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The Late Edition

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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.

What to expect

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

Nearby

Every listing here has been checked against the venue that is putting it on.

Wednesday

14 October
  1. Free

    Woolwich Works: Stitch Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing to the Visitors' Book Cafe for a cuppa with other makers. Free, from half six, no booking.

  2. Free

    Woolwich Works: Games Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Board games in the Visitors' Book Cafe: play theirs or bring your own, alone or with friends. Free, from half six, no booking.

Wednesday

21 October
  1. Free

    Woolwich Works: Stitch Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing to the Visitors' Book Cafe for a cuppa with other makers. Free, from half six, no booking.

  2. Free

    Woolwich Works: Games Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Board games in the Visitors' Book Cafe: play theirs or bring your own, alone or with friends. Free, from half six, no booking.

Wednesday

28 October
  1. Free

    Woolwich Works: Stitch Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing to the Visitors' Book Cafe for a cuppa with other makers. Free, from half six, no booking.

  2. Free

    Woolwich Works: Games Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Board games in the Visitors' Book Cafe: play theirs or bring your own, alone or with friends. Free, from half six, no booking.

Wednesday

4 November
  1. Free

    Woolwich Works: Stitch Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing to the Visitors' Book Cafe for a cuppa with other makers. Free, from half six, no booking.

  2. Free

    Woolwich Works: Games Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Board games in the Visitors' Book Cafe: play theirs or bring your own, alone or with friends. Free, from half six, no booking.

Wednesday

11 November
  1. Free

    Woolwich Works: Stitch Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing to the Visitors' Book Cafe for a cuppa with other makers. Free, from half six, no booking.

  2. Free

    Woolwich Works: Games Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Board games in the Visitors' Book Cafe: play theirs or bring your own, alone or with friends. Free, from half six, no booking.

Wednesday

18 November
  1. Free

    Woolwich Works: Stitch Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing to the Visitors' Book Cafe for a cuppa with other makers. Free, from half six, no booking.

  2. Free

    Woolwich Works: Games Night

    18:30 Woolwich Works, Woolwich

    Board games in the Visitors' Book Cafe: play theirs or bring your own, alone or with friends. Free, from half six, no booking.