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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.
Diwali in London 2026: Free Festivals, Lights and Celebrations
Discover where to celebrate Diwali in London in 2026, including free festivals, fireworks, temple celebrations, family activities and cultural events.
Free Family LEGO Session: Where the Internet Really Lives
Families can use LEGO building and creative challenges to explore how the internet and digital infrastructure work.
Wreckord Shop Superstar: Free Video Game Launch Party in Peckham
Celebrate South London cartoon series Wreckord Shop and its new rhythm game with DJs, a live set and independent creative stalls.
ALT+EGO Halloween Special: Cosplay Night in Kentish Town
Celebrate the opening of ALT+EGO with a cosplay runway, music, performances and immersive art at Palace Cinema Art Collective.
ARRIVAL Gallery: Free London Art Show in Fulham
See contemporary digital and physical artworks at ARRIVAL Gallery's free London art show in Fulham, from 13 to 15 November 2026.
Art, Design & Craft Fair: Free Stoke Newington Makers Market
Meet artists, designers and craft makers at a free community fair at the Old Fire Station, with three remaining 2026 dates.
Big Festive Pop-Up: Free Black Marketplace in Camden
Shop more than 50 Black-owned businesses, with food, gifts and live entertainment at a free festive market in Camden Town.
Big Kensington Vintage Flea Market: Final 2026 Date
Browse vintage fashion, furniture, homewares and more than 30 traders at this free street market near High Street Kensington.
Black Culture Market: Free Christmas Market in Brixton
Shop Black-owned businesses selling gifts, art, fashion, food and beauty products at a free two-day Christmas market in Brixton.
Brick Lane Flea Market: Free Vintage Weekender
Browse vintage clothing, jewellery, mid-century pieces and trinkets at a free weekend flea market opposite Spitalfields.
Bring Your Own Vinyl: Free Open Decks at Orbit Beers
Bring a record, take a 20-minute turn on the decks and get a free pint at Orbit Beers' monthly Bring Your Own Vinyl night in Walworth.
The Business Show London: Free Startup and SME Expo
Register free for The Business Show London at Excel London on 11 and 12 November 2026, with exhibitors, speakers and practical business advice.
Saturday Buskers: Free Live Music at BOXPARK Camden
Spend Saturday afternoon with free live buskers and DJs at BOXPARK Camden, every week through December 2026.
Free Community Clothing Exchange in Hackney Wick
Swap clothes, learn simple repairs or pick up free clothing at Fashion for Future and Hackney Council's community exchange.
Daniell Lecture: Free Polymer Colloids Talk at King's
Book a free chemistry lecture with Professor Stefan A. F. Bon at King's College London on 4 November 2026.
Fika Duo: Free Guitar and Flute Lunchtime Concert
Hear the Fika Duo from the Royal Academy of Music in a free lunchtime concert at St Marylebone Parish Church on 4 November 2026.
Francesco Cavestri: Free Jazz Recital at Steinway Hall
Hear Steinway Artist Francesco Cavestri blend solo piano, jazz, electronics and British musical influences in a free recital at Steinway Hall.
Friday Jazz: Free Live Music at Oxford House
Hear the OH House Band play jazz classics, standards and new discoveries at this free early-evening performance in Bethnal Green.
Go East Vintage Flea Weekender: Free Bermondsey Market
Browse vintage fashion, furniture, records, books and collectables in Doodle Bar's railway arches and along Maltby Street Market.
Guilty Pleasures: Free Saturday Pop Party at Between The Bridges
Dance to free 90s and 00s pop classics with Guilty Pleasures at Between The Bridges on selected Saturdays from 17 October to 12 December 2026.
Hackney Wick Open Decks: Free Thursday DJ Night at LVLS
DJ or dance at LVLS' free Hackney Wick Open Decks night every Thursday through December 2026.
Hannah x London Lines: Free Live Music in Battersea
Get free entry to Hannah's Friday and Saturday live-music nights in Battersea on selected dates from 16 October to 7 November 2026.
IBIS MUSIC: Free Live Gigs in Shoreditch
Catch a free IBIS MUSIC live gig at ibis London City - Shoreditch on 16 October 2026.
