Free things to do in London this week: 17-23 August 2026
Burlesque by the river // the story of a spy // Frances Dickens // a gig in a pocket garden
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Free things to do in London this week: 10-16 August 2026
Underground-inspired art // Gilda Ruta // Backyard Biennial // cleaning the canal by kayak
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Free things to do in London this week: 27 July-2 August 2026
A solar system walk // a rooftop beach // the art of Marcio Menino Fernandes // a Japanese film screening
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Free things to do in London this week: 27 July-2 August 2026
Matsumoto Castle // Fitzrovia Chapel // Gertrude Bell // al fresco opera
where to get your wildlife fix in london
(pigeons don't count!)
Free things to do in London this week: 20-26 July 2026
A giant sandpit // an Outlander auction // a Black Panther screening // Bharti Kher's sculptures on display
Free things to do in London this week: 13-19 July 2026
Cool Runnings // a Backyard Biennial // Lancelot Ribeiro // a Bastille Day baguette