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Free events in London right now

Everything on this site that costs nothing, from museum late openings to cemetery open days and the free half of the big festivals. Free does not always mean unticketed: where a free event still needs a booked slot, the listing says so.

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What to expect

107 listings filed under Free. The busiest rooms are Woolwich Works, Downstairs at the King's Head and Phoenix Arts Club. Concentrated in Woolwich, Crouch End and Covent Garden.

Nearby

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When Today 40 This weekend 43 Next 7 days 50 Free 107
Where Woolwich 10 Covent Garden 9 Crouch End 9 Soho 9 South Kensington 9 The City 7 Westminster 6 Hampstead 5 South Bank 4 Kensington 3 Marylebone 3 Mayfair 3

Showing free, in Holborn. Clear

Tuesday

3 November

  1. Exhibitions Free

    Candlelit evening at Sir John Soane’s Museum

    18:00 to 21:00 Sir John Soane's Museum, Holborn

    The whole house lit by candle, which is the most atmospheric hour in London and costs nothing. Free but ticketed, and the tickets go within hours of release.

Tuesday

1 December

  1. Exhibitions Free

    Candlelit evening at Sir John Soane’s Museum

    18:00 to 21:00 Sir John Soane's Museum, Holborn

    The whole house lit by candle, which is the most atmospheric hour in London and costs nothing. Free but ticketed, and the tickets go within hours of release.

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