Reztron
Love your retro gaming? Then try out Reztron's events, where you'll get the chance to play a load of old school games from the 80s and 90s. Think games like Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat and so many more, all at cool London venues.
Finances when living in London? They're up and down like the drop of a bloody hat; but that doesn't mean your social life need suffer, only the contents of your fridge. Coming at you with events in London under £10, the below list boasts all your pocket-friendly partying needs; from quiz nights and comedy, to parties and off-the-wall events.
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Last updated on 18th March 2025
Love your retro gaming? Then try out Reztron's events, where you'll get the chance to play a load of old school games from the 80s and 90s. Think games like Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat and so many more, all at cool London venues.
@ Fox Excel on Friday 23rd May 2025 and 2 other dates
Attending the Comic Con event at The Excel this May? Then be sure to head to one of these brilliant Comic Cosplay afterparties, lasting from 5pm until 1am throughout the weekend.
There'll be live bands playing to kick off your evening, as well as DJ sets for the rest of the night from Level Up Leroy. Plus, tickets cost just £5 per person to attend.
With events in Borough Market and London Fields, Plonk are offering a slew of events with tickets starting from £5. Not only will you get to play a few raucous rounds of crazy golf, but you'll get to enjoy the tiki cocktail bar, arcade and kitchen.
@ The Star of Kings on Wed, 2nd Apr 2025 @ 19:00 - 21:30
Get ready for a flavour-packed evening at The Star of Kings as they host an exciting 3 Locks Brewery beer-tasting event. With five hand-picked brews to sample, this is your chance to explore the unique aromas and tastes of 3 Locks Brewery's finest beers.
Whether you're a seasoned beer lover or new to the craft beer world, this tasting will guide you through every sip. Held in the cosy atmosphere of your local pub, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow beer aficionados and discover new favourites.
@ Amazing Grace on Saturday 19th April and Saturday 17th May 2025
Saturday mornings just got a whole lot more sinful with God Is a DJ at Amazing Grace. Set within the historic St. Thomas Church, this bottomless brunch is your ticket to an unforgettable day of fun, flair, and fabulousness. Hosted by the irresistible Honey The Foxx, expect a high-energy afternoon filled with rum punch, drag performances, and cheeky competitions.
For the first hour, enjoy bottomless rum punch, followed by games, a dazzling performance by Honey, and a party that'll have you dancing straight through to the evening. Located in the heart of London, this brunch is a must for those ready to sin in style.
You'll find Azura London in Camden, promising non-stop party vibes and a weekly lineup of fun events. Secure entry for only £1 per person, which will get you access to live DJ sets playing Afrohouse and amapiano, and a buzzing atmosphere throughout.
Thursdays promise cracking drinks deals from 3 to 7pm - think 50% off wine, £7 cocktails and a free beer with any other purchase. There's also a tasty food menu up for grabs - think sea bass fillet, chicken souvlaki, deep-fried squid and more.
Looking for some fantastic, affordable events? Then head to Oasis Bar & Terrace in Canary Wharf, where you can admire amazing views of the city from their rooftop bar, while enjoying delicious Mediterranean food and delicious drinks.
Every Thursday night, DJ Jay hosts a free event, where he plays all the best house, hip hop and RnB tunes until 10pm.
@ The Roxy on Friday 28th March 2025
Every single Thursday and Friday, from 8pm onwards, you'll find some fantastic live music taking place at The Roxy. The lively West End venue is bringing you an evening full of rhythm and blues, funk and soul, with cracking drinks deals like two for £10 cocktails on the cards.
Tickets start from just £5 per person, including your first drink for free. Plus, you can add on cracking packages like cheap wine bottles, cocktails and sharing platters.
Starting at just £5 per person, Thats Drag Bingo in Shoreditch and High Barnet is the most entertaining and educational bingo show you could ever imagine. Head down for a fun-filled night featuring everything from lip-syncing, dance-offs, spontaneous performances and tons of cheers.
