What’s On in London: The Best Pop-Ups, Events and Freebies Happening on 10-16 August 2026
Looking for things to do in London this week? From beauty pop-ups and fragrance launches to free food, summer experiences, fashion markets and unusual exhibitions, there will be plenty to discover across the capital from 10-16 August.
NEW EVENTS
LOOKFANTASTIC x Joey’s Sol de Janeiro Smoothie
When: 10-30 August
Where: Joey’s Café, Unit 5, 151 Colonnade Walk, Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SZ
What: Buy the limited-edition smoothie and receive a FREE mini Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada, while stocks last.
LOOKFANTASTIC and Joey’s will team up for a limited-edition smoothie inspired by summer, blending blueberries, cherries, blackberries, banana, coconut milk, collagen, flaxseeds and coconut yogurt. The collaboration will give Sol de Janeiro fans the chance to pick up a free mini Body Badalada lotion with their smoothie purchase, while supplies last.
Cinnamon Collection Free Mango Lassi
What: Free mango lassi for completing a 5K run
Where: Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, Battersea Power Station, and Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond
When: 10 August–30 September 2026
Freebie: Complimentary mango lassi
Complete a run of 5km or more on the same day as your visit, then show your completed run on a fitness app such as Strava, Nike Run Club or Runna and quote “Lassi Run” to staff. The offer is available throughout August and September, with one complimentary lassi per person
Morphe Masters of Artistry Pop-Up at Selfridges
When: 10-16 August
Where: Duke Street, outside Selfridges, Oxford Street
What: 20 FREE drinks and prizes.
Morphe will bring a pop-up booth outside Selfridges. The wider experience will also include a Morphe masterclass on 13 August, with attendees receiving a complimentary mocktail at the pop-up.
The End of Oak Street Pop-Up
When: 10-11 August, 10am-7pm
Where: Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf, London
What: Immersive film-inspired installation with FREE pizza.
An immersive pop-up inspired by The End of Oak Street will take over Montgomery Square ahead of the film’s release. Visitors will be able to explore the installation and pick up a free pizza slice.
Ariana Grande x Swarovski
When: 11 August-1 September
Where: Swarovski Flagship Store, 94 Oxford Street, Fitzrovia, London
What: FREE photobooth and a Swarovski claw machine where visitors can win a gift. One token is available with any purchase, or two tokens when purchasing from the Ariana Grande collection. Walk-ins are welcome.
Swarovski’s Oxford Street flagship celebrates Ariana Grande’s Collection and London concerts with a special in-store pop-up. Visitors will be able to explore the jewellery collections, take photos and discover special installations throughout the store. The claw machine will offer the chance to win a Swarovski gift, with tokens available with qualifying purchases.
Pip & Nut x OATIS Run Club
When: 11 August, 7:30-9am
Where: OATIS, 10 Cygnet Street, London E1 6GW
What: Relaxed 5km run with FREE Pip & Nut goodies, peanut butter and OATIS PB iced coffees.
Pip & Nut and OATIS will team up for a relaxed 5km community run around Shoreditch, followed by a selection of post-run treats. Runners will be able to refuel with Pip & Nut’s new stuffed bars, free peanut butter and OATIS PB iced coffees.
Chop Wok Express Abbey Wood Grand Opening
When: 11 August, 4pm-8pm
Where: Chop Wok Express, Abbey Wood, 3 Tilston Bright Square, London, SE2 9DR
What: FREE Chicken Chow Mein or Chicken Fried Rice.
Chop Wok Express celebrated the opening of its new Abbey Wood branch with a free food giveaway, offering customers a Chicken Chow Mein or Chicken Fried Rice at no cost.
Free Twix
When: 11-14 August
Where: Highbury & Islington, Finsbury Park, Gloucester Road and Farringdon stations
What: FREE Hazelnut Twix
A series of free Twix giveaways will take place at London Underground stations throughout the week, with stops at Highbury & Islington on 11 August, Finsbury Park on 12 August, Gloucester Road on 13 August and Farringdon on 14 August to mark the launch of the new Hazelnut flavour.
VIXII ROOMS: The Polki Diamond Parlour
When: 11-23 August, from 11am
Where: 3 Paddington Street, London W1U
What: Jewellery pop-up experience & FREE chai
Meet the characters, discover Lab Grown Polki, sip the BEST chai from @majidrinks and experience all the little surprises they have in store.
FREE Dinner weekly at The Skills Spot
When: 5 August, from 4:30pm and every Wednesday
Where: The Skills Spot, 278-280 S Lambeth Road, London
What: A free dinner event at The Skills Spot.
Fragrance Du Bois Forbidden Plum at Harrods
When: 12-23 August
Where: Harrods Beauty Hall, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London
What: FREE fragrance samples and discover the new Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait
Fragrance Du Bois launches Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait at Harrods Beauty Hall. Visitors will receive free sample and explore the wider Fragrance Du Bois collection.
