Cheap and Free Things To Do in London

This daytime party at Clapham's Sugar Cane Bar is bursting with tropical flavour. With free entry all night, you'll get to dance away guilt-free to live DJs with performers, cocktail competitions, face panting and flowing drinks, it's sure to be a fun one. 

Spice up your Monday nights with this cutting-edge (and affordable) cabaret night at Matchstick Piehouse. Featuring the best in neo-burlesque, drag, comedy and music, you'll be amazed by the talent this Cambridge cult sensation have to offer for just a fiver. 

For all you fiends that love a cheap night out in London, The Shoreditch Pub Crawl is the answer to all of your prayers. These guys are undoubtedly one of the biggest party collectives in East London dedicated to showing the best time, taking you to the best places and giving it you all for cheaper. #Heroes. 

The Grand in Clapham invites London's music lovers to their humble home for a celebration of the wonderful worlds of Hip Hop and Garage. First inviting DJ Yoda for a DJ set based around the History of Hip Hop, the team then turn their focus to DJ Luck and MC Neat, who'll be playing all your favourite Garage tracks. Full of frivolous fun, and a bargain at only £8 a ticket, London events don't get cheaper and more cheerful than this. 

It's doesn't have to cost a bomb to party at some of the best places in London as Supa Dupa Fly proves. The legendary clubnight is taking over London's coolest spaces for their huge hip hop nights, and best of all, you will be able to afford it.

One of the best new spots in Camden, this pizza and prosecco-fuelled venue offers a great mix of events, from pancake parties to bingo nights.

As if Fridays weren't great enough, the team at the Arcola Theatre offer Londoners a chance to relive the vibrant 1930s with a night dedicated to soulful jazz and fun-loving swing dancing. Grab that special someone, pull on your best pair of dancing shoes and head to Dalston. Guests will first take part in a dance class before watching a talented jazz band fill the air with quavering notes and trembling tunes. 

Offering some of the most stunning views of the city, head to Sky Garden for some delicious tea or coffee, a fresh pastry and bask in the gorgeous garden surroundings of this beautiful London venue.

Make the City Comedy Club your midweek treat. Just two minutes from Liverpool Street Station, grab a drink, eat some British pub grub, and laugh all night.

Get the best hip hop tracks played by the best DJs as Down Low returns to Concrete, bringing even more massive anthems from Jay Z, Miss Elliott, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and so much more.

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.

Bringing epic parties to the likes of North London comes Fest, the new club and event people. Join the venue as they go all out with club nights that encompass everything from hip hop through to cheesy pop.

From only £12, you could get your Thursday started with a massive night of classic tunes, table dancing and fun and games. Musical Bingo are bringing one of their hilarious nights to Concrete Shoreditch; join the venue for one final summer blow out.

Fun, fast-paced and action-packed, this cheap London comedy event is a great excuse for getting the gang together and getting a little silly. From True & False questions to straight up twerking, there's no end of hilarity at this hilarious quiz.

With tickets from just £10, these are not only incredibly fun and uplifting, but they are purse-friendly. Expect to see some of London's most iconic landmarks as you scour the streets, soundtracked by hits from the 70's to present day, there's even the occasional flash mob to enjoy along the way. 

From the Twisted Circus to Reggae Brunch, the team at Xclusive Touch are responsible for some of London's biggest club nights and parties. With London's biggest DJs on their speed-dial and always coming up with fun themed nights out, the group never disappoints. To sweeten the deal, all their events are reasonably priced, so you won't have to break the bank to enjoy a night out in London.

With 2-4-1 burgers and a £2 buy-in, the Aeronaut quiz is a must-visit for trivia fans. Grab your best and brightest mates and head to this quirky Acton pub for a chance to win cash, cabaret and comedy tickets, brunches and booze.

Having made a reputation for itself by delivering amazing American-themed dishes and stunning whisky-based cocktails, the team at Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch now turn to focus on their live music. Featuring the likes of The Blues Brothers, Soul Exchange and Ephemerals, the venue offers East London's music fans the perfect night out with their mates.

BarHopping is kind of like most great bar tours in London, except here you get free shots and a welcome drink at the first venue.  On the way you can expect further drink deals, welcome shots and queue jump, and advanced tickets are just £12.

Looking for cheap stand up in north London? Head to The Old Queen's Head where the charming watering hole is serving up their usual cocktails and burgers with a side of comedy. Headlined by Phil Wang, you can even expect the likes of Glenn Moore and Laura Lexx.

