Brixton Area Guide
A locals' guide to Brixton
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What locals say about Brixton
“I love Streatham Hill, with all it's new bars, coffee shops and eateries, it has become a popular place to be, morning, midday, or evening.”
Charlene
“Brixton is such a vibrant area and has lots of energy. I have lived here since 1971! ”
Christian
“I've lived in Camberwell for just over 10 years and love living here. In zone 2, we are so close to the centre of London but manage to achieve a really lovely community village-type feel. Our neighbours have lived here for generations and really look out for us; the bars are really great and there are some fantastic gastropubs - one of which we were lucky enough to get married in! Our wedding was at Southwark Registry Office at the end of Havil Street and we came back to the flat and had WONDERFUL photos in the green across from our flat and champagne with the neighbours, followed by a fabulous dinner and party at The Bear â on the other side of Camberwell Green towards Oval. Burgess Park has hosted many a birthday party in the summer in the BBQ areas. And friends coming from North London are always amazed and impressed with how lovely the area is and how close to the centre of London we are.”
Hannah
Activities near Brixton
Lady Maisery
Come and celebrate International Women's Day this year with a unique concert with two of the folk scene's best acts! power trio Lady Maisery and boundless songwriters join forces for the first time since their much loved collaboration as supergroup Coven. Join them for a double header gig to remember; songs of celebration, solidarity, peace, unity, a healthy dose of rage and, of course, heaps of love. They will each perform individual sets before joining their inimitable voices in song.Read more
Machine Head
Bay Area metal stalwarts that helped usher in a new wave of thrash on classic album Burn My Eyes (1991) but expanded their sound on scope on 2006's The Blackening.Read more
Big Thief
American indie-rock four-piece made up of Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, and James Krivchenia.
Atmosphere
Old school hip hop show, featuring Brother Ali and Kidz in the Hall, recreating the golden era of Chicago hip hop.
Reggae Bingo
Get ready to dive into a night of pure entertainment - packed with comedy, chaos, dance-offs, reggae-oke, and cash prizes up for grabs. Our resident DJ and host will be dropping the biggest tunes from Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Old Skool & Anthems all night long!Read more
Ninja Sex Party + Twrp
For the first time in over six years NSP and TWRP are coming back to Europe and the UK, and they're doing it with STYLE! Actually, not style: ELEGANCE. But actually, not just elegance: PURE ELEGANCE. That's right, it's the Pure Elegance Tour 2026, featuring everything you've come to expect from NSP: Classy songs, exquisite showmanship, a refined, debonair atmosphere, and face-melting solos that will rend your flesh from your bones and leave you gasping for breath yet desperate for more as you fall, screaming, to the floor. Like we said: Pure Elegance. Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 14+ eventRead more
The Big Push
About Brixton
Brixton was an ancient hundred in the north east of the county of Surrey, England. Its area has been entirely absorbed by the growth of London; with its name currently referring to the Brixton district.
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