What’s On in London: The Best Pop-Ups, Events and Freebies 7 -13 September 2026
London is kicking off the new season with a brilliant mix of pop-ups, immersive experiences, events, launches and freebies. From exciting beauty and food activations to things you can do for free, there will be plenty happening across the capital from 7–13 September 2026.
Whether you’re looking for a new pop-up to discover, a fun event to add to your plans or a freebie worth leaving the house for, we’ve rounded up the best things happening in London this week. Keep checking back, as we’ll be updating this guide with new events and offers as they’re announced.
Elevate x OUAI Pop-Up
When: 7 September, during store opening hours
Where: Elevate, Selfridges Food Hall, Orchard Street, London, W1A 1AB
What: 20 FREE full-size OUAI perfume for the first customers on the first day who purchase the OUAI Laurel Canyon-inspired drink containing fig purée, sparkling water, collagen, hyaluronic acid, biotin, vitamin c, finished with jasmine and a fried fig slice. The pop-up is on until 13 September and celebrates the launch of Laurel Canyon Eau de Parfum, a fresh woody fragrance with notes of fig leaf, almond milk, jasmine and cedarwood.
FIEL 1st Birthday
When: 7 September, 7am–5pm
Where: FIEL, 14 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG
What: FREE coffee for the first 100 customers as Portuguese café FIEL celebrates its first birthday. The first 50 guests arriving from 7am will receive a complimentary coffee, followed by another 50 free coffees from 11am, with one coffee per person. There will also be a FREE pastel de nata for the first 50 people who buy a second coffee, Golden Tickets hidden on cups and plates, plus a free shot of Ginjinha served in an edible chocolate cup when ordering a main dish and drink after 12pm. Expect music, surprises and a Portuguese hamper raffle throughout the day.
Tattershall Castle Christmas Showcase
When: 7 September, from 4:30pm
Where: The Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2HR
What: FREE entry with prior registration, with complimentary bubbles and canapés, live entertainment and a chance to explore festive party setups and sample seasonal menus for winter 2026.
Star Trek: A Voyage Across London
When: 7–8 September
Where: Science Museum; Samsung KX; South Kensington Underground Station; King’s Cross St Pancras Underground Station
What: FREE Star Trek 60th anniversary fan trail across four London locations, where fans can collect stamps in a Star Trek passport and enter a prize draw. The trail includes Star Trek-themed station takeovers, Samsung KX activations and the Science Museum’s anniversary celebrations.
Ladies in LDN After Hours
When: 8 September, from 6pm
Where: Thirty Nine Mayfair
What: FREE entry with no sign-up required, with cocktails, Ladies in LDN and Wonderskin goodies, an exclusive Staple & Story pop-up with an event-only discount, and plenty of after-work drinks and conversation.
The Real Fruit Ice Cream Co. x Eastern City
When: 8 -10 September, times vary by location
Where: St Helen’s Church, EC3A 6AT on 8th (2.30-5pm); Lloyd’s Building, EC3M 7HA on 9th (12.30-2.30pm); Leadenhall Building, EC3V 4AB on the 10th (12.30-2.30pm)
What: 250 FREE ice creams each day as The Real Fruit Ice Cream Co. returns to the City of London, with giveaways at different locations throughout the week.
L’Occitane Amande Sublime Listening Experience
When: 8 September, 6pm-10pm
Where: Netil House
What: L’Occitane will celebrate the launch of its new Amande Sublime Hair & Body Mist with an intimate listening experience featuring cocktails, canapés, music and an immersive atmosphere. Invite-only with limited tickets available.
Clay Play – Free Drop-In Session
When: 8 September, 5:30pm–8:30pm
Where: upCYCLE LDN Hub, Unit 1&2 Fairfax House, Overton Road, Brixton, SW9 7JR
What: FREE clay-making session where you can get creative with air-dry clay in a relaxed, drop-in setting. No experience is needed, making this an easy creative activity for anyone looking to try something new.
Philantropica Club x Ocean Bottle
When: 8 September, 12pm–6pm
Where: 6 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9HB
What: FREE soft drink for one day only at the launch of Philantropica Club, an immersive gallery experience from Ocean Bottle. Discover the new Philantropica bottle, learn more about the brand’s mission to tackle ocean plastic and explore the gallery experience. Ocean Bottle says every bottle sold funds the collection of the equivalent of 1,000 ocean-bound plastic bottles.
