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The full lists
One page, the whole answer01Always free in LondonThe things that are on every week, forever. If you only read one page, this is it. Nothing here expires, so it is worth a bookmark.8 on the list02Deals worth knowingStanding offers, links checked this week, each with a recheck date so nothing rots.6 on the list03Free this weekendEverything free happening between now and Sunday night, in one place.4 on the list04Free live musicGigs, lunchtime recitals and open mics where the door is genuinely free.4 on the list05Free nights outClub nights, launch parties and day parties where the door costs nothing.5 on the list06Free outdoor cinemaThe one that worked. Every free screening in London, all summer. It has run its season, so it sleeps until next year instead of sitting there empty.Back in June.
What’s on now
54 checked, 31 of them free29SeptFREE
FOODThe Italian Show 2026
Royal Horticultural Halls
1OctFREE
The Proper Shake Up 2026
Commune at Goodhood
1OctFREE
NIGHTLIFEFirst Thursdays late gallery night
Whitechapel Gallery + east London
1OctTICKETED
BLACK-HISTORY-MONTHThe Music Is Black: A British Story
V&A East Museum
1OctTICKETED
BLACK-HISTORY-MONTHYAAD Clubhouse: Black History Month Residency
YAAD Clubhouse
1OctFREE
BLACK-HISTORY-MONTHWindrush Legends and Legacy Exhibition
Bruce Castle Museum
Coming up
The next ten days, checked27Sept
FOOD
FREEDotch Flavour Experience
Greenvue Venue
28Sept
MARKETS
TICKETEDMarket Day
Imperial College Union
28Sept
Falling In Luv - An R&B Experience - Slow Jams
The Social
29Sept
ZHA Live
Bush Hall
29Sept
FOOD
FREEThe Italian Show 2026
Royal Horticultural Halls
29Sept
FOOD
FREEStreet Food and Wellness Event at Greenford Quay
Tillerman's Court, Grenan Square
1Oct
The Proper Shake Up 2026
Commune at Goodhood
1Oct
NIGHTLIFE
FREEFirst Thursdays late gallery night
Whitechapel Gallery + east London
1Oct
BLACK-HISTORY-MONTH
TICKETEDThe Music Is Black: A British Story
V&A East Museum
1Oct
BLACK-HISTORY-MONTH
TICKETEDYAAD Clubhouse: Black History Month Residency
YAAD Clubhouse
1Oct
BLACK-HISTORY-MONTH
FREEWindrush Legends and Legacy Exhibition
Bruce Castle Museum
2Oct
MUSIC
TICKETEDFriday Jazz Club
Imperial College Union
2Oct
NIGHTLIFE
TICKETEDYUKE - "The Stranger" Single Launch
Dalston
2Oct
PERFORMING-ARTS
FREEBarbershop Uncut Stories
The BRIT School
2Oct
MUSIC
TICKETEDDecolonise Fest 2026 Launch Party
Piehouse Co-op
2Oct
MUSIC
TICKETEDBetween Suns (Single Launch) + Modern People + Sonic Sex
Hackney
3Oct
WORKSHOPS
FREEThe Big Draw 2026 Launch: Make a Mark at Quentin Blake Centre
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
3Oct
BLACK-HISTORY-MONTH
TICKETEDBlack Eats Fest
Hackney Bridge
5Oct
NIGHTLIFE
TICKETEDThe Courtauldian Issue 36 Launch Party
The Lexington
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