Jazztrain Shoreditch: Free Sunday Jazz at Rolling Stock
Spend a free Sunday afternoon with live jazz and blues at Jazztrain Shoreditch at Rolling Stock, every week through December 2026.
Light + Flight Festival: Free Art, Music and Workshops in Barnet
Explore a free two-day festival of art, live music, DJs, film, workshops and family activities at Finchley Lakeside.
London Community and Vendor Market: Potters Fields
Meet local vendors and browse community-market stalls in Potters Fields Park beside Tower Bridge.
London Contemporary Art Fair 2026: Free Hoxton Exhibition
See international contemporary art at the 19th edition of London Contemporary, a free exhibition at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space.
Lonely H'Arts: Free Art and Mental Health Festival in Shoreditch
Explore Graham Cullis's collaborative exhibition, free workshops, meditation, dance, live music and a silent disco at Bike Shed Moto Co.
Mon Âme: Free Black History Month Film Screening at Oxford House
Watch Mon Âme and other films exploring Black life, identity and representation, followed by a panel discussion at Oxford House in Bethnal Green.
Nadhaswaram and Thavil: Free Darbar Festival Foyer Concert
Hear South Indian classical Nadhaswaram and Thavil in a free Darbar Festival foyer concert at the Barbican.
Newark High School Orchestra: Free Lunchtime Concert in Covent Garden
Hear the visiting Newark High School Orchestra from Ohio perform a free lunchtime programme of classical and traditional music at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden.
Open Mic Night: Free Sunday Music and Poetry at Katsute100
Perform or listen at Katsute100 Broadway Market's welcoming free Sunday open mic for musicians, poets and performers.
R&B and Funky House Night: Free Before 9pm at Somerset House
RSVP for free entry before 9pm to R&B and Funky House Night at Setlist, Somerset House, on selected Friday nights in October and November 2026.
Reading Phoenix Choir: Free Afternoon Concert at Regent Hall
Hear Reading Phoenix Choir perform choral music from different centuries and styles at Regent Hall on 14 November 2026.
Reeves Saturdays: Free Afrobeats and Amapiano at Enish Camden
Join DJ Reeves for free Saturday-night Afrobeats, Amapiano and hip-hop at Enish Camden through December 2026.
Rhythm Factory: Free Blues, Soul, Pop and Jazz at The Dolphin
Hear Rhythm Factory play a free live set at The Dolphin in Sydenham on 21 October, 18 November and 16 December 2026.
Royal Greenwich Brass Band: Free Classical Brass Concert
Hear Royal Greenwich Brass Band play Classical Brass at St Alfege Church on 1 November 2026, free with booking.
SongMiners: Free Tuesday Open Mic at The Old Crown
Hear new and established songwriters, or sign up to perform, at SongMiners' free Tuesday open mic in Bloomsbury through December 2026.
South Bank Christmas Market: Free Sunday Makers Market
Browse independent makers, festive gifts and a free creative workshop at Between the Bridges on six Sundays before Christmas.
Live Music Sundays: Free Singer-Songwriters at Spiritual Bar
Hear three singer-songwriters every Sunday at Spiritual Bar in Chalk Farm, free entry, through December 2026.
Thrift Factory: Free-Entry Vintage Kilo Sale in Hackney
Shop Y2K, 90s and retro clothing at £13 per kilo, with free entry, at a four-day pop-up near Cambridge Heath.
Urban Makers Wednesdays: Free Handmade Market at Spitalfields
Meet independent makers selling handmade, ethical and sustainable products at Old Spitalfields Market every Wednesday through 2026.
Westbourne Grove Film Club: Free Community Cinema Night
Watch a film, eat popcorn and join an informal discussion at Westbourne Grove Church's free monthly film club.
Wimbledon Christmas Toy Swap: Free Gifts for Children
Swap pre-loved toys, games and books for free Christmas gifts at Wimbledon Library on 17 November 2026.
Make Your Own Halloween Mask: Pay-What-You-Can Family Workshop
Make a Halloween mask with artist Isabel H Langtry at Burgh House on 27 October 2026. Pay what you can, including free places, with materials included.
