Free cultural events this winter
This winter, we are bringing more free events to our streets, parks and community spaces through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Funding.
Enjoy culture, creativity, festive activity and more at these free events run by local businesses and cultural and community organisations.
Friends of Camden Passage Christmas by Ezen Foundation
Saturday 30 November 2024, 2-6pm
Camden Passage, London N1
A Festive Fusion of Global Culture and Japanese Fashion.
Join this year’s Camden Passage Christmas, bringing a unique celebration of Japanese culture fused with a line-up of spectacular festive and cultural performances!
The event will be opened by the Mayor of Islington, Music and live performances scheduled from 2pm as you do your Christmas shopping and Two art exhibitions to enjoy on the day.
Friends of Camden Passage Christmas 2024
Free event, no booking needed.
Brickworks Grand Christmas Party by Hanley Crouch Community Association
Saturday 7 December, 2-6pm
Brickworks Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, Finsbury Park, London N4 4BY
Join the community for an evening full of live music, food, drink, dance, and a chance to win prizes in the grand talent show. There will be a special appearance by Pop Academy and is delivered in partnership with Head Held High and Safomusic.
Free event, no booking needed.
Makers and Creators Winter Market by Newington Green Action Group
Saturday 14 December 2024, 12noon-7pm
Newington Green, N16 9PX
Hosted on and around the green, join us for live music, performances, spoken word, dance, talks and workshops showcasing different cultures by local schools, performers and professionals. You can also enjoy a vibrant winter market, selling locally made affordable gifts with a focus on upcycling, reusing and recycling to generate affordable gifts for all.
Free event, no booking needed.
More events are coming – watch this space for details!
More Things to do
- Islington Assembly Hall
- Volunteering in Islington
- Playground equipment for disabled children
- Four accessible activities in Islington parks
- Community gardening in Cally Park
- Five things to do in parks
- Islington Borough Ladies FC football sessions
- Islington walking and running routes
- Five ways to explore Islington on foot
- Tufnell Park Market
- Whitecross Street Market
- Camden Passage
- Stroud Green Market
- Exmouth Market
- Archway Market
- Islington Farmers’ Market
- Chapel Market
- Nag’s Head indoor market
- Nag’s Head open-air weekend market
- Free accessible sports
- Over-55s men’s club
- Free fitness classes with Healthy Generations
- Park cuppa
- Free swimming lessons
- Best parks for… water fun
- Free repair workshops
- Dementia-friendly Islington
- Islington Square Market
- Free health and history walks
- Drop-in community gardening
- Three ways to… keep kids active
- Finsbury Park Singers and Finsbury A Capella
- Free Friday lunchtime recitals
- Junior parkrun
- Festive lights events
- Free cultural events this winter
- Creative and cultural events