What’s On in London: The Best Pop-Ups, Events and Freebies 24-30 August 2026

Looking for free things to do in London this week? Our weekly guide rounds up the latest pop-ups, freebies, activations, food giveaways and events happening across the city. From beauty launches and free samples to Carnival celebrations, food pop-ups and Bank Holiday weekend events, here’s OVER ONE HUNDRED events worth checking out this week.

NEW EVENTS:

Essence ‘Eternal Glow Getter’ Pop-Up

When: 24 and 27 August, 2:30–7:30pm
Where: Between North Greenwich Station and the main entrance to The O2
Freebie: Free Jelly Jewels glitter eyeshadow topper, while stocks last

Essence will celebrate Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour with a free pop-up where visitors can play a claw machine for the chance to win a Jelly Jewels glitter eyeshadow topper presented inside a light-up bracelet


Gisou x Elevate at Selfridges

When: 24 and 27 August, 2:30–7:30pm
Where: Selfridges, Oxford Street
What: Purchase an Elevate drink and consultation experience to receive a complimentary Gisou gift.


Shiseido x Urban Greens Suncare Pop-Up

When: 24–27 August
Where: Selected Urban Greens locations across London
What: Shiseido will pop up at Urban Greens salad locations, offering complimentary suncare samples while customers wait. Summer Salad customers can receive a limited-edition Shiseido sticker with 20% off at Shiseido. The first 10 Summer Salad customers at each Urban Greens location each day will also receive a free Shiseido beach bag.

Locations:
24 August: St Paul’s
25 August: Shoreditch
26 August: St James’s Park
27 August: London Wall


Bone Daddies Free Breakfast Ramen

When: 24 August
Where: Bone Daddies, London
What: FREE Breakfast Ramen for 5,000 lucky Bone Daddies app users.

Bone Daddies sent a surprise free breakfast ramen reward to 5,000 app users, with notifications sent directly through the app. Check if you’ve received one and you can redeem your free ramen before the offer expired.


Mama Haven x SBM Summer Carnival Party

When: 25 August, 2pm – 4:30pm
Where: Arch 156, Shepherd’s Bush Market, London
What: Free tuck shop treats. Entry is £3 per family.

Mama Haven and Shepherd’s Bush Market will host a family-friendly Summer Carnival Party with music from resident DJ Chrystalize, games, food and colourful Carnival-themed fun.


There Is a Party… in August

When: 25 August, 7pm – 10:30pm
Where: The Ivy House, London
What: An evening of readings and performances featuring Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, Ben Pester, Lucy K Shaw, Orit Gat, Owen Williams, Poppy Cockburn and more.


Milk Makeup 10th Anniversary at Sephora

When: 25 August, 12pm – 6pm
Where: Sephora Westfield London
What: Complimentary makeup demos and makeovers.

Celebrate Milk Makeup’s 10th anniversary with in-store makeup demonstrations and makeover experiences.


Rosa’s Thai Warren Street Free Pad Thai

When: 25 August, from 12pm
Where: Rosa’s Thai Warren Street, 48 Grafton Way, London W1T 5DZ
What: 100 free plates of Pad Thai to celebrate the restaurant’s recent renovation.

The giveaway will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no booking or voucher code required. Simply turn up and claim a plate while stocks last.


Honi Poke £1 Poke Bowl

When: 25 August, 11am–3pm
Where: Honi Poke, 8 Kingly Street, Carnaby, Soho, London W1B 5PQ
What: £1 poke bowls to celebrate the opening of the new Soho location.

Honi Poke is bringing back its £1 bowl promotion for the opening celebration. The offer is available in-store only, with a limit of one bowl per person and while stocks last, so arriving early is recommended.


Grind Iced Coffee Taxi

When: 25 August, all day
Where: Around central London
What: Free taxi rides with complimentary Grind iced coffee, driven by London taxi driver Cabbie Karen.

Grind is teaming up with Cabbie Karen to turn off the taxi meter for one day, giving passengers free rides around London while serving iced coffee on board. Rides are available for groups of up to three people, with journeys limited to destinations within 20 minutes of central London.


Ting Bike London Tour

When: 25–30 August
Where: Notting Hill, 25–26 August; Brixton, 27–28 August; Shoreditch, 29–30 August
What: FREE Ting cans and the chance to win a £150 gift card every day.

The Ting bike will make stops across London over six days, bringing tropical-flavoured drinks and daily giveaways. The exact stopping points will be revealed through Ting’s Instagram Stories in real time, so visitors should check before heading out.


There Is a Party… in August

When: 25 August, 7pm
Where: The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London SE15 3BE
What: Free evening of readings and performances featuring Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, Ben Pester, Lucy K Shaw, Orit Gat and Owen William.

The event will bring together a selection of writers and performers for an evening of readings and live performance. Free entry, with tickets available via Eventbrite.


NationFried by Nationwide Pop-Up

When: 25 August, 6pm – 9pm
Where: 227–229 Hoxton Street, London N1 5LG
What: Free chow mein burritos, butter chicken pizza, ice cream with French fries and limited-edition slushies. Exclusive Nationwide merchandise, including custom “fried” sliders, will also be given away. First come, first served, student ID is required.

Nationwide is hosting a one-night-only free food pop-up celebrating its FlexStudent account. Chloe Burrows and Max Khadar will be behind the counter serving a menu of unusual food mash-ups.


KIN KIN Summer Closing Party

When: 25 August, 5–10pm
Where: KOTN Store, 113–115 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch
What: Summer closing party hosted by the KinKinTonight team, bringing together music, fashion, food and London’s creative community.

The event will mark the end of the summer season with an evening at KOTN’s Shoreditch store.


Free Giant Scalextric at Hypha x Eastern City Studios

When: 25–29 August, 12pm–6pm
Where: Hypha x Eastern City Studios, 130 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 5LY
What: FREE Giant Scalextric racing, face painting, candy floss and popcorn, plus prizes to win.

