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 Will Noble

Thamesmead Festival: Outrageously Fun Party In South London This August

Music, comedy and a dog show.
Music
By Will Noble

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

And it's free.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 14-20 July 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

A Scotch Egg Race Through Leadenhall Market

Win a £100 bar tab... or a scotch egg at least.
Free Things To Do In London In The Summer Holidays 2025
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London In The Summer Holidays 2025

Family-friendly activities that won't cost a penny.
Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

Refreshing Play Fountains In London For Cooling Down This Summer

Splish, splash.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 7-13 July 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
On Stage
By Will Noble

West End Stars Perform Songs From The Shows At This Free King's Cross Concert

From Rogers and Hammerstein to Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Museums & Galleries
By Will Noble

V&A's David Bowie Museum Reveals More About What To Expect

Last Dinner Party and Nile Rodgers to guest curate.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 30 June-6 July 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: July And August 2025

Sculpture, beauty and the future of food.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

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

Feat. the (in)famous waiters' race.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 23-29 June 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
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.
Food & Drink
By Londonist

This Burrata Pop-Up In Shoreditch Is Serving Five Cheesy Courses For Just £5

Cheeses!
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 16-22 June 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

A Free Lido Opens In East London's Docks This Summer

With deckchairs and a sauna.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

West End Live 2025: Free Musical Theatre Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square This Weekend

Giant singalongs, and changes to the viewing area this year.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 9-15 June 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Pick Your Own Lavender At This Annual Harvest Weekend In South London

Carshalton Lavender invites you to snip your own bunch.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Canary Wharf's Annual Dragon Boat Race

Spectate, or even take part.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Eid In Trafalgar Square: Muslim Celebrations Return In June

Eid al-Adha celebrated in capital.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 2-8 June 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

Sculpture Of Wild Animals On A Scooter Appears Outside St Paul's

Riding side-by-side with endangered creatures.