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 Laura Reynolds

West End Live 2026: Free Musical Theatre Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square This Weekend

Giant singalongs, and new queue jump passes for 2026.
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.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: June 2026

Frida Kahlo, Marilyn Monroe and M.C. Escher.
Things To Do
By M@

The Great Exhibition Road Festival Returns

One street. Hundreds of free events.
Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

Refreshing Play Fountains In London For Cooling Down This Summer

Splish, splash.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 25-31 May 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

14 Outdoor Pools And Lidos For Open-Air Swimming In London: Summer 2026

Take a refreshing dip.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Eid In Trafalgar Square: Muslim Celebrations Return In May

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

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 18-24 May 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Best Lavender Fields Near London For 2026: 6 Pretty Purple Days Out This Summer

You've seen them on Instagram - now visit for yourself!
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 11-17 May 2026

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

All Aboard For Free Heritage Bus Rides This June

213 and 293 routes go retro.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 4-10 May 2026

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

Vauxhall May Fair: A Wholesome Weekend Of Petting Zoos And Gardening Workshops In SE11

It's mostly free, too.
History
By Londonist

"16th Century Social Media": The Power Of The Broadside Revealed In New Exhibition

Earthquakes, gossip and health advice.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 27 April-3 May 2026

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

BBC Proms 2026: When Is It? How Do I Get Tickets? What Is Promming?

The greatest classical music festival in the world returns.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Dozens Of Well-Dressed Dandies Saunter Through Central London In May

What Londoner doesn't like a good flan?
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 20-26 April 2026

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

Free And Cheap Comedy In London: Where To Find It

Talk about cheap laughs...
Things To Do
By Will Noble

London Hat Walk: Scores Of Fashionable Folk Parade Around Town This May

Hat's the way uh-huh, uh-huh...
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Covent Garden's Puppet Festival Returns This May

That's the way to do it!
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

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

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

Bring Out The Bunting: St George's Day Celebrations Are Coming To Trafalgar Square This April

We do indeed celebrate being English in London.