Gerry’s Subs London Bridge Opening
When: 8 September, from 5pm
Where: 71 St Thomas Street, SE1 3QX
What: 100 FREE 6-inch subs for the first customers as Gerry’s Subs opens in London Bridge. Choose between a Philly Cheesesteak or Buffalo Chicken, available on a first come, first served basis.
Shah’s Halal Food Sutton Grand Opening
When: 8 September, 2pm–4pm
Where: 292 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1PQ
What: FREE platters from 2pm–4pm as Shah’s Halal Food celebrates the grand opening of its Sutton location.
Clays Taco Tuesday
When: 8 September, from 4:30pm
Where: Clays, London venues
What: 100 FREE taco for the first guests at each venue who ask for one, as Clays launches Taco Tuesday. You can also enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless tacos for £27pp, plus £5 margaritas and £5 pints. First come, first served while supplies last.
Ottoman Hands Sample Sale
When: 8 September, 10am–7pm, last entry 6:30pm
Where: The Music Room Mayfair, 58 Davies Street, W1K 5JF
What: Up to 80% off RRP, with jewellery from £15 as Ottoman Hands hosts a sample sale featuring handcrafted, sustainable women’s jewellery made with recycled metals and semi-precious gemstones.
SushiDog St James Opening
When: 9 September, 12pm–5:30pm
Where: SushiDog St James, SW1H 0BF
What: 100 FREE SushiDogs, Sushi Bowls or Sushi Salads and goodies for the first customers celebrating the new St James location. After the first 100 freebies, customers can enjoy 50% off one main and continues until Thursday 10th.
Shake Shack London Bridge Opening
When: 9 September, from 12pm
Where: Shake Shack London Bridge, Unit 14 Hay’s Galleria, 51 Tooley Street, SE1 2QN
What: FREE burger for the first 150 fans to celebrate the opening of Shake Shack’s new London Bridge location. There will also be a Spin the Wheel experience with exclusive swag designed by artist Tess Smith-Roberts, plus more freebies.
National Wiener Schnitzel Day at Schnitzel Heaven
When: 9 September, 11:30am–10pm
Where: Schnitzel Heaven, 57 Pitfield Street, London N1 6BU
What: FREE schnitzel via the Appetite app to celebrate National Wiener Schnitzel Day.
Schnitzel Heaven will be celebrating National Wiener Schnitzel Day with a free schnitzel offer available through the Appetite app. The restaurant is known for its hand-breaded schnitzels, with chicken, pork, veal and vegetarian options on the menu.
atis Breakfast Club x SAP GOOD ENERGY
When: 9 September, 7:30am-8:30am
Where: atis St James, Unit 1 The Broadway, London SW1H 0BF
What: FREE breakfast run club kicking off the new atis Breakfast Club, a September series designed to get you moving, connecting and fuelled up before the day begins. The first event will combine a morning run with a breakfast from atis, with tickets released ahead of the event.
Cube Desserts Dagenham Opening
When: 9 September, from 5pm
Where: 685 Green Lane, Dagenham
What: 100 FREE waffles for the first customers as Cube Desserts launches in London. There will also be 50% off the menu, giveaways and prizes for every customer, live entertainment and a chance to win big with Roll the Cube.
Stanley 1913 Pop-Up
When: 9 -10 September, 8am – 6pm
Where: St Giles Square, Tottenham Court Road
What: Win FREE Stanley bottle at a lucky dip after experiencing the phone booth.
YAKU x The Paul Smith Foundation Printing Workshop
When: 9–10 September, 4:30pm–10pm and 11 September, 1pm–7pm
Where: The Corner Shop on G, Selfridges London
What: FREE DTF printing workshop where you can bring a button-up shirt and customise it with special prints inspired by YAKU and Sir Paul Smith. Sessions run every 30 minutes, with up to four people per slot. Booking is required.
JOE & THE JUICE Breakfast Giveaway
When: 9–13 September, before 10am
Where: Selected JOE & THE JUICE stores across the UK
What: FREE breakfast wraps before 10am, while stocks last, as JOE & THE JUICE launches its new hot breakfast range. The breakfast menu is available until 11am.
YSL Patisserie Pop-Up
When: 10 – 23 September
Where: Selfridges London, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB
What: FREE chance to play for YSL Beauté gifts when you purchase the new Make Me Blush Cream, including YSL Loveshine minis and YSL Beauté mirrors. Spend £100 on YSL makeup to receive a FREE YSL pouch, while stocks last. Visitors can also discover and try the new Make Me Blush Cream.