@ 100 Wardour St on Every Friday
Looking for a cheap Friday night event that promises to be a whole lot of fun? Then check out the lively Rhythm N Band Karaoke, which takes place at 100 Wardour Street in Soho every single week - hosted by the fabulously entertaining envy.
There'll be a live band playing from 9pm onwards, and you'll have the chance to get on stage and sing with them - with a whole range of tunes to choose from. Tickets cost just £10, and there'll be a DJ to dance to afterwards.
@ The Star By Liverpool Street on Friday 28th March 2025 and 3 other Fridays
If you're looking for things to get involved with for cheap in East London, head on over to The Star on Friday the 27th of September and indulge in nostalgia with tickets to Garage Bingo. The fun-filled night will be hosted by DJ Menace and Lazy Bones who will be showing you the very best of UKG sounds, as well as handing out prizes, before getting down 'til 1am with an official after party.
There are heaps of affordable things to do at The Phoenix Arts Club, the iconic theatre and bar located down s secret side street (that also happens to be a Harry Potter filming location). Secure your spot at Dragoke! for a tenner and enjoy a night hosted by the best of the best when it comes to drag, burlesque and cabaret. And for a fiver? Check out Showreel Live: Musical Theatre Open Mic Night and watch some incredible talents take to the stage.
A fun group activity that takes place at venues all over London, Barry's Bonus Buzzer Bingo is an affordable night out that you don't want to miss. It's bingo as you know and love, but with some unique twists that make it even more exciting.
Tickets start from £10 each, including two full games of bingo, countless minigames like wacky races or an anti-staring contest, as well as free entry into the rollover jackpot.
If you're on the hunt for budget-friendly London activities, Hiver Beer offers a boatload of fun events for under a tenner. Whether you're in the mood for a footie screening, karaoke night or beer tasting event, tickets here start at just £6 a pop.
If your St. Patrick's Day is all about the kids, then The Heathcote and Star is just the place to spend it. Head to this pretty East London boozer for an afternoon of activities, themed snacks and crafting with your little ones – and £8 tickets include a party bag for every little leprachaun.
Draughts London can deliver super cheap activities for everyone to get involved with. Join the Hackney branch for its fun Thursday quiz night and compete to win the gold belt. Then, over in Waterloo, hit up the Asmodee Summer Games Extravaganza where 20% of proceeds go to charity and you can play all the games you like, with plenty of refreshments of course.
Looking for a fun and affordable night out? Located along the Bermondsey Beer Mile, Fabal Beerhall is a vibrant bar and event space that hosts all kind of cracking events, from monthly ceilidh dances to live DJ sets and quiz nights.
Some of their sessions are entirely free, while others cost less than a tenner, and you can enjoy their own brand of lager alongside wine and cocktails while you're here.
@ The Shoreditch on Various dates from Friday 28th March 2025
Still haven't experienced the wild night out that is Lady G Bingo? Make your way to Concrete in Shoreditch for party anthems, sassy dance-offs and a curiously camp evening filled with perfectly cooked pizza and lots of balls.
@ The Harrison on Saturday 29th March 2025 and 37 other Saturdays
For fun things to do under £10, Comedy Freaks is taking place in King's Cross at The Harrison. Kicking off at 7pm, The event features the best up-and-coming acts and TV comics so get ready to laugh your socks off all evening long.
Having garnered critical acclaim for its brilliant format and being totally hilarious, Need To Know Comedy's Joke Thieves is holding a few Live Podcast Recordings over at Backyard Comedy Club. Alongside Will Mars leading the evening, the event will feature both professional and newbie comedians on the panel.
Gipsy Hill Brewery knows how to throw an event that won't cost you an arm and a leg, from brilliant brewery tours every Sunday to Wednesday quiz nights and unique workshops. Hit up this South East London location over the next couple of months for all kinds of affordable fun that won't cost you a pretty penny.