Penhaligon’s Pop-Up at Selfridges
When: 12-17 August
Where: Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB
What: FREE Penhaligon’s fragrance samples
Penhaligon’s will bring a limited-time fragrance experience to Selfridges, offering visitors the chance to explore the British fragrance house and its collection in person.
Pastino: 100 Free Pasta Salads
When: 12 August, from 11:30am
Where: 92 Tottenham Court Road London W1T
What: 100 complimentary pasta salads.
Pizza Pilgrims Wimbledon Opening
When: 12 August, from 12pm
Where: Pizza Pilgrims, Wimbledon Town Centre, 1 Walham Rise, Wimbledon Hill Road London SW19
What: 1,000 FREE slices of Neapolitan pizza.
Free Heinz Saucy pop-up (9-6?)
Summer Sounds at Coal Drops Yard
When: 13 – 23 August
Where: Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross
What: FREE outdoor live music.
The programme includes Little Grandad on 14 August, Tomorrow’s Warriors/ESKA on 16 August, a South Asian and Middle Eastern music showcase on 17 August, Queer Britain x Sounds Queer on 19 August and English Folk Dance and Song Society on 21 August.
Pho x Bodega Sriracha x Benefit Pop-Up
When: 13 – 14 August
Where: King’s Cross
What: FREE scratch cards to win full-sized products from Benefit, free bowls of Pho, branded merch, and VIP Pho cards with up to 50% off for a year.
The event celebrates the launch of the world’s first-ever Pink Sriracha, an exclusive collaboration between the UK Vietnamese street-food chain Pho Restaurants and premium Thai condiment brand SABZU. While queuing at the pop-up, visitors are handed free scratch cards. These give you the chance to win exclusive freebies, including full-sized premium makeup products from Benefit Cosmetics UK, free bowls of Pho, branded merch, and VIP Pho cards offering up to 50% off for an entire year.
Free the Youth x Jordan Launch Event
When: 13 August, 6pm-8pm
Where: Patta, 6 Silver Place, London W1F 0JS
What: FREE music & drinks
Free the Youth and Jordan will come together for a special launch event at Patta, bringing the streetwear and basketball communities together in Soho.
L’Oréal x Boots Pop-Up
When: 13-16 August, 10am-6pm Thu -Sat & 12m-6pm on Sun
Where: Boots Beauty, Ground Floor, Battersea Power Station, 26 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ
What: Free professional hair consultations, FREE Metal Detox product samples, drop coin game to win scrunchie, FREE GWP: mini Metal Detox shampoo or mask if you buy one product; travel pouch with both mini Metal Detox shampoo and mask if you purchase two products , plus 25% with two purchases.
Expect immersive beauty experiences, exclusive L’Oréal product showcases, expert consultations, and interactive product testing.
YSL Beauty Skin Affair Cushion Foundation Pop-Up
When: 13-14 August
Where: UNLOCKED Shoreditch, London
What: Free full-size YSL lip oil gloss, complimentary drinks and doughnuts, plus personalised shade matching.
YSL Beauty will celebrate the launch of its new Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation with a limited-time activation at UNLOCKED Shoreditch. Visitors who complete the on-site stamp card will receive a free full-size YSL lip oil gloss, alongside complimentary drinks and doughnuts. The pop-up will also offer personalised shade matching with YSL Beauty makeup artists, plus interactive experiences including a DJ set, an overhead crosswalk photo opportunity and a branded YSL car for photos.
Free Sushi at Saltwater
When: 13 August, 11:30am
Where: 3-4 Berwick Street, Soho, London W1F 0DR
What: FREE sushi at the new opening.
Saltwater will celebrate the launch of its new Soho sushi opening with a free sushi giveaway. The new venue will specialise in freshly made handrolls, nigiri and hot donburi bowls.
HEINZ Sauce Vending Machine Pop-Up
When: 13 August at Waterloo station & 14-16 August, 10am-6pm at Boxpark
Where: Waterloo & BOXPARK Shoreditch, London
What: A FREE full-size bottle of Heinz sauce.
HEINZ will bring an interactive sauce vending machine to London, giving visitors a free full-size bottle of Heinz sauce, with six flavours to choose from, such as Chipotle Mayo, Truffle, Sriracha and Sweet Chilli.
Fancy Ices at Woodward Gallery
When: 14 August 2026, from 12pm (& every Friday in August)
Where: Bompas & Parr Studio, 8 Glasshouse Yard, Barbican, London EC1A 4JN
What: FREE ice cream and a free-entry art exhibition.
Free Pizza at Fireaway Pizza Kilburn
When: 14 August
Where: Fireaway Pizza, 306 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 2DB
What: 100 FREE pizzas, first come first served, for newsletter subscribers only.
