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.
Books & Poetry
By Will Noble

Diane Abbott To Deserter: Grab Free/Cheap Tickets To SE London Bookfest

What a line-up!
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 6-12 October 2025

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

A Halloween Dog Parade Is Coming To Chelsea

Wonder how many will come as Dogzilla.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 29 September-5 October 2025

Events that don't cost a penny.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: October 2025

Gilbert & George, Lee Miller and Wayne McGregor.
Art & Photography
By M@

This Year's Frieze Sculpture Trail In Regent's Park Is The Best One For Ages

Playful forms for everyone.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 22-28 September 2025

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

The Brown Collection: A Free Museum In Marylebone You Didn't Know About

We didn't, anyway.
Free & Cheap
By Will Noble

These 'Fun Palaces' Will Spring Up Across London In October - Packed With Free Activities

Arts, crafts, comedy, baking and more.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Surbiton Ski Sunday: Wacky Event Brings Chamonix To South-West London

Snow joke.
Free & Cheap
By Will Noble

Get A Nelson's-Eye View Of London - This Week Only

Free installation in Trafalgar Square.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Pearly Kings And Queens Harvest Festival: Have A Right Old Knees-Up At This Legendary Event

The true cockney spirit lives on.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Go Pumpkin Picking Near London: Autumn 2025

Oh. My. GOURD.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 15-21 September 2025

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

9 Houses You'd Love To Live In... But At Least You Can Visit Them This Month

Open House envy.
Art & Photography
By M@

Three New Galleries Coming To Bank Junction, At No. 1 Poultry

Hypha's trio of new galleries opening late September.
Music
By Will Noble

The Clash's Mick Jones Is Opening A Free Museum Of Pop Culture

But it's around for less than a week.
Free & Cheap
By Will Noble

There's A Free Pint With Your Name On It Next Week

Look out for dray horses in south London too!
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Japan Matsuri: A Huge Celebration Of Japanese Culture In Trafalgar Square

From cosplay to katsu curry, it's all going on.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 8-14 September 2025

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

Liberty Festival: Celebration Of Disabled Artistry Comes To Wandsworth

A fantastical forest and Elvis on the toilet.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

Free David Hockney Exhibition Comes To Serpentine In March

"I do believe that painting can change the world."
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 1-7 September 2025

Events that don't cost a penny.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: September 2025

Picasso, Marie Antoinette and a double helping of space.