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London On The Inside Presents | Creativity & Culture in the Age of the Algorithm
How do we stay creative, connected and authentically human in an increasingly automated world? Join us for a special evening bringing together some of the…
Find Out MoreLondon Zoo After Hours Returns This Summer
Every Friday this June and July, head to London Zoo after hours for food, drinks, exclusive guided tour and live music
5th June - 24th July 2026
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Make Your Own Japanese Pickles at Koya City
Learn how to make Japanese pickles at Koya City at this exclusive masterclass led by the restaurant's expert Kaori Akiyama
25th July 2026
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The Peckham Massive Teams Up for a Weekend of £10 Specials
The Peckham Weekender returns for its third year, bringing together 19 of SE15’s best restaurants for a weekend of £10 specials - all in support of…
24th - 26th July
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Homeboy Is Hosting a Four-Week Irish Chef Series This July
Four acclaimed Irish chefs, small plates and cocktail pairings at the Islington favourite Islington Irish cocktail bar Homeboy is dedicating its July to Dúchas (pronounced…
July 2026
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Look Back Over Wes Anderson’s Work at the Design Museum
Wes Anderson: The Archives will look back over his career, from his early experiments in the 90s to his most recent films
Until 26th July 2026
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The Ultimate Pasta Workshop | Learn to Make Tagliatelle & Farfalle Like a Pro
And they'll show you what to do with the leftover offcuts too Emilia's Crafted Pasta built its name on the idea that pasta shape and…
Monday 27th July 2026
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GENER8ION Is Taking Over 180 Studios This Summer
GENER8ION is taking over 180 Studios this summer, premiering seven new short films set in a near-future world
12th June - 31st July 2026
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INSIDERS | Get 50% Off Food at Brand New Restaurant Kāio
West London's newest live-fire kitchen has landed in Bayswater Kāio is the newest spot to open at The Whiteley, the old department store's vast new…
Fri 24, Sat 25, Fri 31 July and Sat 1 August 2026
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Ronnie Scott’s is Bringing a Free Day of Live Music to Soho
Two stages, a Grammy-winning headliner and no ticket needed Ronnie Scott's returns to Frith Street on Saturday 1st August for its annual free Street Party,…
Sat 1st August
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INSIDERS OFFER | Get 50% Off Any Bowl at Marugame Udon
Get Udon and Tempura Half Price Across Eight London Sites If you haven’t yet visited Marugame Udon, you’re missing out – it’s worth going for…
7th July 2026
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A Reggae Festival Marks 64 Years of Jamaican Independence
The London Reggae & Food Festival returns this summer, marking 64 years of Jamaican independence with a lineup built around Saxon Sound, the South London…
Sat 8th August 2026
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Learn to Pull a Proper Espresso at Allpress’s new Farringdon Bar
A hands-on morning behind the machine with Allpress's Head of Training, six spaces only Allpress has landed on Cowcross Street this spring - their fifth…
Sunday 9th August 2026
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Make Iconic Portuguese Pastel de Nata at Santa Nata
Learn the secrets behind Portugal's famous tarts as we're teaming up with Santa Nata to host two exclusive Pastel de Nata making masterclasses
19th and 26th July 2026 and 9th August
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Somerset House is Celebrating Modern Shrines with This Exhibition
With HOLY POP!, Somerset House is diving into the world of modern shrines, exploring the way that we honour heroes and celebrities
21st May - 9th August 2026
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A Massive Free Lido Is Opening (Again) This Summer
When the sun makes a return, you can beat the heat by jumping into the water at the Royal Docks lido this summer.
24th July - 16th August 2026
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The Printworks and Drumsheds Team Is Launching an Outdoor Events Series in Greenwich
Broadwick Live, the team behind Drumsheds and Printworks, is launching Magazine Open-Air in Greenwich this summer
14th - 23rd August 2026
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Tate Britain is Hosting the First Major Show On Hurvin Anderson
Over 80 paintings from across Hurvin Anderson's entire career are going on display at Tate Britain in the first major show on the artist.
26th March - 23rd August 2026
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A Major David Hockney Exhibition Is Coming to London
A major David Hockney exhibition is coming to Serpentine next year, marking the first time the artist has shown at the gallery
12th March - 23rd August 2026
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The Summer Exhibition Returns to the Royal Academy
The RA Summer Exhibition is one of the highlights of the city's artistic calendar and this year's edition looks set to be another cracker.
