Free London Events Heat Up as Temperatures Hit 27C
Aperol Spritz giveaways, Latin dance parties and Pokémon celebrations mark the weekend of 31 July 2026
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Londoners can claim a free Aperol Spritz cocktail at a Walthamstow pop-up beach club this Saturday. Aperol confirmed the giveaway will be limited to the first 200 visitors at Big Penny Social’s event, as reported by Time Out London. The brand will also hand out Aperol-branded merchandise on the night.
The event runs from 7pm to 11pm. A Cuban band, Kishon Quartet, will perform live. Big Penny Social is located on E17 6AL. Entry is free.
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Tate Modern Hosts Free Latin Dance Party
Tate Modern will hold a free Latin American dance party on Friday evening. The event is part of the gallery’s Frida Kahlo exhibition, which has drawn large crowds since opening. Time Out London reported that DJ Ritmos Cholulteka will play Mexican cumbia in the Corner Bar, while DJ Bushbby will perform reggaeton and dancehall in the Terrace Bar.
Visitors can also attend 10-minute talks on key paintings from the gallery’s collection. The event is free, with no ticket required. The exhibition itself remains ticketed.
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Pokémon GO Celebrates 10 Years at Boxpark
Boxpark Shoreditch will mark Pokémon GO’s 10th anniversary with free celebrations across two weekends. The first runs from 1 to 2 August, with a second event on 8 and 9 August. Time Out London stated that attendees can access exclusive in-game rewards and enter prize draws, including trips to Japan and tickets to Pokémon GO Fest 2027.
Free coffee will be available on-site. The event is open to all, with no booking required. Boxpark Shoreditch is located on E1 6GY.
Weather Forecast Favours Outdoor Events
The Met Office predicts temperatures of around 27C across London on the weekend of 31 July to 2 August. Time Out London described the conditions as ideal for outdoor activities, noting that the weather will be warm but not uncomfortably hot.
Other free events include a vintage market at Canada Water, a pop-up funfair at Battersea Power Station, and an Arab culture celebration at the V&A. All are listed as free to enter, though some activities may require separate tickets.
What Happens Next
Aperol’s giveaway at Big Penny Social will take place on 1 August. The Tate Modern dance party is on 31 July. Boxpark Shoreditch will repeat its Pokémon GO celebrations on the following weekend, 8 to 9 August.
Battersea Power Station’s pop-up funfair will continue until 31 August. Round the Dock at Canada Water will run throughout the month, with further free music and film screenings planned.
Questions this report answers
+Which events are happening this weekend?
This weekend on 31 July 2026, Tate Modern hosts a free Latin American dance party tied to its Frida Kahlo exhibition. Boxpark Shoreditch also runs free Pokémon GO celebrations from 1 to 2 August, with in-game rewards and prize draws available.
+What free drinks are being given away and where?
Aperol will give away free Aperol Spritz cocktails to the first 200 visitors at Big Penny Social’s Walthamstow beach club on 1 August 2026. The event runs from 7pm to 11pm and includes live music and free entry.
+Are there any free activities for families?
Boxpark Shoreditch will host free Pokémon GO celebrations on 1 to 2 August and 8 to 9 August 2026, featuring exclusive in-game rewards, prize draws, and free coffee on-site for all attendees.
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