B Bagel Big Birthday Brunch
When: 10 September, 11:30am–2:30pm
Where: B Bagel, 52 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1ES
What: FREE birthday brunch celebration with a live DJ, entertainers, games and hundreds of prizes to be won as B Bagel celebrates its 10th birthday.
Bunz MK East London Opening
When: 10 September, 12pm
Where: 198 The Grove, London E15 1NS
What: 100 FREE burgers for the first customers, plus 25% off the entire menu on opening day.
The Inconvenience Store Pop-Up by Jose Cuervo
When: 10–11 September, from 12pm
Where: 60–62 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F ZAL
What: FREE sparkling Margarita can when you trade in a real-life daily inconvenience at Jose Cuervo’s temporary corner shop. Turn everyday annoyances such as Tube delays into a complimentary drink at this two-day pop-up.
Christmas Showcase at The Coach & Horses Kew
When: 10 September, 4pm–8pm
Where: The Coach & Horses, 8 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3BH
What: FREE entry to a Christmas showcase in the Library Room, with festive drinks and nibbles, Christmas party setups and a chance to explore the venue’s festive packages. Booking required and spaces are limited.
Motcomb Street x The Handbook After Hours
When: 10 September, 5:30pm–8pm
Where: Motcomb Street, Belgravia SW1X
What: Enjoy an exclusive after-hours takeover of Motcomb Street with shopping experiences, one-night-only offers, expert styling, beauty consultations and luxury gifting. Guests can enjoy an espresso martini from The Peninsula Pitstop Cocktail Truck, a chicken Caesar wrap from Le Café Nac, a curated gift bag and exclusive rewards. VIP tickets will also include access to a cocktail-making masterclass and an elevated gift bag worth over £250. Tickets: From £25
NQ64 Soho Orange Yard Launch Party
When: 10 September, from 9pm
Where: NQ64 Soho Orange Yard, Manette Street, London W1D 4AR
What: FREE launch party tickets for NQ64’s new Soho venue. Expect 60+ arcade games across two floors, two cocktail bars, UV pool tables, augmented reality darts and DJs all night, plus activations from Hooch and Asahi.
Anthropologie Autumn Sip & Shop
When: 10 September, 2pm–7pm
Where: Anthropologie, 158 Regent Street, London, W1B 5SW
What: FREE entry for AnthroPerks members to an afternoon of drinks, an exclusive treat and a little retail therapy at Anthropologie Regent Street. Not a member? You can join AnthroPerks for free before booking your place.
FatFace Activation
When: 10 September, 7am – 7pm
Where: St Pancras International
What: Win prizes at FatFace’s activation returns to London for a new pop-up experience at St Pancras International. More details are to be announced.
Metropolitan Police’s Camden x Lime Bike Camden Cycle Safety and Bike Marking Pop-Up
When: 10 September, 11am–2pm
Where: Outside Camden Town Underground Station, Camden High Street exit
What: FREE bike marking and safety checks, with BikeRegister security marking, minor repairs from Dr Bike, plus free Lime helmets, water bottles and tote bags. Safety and bike parking advice also available.
Wasabi Fenchurch Street Opening
When: 10 September, from 10:30am
Where: 30 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BD
What: 100 FREE goodies for the first 100 customers as Wasabi celebrates the opening of its new Fenchurch Street location with giveaways, live music and surprises.
GALAXY Tiny Bakery Pop-Up
When: 10 September, 5pm–7pm
Where: 59 Greek Street, London W1D 3DZ
What: FREE GALAXY chocolate bar at their miniature bakery experience inspired by the size of its new Millionaire Crumble and Cinnamon Swirl bars. Baking star Kim-Joy will officially be opening the experience.
Free Boots Lip Balm at Karaoke Booth
When: 10 September
Where: King’s Cross, London
What: FREE Boots lip balm at a karaoke booth activation in King’s Cross.
GALAXY “Perfectly Baked Dilemma” Pop-Up
When: 10–11 September (TBC)
Where: Westfield London Atrium
What: GALAXY’s “Perfectly Baked Dilemma” pop-up, celebrating its new baked chocolate bar flavours.
POCO Matcha Royal Exchange Opening
When: 10 September, 6:30am – 7pm
Where: Unit 5, The Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LR
What: Free POCO Matcha’s first London location has opened at The Royal Exchange, bringing the Istanbul-born matcha brand to the City.
