This summer, Freight Brixton takes over Thursdays with eight FREE rooftop live shows in partnership with Cross The Tracks. We’re turning London’s largest rooftop into a weekly open-air session for serious music lovers, bringing big energy, proper community vibes and world-class sound back to the heart of Brixton. This is the first show kicking it all off.

GRAMMY-winning duo Blue Lab Beats bring their immersive 10 year anniversary live show to Freight Brixton to perform there new album as well as the old classics on Thursday 7th May. Known for their work on Angelique Kidjo’s Mother Nature, which won Best Global Music Album, and with over 84 million streams to date, NK-OK and Mr DM blend drums, bass, live horns, keys, guitar and guest vocals into a powerful fully live experience.

Their forthcoming 5th studio album features vocalista, FourNine, Jamila Woods, Esossa, Lizzie Berchie, Denzel Himself, Sanity and Blackout JA. Expect deep grooves, and a boundary pushing fusion of Jazz, Hip Hop, Afrobeats and Soul, and follows standout performances at Glastonbury, Montreux Jazz Festival and the Royal Albert Hall. Expect deep grooves, soulful rhythms and a boundary-pushing fusion of jazz, soul and electronic sound.

Legendary DJ and broadcaster David Rodigan comes to Freight Brixton on Saturday, 9th May for an unmissable day of reggae, dancehall, and sound system culture. With a career spanning over four decades, Rodigan is celebrated worldwide for his encyclopedic knowledge of Jamaican music and his ability to read a crowd like no other.

From chart-topping hits to rare dubplates, his sets deliver pure energy, authenticity, and groove, earning him respect from fans and artists alike. Having hosted shows on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, and performed at iconic festivals and clubs around the globe, Rodigan continues to shape and inspire generations of music lovers.

Join us for a night of heavyweight grooves, unbeatable vibes, and a masterclass in reggae and dancehall from one of the genre’s true legends.

Caribbean Rocks transforms our rooftop into a full-scale summer celebration on 10th May. Get ready for big vibes, pure Caribbean culture and non-stop energy, powered by the very best in Bashment, Dancehall and Reggae, plus some very special guests TBA.

Next up in our Cross The Tracks curated series…

Sophie Faith, one of the most exciting names in UK soul right now.

Since emerging in 2017, Sophie has built a loyal following and collaborated with artists like Stormzy and Linden Jay. She’s no stranger to the stage either, with standout performances at Jazz Cafe and Glastonbury Festival, plus a run of sold-out headline shows.

With songwriting credits recognized by industry heavyweights like Swedish House Mafia, Sophie is bringing her signature soulful sound to Freight Brixton.

Soul of the South is all about celebrating high-quality live music, accessible, authentic, and putting the music back where it belongs.

Secure your free ticket or book your table now!

Santanic Flea Market presents: The Dark Arts Night Fayre

For one night, the Dark Arts Night Fayre descends on Freight Brixton! A nocturnal social gathering with food, music, art, and divination. A night market dealing in the strange, the ritualistic, and the otherworldly.

At the heart of the night is a 30+ stall dark arts market, featuring vintage artefacts, occult objects, taxidermy, bones, underground fashion, illustration, and rare curiosities. Live music comes from Das Fluff and Zero Sun : Kurätaka, with DJs taking things through to midnight.

Explore corpse paint life drawing, hands-on creative workshops, and a candlelit divination space with tarot readings. Food and drink are available all night from our resident vendors and bars.

The event is free to attend and open to all - whether curious, devoted or simply drawn to the darker side of London’s creative scene.

Free entry - No ticket requied.

Join us for the FA Cup Final live screening on Saturday 16th May. Watch every kick on giant HD screens with full match sound and electric crowd atmosphere in the heart of Brixton. Expect ice cold beers, cocktails and top tier street food from kick-off to final whistle.

Secure your spot for the ultimate matchday experience.

The Second instalment of SOUL-FULL for soulful people and soulful vibes!

This time out we hit the biggest rooftop in London! Freight Brixton! Come out with all your friends for a great Soul-Full Experience!

To start of the Spring with a great venue, great food and drinks with some of the best music to party all day to.

Fright Brixton
33 Brixton Road
London
SW9 8PB

Your Djs
Credable & DJ Bliss - Soul Weekender
Jon Jules - Mi-Soul Radio
Craig Williams - Mi-Soul Radio

Playing the best in Soul, Funk, Disco, RnB, Rare Grooves, Reggae, House and Party Cassics!

The bar is fully stocked and food is on sale all day!

We welcome our second Cross The Tracks Thursday takeover with acclaimed R&B and soul artist IYAMAH, on Thursday, 21st May.

