Free Summer Festivals in London
When
Summer 2012
Where
Locations across London
Whats On
The days are longer, the sun is shining (most of the time), so head to one of the many free summer festivals in London and make the most of the season. Kids and adults can enjoy days out in London with plenty of live music, dance, theatre, attractions and activities to go for. Check our guide for a roundup of free summer festivals confirmed for this year.
City-wide festivals
A number of multi-venue festivals are taking place during the summer of 2012 to showcase London's sporting, artistic, musical and cultural achievements before, during and after the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Click on the links below for more information on the free celebrations taking place across London.
Exhibition Road Festival
Thames Diamond Jubilee River PageantFree Summer Festivals in London
Jubilee Jam at Proud Camden
02 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012
With four days of live music, vintage shopping an quintessentially British entertainment, Jubilee Jam at Proud Camden is a free festival that's bound to tick all the right boxes over the long bank holiday weekend.
Best of British
Taking over the whole of Proud Camden for four days of celebrations with a British street party theme, Jubilee Jam at Proud Camden is expected to attract thousands of...
More London Free Festival
06 Jun 2012 - 28 Sep 2012
Running over the summer of 2012, the More London Free Festival features a range of theatre, music, film screenings and a rich programme of live performances to keep all ages happy.
More London Free Festival
With a series of live music events, plays, films and sports for all ages, the More London Free Festival presents a veritable feast of live arts activities for the summer of 2012. Even bette...
East in East Festival at Rich Mix
06 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012
Celebrate the 2012 UEFA European Championship at the East in East Festival at Rich Mix, which features free screenings of all the football matches, plus live music and performances that showcase Eastern European culture.
Football screenings
Football fans will have plenty to keep them happy during the East in East Festival at Rich Mix, as all of the matches from Euro 2012 will be screened from ...
British Biscuit Festival
08 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
Whether it's a hearty chocolate digestive or a delicate macaroon that captures your heart, head to the British Biscuit Festival to pay tribute to that staple of tea breaks across the country.
Festival for foodies
Taking place at the Brunswick Centre just after the Queen's Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend, the British Biscuit Festival aims to ease you back into the working week with over 20...
London Green Fair
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
Head to the London Green Fair for two days of free, eco friendly entertainment.
Regents Park festival
Back once again for 2012 in Regents Park, the London Green Fair (formerly the Camden Green Fair), promises a weekend of free entertainment for all ages. Expect world music, ethical fashion shows and a huge children's play area where kids can make the most of the summer weather.
Green and su...