Brixton Culture Capital | 07.08.2025
Brixton goes to GAZA
This week, we showcase Wayne Campbell’s Celebration of Demonstration, a raw, uncompromising gallery tucked into Market Row. Brixton-born photographer Wayne Campbell went to Palestine as a curious observer and came back a committed visual activist. Nine nights in the occupied territories changed him forever: “I cried and saw apartheid up close”. That unforgivable reality hit him like a gut punch, setting his life on a new course. Campbell realised his camera had to do more than document—it had to defend.
Back in Market Row, he converted a former print stall into Celebration of Demonstration. At this rallying point, walls scream with beautifully stark protest images that amplify marginalised voices from across London. Visitors arriving at adjacent spaces—craft coffee at Pop’s Espresso, handmade jewellery stalls, and vintage book corners—are drawn toward the gallery’s “Wall of Empathy,” where they’re invited to scrawl their pain and hope, turning emotion into collective action.
Campbell’s Brixton roots and raw honesty fuel every exhibit; he’s not afraid to shed tears alongside visitors reliving the struggles on display. Now he’s on a mission to take Celebration of Demonstration global, inviting fellow visual activists to share his walls and transform this Market Row nook into a worldwide hub of creative resistance. In Campbell’s world, local fights and global injustices are the same—and every photograph is a call to arms. Read more about his story here.
🎟️ What’s On in Brixton (August 7th–14)
🎶 Music & Nightlife
Sunday, 10 Aug – Jamaican Independence Rooftop Day Party @ POW Brixton
4 PM – 11 PM | Celebrate Jamaica’s 63rd Independence on POW Brixton’s rooftop Sun 10 Aug, 4 PM–11 PM, with dancehall, soca and reggae anthems. Jerk smoke drifts while rum daiquiris flow two-for-£12 until 6 PM and domino tables clatter beside flag-waving revellers. Live Nyabinghi drum salute at sunset brings island spirit to £11.70 early-birds almost gone—lock in roof space and a patty token now. 🎟️ Tickets
Burning Spear – Live in Concert – Sun 10 Aug (7 pm, 📍 Electric Brixton)
Reggae legend Burning Spear brings six decades of roots music to an intimate London stage. This Grammy-winning icon’s unmistakable voice and rebel spirit will uplift the Brixton crowd with classics like “Marcus Garvey.” It’s a rare chance to “witness one of the last living icons of reggae” in full force – a historic night of one-love anthems and Rastafari soul. 🎟️ Book tickets
Chronicles of Dub: Manudigital x Reggae Roast – Sat 9 Aug (10 pm–2 am, 📍 Hootananny Brixton) Feel the sound system thunder at this dub reggae extravaganza. Parisian dub master Manudigital joins UK collective Reggae Roast and MC Mr Williamz for a night of heavy basslines and skanking grooves. From roots reggae to steppers, Chronicles of Dub delivers “a hugeeee lineup…sounds from across the soundsystem spectrum”. Hootananny will be vibrating – bring your flags and your dancing feet! 🎟️ Tickets (£8)
HotSpot LDN Launch Party – Sat 9 Aug (2 pm–10 pm, 📍 Brixton Jamm)
All-day summer jam alert! This daytime party kicks off a new creative movement. HotSpot LDN brings community DJs spinning Afrobeat, house, R&B, UK funky and disco under the sun. Beyond music, browse pop-up stalls for live T-shirt printing and local art. Challenge friends at Giant Jenga or retro arcade games. Good vibes, good food, and great tunes – “more than just a party; it’s the beginning of a movement”. 🎟️ Free RSVP
Art Beyond the Shell x Half Moon – Day Party – Sat 9 Aug (4 pm–11 pm, 📍 Brixton Jamm) NYC meets SW9 in this transatlantic day party mashup. Brooklyn’s Art Beyond the Shell teams with Brixton’s Half Moon crew, bringing DJs from both cities for a genre-blending session. From hip-hop to Afro-house, they’ll “bring together two scenes, one dancefloor”. The vibe: block party meets art jam, with live painting and streetwear pop-ups in the mix. Free entry before 6:30 pm keeps it community-friendly. Come early, dance late – culture has no curfew. 🎟️ RSVP Free
Effra Hall Tavern Sunday Jazz – Sun 10 Aug (8 pm, 📍 Effra Hall Tavern)
