Top 5 Cheap Events in London this Weekend 22-24 July

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 music festivals to summer markets, we’ve picked out the events in town for free or under a fiver. 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 July and the best free film screenings in town.

#1 Hackney Wick Beach Party | FREE before 6pm, £5 after | Sun 24

Hackney Wick is the best place to be this coming Sunday. There will be music from infamous party starters Avant Garde, delicious street food, a boutique market, a beach and chill out area, live art, cocktail bars and more… You do not want to miss out this one!
When: Sat 23 – Sun September 4
Where: Cre8 Lifestyle Centre 80, Eastway, Hackney Wick, E9 5JH

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#2 Street Food Craft Beer Festival | FREE | Sat 18 & Sun 19

Head down to Alexandra Palace to sample some of the best street food and craft beer in London and listen to live music and entertainment.
When: Sat 18 (11am-10pm) & Sun 19 (11am-9pm)
Where: Alexandra Palace, N227AY

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#3 Beach East | £2 | Sat 23 & Sun 24

London’s Copacabana returns! Beach, cocktails, street food, disco and a boutique vintage market… We couldn’t ask for more!
When: Sat 23 – Sun September 4
Where: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , Stratford

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#4 Ealing Jazz Festival | £5-12 | Fri 22 & Sun 24

A not-to-be-missed jazz festival featuring great music acts from the likes of the jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers, YolanDa Brown, Vasilis Xenopoulos Quintet and K.O.G and the Zongo Brigade.
When: Sat 23 – Sun 24
Where: Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 5BG

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#5 African Street Style | Free | Sat 23 & Sun 24

It’s the 4th year of the awesome African Street Style festival. Don’t miss this 2-day, outdoors celebration of the influence of African creativity, bringing together a vibrant programme of live bands, visual arts, fashion photography, performance, and more…
When: Sat 23 – Sun 24
Where: Calvert Avenue & Arnold Circus, Shoreditch, London E2