Blues Kitchen Camden proves that you don't need to bags of money to watch some of the best live music in London. Head to the North London venue to catch a regular line-up of blues bands who put on one hell of a party.

The ultimate shubz for Springsteen superfans, Hungry Heart is heading to the Bush Hall this May for an epic night of non-stop anthems from Bruce's back catalogue.

The Grove Bar and Restaurant in Hammersmith has become a favourite spot for West London's many comedy fans. Head down to the venue's weekly comedy night and see 10 amateur comedians, alongside a hilarious host and 2 professional comedians, perform all their best material on stage. Best of all, tickets are priced at just £1.

When it comes to nights out in Shoreditch, Concrete should be on your list. This 90s party is all about the old school tunes, so expect to hear the likes of Aaliyah, Biggie, Basement Jaxx and more, with tickets starting from as little as £10.

Running from the beginning of May to mid-June, this unique tequila tour of London lets you take your time trying out the finest agave-laced cocktails in town from 15 of the city's best bars.

Liven up your mid-week with these blues nights at Blues Kitchen Brixton. Each week, up and coming musicians will take to the stage while you have a boogie, drink in hand. The best part? Cocktails are only a fiver on a Wednesday night.

Take a journey back in time and enjoy the hits of #ThrowbackThursday only at Cargo! DJ Daniel Pozzebon will spinning the Old School Hip Hop, R&B and everything in between as you party your way through every track that gives you that special nostalgia feeling.

A night of outstanding comedians and comfortable pubbing sounds like just the sort of cheap thing to do in London that you'll be interested in. Laugh Train Home showcases some of the best rising stand-up talent in the UK as well as some of the biggest names on the circuit.

Don't pay so much for premium comedy with Antic, who have gathered some of the best comedians around and put them on stage in London's most unique and traditional pubs.

One of the funnest cheap and free events in London, Sugar Cane Clapham invites to their tropical paradise every Wednesday for cocktails, island-inspired nibbles and hula lessons.

With tickets from just £5, this cheap club night in London promises the best vibes and killer dance moves as Girl Power takes over Bethnal Green working men's club for DJs, glitter and drag queens.

For a Saturday night out that won't break the bank, this epic new Saturday club night at Cargo is the place for you. With amazing music, drinks and cheap entry, it's one of the best cheap nights out in London.

With tickets starting from only £7, you can't get much better than Concrete. The Shoreditch spot is joining forces with Chicken N Beer for a night of special guest DJs spinning classic tunes, hip hop, trap, afrobeats and more all night long.

One of the best cheap events in London, head to The Old Queens Head for another few rounds of this night of bonkers comedy, performance and bizarre party games that will leave you lost for words.

Taking over unique spaces across London, Poetry Brothel is an immersive poetry event bringing you some of the finest talent this city has to offer. From impassioned speeches to intimate readings, the event's ever-rotating cast of 'whores' are sure to have you hanging onto every word. 

Have your funny bone tickled for only a fiver as The Colonel Fawcett pub in Camden host their regular comedy club. There is always a hot line-up of talent, from fresh on the scene through to regular acts.

Taking place across the city, Halloween Week is run by Wicked Student Nights and will include massive singalongs, club nights and all sorts of fun, starting from £5.

With tickets from as little as a fiver, Reztron is the ultimate alternative night out, taking you from west London to the City and everywhere in between. Think retro SEGA games, panoramic city views, karaoke and even bottomless brunching.

It's never a quiet night when The Old Queen's Head is involved. The Angel pub is a huge party destination known for their brilliant clubnights, party to Prince, bow down with The Cuban Brothers and dance to the best of Disco Freaks.

Head over to Bethnal Green where the May bank holiday vibes are taking over The Star for a day-to-night street party of beats, eats and all manner of awesome treats.

Spend you summer partying at one of these fabulous parties that take you from day to night. With tickets costing as little as £5, you can expect London's best DJs, glitter painting, dancers and plenty more.

Get down to City Z in Houndsditch every third Saturday, where you'll find an incredible line up of DJs bringing you R&B classics, Hip-Hop tunes and iconic Bashment alongside House and Garage.

Live At 95 is a weekly live jazz night that draws in crowds from across East London. The night takes place every Wednesday at Ray's Bar and is hosted by the talented saxophonist Rachael Cohen. Having played alongside some of London's biggest jazz artists in the city's biggest venues, Cohen will be performing two sets on the night, showing off her many musical talents and leaving everyone with a soulful beat in their head.