Free Rooftop Fitness at Fitzrovia Quarter, 11-18 May 2026

Free rooftop fitness classes at Fitzrovia Quarter run from 11 to 18 May 2026 for Mental Health Awareness Week. F45 and FS8 are the two studios involved, both normally charge £20-25 per session. This week you pay £1 or donate to CALM instead, with code FITZ.

What's on

Tuesday sessions at Fitzrovia Quarter: 8am F45 HIIT cardio, 1pm FS8 mat pilates. Both on the rooftop, central London, a few minutes from Oxford Circus tube.

Weekend sessions 16-18 May move to a venue called CREO. Same two studios, same setup, different building. Sessions usually run 8am and 11am Saturday and Sunday.

Standard entry is £1. Free if you donate any amount to CALM, the men's mental health charity, at checkout. Booking is required.

How to claim a spot

1. Search "Fitzrovia Quarter fitness festival" on the F45 or FS8 website. 2. Enter code FITZ at the booking page to unlock festival slots. 3. Pick your session: Tuesday 8am F45, Tuesday 1pm FS8, or any weekend CREO slot. 4. At checkout, choose £1 entry or "donate to CALM" for free entry. 5. Confirm. Arrive 10 minutes early, rooftop sessions don't allow late entry.

What's worth knowing

These are the actual studios' instructors, not volunteers running sample classes. F45 is the high-intensity circuit one, FS8 is reformer-free mat pilates. Both are workouts, not gentle taster sessions.

Rooftop matters. Doing pilates with sky overhead instead of a basement mirror is the bit that justifies trying it once even if you'd normally avoid pilates classes.

The CALM donation is the real point. Mental Health Awareness Week deliberately, the £1 model is a fundraising mechanism. Donate £5 if you can.

8am Tuesday books out first. Weekend sessions hold spots longer because more people are around.

FAQ

What should I bring? Trainers, water, a towel. They provide mats and any kit.

Do I need to be fit? F45 is intense, scale-able but expect to sweat. FS8 mat pilates is more accessible.

Where exactly is the rooftop? Fitzrovia Quarter, address shared on booking confirmation. Tuesday sessions only. Weekend at CREO, separate address.

What if it rains? They have a contingency, usually moves indoors same building. Check email morning of the session.

Quick facts

Studios: F45 (HIIT) and FS8 (pilates) Dates: Tuesday 12 May (Fitzrovia Quarter) + 16-18 May (CREO) Price: £1 or free with CALM donation Booking code: FITZ Closest tube: Oxford Circus