16th June - 23rd August 2026
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Cafe 1001 Is Turning 25 With a Two-Day Celebration
Brick Lane's Cafe 1001 is going big for its 25th birthday with a two-day celebration, including a headline set from Charlie Dark
28th & 29th August 2026
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The Biggest Ever Tracey Emin Exhibition Is Coming to Tate Modern
The biggest ever Tracey Emin exhibition is coming to Tate Modern in 2026, with over 90 pieces on show from across her 40-year career
27th February - 30th August 2026
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A Pop-Up Beach is Coming to Walthamstow
Walthamstow is becoming Walthamstow-on-Sea as the Big Penny Beach Club rolls into the neighbourhood
22nd May - 30th August 2026
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Get up to Close to The Dinosaurs at This Immersive Exhibition
Travel back in time to the era of the dinosaurs with Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs at Lightroom in King's Cross.
Until 1st September 2026
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Spend Summer on the Rooftop at Seabird
Mediterranean vibes are coming to the Seabird rooftop this summer and it's the place for lazy lunches, golden hour cocktails and DJs
June - September 2026
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Step into the World of M.c. Escher
Somerset House is hosting a big exhibition of M.C. Escher, the Dutch artist known for his shifting perspectives and geometric worlds
5th June - 6th September 2026
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See Iconic Portraits of Marilyn Monroe at This Exhibition
The Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery is marking the icon's 100th birthday
4th June – 6th September 2026
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Explore What the Future Could Look Like at This Barbican Exhibition
Filmmaker and artist Liam Young is taking over the Barbican to imagine what the future of humanity could look like with In Other Worlds
21st May – 6th September 2026
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Enter a Live Action Film Set at Greenwich + Docklands Fest
London's leading festival of theatre and performance art Greenwich + Docklands International Festival is back for 2025.
21st August - 6th September 2026
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A £250 Menu at Ministry of Sound
The London club is turning its main dancefloor into a DJ-soundtracked dining room Ministry of Sound’s legendary main room, The Box hosts Last Orders on…
9th + 10th Sept
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A Pickle Festival Is Coming to London
It's the capital's first fest dedicated to pickling, brining and fermenting If you're obsessed with all things pickled, you'll wanna get these dates in your…
12th & 13th September 2026
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Secret Cinema Is Returning to London This Summer
Experience Secret Cinema in London as it returns in 2026 with Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical at Evolution in Battersea Park
22nd July - 13th September 2026
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Look Back On the Wildest Year of Britain’s Wildest Decade at This Exhibition
The Barbican Music Library is looking back at 1996, the height of Cool Britannia, with the 1996: 30 years on exhibition.
Until 19th September 2026
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Jimmy Garcia is Doing Rotisserie Chicken On the South Bank
It's not summer in London without a South Bank pop-up from Jimmy Garcia, and this time he's doing a rotisserie chicken concept
23rd April - 20th September 2026
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A.Wong Is Setting Up in Mayfair for the Summer
The two-Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant will pop-up at the Mandarin Oriental on Hanover Square A month after announcing his new Chinese pub Kong, Andrew Wong has…
Find Out MoreA Giant Flea Market is Launching in West London
The team behind Hackney Flea Market is now flying across London to launch The Giant West London Flea in Hammersmith. The market will see more…
26th September
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Spend A Night At The Natural History Museum
The popular Dino Snores returns to the Natural History Museum, so you can spend a night at the museum - just like in the movies.…
3rd July - 26th September
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This Exhibition Is Reframing The History Of Japanese Photography Through The Lens Of Women
With Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now, The Photographers' Gallery is helping rebalance the narrative of Japanese photograph
24th June - 27th September 2026
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Tate Britain is Hosting a Major Exhibition On James Mcneill Whistler
The James McNeill Whistler exhibition at Tate Britain is the first major one in Europe for 30 years, featuring 150 works by the artist
21st May - 27th September 2026
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The World’s Largest Outdoor Exhibition of Henry Moore Sculptures Is Coming to London
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature at Kew Gardens will be the largest outdoor exhibition of the artist's work ever presented
9th May - 27th September 2026
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Get High in Stratford at Roof East
Fancy playing a round of crazy golf, catching a movie or hitting some bullseyes? Well you can do it all at Roof East.
Until 27th September 2026
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The Rio Is Celebrating 50 Years of Community Cinema
The Rio is celebrating 50 years of being run by and for its community, and it's going big with a six month long anniversary programme.
