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Town Hall Parade, Brixton, London SW2 1RJ, London

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Description
Contact and Opening times
Capacity and Seating
Getting there
Access
Facilities and Age Restrictions
History
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Description

Situated in the heart of the lively area of South London’s Brixton, the Electric Brixton welcomes an array of events and club nights, showcasing some of the UK’s most prolific DJs and artists as well as television recordings and special arts events. From reggaeton, to disco, to house events, the Electric Brixton hosts events from a range of musical genres, meaning that there is always something for everyone. With regards to live music, artists such as Liam Gallagher, Craig David, Chance the Rapper, Razorlight, Bicep, Don Duablo, Kesha and The Vaccines have performed on the stage. Close to a range of restaurants, bars, pubs and other amenities, you can really enjoy an evening of entertainment in one of South London’s most up and coming areas. For example, nearby is the Market House, a great place to have a drink before a gig, and also the Rum Kitchen for a bite to eat; as it serves authentic Caribbean food.

Previously a 90s rave club, the Fridge, and before that the Ace, the site has been a venue for people to party for a longtime. Undergoing an extensive refurbishment and £1 million face-lift, the neo-classical, Edwardian interior, which was previously a cinema, has been restored and now it boasts a stunning interior and incredible stage. The Electric Brixton is currently owned and managed by Dominic Madden, who is the co-founder of the Electric Group.

Contact and Opening times

Contact

You can contact the Electric Brixton on +44 (0) 207 274 2290 or alternatively, via email on info@electricbrixton.uk.com

The Electric Brixton access line: 0207 274 2290

Opening Hours

The Electric Brixton Office Hours are: Monday to Friday - 10am to 6pm

Capacity and Seating

The Electric Brixton has a capacity of 1,700 people and 1,500 for live shows. Since its refurbishment, the venue boasts excellent site lines from most places in the venue and also a balcony where you can enjoy excellent views of the stage. The smaller, neo-classic balconies have been restored, providing incredible stage views and live music experience. The venue is mainly a standing venue, but for some live music events there is sitting available, please check the ticket.

Getting there

Located in the London Borough of Brixton in South London, the Electric Brixton is extremely accessible using public transport and can also be reached by car, as there are several car parks relatively close to the venue. The Electric Brixton address is:

Town Hall Parade

Brixton

London

SW2 1RJ

Tube: if you are taking the tube, then Brixton tube station (Victoria line) is only a 5 minute walk away from the venue.
Car: with regards to the Electric Brixton parking, the closest car parks are located on Pope’s Road and Coldharbour Lane. Please see the official website for more information on parking.
Train: in terms of overground stations, the closest train station is Brixton Train Station.

Access

If you have any questions or need to make access bookings, please call 0207 274 2290 during the office hours, which are 10am - 6pm. The Electric Brixton is a predominately standing only venue and there is limited availability for wheelchairs and seating for some live music events.

There is also one ticket available per carer, please call the venue beforehand to enquire about this. Once your carer ticket has been confirmed, your name will go on the collection list.

Facilities and Age Restrictions

Facilities

There are two cloakrooms available at the O2 Electric Brixton, which can take both coats and bags. There are also several bars in the venue where you can buy both drinks and snacks.

Age Restrictions

The age restrictions for events showing at the Electric Brixton vary greatly depending on the event. If the gig says 14+ then under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

History

When the building for the Electric Brixton was first built in 1912, it was designed to be an old cinema, with its beautiful, neo-classical design. The building experienced several name changes, called the Palladium, the Regal (1956-1963) and then it was also a roller-disco called ACE (1963-1977), until it became the famous Fridge Nightclub in 1984, which was founded by Andrew Czezowski and Susan Carrington.

Having received a £5,000 investment from the Clash’s Joe Strummer, the venue was the centre of the rave, punk and New Romantic Rave Scenes. The venue was famous for hosting one of the biggest gay club nights, Love Muscle, from September 1992. The Raw and the Clash also played at the venue in the mid-80s as well as legendary performances from the Pet Shop Boys and Eurythmics during the 80s. The venue was known for being one of the first venues to have a chill-out lounge and video screens, and the old fridges stuck on the walls. After a drug raid in 1998, the club was temporarily closed, but opened again shortly afterwards. However, the Fridge never fully recovered , and it officially closed in 2004. In 2011, the venue underwent an extensive refurbishment and has restored its neoclassical design. The Electric Brixton now welcomes a wide range of live entertainment and has become an iconic venue in Brixton.