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Free Events on in London
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.
Fabric Is Throwing a Party at the British Museum
Two London institutions are colliding with Fabric at the British Museum, featuring A Guy Called Gerald and Anna Wall
2nd May 2025
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Learn How to Make Your Own Handrolls at Temaki
We've teamed up with Temaki to host a handroll masterclass for our INSIDERS on Sat 3rd May, where you'll practice the art of sushi.
3rd May 2025
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Shop a Range of Jewellery at This Indie Maker’s Market
N4 Makers’ Market is heading to Coal Drops Yard over the early May Bank Holiday to host another edition of the Indie Jewellers' Market.
1st - 5th May 2025
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Saatchi Gallery Is Hosting an Exhibition Dedicated to Flowers
Saatchi Gallery is celebrating all things flowers with major exhibition Flowers - Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture.
Until 5th May 2025
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Look Back at Two Decades of Work by Mickalene Thomas
With the Mickalene Thomas: All About Love, the Hayward Gallery is looking back over two decades of the celebrated artist and portraitist's work
11th February - 5th May 2025
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The Hayward Gallery Is Hosting the First London Retrospective of Linder
Head to the Hayward Gallery to look back over 50 years of pioneering feminist artist Linder's work, in what is her first London retrospective.
11th February - 5th May 2025
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See How Photographers of the 80s Captured the Decade’s Social and Political Change
Tate Britain is exploring how the upheaval of the 1980s was documented with The 80s: Photographing Britain exhibition
21st November 2024 - 5th May 2025
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The V&A Is Hosting the First Major Exhibition on the ‘Golden Age’ of the Mughal Court
The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence at the V&A is the first major exhibition focused on art of the Mughal court.
9th November 2024 - 5th May 2025
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Shop Vinyl From Independent Labels at This Market
Independent Label Market is back this May as indie labels from all across London come together to sell their freshest and finest fare.
10th May 2025
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This Exhibition Is Fundraising for Bow Foodbank and The New Normal
The Nice Co. is back with another fundraising exhibition Be Nice, to support Bow Foodbank and mental health charity The New Normal
7th - 11th May 2025
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This Exhibition Celebrates 10 Years of Community Collecting By the Museum of Transology
The TRANSCETRY: 10 years of the Museum of Transology exhibition marks a decade of community collecting by the museum
11th March - 11th May 2025
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The Barbican Is Hosting the UK’s First Retrospective on Noah Davis
Noah Davis was one of the most original painters working in recent years, known for his figurative paintings that explored Black life.
6th February - 11th May 2025
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London’s Biggest Hot Sauce Festival Is Back for 2025
If you like it HAWT then you'll wanna be in Peckham this May for the return of Hot Sauce Society, the biggest hot sauce festival in town
10th & 11th May 2025
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Tate Modern Is Celebrating its 25th Birthday by Bringing Back a Host of Iconic Artworks
Tate Modern is turning 25 in 2025 and it's putting on a trail featuring 25 of the most important artworks that have been shown at the gallery
9th - 12th May 2025
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Genesis Is Rolling its Cinema Ticket and Popcorn Prices Back to 1999
Genesis is getting in on the action by rolling back its ticket - and its popcorn - prices to what they were in 1999, in honour of its 26th birthday.
2nd - 15th May 2025
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A24 Is Popping Up at the Prince Charles Cinema
Award-winning film studio A24 is coming to the Prince Charles Cinema for a week-long film series this May.
9th - 15th May 2025
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The Women for Women International Car Boot Sale Is Back
Shop one-off samples and designer pieces from a whole host of celebs and brands at the Women for Women International car boot sale.
17th May 2025
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See Iconic Images from The Face at This Exhibition
Look back over some of the most iconic fashion images and portraits featured in the Face Magazine at this exhibition
20th February - 18th May 2025
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Rummage For a Bargain Walthamstow Flea Market
It's time to get your barter on as Big Penny Social, the UK’s biggest beer hall, is hosting the Walthamstow Flea Market.
