5–6 Sep
Mudlarking in London's Roman Amphitheatre [Free exhibition]
Handle and inspect Roman objects recovered from the Thames at a free Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition on 5 and 6 September 2026.
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5 and 6 September 2026
Queen's Park Book Festival 2026: 8 Free Talks
Visit the final Queen's Park Book Festival on 5 and 6 September 2026 for eight free talks, plus ticketed author events from £6.
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Art Car Boot Fair at King's Cross 2026 [From £5]
Buy art directly from artists at Lewis Cubitt Square on Saturday 5 September 2026. Entry is £10, £5 after 3pm and free after 5pm.
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- Aug07to Sept11ExhibitionWalk in
Free RPS Photography Exhibition 167 at Saatchi Gallery
See 113 prints by 48 international photographers free at Saatchi Gallery from 7 August to 11 September 2026. No booking required.
● Sloane Square✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Aug12to Sept06ExhibitionWalk in
Nature Morte Ukraine Exhibition in Fitzrovia [Free]
See Piers Secunda's free Fitzrovia exhibition examining the destruction of Ukrainian culture, open until 6 September 2026.
● Warren Street✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Aug21to Sept06FamilyCheck details
Greenwich and Docklands Free Festival 2026
See free outdoor theatre, circus, dance and live performance across Greenwich and east London during GDIF from 21 August to 6 September 2026.
● Greenwich, Woolwich and east London locations✓ checked
FreeSee listing - Sept01to Sept20London eventCheck details
Streatham Free Film Festival September 2026 [Free screenings]
Find free films, outdoor screenings and a film quiz across Streatham from 1 to 20 September 2026. See dates, booking notes and practical tips.
● Streatham✓ checked
FreeSee listing - Sept02to Sept26ExhibitionWalk in
Thames Lens: Celebrating London's River [Free exhibition]
See a free outdoor photography exhibition beside the Thames at Bazalgette Embankment from 2 to 26 September 2026.
● Blackfriars✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept02to Oct04ExhibitionWalk in
Second Hand September: We All Repair [Free exhibition]
Visit a free exhibition about repair, waste and community at St Margaret's House in Bethnal Green from 2 September to 4 October 2026.
● Bethnal Green✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept02to Sept05FestivalBooking recommended
Creative Industries Festival at UEL [Free sessions]
Explore free creative careers talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances at UEL and The Source from 2 to 5 September 2026.
● Cyprus✓ checked
FreeBooking advised - Sept03to Sept06ExhibitionBooking recommended
FLUX Contemporary Art Exhibition 2026 [Free]
See work by around 70 contemporary artists at FLUX Exhibition 13 in Marylebone from 3 to 6 September 2026, with free entry.
● Baker Street✓ checked
FreeBooking advised - Sept03to Sept20FestivalCheck details
Portobello Film Festival 2026 [Free screenings]
Watch more than 200 independent films free at The Gate and The Muse during Portobello Film Festival from 3 to 20 September 2026.
● Ladbroke Grove✓ checked
FreeSee listing - Sept04to Sept13London eventCheck details
Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival 2026 [Free screenings]
Browse free films, workshops and outdoor screenings across Peckham and Nunhead from 4 to 13 September 2026.
● Peckham Rye✓ checked
FreeSee listing - Sept05to Sept06ExhibitionWalk in
Mudlarking in London's Roman Amphitheatre [Free exhibition]
Handle and inspect Roman objects recovered from the Thames at a free Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition on 5 and 6 September 2026.
● Moorgate✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept05SatFamilyCheck details
Queen's Park Book Festival 2026: 8 Free Talks
Visit the final Queen's Park Book Festival on 5 and 6 September 2026 for eight free talks, plus ticketed author events from £6.
● Queen's Park✓ checked
FreeSee listing - Sept05SatExhibitionBook ahead
Art Car Boot Fair at King's Cross 2026 [From £5]
Buy art directly from artists at Lewis Cubitt Square on Saturday 5 September 2026. Entry is £10, £5 after 3pm and free after 5pm.
● King's Cross St Pancras✓ checked
£5Booking essential - Sept05SatFamilyWalk in
Free Black on the Square Festival 2026 in Trafalgar Square
Black on the Square brings free music, workshops, food and Black culture to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 5 September 2026. No ticket required.
● Charing Cross✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept05SatExhibitionWalk in
Free Gabriel's Wharf Arts Festival September 2026
Enjoy free jazz, swing dance, craft workshops and family entertainment at Gabriel's Wharf Arts Festival on 5 and 19 September 2026.
