Free events in London

A seasonal showcase featuring over 50 Welsh makers offering regional delicacies, spirits, crafts, jewelry, and art in Central London.

A medieval-themed family weekend packed with hands-on embroidery workshops, collaborative textile art, and interactive history sessions celebrating the famous tapestry's display.

Line-up: Medieval craft educators, Storytellers, Living history demonstrators

A weekend of free medieval crafting workshops, collaborative art projects, and interactive storytelling for families celebrating the Bayeux Tapestry.

Line-up: Museum educators, Craft workshop facilitators, Embroidery artists

Over 40 Welsh traders bring produce, craft goods, jewellery, artwork, and specialty food and drink to Gray's Inn Road for a celebration of Welsh culture.

Line-up: 40+ Welsh independent traders, craft makers, food and drink producers, Caroline James

A weekend of free medieval-themed family workshops, textile crafting, drop-in storytelling, and interactive games celebrating the Bayeux Tapestry display.

Line-up: Museum educators, craft workshop hosts, storytellers

A vibrant indoor pop-up market supporting Black-owned businesses with handmade goods, crafts, fashion, art, and packaged food treats.

Line-up: African and Caribbean designers, Food artisans, Skincare makers, Independent book publishers

Over 100 local artists and makers open their homes, studios, and community spaces to the public across SE6 for a self-guided trail featuring exhibitions, workshops, and direct art sales.

Line-up: 100+ local artists, sculptors, jewelers, craftspeople

An indoor market celebrating Black-owned small businesses and independent creatives, giving shoppers access to unique fashion, homeware, skin care, books, and artisanal gifts in the heart of Brixton.

Line-up: Emerging African and Caribbean entrepreneurs, fashion designers, craft artisans, food vendors

A indoor weekend market showcasing black-owned businesses, featuring handmade fashion, beauty products, art, prints, food, and gifts.

Line-up: Independent African and Caribbean traders, food vendors, artisans

A scenic 13.1-mile race winding through four central London Royal Parks, offering great vantage points for spectators to enjoy outdoor autumn athletics.

Line-up: Thousands of runners, race announcers, charity cheer stations, food stalls +1

Thousands of runners complete a scenic 13.1-mile circuit passing major London landmarks and crossing four of the city's royal parks.

Line-up: 16,000+ runners and charity fundraisers

Thousands of participants run a scenic 13.1-mile path winding through four historic Royal Parks, with spectating zones and food vendors set up along the route.

Line-up: Over 16,000 runners, charity supporters, live musical cheer squads

A scenic autumn half-marathon routing runners past historic landmarks and through four of London's beautiful Royal Parks.

Line-up: Over 16,000 runners, community cheer squads

A monthly creative workshop for toddlers and preschoolers featuring interactive storytelling, singing, and art-inspired play throughout the gallery space.

Line-up: Gallery educators, Storytellers

A major career fair allowing job seekers to meet leading nationwide employers face-to-face, participate in interviews, and apply for roles on the spot.

A major recruitment and careers fair hosted inside the Westfield London shopping centre where job seekers can meet major employers face-to-face.

Line-up: Over 60 top UK employers across various industries

A beloved neighbourhood pop-up market offering vintage clothing, antique home decor, mid-century furniture, rare vinyl, collectibles, and handmade items in Stoke Newington.

Line-up: Independent vintage traders

Europe's largest fair for independent artists and designers brings thousands of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and jewellery pieces directly from creators to visitors without gallery markups.

London’s official annual celebration of the Festival of Lights, featuring live stage entertainment, family craft zones, South Asian street food, and interactive dance workshops.

Free family half-term outdoor event in Hyde Park featuring spooky nature trails, potion brewing using natural materials, bat craft activities, and interactive storytelling.

A quiet sensory opening of the transport museum before public hours, featuring lowered audio and reduced lights for families with special educational needs.

Bloomsbury's annual free Bonfire Night celebration features youth stage performances, hot food stalls, and a spectacular fireworks show designed specifically for families.

A ten-day citywide festival celebrating jazz music, including interactive, free-entry musical workshops and interactive concerts designed specifically for families.

Line-up: Various international and UK jazz music acts, educators, dance performers

A historic three-mile civic procession featuring floats, marching bands, and ceremonial pageantry traveling through the heart of the City of London.

One of the world's oldest civic pageants, filling three miles of City streets with marching bands, decorated floats, costumed performers, and the historic Gold State Coach.