City Splash Festival

City Splash Festival 2026

On Monday 25 May 2026, City Splash Festival returns to scenic Brockwell Park in Brixton, London. This full-day event celebrates Caribbean and African culture with music, food, and family-friendly activities in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Music

Enjoy multiple stages and sound systems featuring top DJs and live acts playing reggae, dub, dancehall, jungle, garage, Afrobeats, Amapiano, soca and more. The festival offers non-stop upbeat rhythms for all music lovers.

Food & Drink

Sample authentic Caribbean and African street food including jerk chicken, curried goat, dumplings and plantains from local vendors.

Family Activities

City Splash welcomes all ages with craft activities and face-painting for kids, plus plenty of open space for families to relax and enjoy the day together.

Atmosphere

Set in leafy Brockwell Park, the festival creates a friendly, inclusive carnival vibe with colourful costumes, roaming steel drum bands, craft stalls and a lively community spirit.

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.