How to enjoy arts and culture on a budget

Split memberships - To reduce streaming costs even further, see if you can purchase a family membership and share it with your family, friends, or housemates.

Split memberships - Many services such as Netflix and Spotify offer a family or group membership that makes it cheaper for each user to access the service.

Check for discounts - Many entertainment venues such as theaters and cinemas offer discounts for certain groups. Particularly if you are a student, this is well worth looking into.

Check for discounts - Talk to your school about student discounts at local venues, and keep your student ID on hand if you plan to use your student status for a discount.

Choose matinees - Going to the movies or to see a play during the afternoon is almost always considerably cheaper than going in the evening; sometimes you pay just half the price!

Choose matinees - If your schedule allows, consider going to the movies on a weekday afternoon. Check online, too, for further deals on ticket prices and/or snacks.

Buy a season ticket - If you have a favorite cultural place that you visit often, such as a museum or a zoo, consider investing in a season ticket.

Buy a season ticket - You will likely pay more money up front, but you can often get a season ticket for the price of around three visits. So you would save money in the long run.

Volunteer at events - Volunteering at cultural events, such as music festivals, can be a great way to enjoy the event for free while giving back to the community.

Volunteer at events - Any time that you find a cultural event that you want to attend, contact the organizers before buying a ticket to see if they are looking for volunteers.

Travel during off-season - If you are looking to travel and broaden your cultural horizons, try to do so when your destination is in the off-season.

Travel during off-season - If you visit a place during the high season, you are more likely to fall into tourist traps. Venues may even lower their prices during less busy times of the year.

Buy in advance - Never forget the power of buying tickets in advance. Most events and airlines sell their tickets cheaper to people who purchase them well ahead of time.

Buy in advance - Once you have decided on a date for your vacation, see how far ahead you can book your plane tickets and check online for discounts.

Vacation outside - A great way to discover a new place on a budget is to focus on the outdoors. It is worth remembering that many nature-based activities are completely free.

Vacation outside - Have a look online for local hiking or biking trails, and speak to locals about the outdoors options. You might even consider camping to save on accommodation.