London guide · Oct 7 – 13
Free things to do in London this week
Free concerts, exhibitions, talks, festivals and family events in London over the next seven days — no ticket needed.
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Our picks
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Designing the Sustainable Aircraft: From High-Fidelity Computational Aerodynamics to AI-Assisted Multidisciplinary Design
A free academic seminar on advanced computational methods for designing more sustainable aircraft, for adults interested in science.
664, City and Guilds Building, South Kensington Campus · Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Odyssey 2026: a guided visit to the Contemporary Wardrobe
A free guided tour of the UK's leading sub-culture and vintage style archive, for adults.
Contemporary Wardrobe · Hospital Herbrand Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1JD
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Oktoberfest ft. DJ Limao
A fun sing-a-long Oktoberfest party night with DJ Limao for adults.
Eastcheap Records · 20 Eastcheap, City of London, London, EC3M 1EB, United Kingdom
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Wednesday, October 7
9 events
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Wednesday Trend
A free Wednesday club night and social event for adults at STEREO Covent Garden.
Stereo Covent Garden · 35 The Piazza, Westminster, London, WC2E 8BE, United Kingdom
Games·Ages 16+·Indoor
Chess Club episode 4 - The Long Game
A free social evening of chess, table tennis, board games and arts & crafts for adults.
Sip Slow · 24-46 Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6TZ, London
Science & tech·Ages 16+·Indoor
Sculpting light in space and time with metamaterials
An inaugural physics lecture by Professor Riccardo Sapienza on manipulating light with metamaterials, for adults interested in science.
Lecture Theatre 1, Blackett Building, South Kensington Campus · Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
World Space Week 2026 – panel and networking
A panel discussion on UK space sovereign capability followed by a networking reception, for adults interested in space policy.
Queen's Tower Rooms, Sherfield Building, South Kensington Campus · Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Open Decks
A free open-decks event where aspiring DJs can play breakbeat and techno for an audience.
Planet Wax · 318 NEW CROSS ROAD LONDON SE14 6AF
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
90s Baby
A free 90s-themed nostalgia party with pop and dance music for adults.
Ridley Road Market Bar · 49 Ridley Road; London E8 2NP; United Kingdom
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Opening Night: Autumn Exhibition Season at Autograph
A free opening event launching two new exhibitions at Autograph's gallery.
Autograph · Rivington Place, London, EC2A 3BA, London
Sports·Ages 18+·Outdoor
Military veterans football sessions at Bromley FC
Free, relaxed football sessions for armed forces veterans to socialise and improve wellbeing.
Bromley FC, Hayes Lane, BR2 9EF
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Ockham's Razor: Collaborator Touch Tour
A free supplementary touch tour accompanying the Collaborator performance by Ockham's Razor.
artsdepot · 5 Nether Street, North Finchley, London N12 0GA
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Thursday, October 8
9 events
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
LGBTQ+ history talks
Free weekly talks on queer history for adults at the National Maritime Museum.
National Maritime Museum · Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Black Business Residency Cohort 6 Showcase
Showcase event highlighting creativity and innovation of Black-led businesses from a year-long programme, for adults.
Somerset House · Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Relocate to Guernsey Show 2026
An information event for adults exploring why and how to move to Guernsey.
Convene 200 Aldersgate, St Paul's · 200 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4HD, London
Social·Ages 12+·Indoor
Victoria's Secret London: Oxford Street Grand Opening
A grand opening event unveiling the new Victoria's Secret store on Oxford Street.
Victoria's Secret · The Plaza, Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LT, London
Food & drink·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Borough Market
London's historic food market offering artisan produce, street food and restaurants for all ages.
Borough Market · 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Rehearsal Visits: Tosca
A free opportunity to watch a rehearsal of the opera Tosca.
London Coliseum · St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4ES
Museums & sights·Indoor
Museum of Youth Culture
A free museum exhibition exploring youth culture, suitable for all ages.
Museum of Youth Culture · 51 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0PZ
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Lunchtime Concert – Rossetti Ensemble
A free lunchtime classical concert featuring the Rossetti Ensemble performing Debussy and Chausson.
Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road London, SW7 2BA, Holy Trinity Church, Off campus · Off campus, London, SW7 2BA
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Lunchtime Lectures: Agatha Christie and the Case of the Syrian Cabinet
A free lunchtime lecture on Agatha Christie and a Syrian chest of drawers she acquired on her travels, for adults.
V&A South Kensington · Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
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Friday, October 9
9 events
Nightlife·Ages 21+·Indoor
The Uganda Pre-Independence Party
A party celebrating Uganda's culture ahead of Independence Day, for adults 21 and over.
Gillian House Stephenson Street London E16 4SA · 30 Stephenson Street, London E16 4SA
Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor
Foundling Libraries: Camden
A free music and storytelling workshop for children under 5 at Holborn Library.
The Foundling Museum · 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
Family·Ages 0–2·Indoor
Sound Explorers
A free informal music session for families with children aged 0-2 at Young V&A.
