October for us has continued to offer a celebration of Black heritage, creativity, and community across Brixton Village — a month defined by artistry, storytelling, and collective pride. From installations and open mics to charity fundraisers and markets, Black Joy has filled both Market Row and Granville Arcade with energy, conversation, and connection.
A Month of Celebration
Throughout October, Brixton Village has played host to events that highlight the depth and diversity of its creative community. Giving Black with Nourishment Land and The Sickle Cell Society brought people together for an evening of food, film, and fundraising in support of those living with sickle cell. Meanwhile, Resist Repair Relaunch by A Celebration of Demonstration turned 22A Market Row into a space of poetry, performance, and open conversation.
The month also saw the return of the Black Parade Markets, where visitors explored a line-up of Black-owned brands, designers, and makers, soundtracked by the live drums of Henri Gaobi. A day that captured the spirit of Brixton — creative, collaborative, and joyfully independent. They’ll be back on November 9th so pop down then!
Dan Oracle by Ana Beatriz Almeida
There’s still time to experience Ana Beatriz Almeida’s powerful installation Dan OracleDan Oracle at Brixton Village at 38 Market Row, on until 31 October. The piece explores African heritage, ritual, and ancestral connection through performance, sound, and ceremony — transforming the space into a living act of remembrance and renewal.
Wayne Campbell – I Can’t Breathe
Following his Resist Repair Relaunch event, Wayne Campbell’s re-released book I Can’t Breathe is now available in-store at A Celebration of Demonstration (22A Market Row). A work of visual activism and reflection, it continues Brixton’s proud legacy of using art as a tool for truth-telling and repair.
Coming Up: Rapport Festival
Looking ahead, Rapport Festival opens on 30 October, bringing two new artist installations to Market Row. The works explore migration, identity, and the African and Caribbean diaspora experience — continuing Brixton’s role as a centre for dialogue, creativity, and cultural expression.
