Trade with us
Apply to trade at Lazydays 2026 and join Southend’s biggest party, with 12,000 attendees expected across three huge days of music, craft drinks, great vibes and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re an independent maker, street-food vendor or established trader, we want to hear from you. Come and join us for No Ordinary Weekend. Full details and application info below…
Key Information
2026 applications opening mid-January
Dates of trading: 24-26 July 2026 (you must be available to trade for all three days)
Trading times: Friday: 14:00-23:00 | Saturday: 11:00-23:00 | Sunday: 11:00-20:00
Attendees: 12,000 across 3 days
We’re looking for a variety of quality, vibrant vendors. We pride ourselves on working with independent brands; this is taken into consideration when selecting who we invite to trade.
We review every submission we get, but due to the huge number of vendors that apply, we will not be able to get back to everyone.
Food
Pitches are limited to a maximum of 10 savoury food traders with no category crossovers.
Prices are for pitches with a 6m frontage and a maximum of 9m deep; larger pitches can be supplied if required (additional costs may be incurred).
The local authority, Southend City Council, requires you to have a food hygiene rating of 4 or 5 to trade at this event. Please only apply if you hold this.
Accessibility is a priority for us; therefore, traders should offer at least one main meal for no more than £10, and should offer a menu that caters to all diets and dietary requirements.
Pitches operate with a 15% commission. This is deducted at source minus card transaction fees.
Vendors are required to use festival-provided payment terminals, with a reporting and sales dashboard provided to track sales to provide clear oversight of the commission split.
Vendors will receive a 85% payout (plus VAT) within 14-days post-event.
A non-refundable £1,200+VAT down payment is required to secure the pitch; this is deducted from our commission before any payouts post-event.
Pitch fee includes Wi-Fi and waste disposal.
Power can be supplied at £200+VAT for a 16amp connection or £350+VAT for 32amp
Drink
Lazydays Festival operates its own bars and therefore is not open to applications from bar vendors offering full-service bars.
We are, however, keen to partner with drink producers, such as breweries, distilleries, and independent drinks brands, who are interested in: running a partner bar serving their own products; securing main bar product listings; or exploring creative brand activation opportunities.
If this sounds like a good fit, get in touch at info@lazydaysfestival.com to discuss the available options.
Retail Pitches
Craft Yard pitches
This offers spaces within our shared Makers Market tent ‘The Craft Yard’.
Perfect for small, independent crafters, makers and brands. Pitches are limited and traders too similar to others will not be accepted to ensure a fair market.
6ft trestle table - £200+VAT includes Wi-fi access.
Standalone pitch
A space within the festival site, perfect for slightly larger brands who are looking for more exposure. No structure provided within the price. Structure can be provided along with power at an additional cost.
3mx3m - £350+VAT
6mx3m - £550+VAT
Brand activations
We’re always looking to work with like-minded brands on activations and can provide bespoke packages on request please email info@lazydaysfestival.com to discuss options.