Cheap gigs in London

Catch key underground DJs for free amongst carefully selected vinyl at this Soho record shop. There’s the odd talk, book launch and equipment demos too. All that plus you can BYOB.

The people behind Bedroom Bar have relocated to Hackney Wick, taking their policy of unlimited free music gigs throughout the week with them.

Super-friendly and free day concert with a pleasant hippy vibe and a drawing space for young and old concertgoers to get creative. 

Extremely popular free Sunday afternoon recitals from visiting organists making the most of the Abbey’s Harrison & Harrison organ for 30 sublime minutes.

Access to your favourite artists doesn’t get much closer than these live instore shows and signings. The only catch is that the free entry is often dependent on forking out for the album.

Not only do you get to snaffle your packed lunch while listening to quality musicians at these free concerts, they also give a short – and honestly entertaining – introduction to the pieces and their instruments.

A regular programme of free gigs with a jazz bent taking over the café of this bustling arts centre in Finchley.

Free afternoon concerts from contemporary jazz bands within the Hall’s Italian restaurant Verdi. Probably only actually free if they let you order a tap water.

Freshly dreamt-up garage and house night that will set you back exactly zero pounds.

A healthy percentage of the gigs at this convivial pub are free with the odd show no more than £5. Well worth checking out.