Wind down the weekend with free live jazz and reggae at Brixton’s legendary Effra Hall Tavern. This cozy pub has hosted “regular live music nights” for 15+ years Every Sunday, veteran local players jam on bluesy sax solos and skanking reggae rhythms under the dim lights. It’s an old-school Brixton atmosphere – no frills, all groove – plus spicy jerk chicken on the side. Arrive early to snag a seat, then let the smooth sounds carry you into Monday. 🎟️ Just show up (free)Fumaça x Full Circle x Love In The Endz – Sat 9 Aug (11 pm–5 am, 📍 Brixton Jamm) Afro-Latin club vibes take over Brixton Jamm as three South London crews unite for an overnight fiesta. Fumaça and Full Circle DJs join forces with Love In The Endz to spin an eclectic mix: afrobeats meets dembow meets UK bass. Expect Rio-style funk colliding with London grime energy in a bass-heavy sound clash. With live percussion and MCs hyping the crowd, this party will be pure “🔥 shellings from the moment doors open”. Carnival’s coming early – bring your whistle and flag! 🎟️ £5 Tickets
🎨 Art & Heritage
Art in the Park (Family Festival) – Sun 10 Aug, 1 pm–5 pm (📍 Windmill Gardens, Brixton) Get creative al fresco! Brixton Windmill’s annual art picnic invites all ages for an afternoon of free drop-in workshops. Kids and adults can try T-shirt painting, natural jewellery weaving, paper marbling, and more crafty fun. The historic 1816 windmill will be open for tours too – climb inside and watch the sails, with guides sharing local history. Homemade cakes, tea and freshly milled flour are on sale for true Brixton flavor. It’s a wholesome community vibe where creativity meets history on a summer day. 🎟️ Free entry (donations welcome)
Race Today” Exhibition Tours – Wed 13 & Thu 14 Aug, 6:30 pm (📍 Black Cultural Archives). Dive into Brixton’s radical past with an after-hours guided tour of BCA’s exhibition “Race Today: Black History is British History.” Led by expert docents, these 45-minute tours explore the influence of the Race Today journal (1973–88) and its famed Brixton-based Collective. You’ll see rare archives, photographs and writings highlighting how local Black activists shaped national conversations. With lively discussion encouraged, it’s an eye-opening journey through movements that still resonate today. 🎟️ Reserve (Free, donation required to reserve)
Brixton Society 50th Anniversary Exhibition – Now–Sat 9 Aug (Library hours, 📍 Brixton Library) Celebrate 50 years of community action with this retrospective exhibition by the Brixton Society. Through historic photos, news clippings and personal stories, see how residents have fought to “understand the past, while looking to the future” in our ever-changing neighbourhood. From saving landmarks and parks to championing affordable homes, the Society’s wins (and ongoing battles) are on display. It’s an inspiring look at Brixton’s grassroots spirit – and a reminder that the power of the people is alive and well. 🎟️ Free (drop in at Brixton Library)
Brixton Windmill Open Day – Sat 9 Aug, 1 pm–5 pm (📍 Windmill Gardens)
Step inside London’s last working windmill on this open afternoon of free tours and family fun. Volunteer guides will lead you up the narrow stairs to see the old millstones and learn how flour was milled in 1820s Brixton. Outside, enjoy the surrounding Windmill Gardens – bring a picnic or sample locally baked bread made with Brixton Windmill flour. Kids can earn a “Junior Miller” certificate and everyone can browse the little Windmill shop for souvenirs. A unique slice of Brixton’s heritage, lovingly preserved. 🎟️ Free (book tour slot on-site)
🧩 Everything Else (Community, Food & Workshops)
Brockwell Parkrun – Sat 9 Aug, 9 am (📍 Brockwell Park) Lace up for Brixton’s favorite 5K community run around beautiful Brockwell Park. This free, volunteer-led Parkrun welcomes all – from serious sprinters to parents with prams and even friendly dogs on leads. The course winds past the lido and up gentle hills, with cheering locals at every turn. It’s not a race but you can “track your personal best” if registered. Join 300+ of your neighbors getting fit and having fun – then treat yourself to a post-run pastry at the farmers’ market. 🎟️ Free (just register once at parkrun.org.uk)
Under-5s Storytime & Rhyme – Tue 12 Aug, 10 am (📍 Brixton Library) Little ones and their grown-ups are invited to a joyful morning of stories, songs and play at the library’s weekly Under-5s session. Sing along to nursery rhymes and watch imaginations soar as librarians read picture-book adventures aloud. There’s plenty of wiggle time with shakers and puppets, plus a cozy carpet for toddlers to crawl and explore books. A great way to meet other local parents and nurture a love of reading from the very start. Smiles and giggles guaranteed! 🎟️ Free, drop-in
