City Splash Festival
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City Splash 2026 is an unforgettable full-day celebration of Caribbean and African culture in the heart of South London. On Monday 25 May City Splash takes over scenic Brockwell Park in Brixton, bringing an amazing lineup of music, dance, food and family fun. The festival atmosphere is friendly, inclusive and completely electrifying. You’ll be dancing to vibrant reggae, dub, dancehall, jungle, garage, Afrobeats, Amapiano and more. All under the late-spring sunshine. City Splash brings together people of all ages and backgrounds in a colorful party with something for everyone.
Pulsing through the park will be multiple stages and sound systems, each featuring top DJs and live acts spinning non-stop beats. Bands will play sweet reggae and soca rhythms while DJs drop futuristic jungle and garage tunes. The bass will rumble through the air, inviting you to groove on the grass. Along the way you might catch impromptu dance circles or a steel drum band adding island flair. Even if you’ve never been to a music festival, City Splash's friendly vibe will make you feel right at home. Just lose yourself in the rhythms and let the good times roll!
The festival is a feast for the senses. Vibrant costumes and smiling faces swirl around, making every corner feel like a carnival. You might catch a roaming steel drum band weaving through the crowd under colorful flags and banners. Soon you’ll find yourself moving to the sound of congas and horns as if you’ve been celebrating together for years.
Set in the leafy Brockwell Park, City Splash has plenty of room to wander. Open lawns and gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for the festivities. It’s perfect for spreading a picnic blanket or dancing on a gentle hill. Food is a big part of the fun. Treat your taste buds to authentic Caribbean and African cuisine: smoky jerk chicken, curried goat, fluffy dumplings and ripe plantains served straight from street-food vendors. Nearby craft stalls offer colorful fabrics, handmade crafts and island-inspired art to take home.
The festival welcomes all ages, so feel free to bring the whole family. Kids and teens can dance along or join craft activities and face-painting sessions while grown-ups enjoy the music. With plenty of space to spread a picnic blanket on the grass, parents can relax between DJ sets and soak up the sun. Even if the music is loved mainly by adults, City Splash's upbeat vibe keeps things welcoming for everyone. It really feels like an open-air neighborhood party where generations come together, share smiles and celebrate as one.
Mark your calendar, gather your friends and pack your brightest outfit. It's time to dive into the best vibes London has to offer at City Splash. On this holiday Monday, the sun will shine, the bass will bump, and you'll be part of an incredible cultural celebration. City Splash is the beating heart of London's Caribbean culture scene. It's a family and a movement ready to welcome you. Get ready to splash into fun under the open sky. It's a day you won't forget!
Brixton in south London is very well connected by public transport. The Victoria Line's Brixton station (Zone 2) is only about a 10-minute walk from Brockwell Park. You can also arrive by train: national rail stops at nearby stations like Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction, both around 15 minutes on foot from the park. Many buses run through Brixton (for example, routes 2, 3, 35, 45, 59, 196, 250, 333, 345 and more) providing service across the city. Taxis and ride-share services are also readily available. If you prefer cycling, there are bike-friendly routes and Santander bike hubs nearby.
For travelers flying into London, the main airports all offer convenient rail links to the city. From Heathrow, you can take the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express into central London, then switch to the Tube (Piccadilly or Northern Lines) and transfer to the Victoria line down to Brixton. Gatwick Express goes to Victoria station, and from there the Victoria line continues to Brixton. Stansted and Luton airports are farther north, but trains to London then connect via the Underground to reach Brixton. London City Airport offers DLR service into the city (via Canning Town or London Bridge) followed by Tube connections southbound.
If you plan to drive, note that the A23 from central London (via Brixton Hill) and the A24 from Clapham lead into Brixton. Traffic can be heavy, especially during rush hours, and parking near Brockwell Park is very limited. It's usually better to park outside central areas and use public transport for the final stretch. There are some pay-and-display spaces and parking lots in Brixton and nearby streets, but availability can be scarce. Cycling can be a good option: there are cycle lanes into Brixton and bike parking scattered around.
Brixton itself has a handful of budget hotels and guesthouses. Many visitors choose to stay in wider south London areas where there are more options: for example, the neighbourhoods of Clapham, Camberwell, Kennington or even central London (Waterloo, Victoria or London Bridge) have a wide range of hotels. Guesthouses and short-term rentals (Airbnb, etc.) in Lambeth and the surrounding boroughs are also an option. London is very busy in summer, so it's wise to book accommodation early. Whatever you choose, make sure it's near a Tube or train station so you can easily get around the city by public transport.
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| The Victoria Inn | 1.5 ml | £40.00 | Book | |
| Church Street Hotel | 1.7 ml | £75.00 | Book | |
| Peckham Lodge | 1.8 ml | £30.00 | Book | |
| Pasha Hotel | 2.1 ml | £45.00 | Book | |
| Belgrave | 2.3 ml | £95.00 | Book | |
| Euro Hotel Clapham | 2.4 ml | £32.00 | Book | |
| Euro Lodge Clapham | 2.4 ml | £32.00 | Book | |
| Euro Queens Hotel | 2.4 ml | £27.20 | Book | |
| Chelsea Guest House Hotel | 2.5 ml | £30.00 | Book | |
| Hour Glass Hotel | 2.5 ml | £30.00 | Book | |
| Clapham Guest House | 2.6 ml | £40.00 | Book | |
| Kennington Bed and Breakfast | 2.7 ml | £80.00 | Book | |
| Eurotraveller Hotel-Express (Elephant & Castle) | 2.8 ml | £59.00 | Book | |
| Eurotraveller Hotel-Premier (Tower Bridge) | 2.8 ml | £49.00 | Book |
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