Brixton Culture Capital 12.03.2026
RIP Alan Slingsby — A Brixton Hero
Alan Slingsby dedicated much of his life to independent local journalism as editor of the Brixton Blog and Brixton Bugle. Through his reporting, he documented the life of this community — giving people a voice, telling local stories with care, and helping Brixton understand itself.
Alan passed away on 28 January. His funeral will take place this Friday at West Norwood Crematorium (10:15–11:15am), followed by a gathering at The Great North Wood pub.
If Alan ever wrote about your work, supported your cause, or helped tell Brixton’s story, this is a moment to pay your respects.
The archive of the Brixton Blog and Brixton Bugle — a vital record of Brixtons culure and community — is now being preserved at Lambeth Archives. Supporters are raising funds to protect and maintain this archive so future generations can access it.
If you’d like to contribute, you can donate here.
🎟️ What’s On – Events in Brixton (12–18 March 2026)
🎶 Music & Nightlife
✨ Thu 12 Mar – Pulled Apart By Horses + Cabin + Swamp @Windmill Brixton
🕒 Doors 6:30 pm | Four bands delivering one of Brixton’s most thrilling live rock experiences. Pulled Apart By Horses hit the tiny stage of this legendary DIY venue with support from Cabin, Swamp, and Test Plan — perfect if you like your gigs loud, sweaty, and up close. 🎟️ Tickets
✨ Fri 13 Mar – Hit & Run 19th Birthday Tour @brixtonjamm
🕒 10:00 PM–3:00 AM | Manchester’s iconic bass collective brings jungle, drum & bass and grime to Brixton. Heavyweight DJs, MC energy and serious sound-system pressure for ravers who prefer their Friday nights loud. 🎟️ Event info
✨ Sat 14 Mar – Just Vibez Family Fete: Mother's Day Special @popbrixton
🕒 12:00 PM–4:00 PM | The ultimate family day out in Brixton! Caribbean music, steel pan, free face-painting, kids games, dance competitions and a Caribbean Colouring Corner. Plus incredible food on sale — jerk chicken, vegan doubles, curry goat, oxtail and more. Bring the whole crew. Note: children in sling/buggy (not walking) free 🎟️ Tickets
🎨 Art & Heritage
✨ Tue 17 Mar – Bibby Boys Exhibition Opening @photofusionuk
🕒 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | A powerful photographic series by Theo McInnes and Thomas Ralph exploring the lives of men housed on the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge. Shot over a year in Portland, the work captures waiting, resilience and the unexpected communities that formed beyond the headlines. 🎟️ Event info
✨ Ongoing until Sat 28 Mar – Sisterhood Exhibition @lambetharchives
🕒 During opening hours | 76 local women artists come together in celebration of International Women's Month. South London Women Artists fill Lambeth Archives with powerful work spanning diverse voices and experiences. A must-see for anyone who loves community-led art. 🎟️ Free
✨ Ongoing until Tue 31 Mar – So Dramatic @brixtontatelibrarygallery
🕒 During opening hours | Long-term Brixton residents Fiona Freund and Lise Meyrick take over the Brixton Library Gallery pairing photography and painting to celebrate women's lived experience. Bold, colourful and unapologetically emotional. 🎟️ Free
🧩 Everything Else (community, food, workshops, markets, talks)
✨ Sun 15 Mar – Gig at the Greenhouses: Tamesas @ Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses
🕒 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Local female folk trio Tamesas bring rich harmonies, fiddle, flute and bodhrán to the Greenhouses’ intimate barn setting. Expect UK folk traditions with quirky arrangements and Celtic roots — plus vegetarian food, craft drinks and a proper community vibe inside one of Brixton’s most unique venues.
🎟️ Event details
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TheBccList Film & Theatre Guide
🍿 12–18 March – Hamnet @ The Ritzy
A lyrical adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel exploring grief, love and the Shakespeare family’s private world. Intimate performances and rich period detail make this one of the most talked-about literary adaptations on screen right now.
🧪 Rotten Tomatoes: 95% 🎟️ Book Tickets
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Brixton Discounts
Impact Brixton- Free £35 coworking trial day pass for new readers of TheBcclist who have never visited IB . One time application Promocode is “bcclist”
Nuvola Pizza- Half-price pizza deal on Tuesdays at Nuvolapizza in Market Row, Brixton. Nuvolapizza is offering 50% off all pizzas on Tuesday.
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