Visitors can drop in and take on the giant Scalextric track, with no booking required. There will also be face painting and airbrush tattoos from 12pm–2pm, as well as candy floss and popcorn. Racers can enter the Fastest Lap Challenge, with the three fastest participants each day winning a Scalextric prize.


Rare Beauty ‘Rare Beginnings’ Fragrance Launch at Sephora

When: 26 August, 11am – 7pm
Where: Sephora Carnaby Street, 5–7 Carnaby Street, Soho, London
What: Free fragrance discovery and access to the launch experience.

Sephora will host a special in-store launch for Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Rare Beginnings Eau de Parfum. Visitors can discover the new fruity-floral fragrance and access limited-time in-store offers.


Discothèque Fragrances x Sephora

When: 26 August, 2pm – 9pm
Where: Sephora White City, Westfield London, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF
What: Free bottle engraving with any 50ml purchase, sweet treats, giveaways and exclusive GWP.

Discothèque Fragrances will take over Sephora White City for a day of fragrance discovery and brand activations. Visitors can explore the collection, meet the Discothèque team and access exclusive in-store offers.


MONDAY Haircare x Caffè Crema Pop-Up

When: 26 – 27 August, from 10:30am
Where: Bishops Square, Spitalfields Market, Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA
What: Free MONDAY Haircare minis, custom MONDAY Matcha Crema and additional branded giveaways.

The two-day pop-up will bring MONDAY Haircare and Caffè Crema together for a beauty and matcha experience. Visitors can pick up complimentary MONDAY Haircare mini products and a scoop of the exclusive MONDAY Matcha Crema, with additional surprises and branded goodies available while stocks last. Free entry.


STAEDTLER Home of the Pencil Pop-Up

When: 26–29 August, 2pm – 6pm on Wed, 11am – 7pm Thu-Sat
Where: Monmouth Street, London
What: FREE limited edition London pencil, tote bag and keyring, creative workshops, spin the wheel to win, photobooth, doodle bar, live portraits and interactive activities.

STAEDTLER will bring its Home of the Pencil to London to celebrate 125 years of the iconic Noris pencil. The pop-up will feature live portrait drawing, interactive experiences and pencil-focused workshops with artists including Mr Lee, Lucia Vinti, Elly Bazigos and World of Ratbag.


L’Occitane en Provence x Cult Beauty: Bake with Dee’s Basement

When: 26 August, 11:30am–6:30pm
Where: 353 Portobello Road, London W10 5SA
What: An exclusive baking experience hosted by pastry chef and author Dee Omole of Dee’s Basement, inspired by L’Occitane en Provence’s new Almond Pistache and Almond Crème Brûlée Hair & Body Mists. Bake with Dee’s Basement will bring the fragrances to life through an intimate baking workshop featuring pistachio, crème brûlée and sweet almond-inspired treats. Guests will also be able to sample L’Occitane products and receive an exclusive goody bag. The £20 ticket will be redeemable against L’Occitane purchases on Cult Beauty, subject to the event’s terms.


Armani Beauty Dolci Multi-Use Blush Stick Pop-Up

When: 26 August – 9 September
Where: Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London
What: FREE beauty experience and blush shade matching, with the chance to discover the new Dolci Multi-Use Blush Stick.

Giorgio Armani Beauty is celebrating the launch of its Dolci Multi-Use Blush Stick with a pop-up at Selfridges. The new cream-to-powder blush can be used on both cheeks and lips and comes in five shades: Caramel, Cinnamon, Apricot, Rose and Mauve.


Psycle x Laneige: Sweat to Reset

When: 26 August, 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Where: Psycle London Bridge
What: One-off Ride classes with a complimentary Laneige Balance Mode Intro Set worth £24.

Psycle and Laneige are teaming up for an evening Ride class, with everyone who books a bike receiving a complimentary Balance Mode Intro Set containing products designed to cleanse, balance and hydrate after a workout. Spaces are limited and booking is required.


The Barbados Tourism Marketing x Virgin Atlantic Holidays pop-up

When: 27–29 August, from 10am
Where: Malaysia Square, Battersea Power Station, London
What: FREE Barbados-inspired experiences, personalised coconuts and entertainment, plus food, drinks, yoga, road tennis and live performances.

Virgin Atlantic Holidays and Visit Barbados will bring Bajan vibes to Battersea Power Station for the Bank Holiday weekend, with beach-inspired yoga, steel drums, road tennis, live DJs and performances, authentic Bajan flavours and personalised coconuts. Cocktails will be available from 5pm, with DJ Puffy performing on Friday and Saturday from 7:30pm


With Nothing Underneath Denim Launch

When: 27 August, 9am–7pm
Where: 15 Bateman Street, Soho, London W1D 3AQ
What: FREE entry, Free Chocolate and drinks, plus a chance to win a £100 WNU shopping voucher.

With Nothing Underneath will open its doors for its first-ever community press day to celebrate the launch of its debut denim collection. Visitors can explore the new jeans range, featuring three cuts and four colours, while enjoying complimentary catering from Xanthe Ross and iced drinks from Good & Proper Tea. There will also be English sparkling wine from The Grange and a Chocolate Roulette game with Tony’s Chocolonely, where you could win a £100 golden ticket to spend at WNU.


indu Beauty End-of-Summer Scavenger Hunt

When: 27 August, 12pm – 1pm
Where: London, with locations revealed through indu Beauty’s TikTok clues
What: Scavenger hunt with three hidden orange envelopes containing prizes including Sephora vouchers, a Stanley cup and a Jellycat plush, alongside indu beauty products.

indu Beauty is hiding orange envelopes around London as part of its end-of-summer scavenger hunt. Clues will be posted on the brand’s TikTok, with participants encouraged to turn on notifications so they do not miss them. Anyone who finds an envelope should keep it and DM a selfie with it to @indu.beauty on Instagram to claim their prize. The three prizes include a £100 Sephora UK voucher, a Stanley cup or a Jellycat plush, with indu skincare goodies included in each prize package.


