Mega Mega: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution
29 October - 20 December 2026 • Havering London
AtikExperience the excitement of Romford’s rave years 1989 – 1999 in this immersive new exhibition.
Diwali Festival of Light
Sunday 1 November 2026 • Romford BID
Romford MarketThe spectacular day of celebrations will include a live DJ and sensational Bollywood and Bhangra performances, as well as a headline acts, arts and crafts workshops, henna, facepainting, delicious food, shopping and much more!
Winter Flower Show Elm Park
Saturday 31 October • Elm Park Horticultural Guild
St Albans Church HallElm Park Horticultural Guild welcomes you to their Winter Flower Show celebrating local gardens and allotments. Free entry. Homemade refreshments.
Stand-Up Comedy Night – Live at Lumiere
Wednesday 18th November 2026 • Lumiere
LumiereWe promised it, you asked for it and it’s finally here: Our first ever stand-up comedy night!
Ionians Music Events
First Saturday of the month • The Ionians Music Events
MyPlace Youth and Community CentreThe musical movement of Havering’s youth. Every first Saturday of the month next year, we’ll be at home in Harold Hill at the MyPlace Community Centre putting on Havering’s biggest youth event.
Adult Quilling Workshop
10th November, 8th December • Thames Chase
Thames ChaseJoin the Thames Chase Quillers for a monthly Adult Quilling Workshop
East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Saturday 7 November • Kaleidoscope
LumiereConnect with the local LGBTQ+ community and enjoy independent cinema.
Stand Up Comedy
Thursday 19th November 2026 • upminster Tap Room
Upminster Tap RoomFancy a giggle?
Our comedy night returns with host Ross McGrane!
Featured events and stories
Havering London Events
Mega Mega: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution
29 October - 20 December 2026 • Havering London
AtikExperience the excitement of Romford’s rave years 1989 – 1999 in this immersive new exhibition.
Heritage Skills Forum – Oral Histories and Transcriptions
Monday 26 October • Havering London
Fairkytes Arts CentreLearn how to conduct an oral history and how to properly transcribe interviews with Eastside Community Heritage. Join for one or both sessions!
Driving Home
Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 October • Havering Changing
Mercury MallDante or Die invites you into the passenger seat of a black cab to watch Driving Home, an intimate and immersive 20-minute documentary.
