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.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 26 March - 1 April

Adults only at the Horniman aquarium, a Vice party, Soho sword dancing and much more
By tikichris

London Gallery Hop: 23 March 2012

Louise Bourgeois does psychoanalysis, late works by the master of low art, constructed environments in Hoxton and gambling with words in a live unrehearsed performance.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 19-25 March

Philanthropy, philosophy, electricity, swishing, comedy, wildlife, Banglatown and drumming
By Franco Milazzo

Exhibition Preview: Ben Hopper @ ArtsDepot & Jacksons Lane

Two free exhibitions capture circus performers at work and rest.
By Dave Newbury

Spring Station Sessions @ St Pancras International

Free music during rush hour? Don’t mind if we do.
By Franco Milazzo

London's Cabaret Zingers, 14-20 March

Our top picks of the kookiest and kinkiest entertainment around including plenty of free options.
By Franco Milazzo

Where To Celebrate St Patrick's Day In London

It's not all about the drinking, you know...
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 12-18 March

Paddy's Day, poetry and prose, classical music, a late night at the Royal Court and the Barefoot Beekeeper
By Franco Milazzo

Preview: Uke Skywalker @ Lincoln Lounge

Enjoy some sci-fi themed ukulele action next Tuesday in a venue not very far away...

By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Tim Lewis – Mechanisms @ Flowers Gallery

Mechanical sculptures with a surreal edge
By tikichris

London Food & Drink News: 8 March 2012

Free bloody Mary with your Sunday roast at Drake & Morgan restaurants plus more London food and drink news
By Londonist

Preview: A Night Of Music @ The Royal Court Café Bar

The Young Writers Festival 2012 presents free entertainment on Friday.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 5-11 March

Leprosy, Dickens, contemporary art, Arabia, Women of the World, deep cleaning and The Gadaffi Club
By tikichris

Free Breakfast Gig Alert: The Drums @ Floridita

The Drums + free bagels in Soho this Thursday morning at 8.15am
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 27 February - 4 March

Bones, Big Ideas, cringing, Deptford, Barbican, ballroom, Brandon Estate and choirs
By SamF

Art Review: Yayoi Kusama @ Victoria Miro

A free way to see Kusama's work
By SamF

Free Gig Alert: Sharon Van Etten @ Rough Trade East

As hypnotic as music comes...
By tikichris

Free Chips If You're First This Week @ Kerbisher & Malt

A Shepherd's Bush chippy is giving away free chips to its first 10 customers all week starting tomorrow.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 20-26 February

Ingenious games, Pop Art, doom, elegance and bad science
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 13-19 February

Stories, beasts, pilgrimage, steampunk, wassailing, bees and vintage
By tikichris

New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week

Free breakfast with your coffee or tea at new cafe, Salt, 34 Great Queen Street.
By Zoe Craig

Exhibition Preview: East at Getty Images Gallery at Westfield Stratford City

A fantastic display of old photos from London's East End

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 6-12 February

Open mic music, crap dates workshop and Imagine Children's Festival
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 31 January - 5 February

The Student Film Festival, storytelling, Chinese New Year celebrations and more