Acai Girls Run Club – Spitalfields
When: 10, 17 & 24 September, 6pm
Where: The Acai Girls Spitalfields, 51 Brushfield Street, E1 6AA
What: FREE Coco Loco smoothie and Poppi drink for every runner as Acai Girls hosts its weekly community run club.
Acai Girls Run Club – Fulham
When: 11, 18 & 25 September, 7am
Where: The Acai Girls Fulham, 705 Fulham Road, London SW6 5UL
What: FREE Coco Loco smoothie and Poppi for every runner as Acai Girls hosts its weekly community run club.
Ezra Collective Free Block Party
When: 11 September, from 4pm
Where: Truman Brewery, London
What: FREE entry to Ezra Collective’s Here Because of Hope EZ Block Party, celebrating the release of their new album with new music, exclusive merch, food from Jurkish and drinks from Peak Moods. First come, first served. Not a live performance.
Cheezious Pizza Acton Opening
When: 11 September, 3pm–5pm
Where: 307 Uxbridge Road, London, W3 9QU
What: 300 FREE pizzas as Cheezious Pizza opens its new Acton location. Be among the first to visit and celebrate the opening with a first taste of the new spot.
L’Oréal Paris Pop-Up
When: 11–13 September, Friday & Saturday 9am–7pm, Sunday 11am–6pm
Where: Outside Boots, Westfield London, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GF
What: FREE skin analysis and face massage plus the chance to try the new Revitalift Filler HA & PDRN+ Serum.
Alex Zono x Brooks Ghost Trail
When: 11–13 September
Where: KU, London
What: FREE entry to a weekend celebrating the Alex Zono x Brooks Ghost Trail collaboration, with the new shoes launching in-store from 9am on 11 September. Alex Zono will also lead an 18km trail-to-KU run on 12 September.
SMINTS Free Sampling
When: 11 September, 11am
Where: Outside Oxford Circus Station, London
What: FREE SMINTS available from a sampling activation outside Oxford Circus.
The Ordinary PDRN: Off the Hook Pop-Up
When: 11–13 September, 10am–7pm
Where: The Stables Unit X, 40 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LH
What: FREE entry and the chance to try The Ordinary’s new Lacto-PDRN 4% + B9 Eye Cream at this three-day pop-up, with interactive challenges and an opportunity to discover the new formula in person.
BYREDO Future Memories Pop-Up
When: 11, 17 & 23 September
Where: E8 3RL
What: BYREDO will celebrate the launch of its new Future Memories fragrance with a series of events across London in partnership with SECTION. Expect live electronic music events in East London and in-store conversations exploring the connection between scent, memory and music. Places are limited and will be allocated by ballot, with registration required for the chance to attend.
Elizabeth Arden Skintervention Facial Event
When: 11 September
Where: Boots Covent Garden, 107, 115 Long Acre, London WC2E 9NT
What: FREE personalised facial experience to celebrate the launch of the new Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsule Serum. Enjoy expert skincare advice and a personalised facial while discovering the new advanced gold ceramide formula. Appointments are very limited and must be secured in advance.
celebrASIA 2026
When: 11–13 September, Friday 11am–8pm, Saturday 10am–8pm, Sunday 11am–6pm
Where: Battersea Power Station, SW11 8DD
What: FREE entry to London’s largest South East Asian festival, celebrating the region’s culture, food and creativity across three days. Expect live music and dance, national dress parades, 35+ street food and drink vendors, an Artisan Market, cooking classes, craft workshops, comedy, film screenings and family-friendly activities.
Ice Cream Union x Bompas and Parr
When: 11–15 September, from 11am
Where: Ice Cream Union, Ganton Street, London
What: 10 FREE mini chicken ice cream burgers every day for five days as Ice Cream Union teams up with Bompas and Parr. The unusual ice cream burger collaboration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Auntea Jenny Stratford Opening
When: 11–13 September, 10am–9pm; 13 September, 12pm–6pm
Where: Ground Floor K18, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Rd, London E20 1EJ
What: Buy 1 Get 1 Free on all drinks, Buy 1 Get 1 Free and receive 1 Pin Badge Fridge Magnet, Buy 2 Get 2 Free and receive 1 Branded Tote Bag as Auntea Jenny opens its new Stratford location, with opening promotions running across the first three days.