Fireaway Pizza will mark its Kilburn opening with 100 free pizzas, giving early visitors the chance to try the location for free.
CUPRA Raval x Chase & Status: RECHARGED
When: 14 August, from 5pm
Where: Secret location in Shoreditch, London
What: FREE Chase & Status secret pop-up gig.
Chase & Status will headline a one-night-only free gig in Shoreditch as part of CUPRA’s Raval launch. The location will remain secret until shortly before the event, with the final venue details released through @CUPRA_UK. Entry will be free and first-come, first-served, with capacity strictly limited.
K18 x Space NK: Futureproof Your Hair
When: 14-16 August, 12:30pm – 7pm on Fri, 10am – 7pm Sat & 11am – 6pm Sun
Where: Malaysia Square, Battersea Power Station
What: Free personalised scalp analysis, one-to-one consultation and complimentary K18 sample. Receive a Mini oil and mini mask after a hair consultation.. Free travel-size AstroLift™ reparative volume spray with your £60 K18 purchase.
K18 will bring its Futureproof Your Hair experience to Battersea Power Station, where visitors will be able to discover its latest hair longevity innovation through personalised scalp analysis and one-to-one consultations.
TEASE x Summer Fridays Pop-Up
When: 14-16 August, 8am – 7pm
Where: TEASE at Regent Street in South Kensington and TEASE at Brityard, London
What: Three limited-edition sundaes inspired by the indulgent scents of the Body Collection, plus a FREE mini Lip or body Butter Balm. Ice creams are £7 but you get a 60ml body butter which is worth £17.
Summer Fridays partners with TEASE for the launch of three limited-edition sundaes inspired by the indulgent scents of the Body Collection, with Vanilla Cake, Pink Guava and Pistachio sundaes, all served with vanilla soft serve. Customers who purchase one of the collaboration treats will also receive a free mini Lip Butter Balm, while stocks last.
AZAZIE Fashion & Beauty Pop-Up
When: 15 & 22 August, 8am – 6pm
Where: Hilton London Olympia, 380 Kensington High Street, London W14 8NL
What: FREE General Admission or £15 Early Access
AZAZIE will bring its fashion experience to London, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the bridal and occasionwear brand and discover its collections in person.
Canada Water Broadwalk Market
When: 15-16 August
Where: Canada Water Broadwalk, London SE16 7AR
What: FREE entry, 70+ independent stalls, food, pop-up bars and live music.
SoLo Craft Fair will bring more than 70 independent makers and brands to the waterfront, with fashion, art, jewellery, homeware, ceramics and more. The weekend will also feature pop-up bars and live music.
Black Culture Market Summer Market
When: 15-16 August
Where: Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton, London SW2 1RW
What: FREE market featuring 40+ Black-owned businesses, food, fashion, beauty, art and homeware.
The Black Culture Market will bring more than 40 traders to Brixton, with natural skincare, jewellery, fashion, books, artwork, children’s products, food and African art among the things to discover. Entry will be free.
Action Arena at Chiswick House & Gardens
When: 15-16 August
Where: Chiswick House & Gardens
What: Inflatable assault course experience.
The UK’s touring inflatable assault course will return to London for a weekend of physical challenges and obstacle-course fun. Tickets will be paid.
Hot Girls Run Club x Honest Greens: Laps & Lattes
When: 15 August
Where: Honest Greens Soho and St James’ Park, London
What: FREE 5km social run followed by FREE breakfast, iced matchas and drinks.
Hot Girls Run Club will team up with Honest Greens for a social 5km run around St James’ Park, designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all fitness levels. The run will follow a relaxed pace of around 6:40/km maximum, with runners meeting at Honest Greens Soho for a warm-up and bag drop before setting off. After the run, participants will return to Honest Greens for a post-run breakfast brunch, iced matchas and drinks. Entry: FREE, with spaces secured through the CLIQ community app.
Sample & Seconds Sale at the National Theatre
When: 16 August
Where: National Theatre, Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX
What: FREE entry, discounted products from independent designers, makers and artists.
Crafty Fox Market will team up with the National Theatre for a one-day Sample & Seconds Sale, bringing emerging designers, makers and artists together with discounted pieces and one-off finds.
MINISO PenPen Tour
When: 2 – 31 August, from 12pm
Where in London: 13 AUGUST – Croydon; 15 AUGUST – Kingston; 16 AUGUST – Harrow & Watford; 17 AUGUST – Ealing; 18 AUGUST – Uxbridge; 19 AUGUST – Brent Cross; 21 AUGUST – Reading & Camden; 23 AUGUST – Westfield Stratford; 25 AUGUST – Bluewater; 27 AUGUST – Bromley; 31 AUGUST (GRAND FINALE) – Oxford Street
What: 50 free goody bags (with min.spend of £2.50 or more in a single transaction), Meet MINISO’s PenPen mascot and penguin-themed face painting (from 1pm for customers who spend £10 or more).
