Brixton Academy - music to our ears
Located in South London, this spectacular art deco building started life as a cinema and theatre in 1929 and still retains many of its original features. Thankfully, plans to demolish it during the 1970s and turn it into a car showroom were scrapped, and in the early 1980s it became the live music venue we know and love today. It's one of the largest non-arena venues in London and has hosted gigs by the likes of Bob Dylan, Sex Pistols, Iron Maiden and Madonna, as well as comedy act The Mighty Boosh.
Soak up Brixton's artistic soul
When en route to the Brixton Academy, don't forget to check out the Brixton Street Gallery on the pedestrianised Stockwell Avenue. Described as an interactive outdoor art installation, it features original works by local artists, and members of the public are invited to add their own ideas, thoughts and daubs to the pieces.
Get community-minded in Brixton
Don't miss Pop Brixton on Brixton Station Road, a community project that has turned disused land into a space for local, independent businesses, from eateries to shops and design. Looking for a cheap hotel Near the Brixton Academy? Travelodge London Vauxhall, Travelodge London Balham Hotel and Travelodge London Clapham Junction Hotel are all just a quick train or tube journey away.