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Mega Mega: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution

29 October - 20 December 2026 • Havering London

Atik

Experience the excitement of Romford’s rave years 1989 – 1999 in this immersive new exhibition.

Heritage Music Visual Arts Workshops & Talks

Free

Driving Home

Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 October • Havering Changing

MyPlace Youth and Community Centre

Dante or Die invites you into the passenger seat of a black cab to watch Driving Home, an intimate and immersive 20-minute documentary.

Performance

Free

Diwali Festival of Light

Sunday 25 October 2026 • Romford BID

Romford Market

The 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!

Festivals Food & drink Performance Workshops & Talks

Deep Dive Art Workshop – Colour Pencil Portrait of Clint Eastwood

25 October 2026 • Fairkytes Arts Centre

Fairkytes Arts Centre

Spend a day creating a colour pencil portrait of Clint Eastwood.

Visual Arts

Let’s Slime Halloween Workshop

Tuesday 27 October 2026 • MyPlace

MyPlace Youth and Community Centre

Create your own spooky glow-in-the-dark slime!

Free

Winter Flower Show Elm Park

Saturday 31 October • Elm Park Horticultural Guild

St Albans Church Hall

Elm Park Horticultural Guild welcomes you to their Winter Flower Show celebrating local gardens and allotments. Free entry. Homemade refreshments.

Festivals Food & drink Nature Part of A Good Life Day Visual Arts

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29 October - 20 December 2026 Atik

Mega Mega: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution

Step back to the 1990s and discover the music, people, record shops, pirate radio, clubs and DJs who helped shape Romford’s electronic music scene.

From rave to hardcore and jungle to drum & bass and garage, Mega Mega celebrates Romford’s place in the history of electronic music and club culture – and the people who made it happen.

Come and explore Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution.

Part of Havering Unearthed. Havering Unearthed is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England, Romford BID, Arts Council England and London Borough of Havering.

Heritage Music Visual Arts Workshops & Talks

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Havering London Events

Mega Mega: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution

29 October - 20 December 2026 • Havering London

Atik

Experience the excitement of Romford’s rave years 1989 – 1999 in this immersive new exhibition.

Heritage Music Visual Arts Workshops & Talks

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Our Stories Funding

We’re seeking contributions from Havering’s diverse communities to uncover untold heritage — apply for up to £4,500 to support engagement, materials and creative storytelling. Deadline 3 August.

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Help Shape A Good Life for Havering

Havering London wants residents to help decide what culture and activities happen across the borough. We are making our plans for 2028 to 2033, and we want them to start with you.

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