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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Windmill
The Windmill is a grassroots music venue in Brixton, London with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Windmill books Indie, Rock, Alternative, Punk, Experimental acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Windmill is a legendary independent pub and live-music venue tucked away at 22 Blenheim Gardens in Brixton, south London, with a fierce reputation for championing new and emerging music - the cradle of the south-London post-punk scene that gave the world bands like Black Midi, Black Country New Road and Fat White Family. Gigs run most nights of the week across its roughly 150-capacity room, with a full backline and an in-house sound engineer making it an accessible stage for original guitar bands, alternative, punk and experimental acts. DIY ethos, dog on the bar, no airs and graces - a genuine grassroots institution. June 2026 listings (Skydaddy, Bathing Suits, Borscht and more) confirm a packed, active calendar.
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22 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton, London, SW2 5BZ
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse London venues and filter by backline.
The Windmill books Indie, Rock, Alternative, Punk, Experimental. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Windmill has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Windmill hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the London Open Mic Finder.
22 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton, London, SW2 5BZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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