Things To Do In London for Under £20

With tickets from just £10, this great night of all things Springsteen is sure to put the spirit in the night in you as Hungry Hearty head to Hackney for a big old birthday bash for the man himself. 

With tickets from £13.50, this theatrtical experience is one of summer's best. Get to know Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing as it was intended: informal, interactive and with a drink in hand.

Get involved in this fitness pop-up with a twist, as you can sip on locally brewed beer while stretching into downward dog. Tickets start from as little as £12, with discounts for groups of 5.

These art lessons are a steal, as you'll learn from acclaimed artists and makers in a series of workshops how to produce art on a large scale with flag making and wood carving across Wembley Park.

You don't have to spend a bomb to take part in some of London's best nights out, as proved by party palace Blues Kitchen Brixton. The American spot serves up huge BBQ plates, whiskey-filled cocktails and regularly plays host to incredible swing and blues bands.

Head over to Leytonstone to find this affordable bottomless brunch. Taking place at Alfred Hitchcock themed The Birds, the pub serves up bottomless booze and breakfast plates for £20.

Join in one hell of an after-party as Gin House Burlesque return to Shoreditch secret The King's Head. Set in a wild member's club, the night will be unlike any other as showgirls and boys put on a show to dazzle and seduce, a live band will strike up and the party continues until 5am.

Try virtual reality without forking out a fortune for a headset at one of three London pubs, as VR Concept brings a whole range of different immersive virtual reality experiences for an evening like no other.

Get swept away into the weird and wonderful with Dorothy as The Wizard of Oz comes to Abney Park. The outdoor production immerses you in the story you love for an unmissable performance of the classic story at a reasonable price.

With a different theme every week, the Thursday cocktail making class at Goat will turn you into a master mixologist in new time. Located in Chelsea, Goat will teach you to muddle everything from a mojito to a margarita; finish off with 50% off food and drink in their restaurant.

With tickets at only £18 and proceeds going to charity, you can't feel any better about this unique fitness class. A sassy blend of yoga and voguing which will have you feeling energised long after the two hour session.

This is a bargain if we've ever heard them: not only do you get a night of amazing swing and jive music played by a selection of amazing live bands, but you also get a beginner's dance lesson and drinks at inexpensive prices.

Throwback Thursday isn't just for Instagram, it's for parties as well! Join Cargo as they play all the Old School Hip Hop, R&B and everything in between and dive deep into a real nostalgia fest. With DJ Daniel Pozzebon on the decks and Cargo as your venue, it's bound to be a big night.   

Expect to be amazed and stunned by what the Pop Up Opera has to offer this year. Turning conventional opera on its head, each performance will take place in unusual sites and quirky spaces across the UK. The group will be hosting two different plays through out the year - Il Matrimonio Segreto from the late 18th century and the well-known story of Hansel & Gretel - with each performance perfectly marrying old with new. Trust us, this is one event you don't want to miss out on.

For only £15, you can delve deep into the history of the mythological kraken and learn about all things rum, before crafting the perfect dark n stormy. With a cocktail competition and free goody bags for everyone to take home, this is one not to miss.

Want entrance to the biggest summer party for less than £20? Join Night Tales as they deliver the best DJs, amazing Japanese food from Fat Baby, and spectacular cocktails from their themed bars, all in their amazing space within two railway arches and a huge garden.

Taking over the streets of Richmond, this quirky immersive theatre event will challenge you, play with you but, ultimately, reward you. Merely put your trust in the Holders and prepare to engage your curiosity.

Nights out don't have to be expensive, and Cargo is pushing that agenda like no other. Their Friday club experience, Carnivale, offers great food, drinks, DJs and more from just £5.

Festibowls is here for your summer after-work drinks. Head to Finsbury Square on a Friday as the rock 'n' roll pop-up combines music, craft beer and fun.

Put a little razzle dazzle in your step at one of the most affordable swing nights in London. From live jazz and fancy dress down to stunning swing dancers and the chance to showcase your moves, this is a vintage night that you're sure to love.