Young V&A · Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Yodomo Textile Reuse Sale: Autumn Season of Sales at Crafts Council
A pop-up sale of surplus fabric samples and offcuts from leading brands, open to everyone.
Crafts Council · 44A Pentonville Road, London, N1 9BY, London
Family·Ages 2–5·Indoor
Rhythm Makers
A free, informal movement-based session for families with children aged 2-5 at Young V&A.
Young V&A · Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert
A free lunchtime classical concert featuring LSO Principal Flute Gareth Davies, for all ages.
LSO St Luke's · 161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event
A free networking event for students and recent graduates to meet STEM employers.
Queen Elizabeth II Centre · Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, London
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Makers Club | Make · Create · Reflect
A free informal creative drop-in session to experiment and connect with ideas inside the museum.
V&A East Museum · 107 Carpenters Road, Stratford, London E20 2AR
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Fanzine Workshop with So Young
A free DIY workshop teaching collage, binding and badge-making for adults.
Dr. Martens 39 Brewer St. · 39 Brewer St, London W1F 9UD
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Saturday, October 10
9 events
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
A:M After Hours
A late-night house music after-hours party with dancers for adults.
Lightbox London · 6 South Lambeth Place, London SW8 1SP
Family·Indoor
Black History Month
Free talks uncovering the legacies of Londoners of African heritage, suitable for families.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Character Encounters
Weekly museum visits featuring historical character re-enactments for children and families.
National Maritime Museum · Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Arts & crafts·Ages 13–16·Indoor
Saturday Art Club
Weekly creative art workshops for young people aged 13-16 during term time.
National Maritime Museum · Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Food & drink·Ages 6+·Indoor
Greenwich Market
A covered market with around 120 stalls of arts, crafts, antiques and street food in Greenwich, for all ages.
5B Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ
Family·Ages 0–5·Outdoor
Lordship Rec Parent & Toddler Sessions
A free drop-in outdoor play session with balance bikes for toddlers and parents.
Lordship Recreation Ground MODEL TRAFFIC AREA BY HUB & PLAYGROUND · Lordship Lane, London, N17 6BD, London
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Nescot Open Event - October 2026
An open day for prospective students to learn about courses and offerings at Nescot college.
Nescot · Reigate Road, Epsom, KT17 3DS, Epsom
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Bectu's Big Autumn Gathering 2026
A day-long networking event for film and TV industry professionals.
Ravensbourne University London · 6 Penrose Way, London, SE10 0EW, London
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Remarkable Women Tour
A guided tour highlighting women's contributions to art and design.
V&A South Kensington · Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
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Sunday, October 11
9 events
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
ASICS LDNX 10K Official After Party
An after-party for adults celebrating finishing the ASICS LDNX 10K run.
BOXPARK Wembley · Olympic Way, Wembley, London, HA9 0JT, London
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Tony Rayns Memorial Service
A memorial gathering celebrating the life and legacy of film critic Tony Rayns.
Bush House Auditorium, King's College London · 30 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BG, London
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Queen's House characters
Meet costumed historical characters and watch performances connected to the Queen's House, for families.
Queen's House · Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Outdoors·Outdoor
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends
Free drop-in nature activities for families at a wildlife garden centre.
Centre for Wildlife Gardening, London
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Writing Gym - Comedy Class
An interactive comedy writing class with social exercises for adults.
St Mary's Church, Upper Street, N1 2TX, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Why We Begin
A facilitated discussion exploring creative histories at V&A East Museum, for adults.
V&A East Museum · 107 Carpenters Road, Stratford, London E20 2AR
Theatre & stage·Indoor
My Neighbour Totoro
An award-winning West End stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's magical story, for families and all ages.
Gillian Lynne Theatre · 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PF
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Titanique
A hysterical musical fantasia turning Titanic into comedy with Céline Dion songs and a live band.
Criterion Theatre · 2 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 4XA
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
Oliver!
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Lionel Bart's classic musical Oliver!.
Gielgud Theatre · Shaftesbury Avenue, London, London W1D 6AR
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Monday, October 12
9 events
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Endless Frieze
An art exhibition opening by British artist Endless during Frieze Week at a Notting Hill gallery.
Cris Contini Contemporary · 1 Lonsdale Road, London W112BY
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Legacy Week: Free Guided Bequests Tour
A free guided museum tour exploring objects acquired through gifts in wills, for adults.
V&A South Kensington · Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Mandem & Nandem: Intergenerational craft
A relaxed knitting and crochet gathering for all ages.
Prince of Peckham · 1 Clayton Rd, Peckham, London SE15 5JA, UK
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Nollywood Nights
A screening of cult favourite Nigerian cinema for adults.
Prince of Peckham · 1 Clayton Rd, Peckham, London SE15 5JA, UK
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Bioengineering Lecture 2026
A flagship academic lecture by a leading bioengineering researcher followed by a drinks reception, for adults.
