Catford Market, Events and What's On

When is Catford Market open?

Catford Market is one of Lewisham's council-run markets. The council's discover markets page gives its hours as Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and describes stalls selling toys, clothes, plants, produce, fish and multicultural foods. The page names buses 75, 124, 160, 171, 181, 185, 202, 284, 320 and 336 and Catford and Catford Bridge trains as ways to get there. Catford Broadway is a pedestrian zone, and market traders may load and unload only before 10am and after 4pm, according to the council's exemption permit page. Hours can change, so confirm before a special trip.

Are there other markets worth the trip?

The same page lists Lewisham Market, open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm, with around 64 stalls. Deptford Market is listed for Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 5.30pm.

Are there farmers' markets nearby?

The council lists farmers' markets at Brockley and Telegraph Hill on Saturdays, and at Beckenham Place Park, Blackheath Station and the Horniman Museum on Sundays. Check each market's own page for dates and hours.

What is on at the Broadway Theatre?

The Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, SE6 4RU, is a Grade II listed venue operating since 1932, with theatre, comedy and music alongside community programming. Its website lists drama, a musical, tribute acts and a season of new plays in the Broadway Studio, and says its 2026 pantomime, Cinderella, is on sale. The box office details are on the site's contact page. For what is on at any given time, the website's listings are the source of truth.

Where can I find events across Lewisham?

The council's events page lists annual events across the borough, including Black History Lewisham 365, Refugee Week and the Blackheath Fireworks, listed for 7 November 2026 from 5pm to 10.30pm. The page says its Catford Community Festival was listed for 19 to 28 June 2026 in Catford town centre; check the page for the 2027 dates when published. You can get events by email through the Lewisham Life newsletter, and the council has guidance for residents planning their own event.

What else is on in Catford?

Catford Library runs study and community space (see our libraries guide), and Mountsfield Park has weekly parkrun events, according to the council's park page. Our parks and kids guide has more.

What is happening to the town centre?

The council's regeneration plans include the Thomas Lane Yard site behind Catford Broadway, where Thomas Lane car park is due to close in early 2027 under the council's plans. Our parking guide explains what that means for parking.