● Waterloo✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept05to Sept06FestivalCheck details
Denmark Street Sessions 2026 [Free music festival]
See free live bands, DJs and music-industry talks across Denmark Street on Saturday 5 September 2026, from 1pm until late.
● Tottenham Court Road✓ checked
FreeSee listing - Sept06SunFamilyCheck details
Tidefest at Strand-on-the-Green 2026 [Free family festival]
Enjoy river dipping, walks, music, games and bookable watersports at free Tidefest in Chiswick on Sunday 6 September 2026.
● Kew Bridge✓ checked
FreeSee listing
Next week
- Sept08TueMusicBooking recommended
Talia Nabarro Lunchtime Concert at Lauderdale House [Free]
Book a free 45-minute soprano recital with Talia Nabarro and pianist Stephen Hose at Lauderdale House on 8 September 2026.
● Archway✓ checked
FreeBooking advised - Sept10ThuMusicWalk in
upperground DJ set at V&A East [Free event, 10 September]
Visit V&A East Museum for a free upperground guest DJ set from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday 10 September 2026.
● Stratford✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept11to Sept13FamilyWalk in
CelebrASIA 2026 at Battersea Power Station [Free Festival]
Visit free South East Asian festival CelebrASIA at Battersea Power Station from 11 to 13 September 2026, with food, music, dance and markets.
● Battersea Power Station✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept11FriMusicBook ahead
Free Łukasz Kuropaczewski Guitar Recital in London
Book a free Łukasz Kuropaczewski classical guitar recital at The Amadeus in Little Venice on 11 September 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm.
● Warwick Avenue✓ checked
FreeBooking essential - Sept12to Sept20London eventCheck details
Open House Festival 2026: Free London Buildings
Visit usually private London buildings for free during Open House Festival from 12 to 20 September 2026, with bookings opening on 19 August.
● Varies by building✓ checked
FreeSee listing - Sept12SatFamilyBook ahead
Barnet Food Festival 2026: Kids Free at RAF Museum
Visit Barnet Food Festival at RAF Museum London on 12 and 13 September 2026. Adult tickets cost £10 and under-16s go free, with museum entry included.
● Colindale✓ checked
£10Booking essential - Sept12SatFamilyWalk in
Free Farmers' Market at The Lanes, Tooting
Browse a free farmers' market at The Lanes in Tooting on 12 September 2026, with local food, crafts, plants, coffee and seasonal produce.
● Tooting Broadway✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept12to Sept13FamilyWalk in
St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival 2026 [Free event]
See more than 50 vintage boats, talks, music and family activities at St Katharine Docks on 12 and 13 September 2026.
● Tower Hill✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept13SunFamilyBook ahead
Barbican Conservatory free plant adoption [Booking opens 19 August]
Book free entry to the Barbican Conservatory plant adoption on 13 September 2026 and take home one propagated cutting while stocks last.
● Barbican✓ checked
FreeBooking essential
Later on
- Sept17ThuMusicWalk in
upperground DJ set at V&A East [Free event, 17 September]
Visit V&A East Museum for a free upperground guest DJ set from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday 17 September 2026.
● Stratford✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept19SatFamilyWalk in
Free Pizza at Battersea Power Station's Italian Party
Get free pizza and drinks at Cirio's Italian street party at Battersea Power Station on 19 September 2026, with a live DJ, games and photo booth.
● Battersea Power Station✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept21to Jan03ExhibitionWalk in
The Burberry Trench at the V&A [Free Display]
See the free Burberry trench coat display at the V&A South Kensington from 21 September 2026, with location, hours and entry details.
● South Kensington✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept24ThuMusicWalk in
upperground DJ set at V&A East [Free event, 24 September]
Visit V&A East Museum for the final free upperground guest DJ set from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday 24 September 2026.
● Stratford✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Sept25to Sept30ExhibitionWalk in
Tower Lifeboat Station pop-up gallery [Free entry]
Visit a free RNLI pop-up gallery about lifesaving on the Thames at Tower Lifeboat Station from 25 to 30 September 2026.
● Temple✓ checked
FreeJust turn up - Oct04SunFamilyWalk in
Japan Matsuri London 2026 [Free festival]
Visit Japan Matsuri at Trafalgar Square on 4 October 2026 for a free day of Japanese performances, food stalls, martial arts and culture.
● Charing Cross✓ checked
FreeJust turn up