@ The Spice of Life on Tuesday 1st April 2025 and 143 other Tuesdays
It should be illegal to bag this many laughs for so little, so head down fast to The Spice of Life in Soho for its Tuesday Night Standup Comedy for only a fiver. Doors open at 9pm for a prompt start a quarter past where top comedians will take to the stage and make your sides ache. With the lineup boasting credits from Netflix, BBC and Channel 4 combined, you're bound to have a silly old time.
Searching for something affordable for your next night out? London has an array of market stalls dotted around the area and they are all must-visit spots. Enjoy eating from the likes of DF Tacos and Roti King while tipping back a couple of cheap drinks.
From £5 entry to rum tastings to totally free guestlist access to RnB nights, Burlock is a great choice of cheap things to do for adults in London. Expect to accompany all proceedings with the most delicious cocktails too.
Taking over venues across the city, Live Band Karaoke is back and bringing you big nights out for small prices. With tickets from just £6, this quirky series is the place to head if you're looking to belt some bangers with a full backing band.
@ Shoreditch Balls on Various dates from Thursday 27th March 2025
Gameshow Spectacular - An Immersive Gameshow Experience offers you the chance to be a part of your very own, well, gameshow. Head to Shoreditch and throw everything you know about boring quizzes away as this activity takes you into a world of crazy costumes and challenges.
Form your team and complete a series of wacky games that'll have you laughing and getting everybody involved. Bag your tickets now from only a tenner and enjoy this crazy mix of comedy and trivia.
@ Shoreditch Balls on Tuesday 1st April 2025 and 5 other Tuesdays
Looking for cheap things to do that won't set you back for the month? Enter: Stage Time, a fun improv variety show taking place at Shoreditch Balls on Tuesday the 6th of February as well as the 20th. Tickets start from only a fiver and include a night of hilarity and (good) tears, featuring sketches, stories and all sorts.
@ 93 Feet East on Every Friday
Just £5 will get you entry to PARADE Fridays at 93 Feet East, where show-stopping live performances are perfectly paired with disco and Ibiza-inspired house to launch you into the weekend. Whether you dance 'til dawn or nab after-work cocktails, it's bound to be a fun one.
The Star of Bethnal Green is a friendly boozer with a cracking selection of beers, spirits and cocktails, as well as a regular lineup of entertainment. Whether you're heading to their tequila festival to sample some of the finest tipples around, or trying your hand at the hilarious drag bingo with Dame Jame, you can expect a vibrant atmosphere and tickets for well under a tenner.
After setting up shop in Farringdon, The Chocolate Cocktail Club has become a firm favourite, serving up some of the most unique and delicious mixes around. For just £10, you'll get entry into the bar plus a choice of drink included - topped with Toblerone, salted caramel and more. You can tuck into tasty afternoon teas here for as little as £25 per person, and they even offer 90-minute cocktail masterclasses as well.
At West End venue The Phoenix, you can find all sorts of fun events for as little as £4 per person. Think hilarious game shows, live music quizzes and the chance to show off your knowledge of popular TV and films, from Harry Potter to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
For under a tenner you can hit up some seriously fun parties on the weekend at Archer Street across its London locations. Look forward to letting your hair down at its Mamma Mia-themed bash, or slip on your swimwear for some summertime beach fun come bank holiday.
Make your way through the streets of London at this fun, affordable, and educational tour around our fabulous capital. Soundtracked by classic hits from the 70's to present day, walk, strut or sashay your way through the city while learning all about it. There may even be a surprise flash mob thrown in for good measure.
For just a fiver, you can enjoy some of London's best untapped talent over at Bubba Oasis. At their live sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays, you can cosy up in their beaut venue while listening to tunes that'll soon become your favourite songs.
Nestled on Kingsland Road you'll find Rolling Stock, a vibrant arts venue and delicious burger haunt. Boasting a gorgeous garden and arched walls (thanks to it being underneath the overground), it's the place to visit any day of the week. Hit up Quiz Connect on Thursdays where there's a £20 bar tab up for grabs per round, or head along on a Sunday for an evening filled with music.