Meet Me By The Fountain
Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London
Romford MarketA lost landmark returns to the heart of Romford — a meeting point between past, present and future. As night falls, one of London’s largest and oldest markets comes to life.
Suburban Legends
Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London
Romford MarketFor over 779 years, Romford Market has been a place of exchange, encounter and community. This August Bank Holiday, Market Town transforms the historic market and surrounding streets into a 24-hour stage celebrating the voices, stories and everyday experiences that define this place.
Make, Create and Parade!
Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering Changing
Hope CafeFor families and adults – no need to book – drop in, get making and join the fun! Part of Havering London’s Suburban Legends event.
The Ionians : Live music at The Mercury Mall
Saturday 29 August 2026
Mercury MallRomford rocks. Enjoy live music from The Ionians Young People’s Music Group at The Mercury Mall from 3–6pm on Saturday as part of Suburban Legends.
The History of Romford Market 1247 – 2022
Friday 28 - Monday 31 August • Romford Shopping Hall
Romford Shopping HallDiscover the history of Romford Market 1247 to 2022 at this free exhibition.
Havering Museum Open Day sponsored by Essex Freemasons
Saturday 29th August • Havering Museum
Havering MuseumCome and meet a Pearly King and Queen in the afternoon and the children can get creative with our Romford Market craft sessions taking place at 11:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 15:00. Just pop in no need to book.
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Havering London Events
Meet Me By The Fountain
Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London
Romford MarketA lost landmark returns to the heart of Romford — a meeting point between past, present and future. As night falls, one of London’s largest and oldest markets comes to life.
Suburban Legends
Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London
Romford MarketFor over 779 years, Romford Market has been a place of exchange, encounter and community. This August Bank Holiday, Market Town transforms the historic market and surrounding streets into a 24-hour stage celebrating the voices, stories and everyday experiences that define this place.
Sounds Like Summer – Mega Mega 90s Takeover
Saturday 5 September • Mercury Mall
Mercury MallHavering London is bringing Mercury Mall’s Sounds Like Summer sessions to a close with with a 90’s takeover! Take a trip back to a decade when pirate radio, record shops, clubs and dancefloors helped shape Romford’s electronic music scene. Across The Mercury, you’ll find nods to the local 90’s rave scene and activities to get involved with, in support of the forthcoming MEGA MEGA: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution exhibition, celebrating the club and dance music culture of Romford and Havering.
