Exclusive: Lambeth Council to install ‘hybrid turf’ area in Brockwell Park to ensure more festivals in 2027

Lambeth’s use of Brockwell Park for major commercial music festivals has proved divisive in recent years, and that controversy is likely to grow after Brixton Buzz learned that the council …

Apr 1, 2026 - 06:18

Exclusive: Lambeth Council to install ‘hybrid turf’ area in Brockwell Park to ensure more festivals in 2027

Lambeth’s use of Brockwell Park for major commercial music festivals has proved divisive in recent years, and that controversy is likely to grow after Brixton Buzz learned that the council is currently in talks with companies to lay a section of ‘hybrid turf’ in the park.

[Above: damage to Brockwell Park during the City Splash 2024 festival]

Speaking in confidence, a contractor reached out to to tell us that his company had been asked to provide a quote to cover approximate 7,000 square meters in the park with the latest fully recyclable, infill-free grass system.

This state of the art ‘plastic pitch’ uses an advanced hybrid turf (natural grass reinforced with synthetic fibres) which looks and feels pretty close to the real thing, and would be permanently installed around the busy stage areas of the festivals.

A Lambeth insider told us:

“Installing this tough and resilient hi-tech grass substitute will ensure that the park avoids the ecological disaster of previous festivals and means that the council will be able to host more “free” and commercial events from 2027 onwards.”

Meanwhile, Turf accountant Paul Poaceae told Buzz:

I’m betting that Protect Brockwell Park, along with many residents, will be very much against this proposal although it makes sound economic sense for the council – and it’s good for the environment too.

With a durable, all weather grass base, the council can look forward to hosting even more commercial events throughout the year, including a large scale Winter Wonderland festival, like the popular attraction in Hyde Park.

We’ve messaged Lambeth Council to confirm this story, but at the time of going to press haven’t heard anything back.

What do you think?

Is this a sensible move by the council to ensure that they can get more use out of the park, or should they leave it as it is?
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