Pub Quiz: Big Mad Andy’s “Peep Show” Special – Tue 12 Aug, 7:30 pm (📍 Brixton Jamm) “This is outrageous, this is contagious!” Test your knowledge of cult sitcom Peep Show at this wildly popular quiz hosted by actor Liam “Big Mad Andy” Noble. From Marjorie’s Potato Dish to Turbo**thumbs, expect deep-cut trivia and laugh-out-loud banter. The POW’s rooftop bar sets the scene with free candy and themed cocktails (“Crunchie in a Bucket,” anyone?). Teams compete for bragging rights and paint prize glory (Andy’s bringing the Dulux, of course). It’s the El Dude Brothers reunion you didn’t know you needed. 🎟️ £5 Entry
Brixton Farmers’ Market – Sun 10 Aug, 10 am–2 pm (📍 Station Road Market)
Stock up on zero-waste groceries and local treats at this weekly open-air market. Stroll past stalls overflowing with organic fruits and veg, artisan bread, West Indian spices, and vegan bakes. Chat with South London farmers about their produce – it’s farm-to-table with a Brixton twist. You’ll find homemade tamales next to jerk marinades, and fair-trade coffee alongside allotment-fresh honey. Families, foodies, and bargain hunters all mix under the railway arches, enjoying live busker music as they browse. Bring your tote bag and come hungry! 🎟️ Free entry (pay vendors directly)A Night of Comedy @ The Department Store – Fri 8 Aug, 8 pm (📍 Downstairs at The Department Store). Kick off the weekend with belly laughs at Brixton’s boutique comedy club night. Held in an elegant speakeasy beneath the Department Store, this show features a stacked lineup of stand-up talent curated by MC Robin Clyfan. From sharp newcomers to a surprise headliner (fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe), the punchlines will be flying. Doors 8pm, show 8:30 – then stick around upstairs as a live DJ keeps the party going till 1am. Intimate venue, affordable tickets, big laughs – an ideal date night or mates’ night out. 🎟️ £10 Tickets
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🎭 The BCClist Film & Theatre Guide
28 Years Later (film)
Danny Boyle’s stylish return to his iconic zombie saga – set 28 years after 28 Days/Weeks Later – is being hailed as a triumphant horror epic with eye-catching visuals and an unexpectedly emotional story. Critics call 28 Years Later “one of the best movies of the year” for its wild, bloodier twists and standout performances by Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes. 🧪 Rotten Tomatoes: 89% 🎟️ Book at Ritzy Cinema
Friendship (film)
A twisted black comedy from A24 that follows a socially awkward suburban dad (Tim Robinson) who becomes bizarrely obsessed with befriending his cool new neighbor (Paul Rudd). This cringe-inducing “toxic bromance” will make you laugh and wince in equal measure, as Robinson’s exquisitely painful humour escalates into outright psychosis. 🧪 Rotten Tomatoes: 88% 🎟️ Book at Ritzy Cinema
Brixton Discounts
Impact Brixton - Free £35 coworking day pass for all readers of the Bcclist during July and August. One time application
Nuvolapizza - Half-price pizza deal on Tuesdays at Nuvolapizza in Market Row, Brixton. Nuvolapizza is offering 50% off all pizzas on Tuesday.
Full Moon Designs - up to 50% Online sale and instore discounts on jewellery and homeware in August.
En Root – 10% Off Plant-Based Delights
Plant-based Indian fusion cuisine that’s both nutritious and delicious. 10% off.
Mamalan – Authentic Chinese Street Food
Authentic Beijing street food in the heart of Brixton Village: 10% off.
The Laundry (Brixton) – “Laundry Locals” 20% Off: A neighborhood bistro & wine shop running a locals’ loyalty program. Quote “LAUNDRYLOCAL” when you dine in or book, and you’ll receive 20% off your bill, Mon–Fri . This can be used unlimited times on weekdays (excludes takeaway and can’t combine with other promos) . Location: 374 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. Expiry: Ongoing (loyalty program; monthly special perks for members).
Satay Bar (Brixton) – Lunch + Drink for £12: A long-running Far-East Asian restaurant/bar offering a great lunchtime deal – from 1:00–5:00pm daily, get a lunch meal including a rum punch or fruit punch for just £12 . (Selected menu items; T&Cs apply.) They also run Happy Hour – two of the same cocktail for £12.50 – from 5:00–7:30pm and again 9:30pm–close every day (any cocktails except sparkling ones) . Location: 447 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. Expiry: Ongoing (daily offers).
Free Drink at Clover’s
We’re obsessed with the food at Clover’s, one of our favourite brunch spots in Brixton. Enjoy a complimentary drink with us when you order any main meal. For an unforgettable experience, try their Caribbean breakfast—it’s a crowd favourite that never disappoints.
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