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Promote your Lewisham-based business to over 30,000 people at Blackheath Fireworks

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your business at one of the borough’s biggest and most exciting events.

Blackheath Fireworks returns on Saturday 1 November with a spectacular event featuring a large-scale firework display set to music, alongside live entertainment, fairground rides, craft beer festival, food stalls and family-friendly activities. We are looking for local businesses to pitch up and be part of this experience. There are limited slots available.

Do you run a non-food business based in the borough? This is a fantastic opportunity to reach new audiences. You’re welcome to apply for a space, whether you sell physical products or not. You could connect with visitors through games, interactive activities, or other creative promotional experiences that show off what you do.

Cllr Ese Erheriene – Cabinet Member for Business, Jobs and Skills, said:

“This is an exciting opportunity for Lewisham-based business owners who want to be part of the fantastic return of Blackheath Fireworks. Lewisham is full of innovative, local businesses and with a potential audience of up to 30,000 people this is not to be missed. If you want to be part of the action, apply for a pitch through our partners, Slammin’ Events.”

Reasons to get involved

  • promote yourself to a wide and varied audience
  • sell your products in a high footfall location
  • grow your mailing lists and customer base
  • be part of an iconic Lewisham event

Things to consider

  • there's a fee to trade
  • pitches are 3m x 3m
  • power (16amp) and central lighting is provided in your pitch
  • pitch is covered and has adjoining walls
  • you must be available to set up on the morning of Saturday 1 November
  • you must provide your own table(s) and chairs for your covered area

Who can apply

  • Lewisham-based non-food businesses
  • we're particularly keen on hearing from businesses with links to, or located in Blackheath

To apply, email gavin@barworx.com with the subject line 'Lewisham Trader' before 5pm on Friday 10 October 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please get them in as soon as possible.

Want to sell your products at a market in Lewisham? Apply for a casual trading licence.

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