Growing up on the sounds of African drumming and reggae in Brighton, IYAMAH began using the piano as a diary-like outlet, developing her songwriting from age twelve, inspired by Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, and India Arie. A Cross The Tracks alumni, she moved to North London to study at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, winning a scholarship for Best Vocals.

Her debut Truth EP.1 gained international attention, leading to tours with Mahalia and Masego. She has performed at festivals including Cross The Tracks, Lost Village, and R&L, and sold out headline shows at London venues like The Jazz Café, O’MEARA, and Lafayette. With over 35 million streams and support from BBC Introducing, BBC 1Xtra, Elton John, and The Joe Budden Podcast, IYAMAH continues to impress.

Known for her soulful R&B style, which she calls “Rootsy Soul,” she blends her musical influences into storytelling focused on identity, self-worth, and female empowerment.

Maggi’s Pon De Roof lands at Freight Brixton on 23rd May for a huge Bank Holiday party in South London. Expect high-energy dancehall, reggae and Caribbean vibes at London’s largest rooftop venue, with DJs, cocktails and open-air celebrations all night long.

Soca on de roof land at Freight Brixton to kick off the summer with the biggest rooftop party the genre has to offer. Tickets for this are set to fly, so don't hold back!

Champions League Final: Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Liverpool, Newcastle & even Spurs are still in this... Don't miss out the agony or ecstasy at London's largest rooftop

Kicking off our third Cross The Tracks Thursday takeover, London-based, genre-bending band Zeñel bring their electrifying live show to Freight Brixton on Thursday, 4th June. 

Fusing jazz improvisation with electronic styles like Grime, UK Drill, Drum & Bass, and Afrobeats, Zeñel are known for their unique use of MIDI and computer-based sound design in a fully live, organic setting.

Led by trumpeter and producer Laurence Wilkins, with drummer Zoe Pascal and keyboard virtuosos Jay Verma and Alex Wilson, the band creates a poetic, high-energy fusion of jazz and electronic dance music.

Key releases include the Extreme Sports EP (2020), the Zeñel 5IVE album (2023), and the forthcoming TILDE EP (2024/25). They’ve performed at Ronnie Scott’s, Love Supreme, Brainchild Festival, Southbank Centre, and the London Jazz Festival, gaining acclaim on Worldwide FM and BBC Radio 3. Expect heavy grooves, experimental sounds, and a truly immersive live experience.

Dimitri from Paris is a legendary French DJ and producer celebrated for his sophisticated blend of disco, house, and funk. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, he became known for his expertly crafted edits and remixes, including remixes for artists like Frank Sinatra, Donna Summer, and The Rolling Stones.

A true tastemaker, Dimitri’s sets are renowned for their groove, elegance, and infectious energy, seamlessly blending classic disco, rare funk, and soulful house. He has performed at iconic clubs and festivals worldwide, from Paris and Ibiza to London and New York, influencing generations of DJs and dance music lovers.

The biggest night of the World Cup is coming to Freight, and we’re showing England v Croatia LIVE on one massive screen, completely free.

Join us in the heart of Brixton for an electric World Cup screening, packed with atmosphere, big-match energy and every moment from kick-off to the final whistle.

⚽ WHAT TO EXPECT:

•⁠ ⁠Live screening of England v Croatia on our huge main screen

•⁠ ⁠Full pre-match build-up to get you in the zone

•⁠ ⁠Unmatched matchday atmosphere with fellow fans

•⁠ ⁠Incredible street food and drinks from Freight’s traders

•⁠ ⁠Free standing entry

•⁠ ⁠Table bookings available at £5 per person

Round up your mates, grab a drink, and watch the Three Lions the way it’s meant to be experienced — loud, live and unforgettable.

This is one you don’t want to miss. 🔥

London-based producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Ed Black (edbl) brings his soulful, hip-hop-infused grooves to Freight Brixton on Thursday, 18th June as part of our Cross The Tracks Thursday takeover series.

Known for blending R&B, jazz, soul, and hip-hop, edbl creates an organic, live sound, often performing guitar, keys, and other instruments himself over groovy, textured beats. A prolific collaborator, he has worked with over 50 artists, including Kazuki Isogai, IYAMAH, and Quinn Oulton, earning widespread recognition with over 100 million streams and support from BBC Radio 1Xtra and Jazz FM. From intimate “bedroom producer” beginnings to stages like Blue Note Tokyo and Ronnie Scott’s, edbl delivers a high-fidelity, live-band experience that fuses laid-back vibes with soulful energy. Expect immersive, melodic performances and grooves delivered with depth and intention.

DJ Spen, one of the world’s most respected house DJs and producers, takes over Freight Brixton on Saturday, 20th June for a night of deep house, soulful grooves, and dancefloor energy. A pioneer of soulful house and garage, Spen has influenced the global scene for decades, delivering sets that blend timeless classics with underground gems.

