Trader Applications

Trader Applications

We are now accepting applications for Food & Drink Traders and Retail & Experience. Please visit the How to Apply section for application information. 

Trader FAQs

All applications must be submitted through the Live Nation UK & Ireland Concessions Portal.

Delivering an exceptional fan experience is one of our top priorities, and our traders play a vital role in shaping that experience. We are looking for high-quality operators who can provide outstanding customer service and excel in a large-scale festival environment.

We welcome applications from all traders. However, the following criteria are particularly valued and helps enhance the overall fan experience.

Food & Drink Traders

  • High-quality, well-presented food and drink offerings.

  • Fast and efficient service suited to high-footfall environments.

  • Professional, visually appealing trading units that enhance the event environment.

  • Strong sustainability practices, including recyclable packaging and waste reduction.

  • Robust compliance and food safety standards.

  • Inclusive menu options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and coeliac-friendly choices.

  • Breakfast and family-friendly offerings.

  • Value-focused menu options and meal deals.

  • Strong menu variety and clear value for money.

Retail & Experience Traders

  •   High-quality products, services or interactive experiences.

  •   Professional, visually appealing retail units or activations.

  •   Innovative concepts that enhance the overall fan experience.

  •   Strong sustainability credentials where applicable.

  •   Efficient operation within busy festival environments.

  •   Proven event or festival trading experience.

  •   Products and experiences aligned with the audience profile of the event.

  •   Interactive, experiential or immersive concepts that create memorable moments for fans.

  •   Robust compliance, safety and insurance standards.

  •   Inclusive and accessible offerings.

Whether you're a food & drink operator, retailer or experiential business, we'd love to hear from you for consideration across our portfolio of UK & Ireland festivals and events.

Food Traders

Food Traders Applications. 

Third Party Bars

Third Party Bars Applications. 

Retail & Experience Traders

Retail & Experience Applications.

Successful applicants may be considered for opportunities across a range of Live Nation UK & Ireland festivals and events, including:

  • Pub in the Park

  • The Great Escape

  • Download

  • Live at Lincoln Castle

  • On the Waterfront (Liverpool)

  • Heaton Park Concerts + Parklife

  • Isle of Wight Festival

  • State Fayre (Chelmsford)

  • Live at Powderham

  • Live at Llangollen Pavillion

  • Glasgow Green Concerts

  • Crystal Palace Park Concerts

  • Lytham Festival

  • Bedford Summer Sessions

  • Embrace LDN (Finsbury Park)

  • Glasgow Summer Sessions

  • Latitude

  • Camp Bestival

  • Palace Bowl Presents

  • In the Park Presents / Lost Minds (Exhibition Park)

  • Wilderness Festival

  • Edinburgh Summer Sessions

  • Rewind

  • Leeds

  • Reading

  • Creamfields

  • The Piece Hall, Halifax

  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre

  • Westonbirt Arboretum (Forest Live)

  • Cannock Chase (Forest Live)

  • Delamere Forest (Forest Live)

  • High Lodge - Thetford Forest (Forest Live)

  • Gunnersbury Park

  • Colchester Castle Summer Series

 Please note that festival and event participation may vary by year, and additional events may be added throughout the season.