
Visiting Brixton Academy: what to know before you go
211 Stockwell Road, SW9 9SL, London, United Kingdom
Brixton Academy is a theatre building in London, with room for about 4,921 people.
Of the 45 upcoming shows with a published time, 91% start at 19:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Saturday and Thursday.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 12 dates.
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Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 4,921
- Address
- 211 Stockwell Road, SW9 9SL, London, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 52
- Usual start time
- 19:00
- Busiest days
- Saturday, Thursday
Brixton Academy, month by month
- November 202611 dates, including Freya Skye, Skye Newman and Kelela - New Avatar Live
- December 202612 dates, including The Pretty Reckless, Hard-Fi and horsegiirL - NATURE IS HEALING tour
- January 20276 dates, including Adéla, Imminence - Axis Mundi Tour: UK 2027 and Black Veil Brides - Vindicatour
- February 20278 dates, including Ayra Starr: Starrgirl World Tour, Cameron Whitcomb - The Kingdom Of Fear EU/UK Tour 2027 and Røry
- March 202711 dates, including Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour, Ezra Collective and Lizzy McAlpine THE OVER COUNTRY TOUR
- April 20274 dates, including The Wombats: A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation, KALEO - Way Down We Go Tour and Ashe
Arriving by public transport
- Brixton Train StationTrain240 m
3 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 210 m from the venue.
Next events at Brixton Academy




Other venues near Brixton Academy
- Electric Brixton630 m · 52 dates
- Club Cheek580 m · 2 dates
- The Windmill1.3 km · 1 date
- The Cavendish Arms1.5 km · 1 date
Brixton Academy: practical questions
How many people fit in Brixton Academy?
Brixton Academy has a capacity of about 4,921; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
What time do shows start at Brixton Academy?
Usually at 19:00 (91% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Brixton Academy?
Brixton Train Station (Train), 240 m away – about 3 min on foot.
Can I park near Brixton Academy?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 210 m away.
Which month has the most events at Brixton Academy?
December 2026, with 12 dates, including The Pretty Reckless and Hard-Fi.
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