YETIREELOORDS National Burger Day

When: 27 August
Where: YETIREELOORDS, London
What: FREE Birria Burger for the first 10 customers who say “Happy National Burger Day” when ordering.

To celebrate National Burger Day, the first 10 people through the door can claim a free Birria Burger featuring a double beef patty, American cheese, homemade pickled red onion and sweetcorn mayo. The Birria Burger will also be available as the restaurant’s National Burger Day special throughout the day.


SoBe National Burger Day 2-for-1

When: 27 August, all day
Where: Participating SoBe Burger locations
What: 2-for-1 on OG Chicken Burgers and SoBe Cheeseburgers for dine-in.

SoBe Burger will celebrate National Burger Day with a one-day buy-one-get-one-free offer. Buy one OG Chicken Burger and receive another free, or buy one SoBe Cheeseburger and get another free. The offer is dine-in only, limited to one redemption per customer, and cannot be combined with other promotions. Participating locations include Askew Road and Sheen.


Pepsi Parlour at The O2

When: 27 August
Where: The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
What: FREE Cherry & Vanilla Pepsi samples at the Pepsi Parlour, giving O2 visitors the chance to try the flavour.


Olaplex x Sephora Westfield

When: 27 August, 12–9pm; 28 August, 10am – 6pm
Where: Sephora Westfield London
What: Free Poppi drinks and Olaplex samples, while stocks last.

Discover the new Olaplex No.7 Shine Serum Oil Mist, with product demonstrations and the chance to try the new formula.


Molton Brown Pop-Up Ice Cream Event

When: 27 August, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Molton Brown
What: Complimentary ice cream inspired by the fragrance notes. Visitors can also receive 20% off a minimum £50 spend during the event.

Celebrate the launch of Molton Brown’s new 30ml Eau de Parfums and visit the in-store ice cream cart for a fragrance-inspired treat.


Wingstop x Rising Ballers: Beyond The Wing

When: 27 August, 1pm – 5pm
Where: London
What: Free Wingstop food and the chance to get an exclusive Wingstop x Rising Ballers football.

Wingstop and Rising Ballers will bring Beyond The Wing to three UK cities, combining football skills and Wingstop. Show off your tekkers, fuel up on Wingstop and take part in the football action


Wendy’s National Burger Day

When: 27 August, from opening time
Where: Participating Wendy’s restaurants across the UK
What: 50 Free Dave’s Single burger at each restaurant

To celebrate National Burger Day Wendy’s will give away a free Dave’s Single to the first 50 customers at every participating UK restaurant. The offer will be available at all 47 Wendy’s locations across the UK, starting from each restaurant’s local opening time.


Five Guys National Burger Day

When: 27 August, all day
Where: Five Guys at Westfield London
What: Buy one burger and get one free for Five Guys Rewards members.

To celebrate National Burger Day, Five Guys Rewards members can claim a free burger when they buy one on 27 August. You need to join Five Guys Rewards by Wednesday 26 August to receive the BOGOF voucher, which will be added to your account ready to redeem.


Manna National Burger Day

When: 27 August 2026
Where: Manna locations in Battersea, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road
What: 2-for-1 Smash Burgers for the first 100 customers at each participating location.

To claim the offer, follow @manna_burgers on Instagram and show your follow at the till. The promotion is available while the first 100 burgers last at each location.


The Royal Albert Free Burger Giveaway

When: 27 August, from 4pm
Where: The Royal Albert, 460 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TJ
What: 100 free burgers for National Burger Day.

The Royal Albert will celebrate National Burger Day by giving away 100 free burgers on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit of one free burger per person, so arriving early is recommended.


TOPMAN x ST.ART Gallery

When: 27 August, 6–8pm
Where: ST.ART Gallery, London
What: A special TOPMAN event celebrating emerging artists, with work from artists including Akilah.

The event will bring TOPMAN together with ST.ART Gallery for an evening showcasing emerging artistic talent. Free entry, but registration is required.


DVNTY Pop-Up Shop

When: 27 August, 4pm–10pm
Where: 2 Seymour Place, London W1H 5AZ
What: One-day-only DVNTY pop-up featuring new pieces in limited quantities.

The fashion brand will showcase its latest collection at this one-day London pop-up, with new pieces available in limited quantities. Entry details are not specified, so I’d describe it simply as a pop-up rather than a free event


Rhythm 108 x The Real Fruit Ice Cream Co. Free Ice Cream Giveaway

When: 27 August 2026, 12pm–5pm
Where: Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, London E1 6EW
What: 400 FREE limited-edition ice creams.

Rhythm 108 will team up with The Real Fruit Ice Cream Co. for a one-day giveaway, giving Londoners the chance to try the limited-edition treats for free, on a first-come, first-served basis, with a choice of Banana PB Cookie or Strawberry Choc Cookie.


Just Grieve x PerfectTed

When: 27 August, 6:30pm – 9pm
Where: Tea Building, London
What: Just Grieve and PerfectTed will host an evening of matcha, creativity and community. Guests can decorate their own glass chawan bowl with paint pens and take part in a matcha masterclass. Price: £16.96

What you get: Your painted matcha bowl, a bamboo whisk and a pouch of PerfectTed matcha to take home.


Bleecker Burger Camden Opening

When: 27 August, from 11am
Where: Bleecker Burger, 45–46 Middle Yard, Camden Lock Place, London NW1 8AF
What: New restaurant opening with a one-day-only Minetta Tavern Burger, 20% off burgers and limited-edition Camden prints for the first 100 customers.

