Brockle Max, the community arts festival, celebrates 25 years this year and is calling on local talent to take part and help make this year’s event bigger than ever.
The festival, which will take place from May 29 to June 6, is now open for applications.
From humble beginnings, Brockley Max began with just twelve events across two venues.
Founded in 2001 by Moira Tait, the festival has grown into a nine-day celebration of community arts, which last year saw more than 85 events in more than two dozen venues across five Lewisham wards.
Past highlights have included a borough-wide music trail, a full day of busking in Lewisham Shopping Centre, newly commissioned murals on Loampit Vale, and a much-loved story trail stretching from Brockley Road to Honor Oak and One Tree Hill.
Brockley Max 2026 will run for nine days, opening with a vibrant al fresco Opening Night and closing with a family-focused day festival on Hilly Fields on Saturday June 6.
Anniversary plans include a photography exhibition, public art installations, expanded music programming and the launch of a bold new festival logo, created especially for the landmark year by Brandmade designer Simon Strutt, with variations denoting specific festival events.
While planning is already underway, Brockley Max is now inviting the community to add your voice as event applications are open now at: https://brockleymax.co.uk/host-events-2026/
This year, we want to go bigger and better and is making an open call to the borough’s creative talent. Whether it be dance, theatre, music, comedy, put on a creative workshop for children or adults, show off your DJ skills or something entirely new, the organising team would love to hear from you.
We can help match event ideas with suitable venues and have curated a Venues List, including location, capacity and contact information, to support applicants.
Help shape this year’s festival by submitting a completed event application form, including a photo, an 80-word event description, contact details and social media links, by 27 March.
If you have an idea for an event, now is the time to get involved. Submit your application by the 27 March deadline and be part of Brockley Max’s biggest celebration yet.