Free and low-cost arts events to attend this summer

From 24 July

Part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Anthem Anthem Revolution is an interactive sport and music event taking place in July that will see children and young people battle a table tennis robot to create a new song.

Each time a participant successfully returns the ball, a new musical element will be added until the song is complete.

22 – 31 July. Free.

Brixton Chamber Orchestra’s 22-piece orchestra will be playing a mixture of music, from grime and classical to disco and swing (and everything in between) – all for free at housing estates across the London Borough of Lambeth.

BCO is supported through the Arts Council’s National Lottery Project Grants programme.

Various dates. Various prices, including free and £2 events.

Guests can enjoy a mix of classes on offer here, including creative collage workshops, bracelet crafting and pom-pom making sessions.

For those who want to admire rather than make, there are exhibitions on too.

22 July – 24 July. Free.

This three-day festival of groundbreaking creative experiences and works by D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists, is presented by the Mayor of London.

Head to Lewisham in south east London for this one.

23 July. Free.

Head to Sutton Bridge for a session with respected carver Peter Tree to celebrate the area’s unique characteristics.

24 July

For those not clued-up, this is a day-long family rave at the Horniman Museum Gardens.

There will be famed London DJs and – alongside the music and dancing – food, bars, craft activities, storytelling, bubbles, balloons, playdough and foam.

Various dates.

Expect a series of free and low cost arts events – including public art installations, African drummers and children’s poetry – at Birmingham 2022 Festival.

This coincides with the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and is supported by Arts Council England.