April - September 2026
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This is the First-Ever Museum Exhibition On Nigo Outside of Japan
NIGO: From Japan With Love, is the first ever museum retrospective outside of Japan that showcases Japanese creative director, NIGO.
1st May - 4th October 2026
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See New Works by Anish Kapoor at the Hayward Gallery
As part of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary programme, the Hayward Gallery is hosting a major exhibition on Anish Kapoor.
16th June - 18th October 2026
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Luke Jerram Is Bringing a New Celestial Artwork to London
Luke Jerram, known for his huge, richly detailed astronomical artworks, is displaying new piece Mirror Moon in Greenwich this spring
From 12th June 2026
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A Major Schiaparelli Exhibition Is Coming to the V&A
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art is the first-ever UK exhibition dedicated to the house and it's opening at the V&A next spring.
28th March - 1st November 2026
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You Can Now Party at the Barbican Until 3am
Dance after hours at the Barbican as the 'anyone can dance' series is back with events for the rest of the year
2nd May, 25th July, 12th September & 7th November 2026
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See How Wallace & Gromit Come to Life at This Aardman Exhibition
See how Wallace & Gromit come to life at the Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition at the Young V&A.
12th February - 15th November 2026
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Watch The Lord Of The Rings With a Live Orchestra
Howard Shore's Lord of the Rings score is one of the genuinely great pieces of film music, and this November you can see the first…
29th November
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Bob Dylan Is Playing Five Nights at the Royal Festival Hall
His first London shows since three nights at the Royal Albert Hall in 2024, with phones banned at the door Bob Dylan returns to the…
Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th, Sat 5th, Mon 7th, Tues 8th December 2026
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Tate Modern is Hosting a Major Exhibition On Frida Kahlo
This exhibition at Tate Modern will explore how Frida Kahlo became one of the most influential artists in the world and a cultural phenomenon.
25th June 2026 – 3rd January 2027
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The New V&A East Will Open With an Exhibition on Black British Music
The V&A East will open with The Music Is Black: A British Story exhibition, centred around the impact of Black British music.
18th April 2026 - 3rd January 2027
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The V&a is Hosting a Landmark Exhibition On Art from the Asia Pacific Region
Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific at the V&A, is a landmark exhibition showcasing art from the region
16th May 2026 - 10th January 2027
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Dance to 2000s Anthems in Peter Pan’s Nightclub at The Vaults
Club NVRLND sold out every performance at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, and from 14th November it moves into The Vaults in Waterloo
14th November 2026 - 31st January 2027
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Nan Goldin’s First UK Show in Over Twenty Years Opens at the Hayward
New films, a UK premiere and a rare focus on animals instead of people The Hayward Gallery will host Nan Goldin's first UK institutional show…
Find Out MoreExplore Quentin Blake’s Theatrical Influences at This Exhibition
Explore Quentin Blake's theatrical influences and collaborations at this opening exhibition at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
5th June 2026 – 1st April 2027
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Explore Seven Decades of Work by Julio Le Parc
With its Juilo Le Parc: Light. Colour. Action. exhibition, Tate Modern is taking visitors on a journey through the artist's 70-year career.
11th June 2026 – 3rd May 2027
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This Display at the V&a Showcases London’s Lost Nightlife
Lost Music Venues, a free exhibition at the V&A, is exploring the legacy of the capital's lost venues from the 1980s to the 2010s
30th May 2026 - 30th October 2027
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We love London (in case you didn’t already know) but we’re not gonna pretend that it’s a cheap city to spend time in. Yes you’ve got unbeatable art, theatre and culture to enjoy and the best restaurant scene in the world to dive into, but all that fun can come at a price. However, London isn’t exclusively a playground for the rich. In fact, you can always find FREE things to do at any time of the year.
What are the best free events in London?
Many of the city’s finest museums and art galleries are free entry, and there are always lots of free exhibitions on around town too. Whether it’s visiting the Barbican Conservatory or dropping by the Columbia Road Flower Market on a Sunday morning, we’ve got you covered for all the best things to do in London without spending a penny.
One of the best free things to do in London, especially if you’re new to the city, is wander around some of its different neighbourhoods. From Shoreditch to Soho, Notting Hill to Hackney, each area is so different and positively fit to bursting with interesting places to discover. In the summer, there’s nothing better than soaking up the sun and the fun in one of London’s parks, and if you’re in town during the festive season, checking out all the Christmas lights and window displays is a must.
If you’re looking for free events on in London today or you’re planning a little further ahead with free events in London this weekend or even later on in the month, you’re in the right place.
