What’s on

Join us for the finale of Poetic Place, Havering London’s project that celebrates and engages young people and marginalized communities in Havering with the power of poetry and spoken word. Expect performance, music and activities at this lively celebration.

Experience a unique three-hour event blending mindfulness, artistic expression, and Indian culinary heritage! This intergenerational gathering begins with a meditative workshop where participants collaboratively design a vibrant, large-scale textile. Next, a professional chef leads a live cooking demonstration exploring traditional Indian dishes. The evening culminates in a beautiful “living art” communal dinner, with the freshly prepared meal served directly on the community’s newly created masterpiece. Join us to create, learn, and connect.

We are delighted to invite the community to a very special celebration marking five wonderful years of Diwali events and festivities in Romford.

This vibrant exhibition will reflect on the journey so far, showcasing memorable moments from the past five years through a colourful display of photography and video. It’s an opportunity to celebrate culture, community spirit and the people who have helped make Diwali in Romford such a success.

Havering Museum celebrates A Good Life Day with a host of free activities for all ages! Join us for free family crafts, singing with St Francis Hospice choir, gallery tours, live music from the Romford Celidh Band and performances with tea and cake with Libby’s Heritage Tearoom.

Join Thames Chase Art Club for a relaxed, drop-in art session celebrating local heritage, landscape and community stories at Thames Chase Community Forest.  Local artist Lucia Hardy will be leading the drop in session, where you can let your creativity take over in a beautiful setting. Drop in, get creative, and help celebrate our shared heritage through art.

The Appleby Gallery will be hosting an open day full of creativity, including artist live painting, an artist talk and a chance to make some art, inspired by our current exhibition, Wild and Unframed: Landscapes by Women Artists.

Food · Music · Craft Workshops · Free for Everyone Join us for the Creative Health Family Fun Day on Saturday 21st March, 11am–3pm at the Sapphire Jubilee Community Centre. Enjoy free family activities, world music, delicious food, and creative workshops — meet your community, take part in a group artwork, and discover how arts and wellbeing connect right on your doorstep.

Join us for a fun day of creativity and a delicious cream tea! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the day together. Easels and paints provided: no artistic talent required just bring yourself. Children are welcome.

Ukraini-Ceilidh – A mash up of British folk and Ukrainian traditional music and dance.

Explore the rich history of this Hidden Gem that is St Mary Magdalene Church  Sited in North Ockendon on the edge of the East London fenland, outside the M25 where pilgrims past and were baptised at St Cedds well, enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this ancient building in its rural surroundings.

Elm Park Horticultural Guild welcomes you to our Spring Flower Show. Enjoy floral displays and refreshments with home made cake.

Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023 and 2024, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain’s best loved entertainers.

Join us every week at Wednesday Fun Club! A friendly craft session for kids and adults filled with painting, creative projects, and hands-on fun.

Experience an exciting youth-led showcase! Young organisers create a concert-style event where emerging musicians and performers take the stage to share their talents.

Join us to experience the work of local artists and take part in our free workshops.

Free weekly rehearsals in Romford, open to everyone  – asylum seekers, refugees and new residents.

Our monthly BYOC (bring your own craft) social is a relaxed, welcoming space for women who love to make things – or simply wants a cosy afternoon surrounded by creativity.

Nick Bracken, Deputy Lieutenant for London Borough of Havering shares his remarkable story of growing up in Plaistow to becoming the Commander at New Scotland Yard in 2011.

Come and celebrate Blossom from Friday 20 March at Rainham Hall Community Garden.​

This is a relaxed concert for the whole family. Including extracts from Wicked, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dr Who and more.

The History of: Women in the Met and Women Criminals. A talk by Dr Clare Smith

Come along to Rainham Hall Garden this Easter for a buzzing new adventure in nature. Free entry to the garden. Charge applies for Easter trail.

Join us and become a Pirate, learn about the Pirate Code and share some of Pirate Pete’s Chocolate Treasure.

Hosted by BBC Radio 3’s Ian Skelly, experience the magic of live opera with Thames Opera Company and award-winning special guests. Join us for two enchanting evenings and enjoy a selection of classical opera pieces full of passion, spectacle and drama!

The UK’s ultimate tribute to Billy Joel returns to the Brookside Theatre!

The UK’s Level 42 Tribute, Never 42 come to Brookside Theatre in Romford on Saturday 22 August 2026.

Explore this rural part of Havering that retains many of the historic features of an agricultural community that lived and worked in the east London fenland through many centuries. Take time to absorb the tranquil natural setting of the church that sits next to St Cedd’s Well, where pilgrims walked.

Join us for a fun social time, knitting and crocheting.

Come and join our friendly Creative Writing Club which runs fortnightly. £1 per session, refreshments provided.

Learn new skills and meet new friends whilst taking part in gardening and nature based activities.

Weekly Free Creative Writing sessions. Bring your notebook and let your imagination flow for a relaxed hour.

All free, no previous experience necessary, and all are welcome. See you there!

Gentle yoga session in the garden.

Weekly Free Creative Writing sessions. Bring your notebook and let your imagination flow for a relaxed hour.

All free, no previous experience necessary, and all are welcome. See you there!

Weekly FREE craft club, try out different crafts or bring your own along.

Music and social club for people with dementia and their carers.