Brixton Culture Capital | 26.06.2025
Brixton grooves to honor the Windrush Generation
Windrush Square came alive for the third annual Big Caribbean Lunch, drawing the largest crowd yet to honor the Windrush Generation. The celebration featured Caribbean street food, live reggae and steel pan music, and a powerful new exhibition - Windrush Untold Stories - with 20 storyboards sharing first-hand accounts of courage and resilience.
Hosted by Friends of Windrush Square with the Black Cultural Archives and Lambeth Council, the event treated Windrush elders to free lunch while the community grooved to classic reggae and soca. The festivities even spilled into the Black Cultural Archives building, where Home Office staff helped attendees with compensation and immigration queries. The day carried deep emotion - celebrating the pioneers' achievements while mourning beloved local elder Clovis "Sam the Wheels" Salmon OBE, the 98-year-old Windrush documentarian who passed just days before. Yet joy prevailed as Brixton's solidarity shone through every song and shared story.
At the heart of it all stands the Black Cultural Archives - the UK's only national heritage center for African and Caribbean British history. From community lunches to permanent collections, Brixton continues to be the living repository of Black British culture, ensuring the Windrush legacy lives on with pride.
Events in Brixton May 30–June 5, 2025
🎶 Music & Nightlife
🎉 Thu 26 Jun – Days Like This Disco Party at Pop Brixton – Kick off the weekend early with open-air disco, house, and Balearic beats in Pop Brixton’s courtyard . Dance under the sky, enjoy street food and cocktails from local vendors, and soak up summer evening vibes. Happy Hour deals run until 6pm, so arrive early! 🕒 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM 🎟️ Free Entry – Info
🎧 Fri 27 Jun – FS Green Closing Party at Phonox – Amsterdam DJ FS Green wraps up his June residency with a finale featuring special guests Jarreau Vandal, Infinite Snds, and Jjess, delivering a night of eclectic beats from future R&B to house grooves. 🕒 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎛️ Sat 28 Jun – Playaz Drum & Bass Takeover at Phonox – DnB legend DJ Hype reunites with DJ Hazard for an explosive Playaz label night. Joined by Crystal Clear, Heist, Tyke, and MC IC3, expect a high-energy onslaught of jungle and drum & bass in one of London’s best-sounding clubs . 🕒 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎤 Fri 27 Jun – Mgk666 Live in London at Brixton Jamm – Romanian rapper Mgk666 hits Brixton with his high-energy trap/hip-hop sound. Fresh off his new project Toată lumea moare, he’ll perform viral bangers like “X6” and “Turbo Orange” live on stage . (Ages 16+). 📍 Brixton Jamm, 261 Brixton Rd 🕒 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎚️ Fri 27 Jun – Remember Them Days UK Garage Night at Brixton Jamm – Travel back to the golden era of UK Garage and Funky House. This monthly party brings classic UKG anthems and funky beats galore, reviving a time “when drinks were affordable and it was all about the music.” Get ready for feel-good 2-step and bassline nostalgia on the dancefloor . 🕒 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎶 Sat 28 Jun – Hip-Hop & RnB Fever at Brixton Jamm – South London’s finest DJ Nicky P spins a blend of old-school and new-school R&B and hip-hop anthems. From 90s classics to contemporary hits, this late-night party promises “sounds to rejuvenate the soul” for lovers of throwback jams and modern grooves . 🕒 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎧 Fri 27 Jun – SYN LDN presents What So Not at Hootananny – Australian electronic star What So Not (behind hits with Skrillex and RL Grime) headlines a huge bass music lineup . With support from heavyweight producers The Caracal Project (b2b Nitepunk) and more, expect an eclectic mix of trap, EDM and bass anthems. (18+, last entry 1am). 📍 Hootananny Brixton, 95 Effra Rd 🕒 10:30 PM – 3:00 AM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎷 Sat 28 Jun – Club House: Crackazat & Jeff The Fool at Hootananny – A night of jazz-infused house music in Brixton’s funkiest venue. Live-house maestro Crackazat brings a hybrid set blending jazzy keys with deep house beats, alongside French producer Jeff The Fool’s soulful, sample-driven grooves . Support from selector LEV (soul/jazz/Latin vibes) warms up this free-entry dance party. 🕒 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM 🎟️ Info & Free RSVP
🎸 Mon 30 Jun – Gringo Star + Sierpinski at Hootananny – Atlanta’s psych-rock/garage quartet Gringo Star (often compared to The Black Keys) bring their “sweat-soaked, instrument-swapping” live show to Brixton . They’ll play their new album in full, with support from local indie outfit Sierpinski. (Ages 18+). 🕒 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎨 Art & Heritage
🖼️ Windrush Untold Stories Outdoor Exhibition – Windrush Square is currently home to a powerful open-air exhibition celebrating the Windrush generation. Unveiled on Windrush Day, it showcases 20 large-scale portraits and first-hand accounts of Caribbean elders who arrived in the UK in the 1940s–70s . These personal stories of courage, struggle and legacy are on display for all to reflect and enjoy as part of Brixton’s Windrush 75th anniversary celebrations. 🕒 On view daily (open air) 🎟️ Free – Just Walk Up
🎭 The BCClist Film & Theatre Guide
The Ballad of Wallis Island – Sat 28 Jun, 5:20 PM. A quirky folk-music dramedy that’s become 2025’s indie darling (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) . Tim Key plays an eccentric lottery winner who reunites his favorite estranged band for a private concert on a remote island . What ensues is a “windswept delight” with warmth and wit to spare – The Guardian calls it an “extraordinary… gem of a film” and a true sleeper hit. (Carey Mulligan co-stars as one-half of the feuding folk duo.)
Theatre Highlight at Brixton House
One Way Out – Sat 28 Jun, 7:45 PM – Brixton House. Launched on Windrush Day, this powerful, urgent new play by Montel Douglas follows four South London teens facing seismic change as college ends. When a brush with the law threatens one boy’s immigration status, their brotherhood is tested against gentrification, legacy and the fallout of the Windrush scandal. It’s an energetic coming-of-age story “about home, brotherhood and the pursuit of something as simple as a patty” – a debut praised for its fresh voice and youthful intensity. Brixton-born No Table Productions presents this energetic play as part of Brixton House’s Uprising season. (Runs at Brixton House until 5 July.) Official Listing
Brixton Discounts
Nuvolapizza - Half-price pizza deal on Tuesdays at Nuvolapizza in Market Row, Brixton. Nuvolapizza is offering 50% off all pizzas on Tuesday.
The Black Farmer is offering free coffees for two weeks (8am-12pm weekdays) with a voucher from the street team at Brixton Station.
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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