Apply now: Gigs Grants Scheme 2026-27

After Croydon’s year as the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture, Croydon Council has continued to build upon its legacy of supporting the cultural sector through the Gigs Grants Scheme.

Now in its third year, applications are open to apply for up to £2500 toward the delivery of a music based event between 26 October 2026 and 15 February 2027. The scheme is designed to help support Croydon-based venues and creatives during (what can be) the quieter winter months.

To be eligible for this funding you must be a Croydon-based:

• Pub/bar/hospitality venue
• Music/arts venue
• Music/arts organisation
• Voluntary music organisation
• Faith organisation that hosts secular music events

In 2025/26, the scheme funded seven gigs in the town centre and wider borough. This year a total of £15,000 is available; only £5,000 of this is available for events outside of the town centre.

How to apply

To apply, download and read the guidance document before completing the application form.

Please send your completed form and any supporting documents to culture@croydon.gov.uk (please note this inbox will not be monitored between 22 Dec – 5 Jan).

Mark the subject line of your application: Gigs Grants: [the name of your organisation], for example: Gigs Grants: Culture Croydon.

Applications open for submission: 9am Monday 7 September 2026

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 4 October 2026

If you have any questions regarding your application, you can join a Zoom meeting on either Tuesday 15 September or Tuesday 22 September. Details in the Gigs Grants Guidance document.