Residents of South London are being invited to provide feedback on a series of festival activities slated for Brockwell Park, as part of a “fresh strategy” implemented by Lambeth Council.

Earlier this month, Summer Events Ltd, which organizes the Brockwell Live festival series that features events like Mighty Hoopla, Cross the Tracks, and Field Day, submitted its inaugural planning application for the 2026 event lineup.

This marks the first occasion that local residents will be consulted on each event, allowing them the opportunity to voice their support or opposition.

Recently, the council announced that the Lambeth Country Show, a no-cost event that has been a staple of Brockwell Park since 1974, will not occur next year due to escalating operational expenses.

Summer Events has requested temporary planning approval to utilize around 25% of the park for a maximum of 32 days.

One planning document indicates that the scheduled event days are set between May 9 and June 9, 2026, which will include set-up days, event days, takedown, and “rain date” contingencies, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

This is the first formal planning application for Brockwell Live, which had previously functioned under permitted development rights.

Earlier this year, a judge ruled in favor of a coalition of advocates who contended that Lambeth Council lacked the proper planning permissions for the festivals and found that sections of the park were utilized beyond the allowed 28 days.

To prevent “unnecessary costs to taxpayers,” the council chose not to contest the ruling and stated it is pursuing a “new approach” for the events program in Brockwell Park.

According to the council, this planning application will provide “greater clarity” regarding the status of forthcoming major events and facilitate community engagement in the proposal.

Donatus Anyanwu, the cabinet member for stronger communities at Lambeth Council, expressed that the plan for next year aims to “balance the desire” for events while minimizing their impact on local residents.

Activists from the Protect Brockwell Park group expressed their satisfaction with the council’s decision to withdraw its appeal, stating that it signifies a recognition of the necessity for large-scale events in the park to undergo comprehensive planning approval.

They urged for “complete transparency regarding the revenues from commercial events,” along with a “genuine, open planning process that includes thorough impact assessments and effective enforcement of planning conditions.”

The public will have until December 31 to share their thoughts on the proposals for next year in the park.