London Pride, F1 fan zones, artsy gatherings and summer fêtes are on the line-up this weekend, all free of charge. Here are the six best free things to do in London from July 3 to 5, 2026.
1. Party at Pride in London
Pride Month 2026 culminates in London’s huge Pride parade on Saturday, July 4. An estimated 1.8 million people are expected to march from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall, making it the UK’s biggest free-to-attend LGBTQ+ Pride event. After the parade, dozens of artists, DJs and speakers from the queer community, including headliners MNEK, Beth Ditto and Meek, will perform on six stages across Soho. The Soho Square stage is dedicated to trans and non-binary talent, Golden Square to Black, Brown, Asian, dual-heritage and Indigenous voices, and Leicester Square to LGBTQ+ women and non-binary artists. The parade starts at 12pm from Green Park to Whitehall.
2. Race to a Formula 1 Fan Zone
The British Grand Prix 2026 kicks off on Friday, July 3. To celebrate, Atlassian Williams F1 Team has set up a fan zone in Piccadilly Circus in collaboration with Estrella Galicia. Visitors can see a full-scale FW48 show car, compete in a trivia game, experience an immersive race simulator lap around Silverstone, try a haul truck simulator, and pick up a Silverstone special edition Williams x Marvel comic. Complimentary pints of Estrella Galicia 4.7% lager or Estrella Galicia 0.0 are available at the bar. The fan zone is at 48 Regent Street, W1B 5RA, until July 5.
3. Flick Through Indie Titles at the magCulture Fair
Specialist indie magazine shop magCulture hosts its inaugural magazine fair at design studio Pentagram’s Islington HQ on Saturday, July 4. Forty independent titles from Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, the US and the UK will be available to browse and buy directly from publishers. Magazines cover design, wine, sex, food, sport, juggling and more. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue is Pentagram Design, 162 Packington Street, N1 8RA.
4. Get Artsy at the Bell House Wayzgoose
A wayzgoose is a traditional summer feast thrown by master printers for apprentices. Bell House in Dulwich revives this centuries-old ritual as a craft fair on Saturday, July 4, from 11am to 4pm. Independent artists and makers set up across the Georgian venue’s interiors and garden, selling work in print, textiles and ceramics. Live demonstrations and taster workshops let visitors get hands-on with ink. Bell House is at 27 College Road, SE21 7BG. Admission is free.
5. Have a Wholesome Time at Hampstead Summer Festival
Hampstead’s annual festival concludes on Sunday, July 5, with the Big Fair on Heath Street. The street closes to traffic for a carnival-style street party featuring art, food and craft stalls, live music, family activities and community group performances. The event runs from 12pm to 5pm and is free. Heath Street, NW3.
6. Keep Up with the World Cup
Although England’s next match is in the early hours of Monday, the World Cup continues. Friday night features Australia vs Egypt and Argentina vs Cape Verde, followed by Colombia vs Ghana. The Round of 16 starts Saturday with Canada vs Morocco and Paraguay vs France, and on Sunday Brazil faces Norway. Most venues do not charge for non-England matches. Locations include Mare Street Market and The Dial - Home of Meantime. Fixtures run from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5. Admission is free.
