Brixton Culture Capital | 11.09.2024
Brixton Culture Capital | 11.09.2024
Get To Know Your Borough with Lambeth Heritage Month
Whether you were born in Brixton or you're just passing through, it’s important to know the history you walk on.
Brixton has seen just about everything. With a rich history marked by cultural diversity and social change, it’s evolved into the thriving home of a gorgeous multicultural community. But how did we get here?
Organised by Lambeth Archives and the Lambeth Local History Forum, the Lambeth Heritage Festival takes place across Lambeth throughout September and brings together a host of over 80 different events and activities with the shared aim of celebrating the history and heritage of our borough.
Discover the hidden gems of Brixton Village, bring out your artistic side on an urban sketching tour of Brixton, learn the history of theatre in the borough and much more. And the best part? Tons of the tickets are free!
Best Pubs in Brixton 🍺
Did You Know The Oldest Pub in Brixton is Over 100 Years Old?
Whether it’s a summer breeze or an autumn stroll, no trip to Brixton is complete without a drink in one of the town’s vibrant pubs. The Prince of Wales has been serving pints one since at least 1891. And plenty of others have popped up since!
Effra Social: Live music. Tasty food. Big beer garden. What more could you want?
Trinity Arms: Looking to escape the bustle of Brixton for a few hours? This cosy local on a quiet square is your perfect option. And dogs are welcome! Woof.
Crown & Anchor: If you’re into beer, you need to check this pub out — the selection is huge! Order a sausage platter, and get stuck in.
The Prince Albert: Another great beer garden. This gorgeous Victorian pub boasts an extensive selection of real ales and an impressive live music scene.
he Brixton Brewery Tap Room: Got to love a pub that’s literally in a brewery. It offers a rotating selection of ales and lagers, straight from the source. Yum.
CULTURE AND EVENTS
Revolutionary Acts: Love & Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain
Date: 12th September
Head down to Brixton Tate Library to hear about this landmark book, which tells of a young man who meets a spirited elder generation of Black gay men in Brixton.
Free Bat Walk in Windmill Gardens
Date: 18th September
Hyped for spooky season already? Join Lambeth environment and bat expert Dr Iain Boulton for an evening of bat discovery in Windmill Gardens. Bat detectors will be supplied. Arrive at 7.10pm for a 7.25pm start. It’s free to attend!
Little Sunflowers For Families with Children Aged 0-3
Date: 18th September
Are you a family with children aged 0-3? Drop in to Allen Edwards Primary School for free play, craft activities, light refreshments and guest speakers every fortnight during term time. It’s a great way to meet other families in the area!
Brixton & Friends at POP Brixton
Date: 12th September
Thursday is the new Friday, and POP’s famous street food stalls will be serving up everything from pizza to Pad Thai with their bartenders slinging ice cold cocktails at their weekly free entry party. Head on down for good vibes and great music!
HALFNUMB #206 at Brixton Jamm
Date: 13th September
Into indie music? Don’t miss this special return show, where Brixton Jamm welcomes The Great Leslie, The Kelly Collective, Soaked and Debris Dance to their iconic stage! It’s the perfect way to blow off some steam. Get your ticket here.
LIVE: Celebrating Kendrick Lamar at the Blues Kitchen
Date: 13th September
We love (no, like love) Kendrick Lamar. Catch Brixton's crème de la crème of musicians performing some of Kendrick's biggest hits at The Blues Kitchen. Grab a ticket to avoid the queues!
TheBccList Film Guide: Must watch films at Ritzy Cinema
NT Life: Prima Facie: Missed it at the theatre? Catch it at the Ritzy! Jodie Comer plays Tessa, a young and brilliant barrister thrown off her game when an unexpected event forces her to confront the patriarchal power of the law.
Blink Twice: When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. But as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. Can she make it out alive?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The much-anticipated sequel to a cult classic. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife.
Rob Peace: Moving documentary about a Yale graduate from Newark. Alongside his degrees in molecular biophysics and biochemistry, he was also selling marijuana to aid his father who he believed was unjustly imprisoned for murder.
For tickets and more information, visit The Ritzy Picturehouse.
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BRIXTON DISCOUNTS
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