Free & Cheap

On a budget? Looking for something free to do in London? There is plenty on offer for less than £5 - and we're here to help. London doesn't have to be as expensive as you think.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Brompton Cemetery Comes To Life With This Annual Open Day

It's free, too.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Thamesmead Festival: Outrageously Fun Party In South London This August

Music, comedy and a dog show.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

A Scotch Egg Race Through Leadenhall Market

Win a £100 bar tab... or a scotch egg at least.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Visit A Museum Of Glasses, And Go On A Cemetery Bat Walk: Heritage Open Days 2026

September = Xmas for London lovers.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do in London This Week: 20-26 July 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Music
By Will Noble

Al (Fresco) That Jazz! Ronnie Scott's Is Throwing A Street Party In Soho This August

And it's free.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 13-19 July 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Croydon Pride 2026: South London Borough Celebrates In Style

Time to get ready for another party.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London In The 2026 Summer Holidays

Family-friendly activities that won't cost a penny.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 6-12 July 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

The Soho Waiters' Race: Champagne, Broken Glass And Partial Nudity

Forget the London Marathon: THIS is what it's all about.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

To Connect To This Dalston Wi-Fi Network, You Must Submit A Doodle

"For a few seconds, people stop being users and become artists."
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 29 June-5 July 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 22-28 June 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 15-21 June 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Free & Cheap
By Will Noble

How To Go Backstage At The National Theatre For Free

See props and sets being made every week.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Coopers' Cask Race: One Of The City's Newest Tradition Returns In July

Who will be this year's Caskmasters?
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 8-14 June 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Canary Wharf's Annual Dragon Boat Race Returns

Spectate, or even take part.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Soho Has The Best Village Fete Anywhere - And It Returns In July

Feat. the (in)famous waiters' race.
History
By Harry Rosehill

A Day Out At The Bizarre And Brilliant Covent Garden Rent Ceremony

Hear ye! Hear ye!
Things To Do
By M@

See The War Of The Roses Recreated At Barnet Medieval Festival

Key battle remembered in annual festival.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

The Secretive Eel Pie Island Is Open To Visitors This July

Explore the usually off-limits oddball artistic enclave.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 1-7 June 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.