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Free Events in London
Discover current London events that are genuinely free to attend, with dates, locations and booking requirements checked before publication.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
upperground at V&A East: LO-LOW DJ set [Free event]
See LO-LOW play a free extended DJ set at V&A East Museum from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday 3 September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Global Street Food Fiesta in Tooting [Free ticketed event]
Get a free ticket for global food, drinks, a live DJ and live music at Broadway Market Tooting from 7pm on 20 August 2026.
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.
Crafty Fox Sample & Seconds Sale [Free South Bank market]
Browse discounted ceramics, jewellery, art and homeware from independent makers at the National Theatre on Sunday 16 August 2026.
Natural Aspect Summer Concert 2026 [Free Hampstead event]
See free live jazz, reggae, ska and more at Parliament Hill Bandstand on 30 August 2026, with family activities from 1pm to 5pm.
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.
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.
Free Frequency Songwriting Programme at EartH
Ages 16–25 can join free songwriting, recording and performance sessions at EartH in Dalston from 10 to 14 August 2026.
Free Hypeshop Labubu Exhibition in Dalston
Explore why people collect Labubus and other hype objects at a free five-day pop-up in Dalston CLR James Library, 11–15 August 2026.
Free Ridley Road Summer Fair 2026
Enjoy steelpan music, African drumming, crafts, games and face painting free at Ridley Road Market on Saturday 22 August 2026.
Free Music Video Academy at Rising Tide Hackney
Ages 18–25 can join a free five-week film, music and content-creation programme at Rising Tide in Hackney during August 2026.
Free Well Hung Painting Prize Exhibition 2026
See work by 41 painters selected from almost 1,000 submissions free at Well Hung Gallery in Hoxton until 29 August 2026.
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.
Free SoLo Craft Fair at Leadenhall Market August 2026
Browse more than 100 independent makers and join free craft workshops at Leadenhall Market on Saturday 8 August 2026. Free entry.
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.
Free Southbank Music Day: LIVE + BREATHE 2026
Enjoy more than eight hours of free music, dancing and community climate action at Southbank Centre's Riverside Terrace on 30 August 2026.
Free Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Dates and Practical Tips
Notting Hill Carnival returns on 30 and 31 August 2026. Find parade times, the quieter family day, travel advice and ways to keep costs down.
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.
Free Record Fair at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
Browse records from independent sellers and hear vinyl DJs at a free daytime record fair at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road on 1 August 2026.
Free King's Cross Summer Sounds Festival 2026
Hear free jazz, folk, soul and classical music at Summer Sounds in Coal Drops Yard from 13 to 23 August 2026. Free RSVP recommended.
Free Ensemble Festival at Royal Victoria Dock 2026
See two days of free outdoor circus, dance, theatre and music at Ensemble Festival, Royal Victoria Dock, on 25 and 26 July 2026.
Free Hackney Flea Market in Stoke Newington
Browse vintage furniture, records, clothing, homeware and collectables at the free Hackney Flea Market on 22 and 23 August 2026.
Free Mamma Mia! Outdoor Cinema in Vauxhall
Book a free outdoor screening of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
Free Sewing Repair Cafe in Bethnal Green
Bring clothes that need a simple fix to the free Sewing Repair Cafe at St Margaret's House in Bethnal Green on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Free Some Like It Hot Screening at King's Cross
Watch Some Like It Hot for free beside Regent's Canal at King's Cross on Tuesday 21 July 2026 as part of Everyman on the Canal.
London Borough Newsletters: Find Free Local Events
Subscribe to your London council's free resident newsletter to discover local festivals, family activities, consultations and community support.
Free Bermondsey Latino Summer Festival at The Blue
Enjoy free live Latin music, dance and family workshops at Bermondsey Latino Summer at The Blue Market on Saturday 18 July 2026.
Free Big Butterfly Count Walk at Nunhead Cemetery
Join a free guided Big Butterfly Count walk at Nunhead Cemetery on Friday 24 July 2026 and help record London's butterflies.
Covent Garden Summer Street Party 2026: Free Day Out
Visit the free Covent Garden Summer Street Party at Seven Dials on Saturday 25 July 2026 for pop-ups, treats, performances and special offers.
Free David Hockney Exhibition at Serpentine: Ends 23 August
See David Hockney's free Serpentine North exhibition in Kensington Gardens before it closes on 23 August 2026. Find hours, location and entry details.
Feast in the Field: Free Burgess Park Festival 2026
Enjoy free live music, workshops, food and community stalls at Feast in the Field in Burgess Park on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Free Craft and Flea Market at Canada Water July 2026
Browse independent makers, vintage finds and handmade products at the free Craft and Flea Market in Canada Water on 25 and 26 July 2026.
Free Mini Wildlife Pond Webinar for Southwark Residents
Learn how to make a small wildlife pond at a free online Froglife webinar on Wednesday 19 August 2026, with starter kits for Southwark residents.
Free Move Games Activities for Southwark Kids Summer 2026
Find free and low-cost swimming, sports, games and watersports for children at Southwark leisure centres from 27 July to 28 August 2026.
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.
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.
Ronnie Scott's Free Soho Street Party 2026
Hear free live jazz, soul, R&B and hip hop across two outdoor stages at Ronnie Scott's Soho Street Party on Saturday 1 August 2026.
Free Royal Docks Swimming: Summer Splash Ends 16 August
Swim free at Royal Docks Summer Splash in Royal Victoria Dock before it closes on 16 August 2026. Check opening times, safety rules and family activities.
Free Southwark Summer Family Festival in Nunhead 2026
Visit the free Southwark Summer Family Festival in Nunhead on Sunday 26 July 2026 for games, workshops, performances and family activities.
Free Untitled Artists Fair in Chelsea July 2026
Get free tickets for the Untitled Artists Fair at Chelsea Old Town Hall from 24 to 26 July 2026 and browse work from up to 170 artists.
Free Art Markets in King’s Cross This Weekend
Browse more than 100 independent artists at the free Illustrators’ Fair and Crafty Fox Market in King’s Cross on 18 and 19 July 2026.
Soho Village Fete 2026: Snail Racing and Free Entertainment
Visit the free Soho Village Fete on Sunday 19 July 2026 for snail racing, the Soho Waiters Race, live entertainment and unusual competitions.
Thailand Showcase London 2026: Free Festival by Tower Bridge
Visit the free Thailand Showcase at Potters Fields Park from 17 to 19 July 2026 for Thai food, performances, workshops and more than 50 vendors.
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