Brixton Culture Capital | 10.07.2025
Uprising festival: celebrating Brixton’s 1980s activism and cultural heritage. And don't miss lunch for just £2.95 today at The Black Farmer
Brixton’s creative spirit takes centre stage with UPRISING, a months-long festival at Brixton House theatre marking 40 years since the 1985 Brixton Uprising. Curated by Danny Bailey and Tobi Kyeremateng, UPRISING honours Brixton’s activist legacy and Black British culture by amplifying local stories from the Windrush Generation to the 80s. The festival runs from June to October, kicking off with a Windrush celebration and closing with a finale honouring 1980s Brixton icon Pearl Alcock.
This Saturday 12 July, Brixton House invites you to a free Your Memories of ’70s/’80s Brixton scanning social. If you danced at Brixton’s reggae parties or browsed its record shops, bring your old photos and memorabilia to be digitised by the Museum of Youth Culture – your snapshots might even feature in a future exhibition. Hosted by rock singer Lorna Gee, it’s a chance to reminisce and celebrate the people who shaped that era’s buzzing youth scene, especially the women.
UPRISING isn’t just about looking back – it also sparks cross-generational conversations. A new Coldharbour Talks podcast and art installations ensure Brixton’s story of resistance and creativity continues. Join the celebration and feel Brixton’s community spirit at UPRISING.
Events in Brixton May 30–June 5, 2025
🎶 Music & Nightlife
🎧 Fri 11 Jul – Carnival Vibez in Brixton (Just Vibez feat. JUS NOW) Trinidad x Jamaica producer JUS NOW flies into the UK for carnival season, delivering high-energy carnival vibes at Just Vibez. Happy hour until 9 pm, with Caribbean food available. 🕒 7:00 PM – Midnight 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎧 Fri 11 Jul – Southbound: Coco Bryce Curates (Denham Audio, DRIIA)
Coco Bryce kicks off his Friday residency at Phonox, showcasing jungle, footwork, and rave with Denham Audio and DRIIA. 🕒 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎧 Fri 11 Jul – Brown Excellence: The Garden of Udyan at Hootananny
Bass-driven South Asian and Persian club beats with Brown Excellence’s Brixton debut. 🕒 10:30 PM – 3:00 AM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎨 Section 2: Art & Heritage
🏛 Fri 12 Jul – UPRISING: 70s/80s Brixton Memories Scanning Evening at Brixton House Community archive event preserving Brixton’s vibrant 70s–80s youth culture. Bring memorabilia for digitisation. 🕒 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🎟️ Free Entry – Info
🗺️ Sat 12 Jul – Brixton Market Heritage Walk
Discover Brixton Market’s history on this guided tour led by the Brixton Society. 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
📻 Sun 13 Jul – Ancestorz: Sound System Culture at Pop Brixton
Celebrate Caribbean sound system heritage with Afro-house, UK funky, and dub. 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
Everything Else
🎉 Fri 11 Jul – Drag Bingo with Just May at The Prince of Wales (Pub)
Fabulous bingo night hosted by drag sensation Just May with campy fun and prizes. 🕒 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 🎟️ Free Entry – Info
🍹 Sat 12 Jul – The Reggae Brunch at Brixton Jamm
Caribbean buffet, bottomless rum punch, and dancefloor vibes with reggae and soca DJs. 🕒 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎈 Sun 13 Jul – Fly-Kid Family Rave at Pop Brixton
Daytime family-friendly rave featuring clean edits of R&B/hip-hop hits and kids' activities. 🕒 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎭 The BCClist Film & Theatre Guide
At the Ritzy Cinema (Brixton)
Superman: Legacy – Fri 11 Jul, 8:00 PM. Director James Gunn launches the DC Universe's new era with a "singular blend of epic action, humour and heart" in this fresh take on the Man of Steel. David Corenswet dons the cape as a younger, idealistic Clark Kent (with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor) striving to prove that truth and heroism never go out of style. Rotten Tomatoes: 83% (critics). A hopeful comic-book reboot that critics praise for its "big, beating heart" at the centre of the spectacle.
28 Years Later – Sat 12 Jul, 8:30 PM. "Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite" for a terrifying yet thoughtful new chapter in the 28 Days/Weeks Later saga. This post-apocalyptic thriller infuses zombie horror with timely social commentary, tapping into post-Brexit isolation and post-pandemic anxieties. Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson lead a hardened survivor ensemble, while Ralph Fiennes delivers a "towering" performance as a morally complex antagonist. Rotten Tomatoes: 88% (critics). Some are already calling it "the best film of the year so far" for reinvigorating the genre with equal parts brains and blood.
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – Sun 13 Jul, 5:00 PM. A charming French romantic comedy about a clumsy Parisian bookseller who chases an Austen-worthy love story while on a writing residency in England. Camille Rutherford stars as Agathe, a hopeless romantic discovering that real life – and love – can't be scripted like a novel. Critics call it "a modern, literate and sweet riff on finding the kind of happiness that can't be found in a book" that "will make your day". Rotten Tomatoes: 84% (critics). An uplifting, bookish twist on the classic rom-com, perfect for a feel-good Sunday watch.
At Brixton House Theatre
Lil.Miss.Lady – Fri 11 Jul, 7:30 PM. Part rave, part drama – this electrifying show explores the history of Grime music through the eyes of a trailblazing female MC. After a sell-out run at the Barbican, Lil.Miss.Lady arrives in Brixton to immerse audiences in UK bass culture, from Jungle and UK Garage to Dubstep. Written by Dominic Garfield (with music by Grime veteran Lady Lykez), it's a high-energy celebration of the women of the Grime scene. ★★★★ "If you have any love for Grime, you can't miss it" raves The Reviews Hub. (No Rotten Tomatoes score for stage.) Bonus: Friday's show is followed by an exclusive after-party with live DJs – a perfect night out for music and theatre lovers alike.
Brixton Discounts
The Black Farmer - Enjoy a fresh, flavour-packed lunch for just £2.95! Choose from Jerk Chicken Salad with mango chilli sauce, a vibrant Vegan Salad Bowl, or our protein-rich Veggie Bowl. Healthy, delicious, and worth taking a break from your desk. – limited time only!
Nuvolapizza - Half-price pizza deal on Tuesdays at Nuvolapizza in Market Row, Brixton. Nuvolapizza is offering 50% off all pizzas on Tuesday.
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.
Until next Thursday, 11.11 am
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