West End Flea Market 2026 announces new date and Golden Bucket Awards line-up

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced further details for its upcoming events, including a new date for the annual West End Flea Market.

The event returns for its sixth year following a record-breaking total of £110,000 raised in 2025.

Originally set to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, it will now take place on Saturday, 25 July in the same venue, from 10am to 2pm.

Early bird tickets will go on sale in April, while general admission tickets will also be available on the day, priced at £5 entry.

The market will once again bring together leading West End productions, each hosting individually designed stalls filled with theatrical memorabilia, signed items, and opportunities for selfies and autographs. Each stall is curated to reflect its respective show, featuring themed merchandise and limited-edition collectables.

The Best Dressed Stall competition will also return, judged by a panel of West End performers, with the winner announced live during the event. Further details about the judges, participating stars and shows are expected to be revealed at a later date.

In addition, the 2026 Golden Bucket Awards will be held on Tuesday, 21 April, celebrating supporters and fundraisers who have contributed through annual bucket collections and other initiatives across the year. The event will be hosted by Carl Mullaney and presenters include Alice Fearn, Raj Ghatak, Kim Ismay, Su Pollard and Ben Stock, with a special performance by Sooz Kempner. It will take place at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Tuesday, 21 April.

The charity also confirmed the return of the Big West End Walk, which will take place on Sunday 6 September. The fundraising event sees performers and supporters visit 58 West End theatres across a 16-mile route through London in support of the organisation’s work.