Pieces of Our Journey: Free Breast Cancer Quilt Exhibition
See a community quilt made by people with lived experience of breast cancer at the Art Workers' Guild, from 24 October to 24 November 2026. Free booking required.
Free Halloween Events in London 2026: Parties and Walks
Plan Halloween in London in 2026 with free-entry parties, ticket conditions, a sold-out event’s waiting list, markets, spooky walks and a paid experience.
Hair-Raising Halloween: Free Discovery Days in Hyde Park
Try free creepy-crawly activities, a nature trail and storytelling for families at Hyde Park Discovery Days, 27 to 29 October 2026.
Halloween Family Station: Free Crafts at the British Library
Drop in for free spooky crafts, books and sensory play at the British Library's Halloween Family Station on 31 October and 1 November 2026.
Halloween Fest: Free South Bank Party at Between The Bridges
Spend Halloween at a free South Bank festival of pop, R&B, disco, drag and emo karaoke at Between The Bridges on 31 October 2026.
October Half-Term: Free Family Activities at London Museum Docklands
Find free family activities inspired by London legends and spooky superstitions at London Museum Docklands from 24 October to 1 November 2026.
Spooky Characters: Free Halloween Family Workshop at the British Library
Draw, paint and build strange Halloween creatures with illustrators at this free British Library family workshop on 30 October 2026. Booking is essential.
After the Fire: Free Exhibition at the Bank of England Museum
See a free exhibition on fire insurance, finance and the rebuilding of London after 1702 at the Bank of England Museum until 27 November 2026.
After Work Flex: Free R&B and Garage Night on the South Bank
Catch free R&B, garage and throwback hip-hop from 7pm at After Work Flex, Between The Bridges, on Thursday 8 October 2026. Free ticket required.
Hampton Court Palace Gardens: Free Garden Open Days
Visit Hampton Court's formal gardens free of charge on 10 and 11 October, 21 and 22 November, and 26 December 2026. No booking is needed.
Local London Guiding Day: Free Central London Walks
Choose from free one-hour guided taster walks around Old Street, Hoxton, King's Cross, Waterloo, Pimlico and the City on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Netil360 Winter Launch: Free Pizza, Drinks and Jazz in Hackney
Join Netil360's free winter launch party on Thursday 8 October, with pizza and drinks from 6pm plus live jazz. Free ticket required and 18+ only.
African Food Summit & Expo: Free Food Futures Event at Samsung KX
Register free for the African Food Summit & Expo at Samsung KX on 22 October 2026, with talks, food, culture and innovation conversations.
Black Culture Market: Free Black History Month Market in Brixton
Book free entry for the Black Culture Market at Lambeth Town Hall on 10 and 11 October 2026, with 40-plus Black-owned businesses, food and gifts.
Childhood in War: Free Interactive Exhibition at IWM London
Explore how conflict shapes children's lives in IWM London's free interactive Childhood in War exhibition, open until 28 February 2027.
Ever After Garden: Free Illuminated Rose Garden in Chelsea
Walk through the free Ever After Garden in Duke of York Square from 5 November to 21 December 2026, with optional rose dedications for The Royal Marsden.
Frieze Sculpture: Free Outdoor Art Exhibition in Regent's Park
See 11 international artists in Frieze Sculpture's free outdoor exhibition in Regent's Park, open until 1 November 2026. No ticket required.
Imperial Lates: Free Robots, Tech and AI Night in South Kensington
Explore robots, AI, hands-on science and DJ music for free at Imperial Lates: Robots on 29 October 2026. Advance registration is required.
Insieme: Free Lunchtime Classical Concerts at Lauderdale House
Book free Thursday lunchtime concerts by Insieme in the Long Gallery at Lauderdale House on 5 November and 3 December 2026.
Izzie Derry: Free Singer-Songwriter Concert at Ruby Zoe
Book free entry to see singer-songwriter Izzie Derry at Ruby Zoe Hotel & Bar in Notting Hill on 12 November 2026.
Jakub Kuszlik: Free Piano Recital at the Royal Academy of Music
Book free tickets for Polish pianist Jakub Kuszlik at the Royal Academy of Music on 18 October 2026, playing Chopin, Szymanowski and Prokofiev.
