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.

Discover The Switzerland You Didn't Know Existed At Zürich Meets London Festival

From Dadaism to EDM.
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 25 April-1 May 2016

Stuff to do when you're skint.
Festivals
By Zoe Craig

All Aboard For The Canalway Cavalcade

Head to Little Venice for some fab family-friendly fun this bank holiday weekend.
By M@

See Star Wars BB-8 Dressed As Paul McCartney

Celebrities touch up the droid for charity.

By Tabish Khan

See The Best Graduate Art From Across The UK

At The Old Truman Brewery.
By Zoe Craig

Wear A Kimono, Create Your Own Emoji: Japan Festival Comes To V&A

Plus a string puppet exclusive.
By Silvia Baretta

Art Night London: See Art In Off-Limits Locations For Free

Happening this July.

By Lise Smith

Women Rise: New Project Examines Violence Against Women

Free self defence classes and theatre in north London.
By Tabish Khan

Butterflies To Shakespeare: London's Most Talked About Art Exhibitions

The best and worst from London's art scene.
By Laura Reynolds

Bag Yourself A Bargain At Carnaby Style Night

Register for your free ticket.
By Londonist Staff

Go Behind The Scenes At A Building Site

Get behind the hoardings with Open Doors.
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 18-24 April 2016

Bit cash strapped? We've things to do for under £5.
By Tabish Khan

A History Of London In Prints

From the Underground to Covent Garden market.
By Zoe Craig

Bonkers Bikes And Champion Cyclists Compete In Free Bike Race

London Nocturne celebrates 10th birthday with a new St Paul's location.
By Laura Reynolds

Rare Alice In Wonderland Books To Go On Display (For Just 4 Days)

Including a first published edition in original condition.
By Londonist Staff

Get Free Food And Drink In Brixton

Sign up to Secret Brixton.
By Laura Reynolds

UK's First Projection Tattoo Parlour Coming To London

A try before you buy approach to the art.
By Tabish Khan

Find Giorgione's Lost Paintings In Clapton: Reviewed

In an old horse tram depot.

 ★★★★☆
By Laura Reynolds

Help Create The World's Largest Edible Park

The Big Dig is back this weekend.
By Tabish Khan

Review: Who Doesn't Love Dutch Flower Paintings?

Perfectly pretty.

 ★★★☆☆
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 11-17 April 2016

No money, don't worry.
By Tabish Khan

How Do You Buy Art At An Auction? We Ask A Christie's Specialist

It's more accessible than you may think.
By Tabish Khan

ISIS-Damaged Art Comes To London

How do artists respond to cultural destruction?
By Victoria Thomas

Free Tea, Cake And Puppy Love This Afternoon

Hosted by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.