The Luxe Edit Edition 2
When: 11 -12 September, 11am–6:30pm
Where: Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP on the 11th and Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross on the 12th
What: A two-day fashion and jewellery showcase celebrating Indian fashion, craftsmanship and contemporary design, featuring Charu Prashar.
Coyoacán Festival at Borough Yards
When: 11–13 September, 11am–7pm
Where: Borough Yards, London SE1 9AD
What: FREE three-day festival bringing the colours, flavours and creative spirit of Coyoacán to London, with Mexican street food, artisan stalls, crafts, live music, workshops and family-friendly activities.
Paloma Chelsea 1st Birthday Drinks Reception
When: 11 September, 8:30pm–10pm
Where: Paloma Chelsea, 92B Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LQ
What: FREE complimentary drink to celebrate Paloma Chelsea’s first birthday, with a drinks reception from 8:30pm–10pm. 18+ and smart casual dress code.
Besa x Ministry of Sound Party
When: 11 September
Where: Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1 6DP
What: FREE VIP takeover for the Besa community as Besa joins Ministry of Sound for a special Friday night celebration.
Community members can join Besa to access the takeover and enjoy the night with the Besa crowd. 18+.
Blue Lagoon Skin Science Pop-Up
When: 12 September, 10am–4pm
Where: White Rabbit Studios, Shoreditch, London
What: FREE entry and complimentary skincare samples at Blue Lagoon Skin Science’s one-day pop-up, with the chance to discover and try products from the range and receive personalised skincare advice. No booking required, with samples available while stocks last.
The Brentford Project Market
When: 12 September, 10am–4pm
Where: Bradshaw Yard, The Brentford Project, Brentford, TW8
What: FREE entry to a local market featuring farmers, artisan goods, arts and crafts, fresh produce, food and independent makers.
Vaxx Coffee Opening
When: 12 September, from 9am; £1 coffees 9am–1pm
Where: 312–314 Battersea Park Road, London
What: 100 FREE freshly baked brioche for the first customers, plus £1 coffees from 9am–1pm to celebrate the café’s opening.
Marion Deuchars Book Signing
When: 12 September, 11am–2pm
Where: Cass Art King’s Cross
What: FREE kids’ goody bags for the first 200 children at Marion Deuchars’ book signing, celebrating her new book and PLAY WITH COLOUR activity book.
Get Honey’d Bus Tour Pop-Up
When: 12 September, 11am – 6pm
Where: Boxpark Shoreditch, 2-10 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6GY
What: FREE personalised comb, free rum punch, claw machine to win pins, a heart shaped mirror or a cap.
An immersive hair experience by The Honey Room, featuring live music, hair experts, food and drinks, giveaways, premium hair bundles and DJ sets throughout the night to showcase their carefully sourced, single-donor human hair extensions.
Belvita Giant Tea Mug Pop-Up
When: 12–13 September
Where: Southbank Observation Point, 56 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PP
What: FREE Belvita Soft Bake Choc Chip sample as Belvita brings a giant tea mug to London’s South Bank for two days.
Snap a photo with the larger-than-life installation, complete with a giant Soft Bake balanced on the rim, and grab a free Belvita Soft Bake Choc Chip sample.
Yard Sale Pizza Free Slice Day
When: 12 September, 12pm–3pm
Where: Yard Sale Pizza, 23 White Conduit Street, London N1 9HA
What: FREE pizza slice at Yard Sale Pizza’s Angel Free Slice Day. Turn up while stocks last.
ADOH! 1st Birthday
When: 12 September, from 12pm
Where: ADOH!, 36 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7LJ
What: 100 FREE Milo soft serve for the first customers as ADOH! celebrates its first birthday, available for takeaway only.
Kyos Matcha Opening
When: 12–13 September, 11am–3pm
Where: 6 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9HB
What: FREE matcha for a limited number of customers as Kyos celebrates its opening in Covent Garden.
Volcano Coffee Works Open DOOR
When: 12 September, 9am – 3pm
Where: Volcano Coffee Works, 244 Ferndale Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8FR
What: free seasonal drinks made with Oatly and the new Cold Brew cans.
Head to the Brixton roastery for a day of new autumn coffees served on espresso and pour-over. You can also try Sage home espresso machines, with the Volcano team on hand to help with everything from dialling in to pulling a better shot.
Cass Art King’s Cross Launch Party
When: 12 September, from 9am
Where: Cass Art King’s Cross, 14/15 Stable Street, London, N1C 4AB
What: 150FREE Caran d’Ache pencil set worth £55.99 for the first customers who make a purchase. No minimum spend required, with one gift per customer while stocks last.
