The best free and cheap things to do this weekend
By Manolis Zografakis
Got no plans for the weekend? No worries! We’ve found the best cheap things to do in London this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. From free jazz festivals and open air film screenings to community festivals and food festivals, we’ve picked out the events in town for free So, have a look below to find our top picks, and if the top 5 isn’t enough you should also check out the top 10 free things to do in London in August and the best free film screenings in town.
#1 Floating Cinema | Hackney Wick | Free
Pic taken from Floating Cinema Facebook page
The Floating Cinema is back in London this weekend, with film screenings, performances, workshops and talks. There will be free open air screenings, 80s and 90s DJ on opening Friday night, free popcorn, craft beer and delicious food. Book soon for remaining ticketed events, or drop in for free all weekend.
When: Friday 19 – Sunday 21
Where: East Bay Lane- Under the A12 Flyover, Hackney Wick
Cost: Free
#2 Camberwell Fair | Burgess Park | Free
From last year’s Camberwell Fair – Pic taken from camberwellfair.co.uk
An annual celebration of Camberwell’s music, people and culture showcasing the cultural diversity of Camberwell, Walworth and its surrounding areas. There will be live music, dance workshops, games, and a market with local businesses running pop-up stalls.
When: Saturday 20 (12 – 9pm)
Where: Burgess Park, Albany Rd, London SE5 7QH, UK
Cost: Free
#3 Canary Wharf Jazz Festival 2016 | Canada Square Park | Free
From Canary Wharf Jazz Festival 2015 – Pic taken from canarywharf.com
London’s largest free jazz festival returns to Canary Wharf this August for a weekend of live jazz music in one beautiful setting.
When: Saturday 20 (1:30pm-10pm) / Sunday 21 (1:15pm-9pm)
Where: Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf
Cost: Free
#4 Chinese Food Festival | Potters Field Park | Free
Chinese Food Festival London 2016 – Pic takend from Chinese Food Festival Facebook Page
Raise your hand if you love Chinese food! We have some good news for you. The annual Chinese Food Festival returns to Potters Field Park this weekend for it’s annual celebration of culinary excellence. As usual, there will be delicious Chinese food, a night market, DJ’s, traditional fan dancing and more! Don’t miss out!
When: Friday 19 -Saturday 20 (11am-10pm); Sunday 21 (11am-6pm)
Where: Potters Field Park, SE1 2AA
Cost: Free
#5 Street Food and Craft Beer Festival | Alexandra Palace | Free
Street Food and Craft Beer Festival – Pic taken from Time Out London
Do you love beer? Do you love street food? If the answer is yes, then this weekend head up to North London’s biggest beer garden for this free street food and craft beer festival. There will be delicious street food from street food stars such as Smokestak, The Waffle Float and Backstreet Diner and more than 20 different craft beers for you to taste.
When: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 (from 11am)
Where: Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY
Cost: Free