Bleecker will open its tenth London location in Camden on National Burger Day. To mark the opening, the first 100 people through the door will receive a free limited-edition Camden print inspired by the area’s music heritage. The Minetta Tavern Burger, made with Bleecker beef, caramelised onions, cheddar and house sauce, will also be available for one day only. Customers who sign up in advance can claim 20% off all burgers ordered in person on the day, while stocks last


Cheatmeals Uxbridge Opening

When: 27 August, from 5pm
Where: Cheatmeals, 234 High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1LE
What: Grand opening of Cheatmeals’ new Uxbridge restaurant, with 100 free burgers for the first 100 customers.

The fully halal comfort food spot specialises in smash-style gourmet burgers, hot dogs, chicken burritos, wings, loaded fries and premium milkshakes. The first 100 customers through the door from 5pm will receive a free burger.


Holy Greens Canary Wharf Opening

When: 27 August – 6 September
Where: Holy Greens, 15 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QS
What: 50% off salads & bowls* opening day, then 20% through Sept 6 + free goodie bags for first 100 guests

Holy Greens will open its first London location in Canary Wharf on 27 August. The first 100 guests on opening day will also receive a free goodie bag. The 50% discount applies on opening day only, with the offer dropping to 20% from 28 August until 6 September. The discounts apply to salads and hot bowls only and cannot be combined with other offers.


JAY-Z 30 London Camden Pop-Up

When: 27 August – 2 September, 11am–7pm
Where: UMusic Shop Camden, Unit 835, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AH
What: Immersive retail experience celebrating JAY-Z’s 30-year career, featuring exclusive JAY-Z 30 London merchandise and the official 30th Anniversary Collection.

The Roc Nation-produced pop-up will bring the JAY-Z 30 celebration to Camden ahead of his London concerts in September. Visitors can explore the dedicated space and shop exclusive merchandise from the anniversary collection. Free entry.


Allday Goods x DEYA: ALLDEYA ARMS

When: 27–30 August
Where: 72 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY
What: Allday Goods and DEYA Brewing Company are opening the ALLDEYA ARMS, a four-day pub pop-up in Shoreditch for the August Bank Holiday weekend. The collaboration will launch a new serrated petty bar knife made using recycled plastic waste from the DEYA brewery, alongside the exclusive ALLDEYA GOODS pale ale.

What to find: Exclusive collaborative goods, archive pieces, special releases and offers will be available throughout the pop-up.


AQUA GLOW Drinks Pop-Up

When: 27 August, from 7:45am
Where: Liverpool Street Station, London
What: Free samples of AQUA GLOW’s lightly sparkling collagen beauty drinks.

AQUA GLOW Drinks will be bringing its functional beauty drinks to Liverpool Street Station, with brand ambassadors handing out complimentary samples to commuters.


SP Sweat x Sea Lanes Canary Wharf

When: 27 August, 6:45–8:30am
Where: Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, Newfoundland Place, London E14 4BH
What: Coached morning swim followed by breakfast, a complimentary salad from The Salad Project and a goodie bag. Tickets are £19.67.

The session will include a coached swim from 7–8am, followed by coffee and breakfast at Dockside Café. Guests can also claim a salad at The Salad Project Canary Wharf, redeemable that day or the following Friday. All swimming abilities are welcome, but participants must be able to swim 50m unaided.


Runlimited “Catch the Last Train” Race & Opening Party

When: 27 August, from 7pm
Where: Runlimited Coal Drops Yard, 75 Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, London N1C 4DQ
What: Knockout-style running race followed by a store opening party with food and drinks.

The three-lap race will feature three strict cut-off times, with £500 of Runlimited store credit up for grabs for the winner. The race will be followed by a neighbourhood party celebrating the opening of Runlimited’s new Coal Drops Yard store. Registration is required.


Tubi FrightFest London 2026

When: 27–31 August
Where: ODEON Luxe Leicester Square and ODEON Luxe West End, London
What: HORROR FILM FESTIVAL featuring five days of horror, sci-fi, fantasy and thriller screenings.

Tubi FrightFest London will return over the August Bank Holiday weekend for its 27th edition, bringing a huge line-up of genre cinema to two ODEON Luxe venues in Leicester Square. Expect world, international and UK premieres, filmmaker and cast appearances, and plenty of horror fandom atmosphere across the five-day festival. Tickets: Festival passes start at £225, with day passes from £36 and individual film tickets from £14.99. The festival is 18+


Rahasya x Selfridges Pop-Up

When: 27 August–9 September
Where: Selfridges Beauty Hall, 400 Oxford Street, London
What: FREE Rahasya fragrance samples and the chance to discover the new Nomadic Jasmine Extrait de Parfum.

Rahasya will launch its first Selfridges pop-up to celebrate Nomadic Jasmine, its first Extrait de Parfum and a Selfridges exclusive. Visitors can try the new fragrance, explore Rahasya’s collection inspired by modern India and receive complimentary samples when interested in a perfume. The pop-up will also offer the chance to shop Nomadic Jasmine exclusively at Selfridges during the event.


Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Complexion Studio

When: 28–30 August
Where: 49–51 Rathbone Street, London W1T 1NW
What: Beauty experience celebrating the new Airbrush Loose Powder and Blush Blur, with free treats and services.

Visitors can enjoy a free drink and instant portrait in the photobooth, plus free engraving when purchasing two or more products. Those spending £65 or more can create a complimentary Flawless Kit containing four deluxe samples, while a free £60 service card can also be used at a local John Lewis. Free walk-ins are available, or visitors can book a £15 VIP ticket, which is fully redeemable against purchases and includes a 20-minute complexion consultation with a Charlotte Tilbury Artist.


Revolution x Boots Superfix Blur Pop-Up

When: 28 – 29 August
Where: Westfield London, White City
What: Immersive beauty pop-up celebrating Revolution’s Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation, with shade matching, product testing, photo opportunities and giveaways.

