Past events archive

Event dateSun 4 Oct

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.

St James's ParkChecked 23 September 2026

Event dateSun 4 Oct

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 CrossChecked 12 August 2026

Event date2 Sep–4 Oct

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 GreenChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateSat 3 Oct

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.

Covent GardenChecked 27 September 2026

Event date25–30 Sep

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.

TempleChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateWed 30 Sep

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.

WaterlooChecked 27 September 2026

Event dateMon 28 Sep

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.

HoxtonChecked 23 September 2026

Event dateSun 27 Sep

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.

Mansion HouseChecked 21 September 2026

Event dateSat 26 to Sun 27 Sep

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.

Camden TownChecked 21 September 2026

Event date2–26 Sep

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.

BlackfriarsChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateSat 26 Sep

£2 Giant West London Flea Market, Hammersmith (26 Sep)

£2 entry, under-16s free. The Giant West London Flea Market runs 26 September 2026 at Sussex Place, Hammersmith, with over 100 traders. No booking needed.

HammersmithChecked 20 September 2026

Event dateThu 24 Sep

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.

StratfordChecked 1 September 2026

Event date12 to 20 September 2026

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 buildingChecked 4 August 2026

Event dateThu 3–Sun 20 Sep

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 GroveChecked 26 August 2026

Event date1–20 Sep

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.

StreathamChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateSat 19 Sep

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 StationChecked 5 September 2026

Event date5 and 19 September 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.

WaterlooChecked 22 August 2026

Event dateThu 17 Sep

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.

StratfordChecked 1 September 2026

Event date4–13 Sep

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 RyeChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateSun 13 Sep

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.

BarbicanChecked 12 August 2026

Event date12 and 13 September 2026

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.

ColindaleChecked 4 September 2026

Event dateFriday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026; programme times vary

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 StationChecked 14 August 2026

Event date12–13 Sep

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 HillChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateSat 12 Sep

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 BroadwayChecked 4 September 2026

Event dateSat 12 Sep

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.

NunheadChecked 6 September 2026

Event dateFri 11 Sep

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 AvenueChecked 4 September 2026

Event date7 August to 11 September 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.

Sloane SquareChecked 6 August 2026

Event dateThu 10 Sep

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.

StratfordChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateTue 8 Sep

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.

ArchwayChecked 26 August 2026

Event date21 August to 6 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.

Greenwich, Woolwich and east London locationsChecked 22 August 2026

Event date5 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.

Queen's ParkChecked 3 September 2026

Event dateUntil Sun 6 Sep

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 StreetChecked 26 August 2026

Event dateSun 6 Sep

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 BridgeChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateThu 3–Sun 6 Sep

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 StreetChecked 26 August 2026

Event date5–6 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.

MoorgateChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateSat 5 Sep

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 RoadChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateSat 5 Sep

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 PancrasChecked 1 September 2026

Event dateSat 5 Sept

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 CrossChecked 4 August 2026

Event dateWed 2–Sat 5 Sep

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.

CyprusChecked 26 August 2026

Event dateThu 3 Sep

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.

StratfordChecked 1 September 2026

Event date1 to 31 Aug

Plated London Food Festival: August Dining Offers

Explore special menus, complimentary drinks and dining offers from more than 30 restaurants across King's Road and Knightsbridge in August 2026.

Sloane Square or KnightsbridgeChecked 30 July 2026

Event date30 and 31 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.

Multiple stations; check TfL before travellingChecked 4 August 2026

Event dateSun 30 Aug

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.

WaterlooChecked 4 August 2026

Event dateSun 30 Aug

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.

Gospel OakChecked 13 August 2026

Event dateSaturdays until 29 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.

Hackney CentralChecked 7 August 2026

Event dateUntil 29 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.

HoxtonChecked 7 August 2026

Event date27 July to 28 August 2026

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.

Move Southwark leisure centresChecked 22 August 2026

Event dateUntil 23 August 2026

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.

Lancaster GateChecked 22 August 2026

Event date13 to 23 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.

King's Cross St PancrasChecked 28 July 2026

Event dateSat 22 and Sun 23 Aug

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.

Stoke NewingtonChecked 22 August 2026

Event dateSun 23 Aug

Shoreditch Festival Market [Tickets from £2.50]

Browse independent fashion, jewellery, art and lifestyle brands with live DJs, games and food at Shoreditch Festival Market on 23 August 2026.

Old StreetChecked 20 August 2026

Event dateSat 22 Aug

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.

Dalston KingslandChecked 7 August 2026

Event dateThu 20 Aug

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.

Tooting BroadwayChecked 15 August 2026

Event dateWed 19 Aug

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.

Online webinarChecked 17 July 2026

Event date1 to 18 Aug

Roundhouse Comedy Festival 2026: £5 Under-30 Tickets

See the Roundhouse Comedy Festival in Camden from 1 to 18 August 2026, with major comedians and selected £5 tickets for people aged 30 or under.

Chalk FarmChecked 30 July 2026

Event date24 July to 16 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.

Custom HouseChecked 17 July 2026

Event dateSun 16 Aug

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.

WaterlooChecked 13 August 2026

Event date11 to 15 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.

Dalston JunctionChecked 7 August 2026

Event date10 to 14 August 2026

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.

Dalston KingslandChecked 7 August 2026

Event dateSaturday 8 August 2026 at 1.30pm and 7.30pm

Hackney Empire Threads: £5 Tickets August 2026

See Threads, a new community musical made by more than 50 young Hackney artists, at Hackney Empire on Saturday 8 August 2026 from £5.

Hackney CentralChecked 7 August 2026

Event dateSat 8 Aug

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.

MonumentChecked 6 August 2026

Event dateSat 1 Aug

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.

Blackhorse RoadChecked 30 July 2026

Event dateSat 1 Aug

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.

Tottenham Court RoadChecked 30 July 2026

Event dateTue 28 Jul

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.

VauxhallChecked 20 July 2026

Event date25 and 26 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.

Canada WaterChecked 17 July 2026

Event date25 Jul to 26 Jul

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.

Custom HouseChecked 20 July 2026

Event date25 Jul to 26 Jul

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.

Sloane SquareChecked 17 July 2026

Event dateSun 26 Jul

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.

NunheadChecked 17 July 2026

Event dateSat 25 Jul

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.

Seven Dials, Covent GardenChecked 17 July 2026

Event dateFri 24 Jul

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.

Nunhead CemeteryChecked 17 July 2026

Event dateWed 22 Jul

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.

Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's HouseChecked 20 July 2026

Event dateTue 21 Jul

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.

Everyman on the CanalChecked 20 July 2026

Event dateSun 19 Jul

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.

Chumleigh Gardens, Burgess ParkChecked 17 July 2026

Event dateSun 19 Jul

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.

St Anne's ChurchyardChecked 16 July 2026

Event date17 Jul to 19 Jul

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.

Potters Fields ParkChecked 16 July 2026

Event date18 Jul to 19 Jul

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.

The Crossing, Granary BuildingChecked 16 July 2026

Event dateSat 18 Jul

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.

The Blue MarketChecked 17 July 2026