Updated for 4 September to 6 September
Free Things to Do in London This Weekend
We found 16 verified free London events running between Friday and Sunday, 4 September to 6 September. Every listing below costs £0 to enter and includes the date, place and booking details available before you leave home.
We check this guide regularly, remove expired events and link to each organiser so you can confirm any last-minute changes.
Friday to Sunday
Free London events this weekend
Event date7 August to 11 September 2026
ExhibitionWalk inFree 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.
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FreeJust turn upEvent dateUntil Sun 6 Sep
ExhibitionWalk inNature Morte Ukraine Exhibition in Fitzrovia [Free]
See Piers Secunda's free Fitzrovia exhibition examining the destruction of Ukrainian culture, open until 6 September 2026.
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FreeJust turn upEvent date21 August to 6 September 2026
FamilyCheck detailsGreenwich 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.
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FreeSee listingEvent date1–20 Sep
London eventCheck detailsStreatham 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.
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FreeSee listingEvent date2–26 Sep
ExhibitionWalk inThames 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.
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FreeJust turn upEvent date2 Sep–4 Oct
ExhibitionWalk inSecond 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.
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FreeJust turn upEvent dateWed 2–Sat 5 Sep
FestivalBooking recommendedCreative 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.
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FreeSee listingEvent dateThu 3–Sun 6 Sep
ExhibitionBooking recommendedFLUX 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.
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FreeSee listingEvent dateThu 3–Sun 20 Sep
FestivalCheck detailsPortobello 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.
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FreeSee listingEvent date4–13 Sep
London eventCheck detailsPeckham 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.
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FreeSee listingEvent date5–6 Sep
ExhibitionWalk inMudlarking 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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FreeJust turn upEvent date5 and 6 September 2026
FamilyCheck detailsQueen'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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FreeSee listingEvent dateSat 5 Sept
FamilyWalk inFree 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.
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FreeJust turn upEvent date5 and 19 September 2026
ExhibitionWalk inFree 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.
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FreeJust turn upEvent dateSat 5 Sep
FestivalCheck detailsDenmark 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.
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FreeSee listingEvent dateSun 6 Sep
FamilyCheck detailsTidefest 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.
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Before you go
Keep the day genuinely cheap
- Open the individual event page and check the official source before making a special journey.
- Reserve a free ticket where booking is essential or recommended.
- Bring water and decide your food budget before browsing markets or festival stalls.
- Check TfL for weekend engineering work and station restrictions.
- Use the event's calendar button so you do not miss its actual start time.
Looking beyond this weekend? Browse every upcoming free and affordable London event or submit an event for free.
Useful answers
Planning a free London weekend
What can I do for free in London this weekend?
The current list above includes only events with a £0 entry price that overlap Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Open an event for its precise hours, location, nearest station and booking status.
Do free London events still need tickets?
Sometimes. A free event may require advance booking or release timed tickets because its capacity is limited. We label booking as essential, recommended or walk-in on each event page.
When is this weekend guide updated?
We review the guide regularly and remove events after they finish. Always check the linked organiser on the day because weather, capacity and transport disruption can change at short notice.