting plans and ambitions for NAFCo 2026 in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and like many cultural organisations, we have spent a huge amount of time and energy applying for public funding. Unfortunately, funds have become increasingly difficult to secure, with funding bodies oversubscribed and competition fiercer than ever.

So now, we're thinking differently and taking matters into our own hands.

With huge thanks to a host of local businesses and organisations who have pledged in-kind support to the value of £430,000, we have started to put some plans in place, however we still need some hard cash to make all our exciting plans a reality and to ensure that our 25th anniversary year is one to go down in history.

That's where we hope you can help us...

Don't worry, we're not asking for something for nothing - there are lots of exciting benefits to take advantage of when you pledge your support! From supporters' mentions to goodie bags, limited edition tea towels to event tickets, your pledge will be rewarded. All the details can be found on our Crowdfunder page by hitting the Donate button above.

We hope that together we can bring a vibrant five-day musical buzz to the north east, putting Aberdeen city and Shire on the map and shining a spotlight on the region as a cultural tourist destination.

Thank you for any support that you can give, whether that's a crowdfunding pledge, sharing our social posts to raise awareness of NAFCo 2026, or coming along to one of our many events.

Sponsor NAFCo 2026

With your support, big or small, Aberdeen will host an event that shines a spotlight on the region as a cultural tourist destination, bringing a vibrant five-day musical buzz to the North-East and putting the city on the map!

Please consider how you can help us to make the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention a huge success! All funds raised will go directly to NAFCo 2026.

With your support we can deliver:

• Outreach to communities throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
• Affordable ticket prices for concerts, workshops and events. 
• Bursary places for young people from around the North Atlantic to come to the festival. 
• Increased youth programming. 
• An action packed programme of fantastic concerts, workshops, talks, busking trails, sessions, family dances and so much more. More of the very best local and international fiddle and dance talent, as well as a range of performance opportunities for emerging artists. 

If you would like to donate to NAFCo, please get in touch by emailing nafco@abdn.ac.uk