The smart, definitive guide to Brixton, London

Things to do in Brixton

About Brixton

Located in South London, Brixton has slowly become one of London’s most desirable areas for residence and entertainment. Over the years it has received lots of positive and negative attention for its diverse and multicultural society. If you walk down any street in the area you’re bound to hear a whole range of languages, from Portuguese to Yoruba. Big venues in the area such as Brixton Academy and The Fridge have cemented Brixton’s reputation as being one of the best places in London for live music and serious clubbing. Thanks to its strong African Caribbean community this is also a great area to head to try out some tasty and unusual foods.

What's on in Brixton

Brixton is well known for its strong musical presence with top bands and DJ’s frequently appearing at the Brixton Academy and The Fridge. Many of the pubs and clubs stay open later in Brixton meaning the area feels alive well into the early hours. Thanks to its rise in popularity Brixton is now also home to an emerging art scene with plenty of galleries putting on exhibitions to rival their neighbours in north London.

Brixton Venues

• Photofusion Gallery
  Best for: The photography classes it runs for members of the public.
• Brixton Academy
  Best for: Catching some of the best bands around in a beautiful venue.
• Plan B
  Best for: Live DJ and Electronic Music.
• The Fridge
  Best for: Clubbing till the early hours of the morning.
• The Windmill
  Best for: Having a cosy pint whilst watching a band.
• Dogstar
  Best for: The delicious Mexican food it serves around the clock.
• 198 Gallery
  Best for: Seeing an exhibition from an emerging artist.
  

Brixton Facts

Tubes: Brixton
Borough: Lambeth

Popular events in Brixton

Event Categories

•   Comedy
  • Stand Up
•   DJ Music
  • Breaks
  • Disco
  • Electro
  • Electronica
  • Garage
  • Hip Hop
  • House
  • Indie
  • Techno/Minimal
•   Exhibitions
  • Art
  • Gallery
  • Photography
•   Live Music
  • Blues
  • Country
  • Electro
  • Folk
  • Indie
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Pop
  • Punk
  • Reggae
  • Rock
  • Ska
  • Soul
  • World
•   Theatre
  • Dance

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