He’ll be joined by an all-star supporting lineup, including Supa D, Booker T, Angie B, Neil Pearce, and teaser sets from Antonio Pascal, making this a night packed with heavyweight DJs and infectious rhythms

The biggest night of the World Cup is coming to Freight, and we’re showing England v Ghana LIVE on one massive screen, completely free.

Join us in the heart of Brixton for an electric World Cup screening, packed with atmosphere, big-match energy and every moment from kick-off to the final whistle.

⚽ WHAT TO EXPECT:

•⁠ ⁠Live screening of England v Ghana on our huge main screen

•⁠ ⁠Full pre-match build-up to get you in the zone

•⁠ ⁠Unmatched matchday atmosphere with fellow fans

•⁠ ⁠Incredible street food and drinks from Freight’s traders

•⁠ ⁠Free standing entry

•⁠ ⁠Table bookings available at £5 per person

Round up your mates, grab a drink, and watch the Three Lions the way it’s meant to be experienced — loud, live and unforgettable.

This is one you don’t want to miss. 🔥

Experience the infectious rhythms of The Sambroso All Stars live at Freight Brixton on Thursday, 25th June for a Cross The Tracks Thursday takeover session!

Led by Matanzas-born percussionist and bandleader Oreste “Sambroso” Noda, this London-based 7-piece collective brings the spirit of Cuba to the stage with high-energy tributes to Cuban Son, Rumba, and Latin Jazz. Known for their show “Sambroso All Stars present The Buena Vista,” the band celebrates the music of the Buena Vista Social Club, featuring top-tier London-based Cuban musicians on vocals, tres guitar, bass, and percussion. A cornerstone of the UK’s Cuban music scene, they deliver performances full of energy, joy, and “happiness through music.” Get ready for golden-era Cuban grooves, irresistible dance beats, and an unforgettable live experience.

The biggest night of the World Cup is coming to Freight, and we’re showing England v Panama LIVE on one massive screen, completely free.

Join us in the heart of Brixton for an electric World Cup screening, packed with atmosphere, big-match energy and every moment from kick-off to the final whistle.

⚽ WHAT TO EXPECT:

•⁠ ⁠Live screening of England v Panama on our huge main screen

•⁠ ⁠Full pre-match build-up to get you in the zone

•⁠ ⁠Unmatched matchday atmosphere with fellow fans

•⁠ ⁠Incredible street food and drinks from Freight’s traders

•⁠ ⁠Free standing entry

•⁠ ⁠Table bookings available at £5 per person

Round up your mates, grab a drink, and watch the Three Lions the way it’s meant to be experienced — loud, live and unforgettable.

This is one you don’t want to miss. 🔥

Desta French, a genre-defying artist embracing her heritage while carving out a bold, unmistakable identity.

Blending Spanish and English with effortless fluidity, Desta’s sound is as unapologetically Latin as it is distinctly British. Raised in Camden, North London, and shaped by her Colombian and Italian roots, her early influences were steeped in the sounds of Grupo Niche and the rhythms of Cumbia, soundtracking a childhood filled with all-night family parties and vibrant cultural expression.

From recording toplines on the London Underground to refining her artistry through Drama and Latin studies, Desta has always been driven by a desire to create something distinct.

Now, she brings that energy and vision to Freight Brixton.

Soul of the South celebrates high-quality live music, accessible, authentic, and putting the music back where it belongs.

Secure your free ticket or book your table now!

Next up in our curated series…

Jerome Thomas, a genre-defying East London artist blending Soul, Jazz, Jungle, R&B, and Hip Hop into a sound that’s entirely his own.

Guided by his mantra ‘FOE’ (freedom of expression, fusion of everything), Jerome creates music without boundaries, raw, honest, and deeply expressive.

With strong support from platforms like Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, and Rinse FM, plus sold-out shows across iconic London venues, he’s quickly established himself as one of the capital’s most compelling voices.

Now, he brings that energy and vision to Freight Brixton.

Soul of the South celebrates high-quality live music, accessible, authentic, and putting the music back where it belongs.

Secure your free ticket or book your table now!

Next up in our curated series…

Tanhai Collective, a six-piece outfit blending jazz-funk with the atmospheric edges of post-rock.

Known for their groove-heavy, melodic sound and 70s-inspired production, they create rich, layered instrumentals that feel both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

Formed through Tomorrow’s Warriors, they quickly gained recognition after winning the 2021 Emerging Artist Competition and performing at Cross The Tracks for just their second show.

Now, they bring that energy and vision to Freight Brixton.

Soul of the South celebrates high-quality live music, accessible, authentic, and putting the music back where it belongs.

Secure your free ticket or book your table now!