Lost Music Venues: Free V&A Display on UK Gig Culture
Explore the V&A's free Lost Music Venues display, tracing 50 UK performance spaces from the 1980s to 2010s, until 30 October 2027.
Natalie Lindi: Free Pop and R&B Concert at Ruby Lucy
Book free entry to see London pop and R&B artist Natalie Lindi at Ruby Lucy Hotel & Bar, Waterloo, on 29 October 2026.
Parallax Art Fair: Free Independent Art and Design Fair in Chelsea
Get free tickets for Parallax Art Fair at Chelsea Old Town Hall from 23 to 25 October 2026, with independent art, design and a Friday preview.
Tenderness and Rage: Free HIV and AIDS Exhibition at Wellcome Collection
See Tenderness and Rage, a free Wellcome Collection display on HIV, AIDS, protest and care, from 29 May 2026 to 30 May 2027.
Free Living Sculpture Performance in Regent's Park: (no) Pause
See Shuyi Alice Wang's free outdoor living-sculpture performance in Regent's Park on 17 October 2026. Book one of four 30-minute sessions.
Free Bloomsbury Festival Photography Exhibition [October]
See 20 Years of Bloomsbury Festival Photography free in Brunswick Square Gardens from 3 to 31 October 2026, with further displays in Russell Square and Judd Street.
Free Edible Marsh Workshop at Lower Marsh Market [30 Sep]
Book a free Edible Marsh lunchtime gardening workshop at Lower Marsh Market, Waterloo, on 30 September 2026. Learn growing skills and take home a seasonal creation.
Free Home Truths Exhibition at Holborn Library [October]
See Home Truths, a free Lynn Dennison exhibition on housing, home and health, at Holborn Library from 1 to 31 October 2026. Walk in during library hours.
Free New Wave Music: Ciudades at City Lit [25 Oct]
See Hyde Quartet perform a free 45-minute New Wave Music concert at City Lit, Covent Garden, on 25 October 2026. Walk in for music inspired by cities worldwide.
Free Our Bloomsbury Archive Screening at London Film School
Book a free Our Bloomsbury archive screening at London Film School, Covent Garden, on 3 October 2026. See films from the school's 70-year archive, 4pm to 5.30pm.
Free Yamo Lates Bethnal Green Art Trail [22 Oct]
RSVP for free Yamo Lates in Bethnal Green on 22 October 2026. Explore late gallery openings, artist conversations and live music from 6pm to 11pm.
Free London Day of the Dead Festival, Columbia Road (31 Oct)
Celebrate London’s Day of the Dead free on Columbia Road and Ezra Street on 31 October 2026. Expect music, dance, flowers, costume and a street procession.
Free Beef Birria Tacos at Coyo Taco, London
Get two free beef birria tacos at Coyo Taco near St James's Park on 4 October 2026. The first 100 people in the queue qualify, from 11am.
Free PickArt x Sevente Art Talk in Hackney [28 Sep]
Book a free PickArt x Sevente art talk in Hackney on 28 September 2026. See the collection, hear from artist Libby Hoffenberg and meet local creatives.
Free Camden Inspire Climate Festival (26 to 27 Sep)
Free entry to Camden Inspire on 26 and 27 September 2026 at Camden Collective. Workshops, talks and a climate pub quiz, with a few sessions priced £3 to £5.
Free Woolmen Sheep Drive & Livery Fair, Southwark Bridge (27 Sep)
Watch sheep driven across Southwark Bridge for free on Sunday 27 September 2026, then browse the free Livery Fair on Queen Street, 10am to 4pm.
Free ASSEMBLY Sculpture Exhibition on the South Bank
See work by 35 sculptors free at ASSEMBLY, Hypha Gallery South Bank, from 8 October to 15 November 2026. Open Thursday to Sunday, 12pm to 6pm.
Free Festivals in London 2026: An Honest Month-by-Month Guide
Plan around London's best free festivals in 2026, with confirmed dates, booking advice and clear warnings where only part of a programme is free.
Free Wellbeing Walk at Nunhead Cemetery
Book a free 75-minute wellbeing walk at Nunhead Cemetery on 12 September 2026, with mindfulness, breathwork and nature-based coaching.
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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