"When it opens its doors on May 7, Freight Brixton will be the city's largest rooftop venue. More than just a bar, the venue will also bring good food and bangin' tunes to the heart of south London. Located just minutes away from Brixton tube, the 1,000+ capacity open-air venue will sit adjacent to Brixton Village Market and opposite Pop Brixton's shipping containers."
"Expect chef residencies, cocktail bars, live music, DJ collectives, food festivals and a chance to watch the footy in the sunshine all spring and summer long. Freight Brixton's chock-a-block events programme will kick off with a set by David Rodigan, who will bring his reggae sound system to the rooftop on May 9. Contemporary house-meets-funk DJ Dimitri From Paris is booked to play a disco set on June 6."
"If this news sounds familiar, that's because Freight Brixton originally planned to open in July 2024 atop the Pope's Road branch of Sports Direct. An issue with licences delayed the project. Now launching in a nearby venue, Freight Brixton's chock-a-block events programme will kick off with a set by David Rodigan."
Freight Brixton will become London's largest rooftop venue when it opens on May 7, 2026, in south London near Brixton tube station. The open-air venue, with over 1,000 capacity, will offer chef residencies, cocktail bars, live music, DJ collectives, food festivals, and sports viewing. Originally scheduled for July 2024, the project faced licensing delays and relocated to a new site adjacent to Brixton Village Market. The opening events include performances by David Rodigan and Dimitri From Paris, weekly Soul of the South Thursdays, and summer food festivals featuring tacos, reggae brunches, and other culinary experiences.
Read at Time Out London
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