The brand celebrates its 10th anniversary with UK tour.
ONGOING EVENTS
Events and offers still running this week
When: 20 April – 31 August 2026
Where: Mr Fogg’s City Tavern, 37 Broadgate Circle, Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2QS
What: Complimentary 80-minute Games Parlour sessions for groups
Pink City Prints London Pop-Up
When: 11 June-30 August, Mon-Sat: 10.30am-6pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
Where: 149 King’s Road, London SW3 5TX
What: Shop the colourful handmade clothing and accessories collection, including pieces exclusive to the London pop-up.
Free Kellogg’s Breakfast at Morrisons
When: 29 June-6 September
Where: Morrisons Cafés nationwide
What: FREE Kellogg’s breakfast
The Power of Honey: Food, Finance and the Golden Age of Fraud Pop-Up
When 20 July-28 August
Where: Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH
What: FREE exhibition exploring honey, fraud, trust and value, with a live observation hive, honey-tasting tests, UV banknote investigations and the chance to lift a real gold bar.
Royal Docks Summer Splash
When: 24 July-16 August
Where: Royal Victoria Dock, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE
What: FREE open-water swimming, sandpits, deckchairs and free family activities.
Electric Summer at Battersea Power Station
When: 29 July-31 August
Where: Battersea Power Station, Circus Road West, Nine Elms, London SW8 5BN
What: FREE entry; paid attractions include roller skating, the Big Wheel, dodgems, Wave Swinger, pétanque and classic fairground games.
7UP Pink Shandy at The Pink Nel
When: 31 July-24 August
Where: The Pink Nel, The Perky Nel, 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham, London SW4 9DW
What: FREE 7UP Pink Shandy 0.0%, plus a pink pub makeover, outdoor games and themed merchandise.
When: 6 – 13 August
Where: London
What: The first 50 guests each day to receive a FREE Fruit Fetish Lip Oil
Beauty and matcha pop-up experience.
Round the Dock at Canada Water
When: 6 – 30 August
Where: Canada Water
What: FREE summer programme with events, activities and entertainment around the waterfront.
Costa Del Croydon
When: 7-31 August
Where: Centrale Shopping Centre rooftop, Croydon CR0 1TY
What: FREE rooftop beach with sand, splash zones, games, family activities, workshops, food and drinks.
The Beach Club will also take place on Thursdays, including 13 and 20 August, with free entry.
PerfectTed £1 Matcha Takeover
When: 3, 10 and 17 August 7am-8pm
Where: SHED Clapham Unit D, Clapham South Station, Balham Hill Road, London, SW12 9DU
What: £1 Ceremonial matcha.
Dishoom Free Bun Maska & Bottomless Chai
When: Every Wednesday, 2pm–5pm
Where: Any Dishoom café in the UK
What: A free buttery Bun Maska and bottomless house chai for dine-in guests, while stocks last.
Gloria’s Dolci Drop 2.0
When: Every Wednesday at 3pm
Where: Gloria, 54–56 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London
What: Free dolci will be handed out from Gloria’s window, with every sweet coming with a scratch card offering the chance to win an Italo-surprise redeemable at Gloria.
Lush Meet Your Microbiome Workshop
When: Ongoing, with sessions every Sunday at 11am, bookable via the Lush app
Where: Lush Spa Oxford Street, 175–179 Oxford Street, Soho, London W1D 2JS
What: Free skincare workshop exploring the skin’s microbiome, with a fresh cleanser-making activity and skincare consultation.
lululemon x Run Dem Crew Tuesday Run Club
When: Every Tuesday, meet from 6:30pm; run departs at 7pm
Where: lululemon, Old Spitalfields Market, 1 Horner Square, London E1 6EW
What: Free weekly 5K social run at a relaxed, conversational pace, open to all abilities.
TOCA Social Womxn’s Hour
When: Every Wednesday, from 7pm
Where: TOCA Social, The O2, London
What: £1 interactive football sessions for women during Womxn’s Hour.
Free Cheese at The Prince of Wales
When: Every Wednesday, from 6–7pm
Where: The Prince of Wales, 53 Highgate High Street, London
What: Free cheese available while stocks last.
Signorelli Opening £1 Coffee
When: 1-31 August
Where: Signorelli, 1 Broadgate, Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2QS
What: £1 coffee all August.
100 FREE drinks at “100 on the Roof”
When: 10 June – 19 August
Where: The Lord Napier Star, Hackney, London
What: Head up to the roof for free drinks every Wednesday as part of 100 on the Roof.
*This guide is updated daily. Check back regularly for new events, pop-ups, freebies and updates.
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