Motel a Miio Pop-Up Sale
When: 12-13 September 2026, 10am – 5pm
Where: 1 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, Hackney, London, E2 8AA
What: FREE beach bag and up to 70% off when you sign up and shop at Motel a Miio’s pop-up.
The brand’s colourful Portuguese-inspired ceramics will be available to browse and shop, with the complimentary beach bag offered while stocks last.
Open House Festival 2026
When: 12–20 September
Where: Across London
What: FREE access to hundreds of buildings, tours, talks and special spaces as Open House Festival returns for nine days across all 33 London boroughs. Explore everything from historic homes and landmark buildings to community spaces, architecture studios, gardens and behind-the-scenes tours. Some activities are drop-in, while others require advance booking or ballots.
London Design Festival 2026
When: 12–20 September
Where: Various locations across London
What: FREE design events, exhibitions and installations celebrating some of the world’s leading designers. This year’s festival will span 11 Design Districts, including Soho, Mayfair, Chelsea, Shoreditch and Bankside, alongside events at institutions including the V&A. Expect a packed programme of installations, exhibitions, talks, workshops and special projects exploring the latest in design and creativity.
LNDN EATSS £1 Wings Event
When: 12 September, 12pm–6pm
Where: Gravity MAX Wandsworth, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth High St, London, SW18 4TF
What: £1 wings will be served in three limited release phases as LNDN EATSS celebrates 25,000 orders with a huge one-day food event. Expect live games, prize giveaways, interviews and content filming, including the “Eat the burrito in 3 bites” challenge.
MEDIHEAL x Capsule Comms Run & Skin Recovery Club
When: 12 September, 9:30am-12pm
Where: Noxy Brothers, 79 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1DG
What: Free run club, refreshments and a generous goodie bag.
A warm-up and run led by Jonny Davies, followed by pre- and post-run skincare, a MEDIHEAL skincare cool-down, with a focus on post-workout skin recovery. Guests can try MEDIHEAL products, enjoy refreshments and receive personalised skincare consultations.
Girls Who Run Women’s Health Morning
When: 12 September, 9am–12:15pm
Where: Treelogy Speciality Coffee Fetter Lane, 100 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1ES
What: Free T-shirt and 3 small sachets of electrolights by Freesoul and 2 small sachets of Zooki.
Women’s Health Morning with Girls Who Run and Emerald Health featuring a morning focused on movement, wellbeing and community. Tickets are £5, with limited places available.
Acai Berry x OFF DUTY Social Run Club
When: 12 September, 10am–12pm
Where: Acai Berry Shoreditch, 6 King John Court, London, EC2A 3EZ
What: 50 FREE açaí for the first runners, plus goody bags with a pair of socks and snacks from XOXO Soda, Zooki, Barebells and more.
Acai Berry and OFF DUTY host a 5K social run led by Lottie Hutton and Acai Berry founder Marcus. All levels are welcome, followed by an OFF DUTY shopping experience.
The Big Brine Festival
When: 12–13 September
Where: Hackney Bridge
What: Pickle and fermentation festival bringing together brined, pickled and fermented food and drink, with traders, restaurants, chef takeovers, tastings, fermentation demos, workshops, live music and DJs across two days. Tickets are required.
Classic Boat Festival
When: 12–13 September, 10:30am–5pm
Where: St. Katharine Docks, London
What: FREE entry to a weekend of classic boats and maritime history, with more than 50 vintage vessels including historic steam tugs, classic yachts and Dunkirk Little Ships. Visitors can step aboard boats, enjoy live music and food stalls, and take part in family activities near Tower Bridge.
Esteni Market
When: 12–13 September, 12pm–7pm Saturday, 12pm–6pm Sunday
Where: 83 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY
What: FREE entry to a two-day market featuring 30+ independent POC-owned brands, with street food, live DJs, creative workshops, a vintage photobooth and more.
Playing Outside Canada Water
When: 12 September, 11am–6pm
Where: Corner Corner Canada Water, London SE16 7LL
What: FREE entry to a market featuring 80+ small brands and emerging artists, with handmade jewellery, vintage fashion, ceramics, artwork, live henna, portraits, DJs and a photo booth.