18th May 2025
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Learn How to Arrange Flowers at Peonies Do Bloom
We've teamed up with Peonies Do Bloom to host two BYOB flower arranging masterclasses for our INSIDERS on Mon 26th May.
26th May 2025
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A Major Tim Burton Exhibition Has Come to London
'The World of Tim Burton' will explore the artist's on-screen career, as well as his work as an illustrator, painter, photographer and author.
Until 26th May 2025
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Tate Modern Is Exploring the Relationship Between Art and Technology Before the Internet
Tate Modern is taking us back in time with its blockbuster exhibition Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet.
28th November 2024 – 1st June 2025
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The Black Culture Market Is Back in Brixton
The Black Culture Market is back this spring, providing an opportunity to support emerging Black entrepreneurs and businesses.
31st May & 1st June 2025
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The London Docklands Flea Market Is Coming This Summer
The supersized London Docklands Flea market is taking over Silverworks Island this June and will feature over 200 vintage traders
1st June 2025
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Secret 7″ Is Returning to NOW Gallery for 2025
Secret 7" is back for 2025; seven amazing songs, each pressed 100 times, with each sleeve designed by a different mystery artist.
11th April - 1st June 2025
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Soho Food Feast Is Back for 2025
Soho Food Feast is back and this time round they've got a ton of restaurants on board to help raise money for Soho Parish primary school.
7th & 8th June 2025
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Beyoncé Is Doing a Cowboy Carter Tour | Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Beyoncé is coming back in to London in 2025 having just announced the dates of her Cowboy Carter world tour.
5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 14th & 16th June 2025
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The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Is Going on Display at Tate Modern
The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, created to commemorate those lost to the AIDS epidemic, is going on display at Tate Modern this June after being…
12th - 16th June 2025
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LCD Soundsystem Are Doing a Residency at Brixton Academy This Summer
After headlining last year's All Points East, LCD Soundsystem are doing an eight-night residency at Brixton Academy this June
12th - 15th and 19th - 22nd June 2025
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Head to the Hatch at Senza Fondo for Lasagnwiches
The Senza Fondo takeaway sandwich hatch, open weekday lunchtimes, is dishing out Italian-American sarnies, including the Lasangwich
Monday - Friday, 12pm - 2pm
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An Immersive Tutankhamun Exhibition Has Come to London
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition is coming to London, allowing you to experience Ancient Egypt like never before
28th March - 29th June 2025
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Big Name Designers and Creative Directors Will be Speaking at Vogue’s Immersive Fashion Exhibition
Vogue: Inventing the Runway, opening at Lightroom in King's Cross will explore the history of the fashion runway show
Until 29th June 2025
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David Hockney Is Getting the Immersive Treatment Again
Immersive exhibition David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) is returning to Lightroom in King's Cross
30th April - 29th June 2025
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Michael Bibi to Play a Massive Show at Silverworks Island This Summer
Don't miss Michael Bibi's massive show in London this summer. Join the celebration of life and music with the Solid Grooves label head.
5th July 2025
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Learn About the Craft of Japanese Carpentry at Japan House
Japan House is exploring the country's carpentry culture with The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan’s Forests exhibition
12th March – 6th July 2025
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The Barbican Music Library Is Showcasing the Impact of Black British Music
With Black Sound London, the Barbican Music Library is showcasing the impact that Black British music has had around the world.
Until 19th July 2025
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A New Flower Market Has Come to Deptford
Running every Saturday, Deptford Flower Market will be an inclusive space for queer, local and underrepresented makers to sell their wares.
