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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

Pixels and Pioneers

17th September - 23rd October • Appleby Gallery

Appleby Gallery

The Appleby Gallery’s current show, Pixels and Pioneers, celebrates 120 years of history with 21st Century technology.

Free

Romford Ceilidh Band Songbook Launch Party – and supper!

Friday 23 October 2026 • Romford Ceilidh Band + OSMR CIC

The Golden Lion, Romford

Celebrating the launch of our free community songbook supported by Havering London.

Food & drink Heritage Music 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

Art Deco – Study Day by The Arts Society, Havering

Monday 26 October • The Arts Society, Havering

New Windmill Hall

Three lectures, coffee and light lunch – £35.00 By Pamela Campbell-Johnston at the New Windmil Hall Upminster

Food & drink Visual Arts Workshops & Talks

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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

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

Driving Home

Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 October • Havering Changing

Mercury Mall

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

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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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