The best free and cheap things to do this weekend
By Manolis Zografakis
Got no plans for the weekend? Don’t worry! We’ve picked the best cheap and free events in London this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. From art exhibitions to music events, below you will find 5 of the best free events in town. If the top 5 isn’t enough you should also check out the 8 amazing thins you can do in London on a Sunday.
#1 | #SAVEFABRIC POP-UP SHOP | CAMDEN MARKET | FREE
An official two-day #savefabric pop-up shop in Camden Market, where legendary tech house Fabric resident DJ, Terry Francis will spin records alongside a few surprise guests.
When: Saturday 1st October (11am – 6pm) – Sunday 2nd October (11am-4pm)
Where: Camden Market’s North Yard
Cost: Free
#2 | Upstart Crow Festival | Bishops Square, Spitalfields | Free
Hand-picked from London’s vibrant music scene, this year’s festival presents 13 acts from a variety of genres and takes place on October 2nd.
When: Sunday 2nd October (12-8pm)
Where: Bishops Square, Spitalfields
Cost: Free
#3 | Art Licks Weekend 2016 | Across London | Free
It’s the 4th year of the annual Art Licks Weekend that showcases the work of emerging young artists, curators, galleries and project spaces in London. Artist-run projects, curatorial collectives and young galleries across London open up their spaces for the public, with free exhibitions, sculpture workshops, outdoor performances and more.
When: Friday 30 – Sunday 2nd October (12-6pm)
Where: Across London
Cost: Free
#4 | Talking Peace Festival 2016 | The House of Vans | Free
It’s the final weekend of the Talking Peace Festival. Head down to House of Vans to catch one of the 4 remaining free film screenings exploring issues of peace and conflict facing communities around the world.
When: until 2nd October
Where: The House of Vans, Arches, 228-232 Station Approach Rd, Lambeth, SE1 8SW
Cost: Free
#4 | OLIVIA PLENDER | MAUREEN PALEY | UNTIL 1ST OCTOBER
It’s the last weekend of Olivia Plender’s exhibition at Maureen Paley. Don’t miss out!
When: until 1st October (11am-6pm).
Where: Maureen Paley, 21 Herald Street, E2 6JT,
Cost: free