Events information
KISSTORY – SATURDAY 25th JULY 2026
UPTOWN – SUNDAY 26TH JULY 2026
Construction & Event Schedule
There will be some production and contractor traffic on the build and de-rig days. The following is the 2026 on-site and event schedule:
| Pre event site build | |
| Saturday 18th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday 19th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Monday 20th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Tuesday 21st July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Wednesday 22nd July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Thursday 23rd July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Friday 24th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Live Event | |
| Saturday 25th July | 12:00 – 22:30 |
| Sunday 26th July | 12:00 – 22:30 |
| De-rig | |
| Monday 27th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Tuesday 28th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Wednesday 29th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Thursday 30th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
Access to the Common
We know that Blackheath Common is a well-used local resource and we aim to minimise disruption. However, as with any major event we need to ensure the safety of Blackheath users and contractors alike.
Dartmouth Field, Blackheath Common, A2 Shooters Hill Road, Blackheath.
PLEASE NOTE: Whitfield Mount and the Hare and Billet pond are not included within the site.
Noise Management
The summary below shows times of amplified sound for the 2023 events.
| Saturday 25th July & Sunday 26th July |
| Sound Check
10:00 – 12:00 |
| Live Event
12:00 – 22:30 |
The Noise Consultants will be on site throughout the duration of the live events, monitoring DB levels inside the festival site and at agreed off site locations. The Consultants will be in contact with the Production Manager and Sound Engineers and will be able to respond to noise nuisance issues and complaints should they occur, and take remedial action if levels have been breached. For example,instructing the engineers to reduce the overall volume or adjust specific frequencies.
If you experience any nuisance caused by noise during the event, please call the Community Hot Line Number: 0333 880 2469 This is operational from 10:00 – 23:00 on live event day.
Traffic Management and Transport
A detailed Traffic Management plan has been prepared and agreed with Lewisham’s Highways department. A Road closure will be in place with resident’s access maintained on the following street and parking will be prohibited at Hare and Billet road.
| Road Closure Location | Date & Time | |
| Hare and Billet Road from Wat Tyler Road to Grotes Place | Saturday 25th July 11:00 -23:59 | Sunday 26th July11:00 – 23:59 |
Further traffic information leading on from the above road closure for Friday, Saturday 25th July & Sunday 26th July from 11:00- 23:59.
No left turn onto Hare and Billet Road from Eliot Place.
No access to Hare and Billet Road from Orchard Road (access to the residential homes will be maintained)
No access to Hare and Billet Road from Mounts pond Road (access to the residential homes will be maintained)
No access onto Hare and Billet Road from Dartmouth Hill or Wat Tyler Road
Route 380 – diverted via Lewisham High Street, Belmont Hill, Lee Terrace into Black Heath Village both directions
There will be a diversion in place to direct all traffic from each affected Road to either end of Hare and Billet Road.
Toilet Provisions and Waste Management
As well as toilets within the festival site, additional toilets will be placed at locations external to the Festival. General cleaning and waste disposal will be provided by an experienced and certified team. During the live events there will be a team of litter pickers responsible for the cleaning of the internal boundary, surrounding area and routes between transport links.
Ground Management
We have paid a damage deposit to Lewisham Council who own and are responsible for Blackheath Common.
A full inspection and record of the ground conditions are carried out before and after the event. Following the event breakdown, the deposit can be used to ensure that the Common is left in the same condition it was found. We will be responsible for ensuring that the Common is restored to its previous condition. Please note this can take a short period of time after investigatory work.
Security
Security at the event will be provided by Saber and ministry Security, who have considerable experience in this type of event. Security personnel will be on duty both within the festival site and wider Common as well as the surrounding area and rail stations. All attendees require a search as a condition of entry; there is also CCTV in operation across the site.
Community Information
We understand that you will want to contact us about our plans prior to the event. You are welcome to get in touch by emailing info@thefestivalcrowd.com or call 0333 880 2469 during the live event.