The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend [January 23-25 2026]

"One silver lining of all that is that venues and organisations across London make an extra effort to offer budget-friendly, mood-boosting events. Over the next few days alone, there's a fantastic east London film fest, yoga in one of the city's grandest art venues and screenings of the one TV show that has lifted the nation's spirits this month, all free of charge."

"And for all those swearing off meat and dairy for the month (as well as all the city's seasoned herbivores), Blackhorse Road's Signature Brew is hosting London's biggest vegan street food event this weekend. It's free entry but you will of course have to part with some cash if you want to try the vegan nosh on offer. Food up for grabs will include stuffed burgers and wraps from The Hogless Roast,"

January has felt long and costly, and many London venues are offering budget-friendly, mood-boosting events this weekend. Free activities include a busy east London film festival, yoga sessions at a major art venue, and screenings of a popular uplifting TV show. Blackhorse Road's Signature Brew hosts London's biggest vegan street food event on Sat Jan 24 with free entry and vendors such as The Hogless Roast, Chickenish, Sophies Delight and The Female Glaze. The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch invites people nationwide to head outside for a few hours to count sparrows, starlings and other birds.

Read at Time Out London