Lecture Theatre B10, Molecular Sciences Research Hub , White City Campus · 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Music Industry Monday: Building a Career Across Industries
A free weekly networking event with music industry speakers, advice and an open mic for professionals and creatives.
LCCM · 241 Union St, London SE1 0LR, United Kingdom
Learning·Ages 13+·Indoor
How to Use Roundhouse Creative Studios
A free hands-on introduction to using Roundhouse's professional creative spaces and equipment.
Roundhouse · Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Self Made Online: How to Build a Creative Portfolio
A free online workshop teaching creatives how to build and present a compelling portfolio.
Roundhouse · Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
FullHouse Monday Launch Party: Special Guest
A weekly student house music party at 77 in Marylebone with a special guest DJ, for adults 18+.
77 Welbeck Street, W1G 0BB
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Tuesday, October 13
6 events
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Constable Bequest: A Legacy of Inspiration
A free talk with a senior curator exploring painter John Constable's legacy at the V&A, for adults.
V&A South Kensington · Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Feast of the Translation of Saint Edward the Confessor
A free commemorative service celebrating the life of Saint Edward at Westminster Abbey, for all ages.
Westminster Abbey · 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PA
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
B-Side Babes
A monthly club night playing new wave, synth-pop and punk vinyl, for adults.
Ridley Road Market Bar · 49 Ridley Road; London E8 2NP; United Kingdom
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
ADE Cycle – Bridges for Music Fundraiser
A fundraising club night with DJ sets supporting a charity cycling challenge, for adults.
Bread and Butter · 72 rivington street London EC2A 3AY
Games·Ages 18+·Indoor
The Brick Lane Quiz Show
An interactive pop culture quiz night with games and comedy for adults.
Ninety One · 91 Brick Ln, Spitalfields, London E1 6QL, UK
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Pens with Intention: Free Joy Journaling Session
A guided journaling session with creative prompts for adults seeking reflection.
Prince of Peckham · 1 Clayton Rd, Peckham, London SE15 5JA, UK
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Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Justin Caguiat: Change Ringing
First major UK exhibition of contemporary artist Justin Caguiat, open to all ages.
Serpentine South · Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA
Games·Ages 18+·Indoor
Pieces Chess Club
A casual indoor chess club night open to all skill levels with drinks and socialising.
The Marquee Moon · 48 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XJ
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Take Me Out
A nightlife social event for adults.
The Victoria · 451 Queensbridge Road, London E8 3AS
Festivals & markets·Ages 12+·Indoor
Thrift Factory East London Vintage Kilo Sale: £15/kg Y2K Pop-Up
A pop-up vintage and Y2K streetwear sale priced by weight, open to all shoppers.
Opposite The Theory Driving Test Center, Hare Row, London E2 9BY, London E2 9BY
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Groove LDN x Mercato Metropolitano
Five hours of UK Garage, funky and house music with food and drink for adults, free entry.
Mercato Metropolitano · Elephant & Castle
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Samuel Palmer and Modern Art
A display marking Samuel Palmer's visionary watercolours and their influence on modern British artists.
V&A South Kensington · Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Ideas Exchange
A discussion session for practitioners exploring creative cultures of east London's diverse communities.
V&A East Storehouse · Parkes Street, Hackney Wick, London E20 3AX
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Sunday Service x Deya 'Repress Launch'
A beer launch party with hardcore and garage DJ sets, for adults.
Planet Wax · 318 NEW CROSS ROAD LONDON SE14 6AF
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Legacy Week 2026
Week of free events at the V&A celebrating the importance of gifts in wills.
V&A South Kensington · Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Immunology of the Exposome
Scientific discussion meeting on immunology and environmental exposure for adults interested in science.
The Royal Society · 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG, London
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Communion Service
A midweek Church of England communion service open to all college staff and students for reflection and prayer.
Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Rd, SW7 2BA, Imperial College London · London, SW7 2BA
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Open Themed Art Class
A free, open-level art class for anyone at Imperial College to create with provided materials and a professional artist's guidance.
Blyth Art Studio, Room RODH 319, LEVEL 3, Roderic Hill, Roderic Hill Building, South Kensington Campus · Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ
Quick answers
- Free things to do in London this week: what's on?
- 424 events (Oct 7 – 13) at 196 venues — 424 free and 101 suitable for kids. Highlights: Designing the Sustainable Aircraft: From High-Fidelity Computational Aerodynamics to AI-Assisted Multidisciplinary Design, Odyssey 2026: a guided visit to the Contemporary Wardrobe, Oktoberfest ft. DJ Limao.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 424 of them are free, for example: Designing the Sustainable Aircraft: From High-Fidelity Computational Aerodynamics to AI-Assisted Multidisciplinary Design, Odyssey 2026: a guided visit to the Contemporary Wardrobe, Oktoberfest ft. DJ Limao.
- Where does this information come from?
- CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Oct 7, 13:28.
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