Visitors will be able to find their perfect shade across the 40-shade foundation range, try the wider Superfix collection including primers and setting mists, and explore dedicated beauty installations. Exclusive product giveaways will also be available


Aroma-Zone Experiential Pop-Up

When: 28–31 August
Where: Westfield London, White City, inside the Atrium between Blank Street Coffee and Sushidog
What: Interactive skincare pop-up featuring personalised serum consultations, an ingredient wall and a game with the chance to win a free full-size serum.

The “France’s Favourite Serums. Discover Yours” experience will feature a Serum Bar where visitors can receive personalised skincare advice, alongside the A-Z Ingredient Wall exploring natural cosmetic ingredients. Visitors can also take part in the Blue Bottle Game, attempting to stop a digital timer at exactly 3.5 seconds. Those who succeed will receive a Golden Ticket, redeemable in-store for a free full-size serum.

Friday opening hours: 10am–9pm. Other daily opening hours may vary.


Driven By Sound: Aston Martin Aramco x Defected Records

When: 28–30 August
Where: 19 D’Arblay Street, Soho, London
What: FREE entry to the Driven By Sound pop-up, with live DJ sets, Defected vinyl, giveaways and limited-edition merchandise.

Aston Martin Aramco and Defected Records are bringing F1 and house music together for a four-day Soho takeover. Visitors can explore Defected vinyl, limited-edition pieces, Aston Martin F1 moments, customisation stations and giveaways, with live music throughout the weekend. The pop-up is open to everyone, although some individual sessions require tickets.


REPRESENT Jawbreaker Event

When: 28 August, 11am–7pm
Where: REPRESENT London Store, Wardour Street, London
What: Special REPRESENT event celebrating the brand’s Jawbreaker collection.

The event will take place at the REPRESENT London store, with visitors able to explore the latest Jawbreaker collection and experience the brand’s dedicated activation. Free entry, but registration is required.


Fancy Ices at Woodward Gallery

When: 28 August 2026, from 12pm
Where: Bompas & Parr Studio, 8 Glasshouse Yard, Barbican, London EC1A 4JN
What: FREE ice cream and a free-entry art exhibition.

Culinary design duo Bompas & Parr will present Fancy Ices, an exhibition celebrating inventive ice cream creations. Visitors will be able to enjoy a complimentary ice cream, with a different London ice cream maker collaborating on a new flavour each week. Entry to the exhibition itself will be free.


Pepsi x Creams Café Takeover

When: 28 August, 4pm – 9pm
Where: Creams Cafe, 190–192 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7JP
What: FREE limited-edition Pepsi ice cream floats and gelato creations inspired by Pepsi’s new zero-sugar flavours.

The Pepsi x Creams takeover brought a selection of special dessert creations to the Shepherd’s Bush branch, including Cherry & Vanilla Sundae Swirl, Raspberry Ripple Sundae Surprise and Salted Caramel Sundae Soda. The activation also featured limited-edition Pepsi ice cream floats.


Big Penny Social Free Bank Holiday Aperol Beach Party

When: 28 August, 7–10pm
Where: Big Penny Beach Club, Big Penny Social, 1 Priestley Way, London E17 6AL
What: Free Bank Holiday beach party with Aperol Spritz, live music and DJs
Freebie: 200 FREE Aperol Spritz
Entry: Free

Big Penny Beach Club will celebrate the Bank Holiday with an Aperol-themed beach party featuring a live performance from Hobo Chic followed by DJs and feel-good music. The first 200 guests to arrive will receive a free Aperol Spritz.


Sipp Matcha Rave

When: 28 August, 4:30–8:30pm
Where: 44 Balls Pond Road London N1
What: Matcha party with music, community vibes and 50 free drinks available while stocks last.

Sipp will host an end-of-summer Matcha Rave featuring high-energy music and premium matcha. The event will also offer 50 free drinks, subject to availability.


Tower 28 Swipe Serum Foundation at Sephora

When: 28 August at Sephora East; 29–30 August at Sephora Spitalfields
Where: Sephora East and Sephora Spitalfields, London
What: Gift with purchase available while stocks last.

Discover Tower 28’s new Swipe Serum Foundation with live demos, makeovers and personalised shade matching.


Thanks It’s Vintage x PerfectTed Energy

When: 28 August, 12pm–6pm; 29 August, 10am–6pm; 30 August, 10am–2pm
Where: 65a Charlotte Street, London W1T 4PQ
What: Y2K designer bag pop-up with complimentary PerfectTed Energy matcha while you shop.

Thanks It’s Vintage will bring a selection of vintage and Y2K designer bags to Charlotte Street for a three-day pop-up. Visitors can enjoy a complimentary matcha from PerfectTed Energy while browsing the collection, plus enter a giveaway by sharing photos of their styled bag from the shop. The pop-up is confirmed for all three dates.


Smash House Grand Opening

When: 28 August
Where: Smash House, St Paul’s
What: Grand opening with 100 free smash burgers for the first 100 customers.


Chubby’s Grand Opening

When: 28 August, from 7pm
Where: Chubby’s, 839 Uxbridge Road, London
What: Grand opening with 100 free burgers for the first 100 customers, followed by half-price burgers and shakes.


JENKI x Supernova Soho: The Neighbourhood Serve

When: 28–29 August
Where: Supernova Soho, 25 Peter Street, London W1F 0AH
What: Two-day takeover featuring a limited-edition matcha burger box for £18, with only 200 available each day.

JENKI will team up with Supernova for a special Bank Holiday collaboration ahead of the opening of JENKI’s new Soho bar. The limited-edition Neighbourhood Serve includes a Supernova burger of choice, fries with matcha mayo, matcha lemonade and matcha soft serve, with JENKI whisking matcha on site throughout the takeover. Each box will also come with a Scratch & Win card offering prizes redeemable at JENKI Soho and Supernova.


