ListingsUpdated Fri 23 Oct
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.
Showing next 7 days. Clear
Friday
23 October-
Exhibitions Free
Gabriel Orozco at White Cube Bermondsey
Until 8 Nov
Coinciding with Frieze London 2026, White Cube Bermondsey presents a major solo exhibition by Gabriel Orozco (b. 1962, Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico). The exhibition juxtaposes over 100 new and existing wo
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Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
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Exhibitions Free
Tate Modern late opening
Open until nine on a Friday, free, nothing to book. Frida, Ana Mendieta and Julio Le Parc are the paid shows if you want one.
Saturday
24 October-
Exhibitions Free
Tate Modern late opening
Tate Modern stays open to nine on a Saturday too, free, with the Turbine Hall after dark and three paid shows upstairs.
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Seasonal Free
Diwali at Marble Hill
Free Diwali at Marble Hill on 24 Oct, 2 to 7pm: dhol drummers, giant puppets, illuminations and a lantern workshop to book a slot for.
Sunday
25 October-
Pick Seasonal Free
Diwali on the Square
The largest Diwali celebration outside India, one until seven in Trafalgar Square. Free and unticketed. It fills from about two, so come at one for the space and stay for the lamps at dusk.
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Gigs Free
Downstairs at the King’s Head: Crouch End Jazz
A free jazz jam, founded in 1985 and a weekly fixture at the King's Head for more than 40 years.
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Free
Big Story Festival at IWM London
Until 26 Oct
IWM's first Big Story Festival: free family drop-ins, drawing with Will Hughes and a 1940s sing along, plus paid author talks.
Monday
26 October-
Free
Big Story Festival at IWM London
IWM's first Big Story Festival: free family drop-ins, drawing with Will Hughes and a 1940s sing along, plus paid author talks.
Tuesday
27 October-
Cabaret Free
Dragaoke: Drag Hosted Karaoke!
Karaoke with a drag host running it, free to get into, and it starts at half ten on a Tuesday. Turn up rather than plan.
Wednesday
28 October-
Exhibitions Free
Science Museum Lates: adults only
Over 18s only, the whole museum after hours with bars on every floor, a silent disco and a pub quiz. Free, and the last Wednesday of the month.
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Free
Woolwich Works: Stitch Night
Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing to the Visitors' Book Cafe for a cuppa with other makers. Free, from half six, no booking.
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Free
Woolwich Works: Games Night
Board games in the Visitors' Book Cafe: play theirs or bring your own, alone or with friends. Free, from half six, no booking.
Friday
6 November-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
13 November-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
20 November-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
4 December-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
8 January-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
15 January-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
22 January-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
5 February-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
12 February-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
19 February-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
5 March-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
12 March-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.
Friday
19 March-
Theatre Free
Sadler’s Wells Theatre: Culture Club
Culture Club at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.