1st February - end of July 2025
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Wake Up to the Lord Mayor’s Balloon Regatta
Waking up to a sky full of hot air balloons is a magical thing and that's exactly what the plan is with the Lord Mayor's Balloon Regatta
11th May, 20th & 27th July 2025
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Serpentine Is Hosting the First Solo Exhibition of Arpita Singh Outside India
Remebering at Serpentine North is the first institutional solo exhibition of Arpita Singh’s work in London
20th March – 27th July 2025
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See the Natural World in a New Way at Outernet
LA-based artist Maggie West is showcasing her style of time-lapse photography and colouration effects at Outernet
Until summer 2025
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Explore the Relationship Between Design and Swimming at This Exhibition
Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style at the Design Museum is examining design’s role in our relationship with swimming
28th March – 17th August 2025
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An Exhibition Dedicated to Leigh Bowery Has Come to London
Early next year Tate Modern will be showcasing the life and career of artist, club promoter, performer and designer Leigh Bowery.
27th February - 2nd September 2025
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This Is the World’s First Sculpture Garden Dedicated to the Work of Women Artists
MARY MARY at the Artist's Garden, is the world's first sculpture garden featuring the work of women artists.
3rd October 2024 – September 2025
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Jimmy’s BBQ Club Is Back on the South Bank
It's not summer in London without a BBQ pop-up from Jimmy Garcia, so he's bringing his BBQ Club back to the Southbank
24th April - 21st September 2025
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Little Earthquakes Is Doing Deep Pan Pizzas in Dalston
Neil Rankin and the From The Ashes BBQ founders have teamed up to create Little Earthquakes, a new deep pan pizza concept.
From 20th March 2025
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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.
17th April – end of September 2025
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Sumo Is Returning to the UK for the First Time in More Than 30 Years
34 years after an official tournament was held outside Japan, Sumo is returning to the Royal Albert Hall in 2025
15th - 19th October 2025
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Dough Hands Has Gone South of the River for its Next Residency
Dough Hands founder Hannah Drye is giving south Londoners a chance to get in on the action with a second residency at the Old’s Nun’s Head
From 13th February 2025
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See The Terminator Live in Concert for the First Time
The Terminator, one of the most iconic films ever made, is being shown in concert for the first time this year.
2nd November 2025
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My Neighbour Totoro Is Returning to the Stage
The stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli animated film My Neighbour Totoro is transferring to the West End
Sat 8th March – Sun 2nd November 2025
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Pitchfork’s 5-Day Festival Is Coming to London
The hardcore music obsessives behind Pitchfork magazine will be bringing their annual festival to London this November
4th - 8th November 2025
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Ceramic Poppies Will Be Back on Display at the Tower of London
A ceramic poppies display at the Tower of London will be in place to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this May
6th May - 11th November 2025
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1880 THAT Is the First Major London Exhibition by Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader
Berlin-based artists Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader are presenting 1880 THAT at the Wellcome Collection
17th April – 16th November 2025
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The V&A Is Hosting a Major Exhibition on Cartier
This show at the V&A will be the UK’s first major exhibition on Cartier in almost 30 years and will feature over 350 objects
12th April – 16th November 2025
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Kurt Cobain’s Legendary Guitar to Star in New London Exhibition
Kurt Cobain’s Iconic Guitar to Make UK Debut in Major Nirvana Exhibition Rock fans, this is one you won't want to miss! On June 3rd…
3 June 2025
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Watch Labyrinth With a Live Score in London Next November
Labyrinth fans will be able to watch the 80s cult favourite alongside a live score and soundtrack in London next November
28th November 2025
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An Immersive Journey Through British Music Is Coming to London
Travel through the history of British music at Live Odyssey, an immersive experience that's coming to Camden in May.
22nd May - 20th December 2025
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An Immersive Experience Narrated by Sir David Attenborough Is Coming to the Natural History Museum
Sir David Attenborough is bringing a new immersive experience telling the story of humankind to the Natural History Museum
19th June 2025 - January 2026
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Uncover the Secrets of the Thames at This Exhibition
With the Secret of the Thames exhibition, London Museum Docklands is hosting the UK's first major exhibition dedicated to mudlarking
4th April 2025 – 1st March 2026
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