Welcome to the 2026 Brockley Max Festival
Brockley Max is now in its 25th year and our amazing community has put on over 90 events from poetry, live music, art exhibitions, comedy, literature and everything in between! Check out the listings below or download a pdf of the programme using the link below. Our printed festival programme will start going into shops from 15 May so don't forget to pick up a copy.
(We do not take any responsibility for events being cancelled by the organiser.)
Opening Night: Friday 29th May 2026
Sponsored by We Are Lewisham and St. Dunstan’s College
Brockley Max kicks off the festival with our Opening Night from 4.30pm. Local bands and performers bring rock, rockabilly, folk, funk and more! Hosted by MC Dre and PRZ Live.
Brockley Max Radio: 29th, 30th & 31st May 2026
Your festival radio station live on 1harmonyradio.com!
Tune in or live stream to hear the best Brockley Max festival highlights including musicians playing at the OPening Night on the 29th May, and the Busk Stop on the 30th in the shopping centre. We’ll deliver some of the best new musical talent from South East London so, pop down and say hello. We’d love to see you. This is your festival radio station coming live on 1harmonyradio.com
Craft-based Nature Trail: 29 May 2026 to 6 June 2026
Follow the downloadable map and spot insects, birds, mammals and other creatures
Discover celebrations of nature on your doorstep with this self-guided trail running through Ladywell and including the historic Ladywell & Brockley Cemeteries.
25th Anniversary: Sunday 31st May 2026
Brockley Max Anniversary All-Dayer @ The Fox & Firkin
Brockley Max are celebrating our 25th year with a outdoor show in the Fox & Firkin garden. Local hero and internationally acclaimed artist Theon Cross will headline the event.
Story Trail: Sunday 31st May 2026
Brockley Max Story pop-ups
Brockley Max presents a thought-provoking and inspiring literary trail featuring renowned authors, poets and writing gurus.
Max in the Park: Saturday 6th June 2026
Sponsored by The Fox and Firkin, Brockley’s Rock and Blue Garage
A fun-filled day for everyone!
Brockley Max hosts an all-day community festival featuring a music stage, kids’ creative workshops, storytelling, Art Mart craft fair, pop-up food stalls and two bars. We’re also celebrating the 130th anniversary of Octavia Hill with refugee art installations.
Download 2026 Festival Programme
Please click the image below or click here to download the Brockley Max 2026 Festival Programme (~20MB).
