Summer culture in London
Check out just some of the fantastic free and low cost things to love in London this summer. In the words of The 5th Dimension, "Let the sunshine in!".
Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail
Saturday 27 July 2024 – Sunday 8 September 2024
Celebrate and explore the global pop icon through her costumes, lyrics and music videos and more in this free trail at the V&A Museum in South Kensington.
You can also look at instruments, music awards, storyboards and archive footage, many see her for the first time. Fans can also check out her favourite local spots with Taylor's London Trail map. There’ll also be events and activities during The Eras Tour in London, up to 20 August.
You Belong Here
Until Sunday 8 September 2024
This year’s summer season at the Southbank is packed with free events to enjoy, including live music, dance, and more. Check out the outside Riverside Stage at weekends, while Jeppe Hein’s much-loved Appearing Rooms fountain is back. Shooting jets of water into the air, it creates rooms that disappear as quickly as they emerge – not to be missed!
Inside Out Festival
1 - 31 August 2024
This August, Inside Out returns to showcase art and culture scene in our streets and open spaces, all for free. This year’s festival offers something for everyone, with inspiring guided walks, dance and drama performances, family workshops, live music and more. There are also free, daily creative sessions on Trafalgar Square as part of the National Gallery's 200th anniversary celebrations. Come along and create your own masterpiece!
City of London family activities
Summer 2024
The ‘Square Mile’ is the oldest part of London. Today it is as famous for its soaring skyscrapers as it is for its ancient buildings. Every second Saturday, the Guildhall Gallery will host free family activities inspired by the exhibitions and artworks on display. On 26 and 27 July, you can go also back in time to Roman Londinium on a fun interactive family quest.
Greenwich Docklands International Festival
23 August 2024 to 8 September 2024
Enjoy more than 50 free outdoor theatre, dance, circus and installations over 17 action-packed days. This year’s theme is ‘All Change’ and celebrates the power of art and creativity to inspire change, locally and around the world.
More information about the Greenwich & Docklands International Festival
Serpentine Pavilion 2024, Archipelagic Void
Until 27 October 2024
Made up of five ‘islands’ designed by Minsuk Cho and Mass Studies, each structure is unique in size, form, name and purpose. Together, they provide a platform for Serpentine’s live programme until October, hosting a new soundscape, a library, performances and talks.
More information about Serpentine Pavilion 2024, Archipelagic Void
Find more great things to do in London this Summer
From free festivals to iconic exhibitions, there are so many fun and free things across the city to enjoy.