KISSTORY on Blackheath

About KISSTORY on Blackheath

Blackheath Common in London SE3 is the site for KISSTORY on Blackheath 2027, a one-day old skool and UK garage music event scheduled for Saturday 24 July.

The outdoor event works to an approximate 12,000 capacity and finishes by 10.30pm. It first ran on Blackheath in 2023.

Lineup and Programme

The bill centres on old skool, UK garage and anthems, with DJ sets and live performances across the site.

Named areas include the KISSTORY Stage, House, Dance & Garage Arena, R&B, Hip Hop & Dancehall Arena and VIP Stage. The wider site has fair rides, bars and food traders.

Who Is It For?

Adults only. Entry is over 18s only, with valid photo ID required at the gate and last entry at 6pm.

The Westcombe Society described the 2023 event as aimed mainly at people in their 30s. The audience focus is old-skool and anthems crowds.

The Venue and Site

Dartmouth Field on Blackheath Common gives the festival its outdoor London setting, with the venue listed as Blackheath Common, Dartmouth Field, Goffers Road, London SE3 0UA.

This is a non-camping event. On-site facilities include bars, food and drink vendors, free drinking water at the bars, a welfare tent and help point, accessible toilets, lockers and mobile phone chargers.

Accessible viewing areas are listed for the site. Shade is available under the big top marquee and in the VIP area.

Travel

Blackheath Common sits in south-east London, with rail and road access around Goffers Road and Shooters Hill Road.

• Lewisham station: 8-minute walk.
• Blackheath station: 10-minute walk.
• Greenwich station: 20-minute walk.
• Other listed nearby stations are Westcombe Park and Deptford.
• Road access is via Goffers Road, Shooters Hill Road and the A2.
• There is no general parking on site. Skiddle lists 30 Blue Badge spaces near the entrance, booked in advance via a QR-code parking ticket with a £5 fee.