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?

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. 

One of the best cheap club nights in London, Hungry Heart is back in the city this September to celebrate The Boss' birthday. Head to Oval Space where the team will be blasting out nothing but the very best hits from Springsteen's back catalogue.

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.

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. 

When it comes to affordable group nights out in London, few places are as fun as Brixton Courtyard. Providing massive club nights in a socially distanced setting, this sand-covered hangout is one fun place to party with your pals this summer. 

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.

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.

Searching for things to do in London on a budget? Neverland is helping you to have a taste of the high life without a massive bill. Join them for one of their fun and affordable events, or just swing by for a tanning session at their stunning urban beach. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Portobello Vegan Night MKT is a cool and quirky event happening in Notting Hill this summer. Head on over to the iconic Portobello Road for the chance to trawl through delicious plant-based food, drink, clothing and beauty items to the sound of live DJs.

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.

If you're a sucker for cheap cinema tickets, this London bar is not going to disappoint. Check out Bar Elba's Rooftop Movies series, with prices starting from £5, allowing you to catch classic flicks in a stunning setting with views across the city. 

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.

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.

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.