L’Occitane x Tokkia Almond Pop-Up

When: 28–31 August
Where: North Atrium, Westfield London, White City
What: FREE L’Occitane Almond samples and sweet treats, plus a chance to win full-size products and gift sets.

L’Occitane en Provence and Sephora UK will bring an immersive Almond experience to Westfield London, featuring warm sunset lighting, photo opportunities and a swirling almond mist installation. Visitors can pick up complimentary samples of the Almond Shower Oil and Almond Supple Skin Oil, while early visitors may also receive sweet treats or macarons. There will also be a claw-style prize grab where you can win full-size products and gift sets.


The Ordinary Pop-Up at Boots Beauty

When: 29 August–8 September
Where: Boots Beauty, 26 Electric Boulevard, Battersea Power Station, London SW11 8BJ
What: FREE Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides 30ml moisturiser when you spend £25 on The Ordinary products, plus a chance to win gifts.

The Ordinary will take over Boots Beauty at Battersea Power Station for two weeks, giving visitors the chance to discover and test its new Lacto-PDRN 4% + B9 Eye Cream. You can also play the Stop the Clock game for the chance to win complimentary gifts and get personalised skincare advice from onsite experts. The free moisturiser offer is valid until 6 September, excluding sets and while stocks last.


Trainline x Domino’s Train Thru

When: 29–31 August
Where: Selected Lumo services travelling between London Euston and Stirling, stopping at Preston
What: Free Domino’s pizzas delivered directly to passengers’ seats during the train journey.

Trainline is partnering with Domino’s and Lumo to launch the UK’s first “Train Thru” pizza delivery service. Passengers travelling on eligible services can pre-order a free freshly baked pizza, which will be prepared by Domino’s in Preston and delivered to their seat when the train stops at Preston station. Passengers can choose from Cheese & Tomato, Pepperoni Passion, Vegi Supreme or Plant-Based Margheri-tastic. Orders must be placed by midnight the evening before travel and your journey must pass through Preston to qualify.


Smyths Toys Free LEGO Harry Potter Giveaway

When: 29 August, from 9am
Where: Smyths Toys Superstores across the UK and Ireland
What: FREE LEGO Dumbledore’s Office with Harry Potter set for visitors aged 6+, while stocks last.

Smyths Toys celebrated Back to Hogwarts with a nationwide giveaway of the 42-piece LEGO 30724 Dumbledore’s Office with Harry Potter polybag. No purchase was required, with one set available per customer on a first-come, first-served basis.

Final Summer Dessert Pop-Up

When: 29 August, 12pm–4pm
Where: Pexor House, Staffa Road, London E10 7PY
What: FREE lucky dip prize with every purchase, with the chance to win Tony’s Chocolonely bars, Summer Fridays lip balms, PME Cake goodie bags, Nobody’s Child gift cards and more.


Summer Reset: Sauna & Cold Plunge

When: 29 August, 7:30pm–9pm
Where: Pulse Club, London
What: FREE sauna and cold plunge session with Strong Girl Squad.

The Summer Reset event will offer an evening of wellness and recovery, combining a sauna experience with a refreshing cold plunge. The session is hosted by Strong Girl Squad at Pulse Club and is listed as free to attend.


KA Rum & Pineapple Free Samples

When: 29 August
Where: Shepherd’s Bush Central Line Station, London
What: FREE cans of KA Rem Caribbean Rum & Pineapple cocktail handed out outside the station.


ASOR London BOXPARK Closing Party

When: 29 August, from 3pm
Where: BOXPARK Shoreditch, London
What: FREE drinks plus 40% off everything, music and a final shopping party.

ASOR London will be saying goodbye to its BOXPARK Shoreditch chapter with a closing party featuring 40% off everything, free drinks, music and plenty of good vibes. It’s the perfect chance to pick up some final pieces before the brand closes its BOXPARK doors.


Batiste Free Haircare Samples

When: 29–31 August, from 11am
Where: Soho, London
What: 2 FREE mini Batiste haircare samples all Bank Holiday weekend, from 11am while stocks last.

Batiste will be out in London over the August Bank Holiday weekend handing out complimentary haircare samples from their new Sensitive range. If you’re heading into central London, keep an eye out for the sampling team from 11am each day.


Lost Oasis Bank Holiday Festival

When: 29–31 August, 1pm–10pm
Where: Lost Oasis, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square
What: FREE entry to a Bank Holiday weekend of live music, drinks and summer vibes.

Lost Oasis will celebrate the August Bank Holiday with live music throughout the weekend, taking over its courtyard with DJs, performers and a laid-back summer atmosphere. Entry is free, with tickets available to book in advance or walk-ins welcome over the weekend.


Victoria’s Secret PINK Weekender at Westfield White City

When: 29 August, 9am–5pm
Where: PINK at Westfield White City, London
What: FREE bespoke bag charm when you purchase any bag, valid for the first 50 PINK bag purchases.

PINK is bringing its Weekender activation to Westfield White City for a new-term refresh. Purchase any bag in store and you can create your own bespoke bag charm to take home


KFC x La Vieille Ferme: Coq au Vin

When: 28–31 August
Where: Kachette Annex, Shoreditch, London
What: £15 per person for a 90-minute chicken and wine pairing experience.

KFC and French wine brand La Vieille Ferme are opening Coq au Vin, a limited-edition fried chicken and wine bar for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Menu: Popcorn Chicken with Sparkling Rosé, Hot Wings with Rouge, and Original Recipe Tenders with Rosé or Blanc, plus KFC dips. Advance booking is recommended, with limited walk-ins available each day.


Kurt Geiger Notting Hill Carnival Celebration

When: 29 August, 10am – 2pm
Where: Kurt Geiger flagship store, Oxford Street, London
What: Free Carnival-inspired glitter makeovers, plus live steel pan performances while you browse the latest collections.

Kurt Geiger will celebrate Notting Hill Carnival with a in-store party, as part of its “Saturdays Served with Style” Summer Sessions, a series of free in-store events bringing together live music, vibrant entertainment and refreshing mocktails.