TikTok Shop K-Beauty Week Pop-Up
When: 13 September, 10am–5pm
Where: Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EY
What: 50 goodie bags, FREE entry samples and GWP: Abib – a sheet mask, Glow – ball game to win minis or full size product, Kaja – tote bag and full size lip gloss if you create a story or post on Instagram/TikTok, Medicube – free scoop when following, depends how much you scoop in 10 seconds, Colorglam – free full size flip gloss if you follow them on socials, Lilyeve – bag, scrunchie.
TikTok Shop UK’s first K-Beauty Super Brand Week pop-up, featuring 18 Korean beauty brands. Expect product launches, gifts, goodie bags, interactive activations, matcha and sweet treats.
Your Season. Your City. Your M&S.
When: 13 September, 9:30am–12pm
Where: M&S, 173 Oxford Street, W1D 2JR
What: M&S seasonal fashion experience inviting guests to discover the new-season collection in the heart of London. Tickets are £20 and the event will offer a chance to explore the latest M&S styles as part of its “Your Season. Your City. Your M&S.” experience.
Barbican Conservatory Plant Adoption
When: 13 September, 29 November & 2 December
Where: Barbican Conservatory, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
What: 40 FREE plants to take home as Wayward Plants gives visitors the chance to adopt propagated cuttings from the Barbican Conservatory ahead of its major restoration. Learn about the plants and how to care for them.
Bold Earrings Pop-Up at JUJUHOME CHA
When: 13 September, 9:30am–11:30am
Where: JUJUHOME CHA, Hackney Wick, E3 2XD
What: FREE hot or iced drink while browsing a full collection of bold earrings at this relaxed Sunday morning pop-up.
ECLAT London Fashion Show 2026
When:13 September, 6pm-midnight
Where: INCA London, 8–9 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF
What: ECLAT London Fashion Show 2026 at INCA London, showcasing fashion during London Fashion Week. Tickets are required.
The Root Co Free Ginger Beer
When: 13 September and every Sundays after
Where: Camden Passage, Islington, London
What: FREE fruity ginger beer from The Root Co. Follow @the.root.co and find the team at Camden Passage on Sundays to claim one.
GUESS x Hyunjin Experience
When: 13–14 September, 12pm-6pm, 10am-9pm
Where: Westfield London, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF
What: Spend £130 on the Hyunjin Collection at GUESS and receive a FREE Hyunjin Denim Bag by presenting your voucher at the GUESS Truck to collect. Personalise your bag with exclusive Hyunjin graphics at this GUESS x Hyunjin experience at Westfield London, celebrating the brand’s collaboration with Stray Kids’ Hyunjin.
Black Camping Club Life Drawing Nature Walk
When: 13 September, 1pm–3pm
Where: Burgess Park, London
What: A life drawing nature walk with Black Camping Club and In Living Colour Drawing, with artist Arcane Jerome guiding participants as they sketch a model across three natural settings. Drawing materials are provided, with lunch available from Green Tee Cooks. Tickets required.
ONGOING EVENTS
Events and offers still running this week
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
Co-op Pizza & Ben & Jerry’s Deal
When: 19 August – 8 September
Where: Participating Co-op stores
What: 2 stonebaked pizzas + a tub of Ben & Jerry’s for £5 for Co-op members. Non-members can get the same bundle for £6.
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.
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 Twenty Two Coffee & Cookie Pop-Up
When: 5–14 September, 11am–6pm
Where: 43 North Audley Street, London, W1K 6WH
What: FREE salted caramel cookie and coffee at this pop-up hosted by The Twenty Two, Café 22 and Hanns Gardner to celebrate the opening of the cafe.
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: Every Monday, from 7:30pm until late
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: Every Wednesday from 4:30pm
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.
Fat Pizza Free Pizza
When: Ongoing
Where: Fat Pizza
What: FREE pizza with code PIZZAGAME when ordering from Fat Pizza. Enter the code at checkout to claim the offer, subject to the promotion’s terms and availability.
Jato Chicken £1 Drumsticks
When: September, every day, 3pm–6pm
Where: Participating Jato Chicken locations
What: £1 drumsticks every day from 3pm–6pm throughout September, available in-store.
Fireaway Pizza Club
When: September (ongoing)
Where: Participating Fireaway Pizza locations
What: FREE Oreo Milkshake when you join the Fireaway Pizza Club, with no purchase necessary. Cannot be combined with other offers.
*This guide is updated daily. Check back regularly for new events, pop-ups, freebies and updates.
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