Clapham Common - Sport and Other Events

Sport and Other Events

Events held on the Common include:

  • Since 1977 the Latin American football League has played organised football on the red car pitches located on the south side of the common
  • British Australian Rules Football League Grand Final, for which it is the traditional venue
  • Colourscape Music Festival (one venue) since 1995
  • Lesbian & Gay Pride festivals since 1996 and 1997
  • The music festival Get Loaded In The Park
  • Large scale music events, including 'Picnic Rocks' held by Action Against Hunger
  • The South West Four music festival each year
  • Every Easter and February George Irvin's Funfair visits the Common

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