Tatcha Matcha Foam Cleanse at Sephora

When: 29-30 August
Where: Sephora WEST London
What: Complimentary personalised skincare consultation.

Discover Tatcha’s new Matcha Foam Cleanse at the Sephora Skincare Hub, with personalised skincare consultations tailored to your skin needs.


Shark Beauty Strawberry Matcha Pop-Up

When: 29–30 August
Where: Southern Terrace, Westfield London, White City
What: FREE strawberry matcha ice cream while stocks last, plus a chance to win Shark Beauty goodies.

Shark Beauty will celebrate its limited-edition Strawberry Matcha collection with an immersive pop-up where visitors can try the new pastel colourway across its viral hair and skincare tools, including the FlexStyle Air Styler. There will also be a spin-the-wheel game with exclusive prizes. Free strawberry matcha ice cream will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Notting Hill Carnival 2026

When: 30–31 August
Where: Notting Hill, London
What: FREE entry to Notting Hill Carnival, with parades, sound systems, live stages, DJs, steel bands and street food across the weekend.

Notting Hill Carnival will return over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with Sunday dedicated to families and children and Monday bringing the main Adults Day celebrations. Sunday’s programme will include J’ouvert from 6am–9am, the official opening ceremony from 10am–10:30am and the Children’s Day Parade. Monday’s Adult’s Parade will begin at 10:30am, with sound systems and live stages running from 12pm–7pm.

The Saturday Panorama steelband competition is a separate ticketed event, running from 4pm until midnight at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park.


Smyths Toys x LEGO Harry Potter Free Giveaway

When: 29 August, from 9am
Where: Participating Smyths Toys Superstores across the UK and Ireland
What: Free LEGO Dumbledore’s Office with Harry Potter polybag (30724), with no purchase required. Families and Harry Potter fans can pick up the 42-piece LEGO set for free while stocks last.


el Jimador Sparkling Margarita Pop-Up

When: 29 August, from 12pm onwards, while stocks last
Where: Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, London E1 6EW
What: Free samples of el Jimador’s new Sparkling Margarita canned cocktails, plus a Hollywood-style Glam Bot experience.

el Jimador will bring its new Sparkling Margarita range to Spitalfields Market for the Bank Holiday weekend. Visitors can sample the new Lime Margarita or Mango Margarita for free and step into the Glam Bot to capture a high-definition slow-motion video to share on social media.


Five Pillar Social

When: 29 – 30 August, 12–8pm
Where: Tir Chonaill Gaels, Horsenden Hill Park West, Greenford, London UB6 0NZ
What: 10 free meals at this free family-friendly community festival with halal street food, a funfair, sports, entertainment and free activities.

Visitors can enjoy halal food from vendors including Cheatmeals, Tex BBQz, Chips Tauk and Tees Tea, alongside a football tournament, basketball sessions and a funfair. Cheatmeals will also give away free meals to the first 10 customers at its stand, so arriving early is recommended. Women can also access free henna and mini massages in a private area. Free entry with no registration required.


PILULU x JETSET Pilates Shoreditch

When: 29 August–31 August, 9:30am class
Where: JETSET Pilates Shoreditch, E1 6SH
What: Pilates takeover with a free pair of PILULU grip socks and the option to bring a friend for free.

Book the 9:30am Pilates class on any of the three days to receive a complimentary pair of PILULU grip socks. JETSET Pilates confirms that grip socks are required for all classes.


Summer Reset: Sauna & Cold Plunge

When: 29 August, 7:45–9pm
Where: Pulse Club, 228 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TG
What: Female-only sauna, cold plunge and breathwork experience with refreshments from brand partners.

The Strong Girl Squad event is designed as a supportive introduction to sauna and cold plunging, combining guided sauna sessions, cold plunges and breathwork. Guests can also socialise and enjoy refreshments after the experience.


445 Crew: Night Shift London 6K

When: 29 August, 8pm–9:30pm
Where: Big Ben, Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX
What: Free 6K night run along the Thames, passing some of London’s best-known landmarks.

The monthly 445 Crew run will take runners from Parliament Square along the Thames, passing Westminster Bridge, the London Eye, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe and Tower Bridge before returning to Parliament Square. It is a community run rather than a race and is open to all running abilities. Free entry.


Second Stride: Run The Boroughs x Jason Markk

When: 29 August, 12–2pm
Where: New Balance Run House, London
What: Free 5K community run with gifting pre-loved running shoes, New Balance apparel and post-run refreshments.

Run The Boroughs and Jason Markk are teaming up for a relaxed, easy-paced 5K run open to all ages and abilities. Runners can pick up pre-loved running shoes and past-season New Balance clothing on a first-come, first-served basis, with sizes and styles varying. Post-run refreshments will be provided by Sully’s, Raise Snacks, Allpress Espresso and Peak Moods. Bag drop availability is very limited.


Midnight Runners London Summer Party ’26

When: 30 August, from 5pm until late
Where: Riverside East, Stratford, London
What: Summer party from the Midnight Runners community with rooftop DJ sets, social games, prizes and drinks.

The annual Midnight Runners summer celebration will swap running kit for summer outfits, with music from ORDLEY playing house, disco and uplifting anthems on the rooftop. The event will also feature social games, prizes and an open bar tab. The party is presented in collaboration with Salomon Running. Tickets are £15 available via the Heylo app.


The Even Bigger Halal Pop-Up

When: 29 – 30 August, 12–7pm
Where: Unit/08, Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, Peckham, London SE15 3SN
What: Free two-day indoor market bringing together more than 100 independent businesses, halal food traders, artists and creatives.

The family-friendly pop-up will feature halal street food, modest fashion, skincare and beauty, handmade products, Islamic art and calligraphy, homeware, children’s activities, workshops and desserts. There will also be a free bouncy castle, Omar & Hana meet and greet and limited free goody bags. Free entry.


