Cheap and Free Things To Do in London

After cheap activities in London? Head to Shoreditch where Ballie Ballerson is offering you entry from as little as £5, as well as themed cocktails, giant ball pits and even bottomless brunch starting from £25. What more could you want?

With tickets from just £10, these events are not only fun and uplifting, but they're purse-friendly. Expect to see some of London's 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. 

With tickets from just £2, That's Drag Bingo is without a doubt one of London's best cheap events. Head up to Barnet's The Red Lion where Orange Gina, Ariel Bold and Magik (with a k) are ready and waiting to provide you with hilarious jokes and the chance to lip-sync for a drink.

Southern Hospitality are hosting some of the very best cheap and cheerful nights out in London. Whether you feel like belting out karaoke rap tunes or dancing until dawn to RnB classics, these massive parties are not to be missed.

Monarchy is proving that you don't need to spend a fortune to have a great night. The Camden pub is putting on a number of free and cheap events, with everything from Premier League screenings and a showing of the Love Island final to DJ sets up for grabs.

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 before heading to this quirky Acton pub for a chance to win cash, cabaret and comedy tickets, brunches and booze.

Lock Tavern are giving you a lot of bang for your buck with their weekly quiz nights. For just £2, you'll be in with the chance of winning a £50 bar tab, while enjoying jokes from your host, who happens to be one of London's best stand-ups. 

With tickets from just £10, this quirky pop-up jazz club is bringing together live music, cheap drinks and dance lessons in one fun package. Head over to Newington Green where the swinging specialists will be showing you how to Lindy Hop with the best of them.

Taking place at Looking Glass Cocktail Club on Friday nights, Ginger's Big Drag Bingo will have you facing-off with other revellers in the hope of winning big prizes. Get your dabbers ready for a night of fun and frolicking with one of the city's best drag queens.

If you're after a weekly dose of light-hearted fun for mum, dad and the kids, then Big Fish Little Fish's family kitchen raves are for you. The live-streamed festivals will see you joining 300,000 other houses in prancing around your sitting room to electronic and jungle tunes.

One of the best bars in Camden, this pizza and prosecco-fuelled venue offers a great mix of events. Looking for cheap things to do in London? This place will have you swooning over themed afternoon teas and arty club nights without leaving a hole in your wallet.

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 club night is taking over London's coolest spaces for their huge hip hop nights, and best of all, you can always afford to join in with the fun.

If you're on the hunt for a bargain evening out, head over to St Anne's Church in Limehouse on the 22nd of October. You'll get to see three amazing adventure films which have won 20 awards combined. To keep warm, you'll get to tuck into hot food, as well as cosy up around a campfire toasting marshmallows.

If you want to take part in a quirky activity that won't break the bank, Neon Naked Life Drawing is the event for you. The affordable art class will have you playing with neon paints and letting out your creativity in a fun, welcoming setting. 

Head over to Islington where The Old Queen's Head has got a whole host of incredible events coming you way this season. Join them for quizzes, drag shows and bottomless brunches with tickets starting from as little as £6.

Looking for cheap date night ideas? Plonk offers budding golf aficionados the chance to tee off for just £5. Simply nab a couple of off-peak tickets and you can take on these impressive crazy golf courses across the city for yourselves.

If you're looking for cheap and free nights out in London, head east to Cargo. With a jam-packed schedule of affordable things to do, this place is renowned for daytime parties, epic sport screenings and raucous club nights from its home in Shoreditch. 

Found in the heart of Central London, NYX Eat Drink & Play is a stylish restaurant offering free tickets to amazing events. Head here for the chance to enjoy delicious dishes inspired by the Americas and Middle East, alongside thirst-quenching cocktails in an Instagrammable setting.

Spend an evening watching a hilarious lineup of seasoned comics and talented up-and-comers at Laugh Train Home, a brilliant comedy club in London. Catch names such as Rhys James, Jen Brister and Jack Barry for the wallet-friendly price of £7.

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, with advanced tickets for just £12 a pop.

If you're looking for cheap things to do in Central London, head over to the Covent Garden Social Club where they'll be bringing you a stunning lineup of top-notch comedians every Tuesday night. Tickets come in at just £12 and you'll be able to catch as many as four big name acts.

With tickets from just £5, these epic parties are taking over iconic London clubs to bring you nights out to remember. Join the Hashtag team across the city for themed blowouts, including circus events at Tiger Tiger, Freshers mixers and a big reopening bash on the 21st June.

From as little as £12 a ticket, you could get your Thursday started with a massive night out in London. Expect to find a mecca of classic tunes, table dancing and fun games from Agency Unknown, the minds behind Musical Bingo, The Comedy House Party and Last Man Standing.

Entertainment Golf is one of the best things to do in London on a budget. Transporting you to some of the world's most famous courses, this high-tech driving range will have you teeing off while overlooking the city's iconic skyline, enjoying bites to eat at the onsite restaurant and getting competitive without breaking the bank.