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Hootananny Brixton

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Hootananny Brixton books Reggae, Jungle, Disco, House, Electronic, Rap. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Brixton reggae, ska and live music institution.

Venue at a glance Hootananny Brixton · London

~450

Capacity

standingmedium

4 nights

Live music

Wed · Thu · Friper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Reggae

Books

originals+5 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Hootananny Brixton — Quick Facts

Brixton reggae, ska and live music institution.

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Capacity~450 standing

Live nightsWed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

Hootananny Brixton 95 Effra Road
Brixton
London SW2 1DF

Genres

Reggae Jungle Disco House Electronic Rap

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About Hootananny Brixton

Hootananny Brixton is a grassroots music venue in Brixton, London with a standing capacity of approximately 450. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Hootananny Brixton books Reggae, Jungle, Disco, House, Electronic, Rap acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

Hootananny Brixton is a long-running independent live music venue and club in a striking Victorian building at 95 Effra Road, Brixton, London (SW2 1DF), established in September 2007 and a fixture of the South London scene with a spacious beer garden and quirky interiors. It hosts live music and club nights Wednesday to Sunday, leaning heavily into reggae, jungle, disco, highlife, house and electronic sounds, plus events like live rap battles, with a mix of local and international acts every week. Capacity figures vary across listings (roughly 300–850 depending on configuration). Free entry on many nights makes it one of Brixton's most reliably busy grassroots-to-mid-size rooms.

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95 Effra Road, Brixton, London, SW2 1DF

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What equipment does Hootananny Brixton provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the London venue directory.

What genres does Hootananny Brixton book?

Hootananny Brixton books Reggae, Jungle, Disco, House, Electronic, Rap. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of Hootananny Brixton?

Hootananny Brixton has a standing capacity of approximately 450, classed as a medium venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.

Does Hootananny Brixton have open mic nights?

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Where is Hootananny Brixton?

95 Effra Road, Brixton, London, SW2 1DF. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.

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