HERmotion x MEDIHEAL 5K Run

When: 30 August, 10am
Where: 10 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London E1 6QR
What: Every runner will receive three full-size MEDIHEAL skincare products.

HERmotion and MEDIHEAL will host a 5K social run around Shoreditch, with a secure bag drop available for participants. Price: £8 bookable via Cliq app.


Acai Berry x Off Duty Social Run Club

When: 30 August, 10am–12pm
Where: London
What: FREE post-run refreshments, plus a social 5K run with Off Duty.

Acai Berry is teaming up with Off Duty for a relaxed social run designed to bring the running and wellness communities together. Expect a 5K run, good vibes and a post-run refuel, with complimentary refreshments for attendees.


Chunk x Exhale ‘Aint No Party Like An Ice Cream Party’

When: 30 August
Where: Chunk Provisions, Arch 151 Tilbury Road, London E10 6RE
What: Free entry. The event is family-friendly until 8pm.

Chunk Provisions and Exale Brewing will host an all-day ice cream party with frozen treats from the Chunk scoop cart, the launch of an exclusive Exale x Chunk beer collaboration and DJs playing throughout the day until 2am. Patty & Pickle Burgers will also serve one-day-only ice cream-inspired specials.


Allpress Up. x DJ TMK Sunday Morning Set

When: 30 August, 11am–1pm
Where: Allpress Up., Camden
What: Sunday morning DJ set with free Allpress Up. tote bags for the first 10 customers.

DJ TMK will take over Allpress Up. for a Sunday morning set. The first 10 customers to purchase a coffee or matcha will receive a complimentary Allpress Up. tote bag. Free entry.


Vivid People Party x Beigel Shop End of Summer Yard Party

When: 30 August, 12–5pm
Where: Brick Lane Beigel Shop, 155 Brick Lane, London E1 6SB
What: Open-air retro disco party featuring 70s, 80s, 90s and early 00s music, food and drinks.

The daytime party will take over the Brick Lane Beigel Shop’s new courtyard, with Vivid People resident DJs playing nostalgic disco anthems across the decades. Guests can also enjoy gourmet beigels, a live BBQ, cocktails, beer and coffee. The party will continue at the Star of Bethnal Green after the courtyard closes at 5pm.


Colour Garden: Free Party

When: 30 August
Where: Colour Factory, 8 Queen’s Yard, London E9 5EN
What: Free daytime party featuring house, disco, Balearic boogie and tropical sounds.

The Colour Garden party will bring a mix of house, disco, Balearic boogie and tropical music to Colour Factory for a Bank Holiday Sunday celebration. Free entry.

Girls Who Padel: Sunday Padel

When: 30 August, 4pm–5pm
Where: Powerleague Shoreditch, London
What: FREE padel session for women of all abilities, including complete beginners.

Girls Who Padel London is hosting a relaxed Sunday session in Shoreditch, welcoming everyone from experienced players to those picking up a racket for the first time. There’s no pressure and no experience required, making it an easy way to meet other women and have a go at padel.

ONGOING EVENTS

Events and offers still running this week

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.


Mr Fogg’s Games Parlour

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


Free Kellogg’s Breakfast at Morrisons

When: 29 June-6 September
Where: Morrisons Cafés nationwide
What: Free Kellogg’s breakfast


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, with a summer fairground, roller skating, Big Wheel, dodgems, Wave Swinger, pétanque and boardwalk games.


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.


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.


Cinnamon Collection Free Mango Lassi

When: 10 August–30 September 2026
Where: Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, Battersea Power Station, and Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond
What: Free mango lassi for completing a 5K run
Freebie: Complimentary mango lassi


Ariana Grande x Swarovski

When: 11 August-1 September
Where: Swarovski Flagship Store, 94 Oxford Street, Fitzrovia, London W1D 1BZ
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.


Ariana Grande Petal Pop-Up

When: 15-28 August, 12pm-8pm Monday-Saturday and 12pm-6pm Sunday.
Where: 13-14 Carnaby Street, London W1F 9PJ
What: Immersive Ariana Grande experience with exclusive Eternal Sunshine tour merchandise, themed installations, photo opportunities and interactive spaces.


r.e.m. beauty Pop-Up at The O2

When: 15 August – 1 September, 10am–8pm
Where: The O2, First Floor by Entry H
Freebie: Free photobooth and the chance to win one of three gifts.


Mr Doodle’s Doodle Discovery

When: 17 – 30 August
Where: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and St James’s Market
What: Free outdoor art trail featuring five giant Mr Doodle sculptures, with a competition to win a meal for four at Gordon Ramsay Street Burger and tickets to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.


BYREDO Future Memories Pop-Up at Selfridges

When: 17-26 August, store opening hours (10am-10pm)
Where: Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB
What: Exclusive GWP (gift with purchase) and FREE personalised Future Self Portraits by illustrator Lena Yokoyama 18-23 August from 10am


Kaana x Fable & Mane

When: 17-28 August
Where: Kaana store
What: The first 10 guests each day who purchase a Golden Hour Bowl in-store will receive one FREE full-size Fable & Mane Glossy Hair Oil. Later guests get a free mini oil while supplies last.


CHANEL x John Lewis: COCO MADEMOISELLE CRUSH ABSOLU

When: 20-25 August
Where: John Lewis, Oxford Street, London
What: A CHANEL beauty kiosk celebrating the new COCO MADEMOISELLE CRUSH ABSOLU fragrance.


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.


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.


Late Bulletin Chess Club at The Golden Tooth

When: 24 August 2026, from 7:30pm until late, and every Monday
Where: The Golden Tooth, 79 Green Lanes, London
What: Free weekly chess night for all abilities, with chessboards provided and £1 oysters available on Mondays


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.


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.


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: 26 August and every Wednesday
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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