Want the Church gospel experience but don't want to pay for the donation? Get yourself down to Gospeloke and you'll be able to experience karaoke with the backing of a full gospel choir! And if that somehow doesn't interest you, there will be euphoric sing-a-longs, team harmonies and awards for everything from Best Confessional to Best Solo Performance.

With tickets starting from £6, Laugh Train Home at People's Park Tavern in Hackney and Four Thieves in Battersea is one hell of a weekly event Taking place on weekdays, head to either pub for a night of hilarious stand-up, past acts have included Reginald D Hunter and Seann Walsh.

One of the city's most premium and beautiful clubs opens its doors every Saturday to the Twisted Circus. Expect performances from fire breathers, contortionists and more, as the DJs play the best in house, RnB, and club classics.

Not boasting too many pennies come the end of the month and looking to save a few more? Then it's right about time you hopped aboard the most affordable bar crawl in London. Join BarHopping not only for drinks deals and free shots, there's free pizza to boot. 

This Beyonce-themed club night is practically giving tickets away. Actually, they are, because if you're born in July (like the queen herself) then you don't have to pay! Time for all things Beyonce, Destiny's Child and Yonce-related.

For a night out that won't leave you crying over your bank account, this great night in East London is just the ticket. Cargo's awesome Saturday club night offers cheap entry, great music and fantastic vibes all night.

Who says canal cruises are expensive? Join this barge as you sail from Number 90 Bar to Granary Square, and along the way you can enjoy the Hackney Wick sights and a complimentary rum cocktail.

Some people pay through the nose for comedy in London, but that doesn't mean it's always good. Join Top Secret Comedy Club for one of the most affordable comedy events in London as you get familiar with some of the best stand up names in the city.

In the heart of Shoreditch, this brilliant venue brings board games in the form of mini shuffleboard. Up to 4-6 players can have a go on the board before tucking into beers and unique Patron cocktails.

Blake's in Clapham are keeping you up late on a Friday night with their huge mix of fun and music. Head to the stylish spot for a night of R'n'B and hip hop with entry only £10.

One of the best show in London under £20, Tempest Rose and the House of Burlesque troupe return to Underbelly Festival for more glamour, sass and some of the best acts on the London cabaret scene.

Handmade Mysteries create twisted escape rooms for people looking for a pulse-racing, brain-teasing, immersive experience. Based in London's finest drinking establishments, your game host will introduce your team to a series of bizarre contraptions and mysterious misfits. Will you win and cry for joy? Or lose, and just cry? 

Speed dating events don't have to cost an arm and a leg: get down to a Speed Date Changed my Life for a light-hearted and relaxed environment to meet single, creative people.

Clapham's spot Fu Manchu is going all out this August bank holiday. Expect old school tunes, deep house and techno for proper blow-out, with tickets starting from only £10.

With tickets starting at just £10, this super fun London night out brings you a wealth of activities to enjoy. From a silent disco, to retro gaming and karaoke booths, this rooftop party is one of the best cheap things to do in London.

Friday nights should be reserved for drinks and laughs, and there's one comedy night for under £20 in London promising both. Board the Tattershall Castle every weekend for a roster of stand-up names and comedians that are more than worth the money. 

For just £10, you can take part in one of London's biggest student bar crawls. Starting at Soho Zebranos in Central London, the bar crawl will take London's students across the capital, visiting a handful of late night bars and clubs. If that wasn't enough, guests will also be treated to free shots and free pizza when they arrive at the first bar. 

Nowhere else in London will you get this quality of music for less than £20. The Toulouse Lautrec jazz club offer some of the best music from up-and-coming artists to established legends, from genres spanning jazz to soul funk, French Chanson to Latin Salsa. While you're at it, why not have a glass of their French and New World wines while feasting on delicious French food?

For something a little different, head to Trinity Laban Gardens, where you'll find Caribbean tunes, live DJs and a silent disco. If you get hungry, a BBQ will be on hand to fill you up, while cocktails will be flowing through the day.

Get ready to get schwifty as Rick and Morty's Crazy Club sets up shop in a secret London location for bottomless pizza, nonsense games, challenges and a big old boogie.