What's on in Romford: November and December 2026

November 2026

Ongoing until 20 December: Mega Mega, Romford's Suburban Sound Revolution

Thursday 29 October to Sunday 20 December | Music heritage exhibition | Former Atik nightclub, 108 South Street | Thursday to Saturday noon to 8pm; Sunday noon to 6pm.

Explore Romford's electronic music scene through its clubs, pirate radio, record shops and DJs. Adults pay £12 plus a £1.47 booking fee and an additional order fee; paid tickets need advance booking. Thursdays are free for Havering residents with proof of address, subject to door availability. The former club is unheated, with low lighting and possible strobing.

7 November: East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Saturday 7 November, 10.30am to 11pm | Independent film festival | Lumiere, Romford | Listed ticket price £15; check the programme and booking options.

Kaleidoscope's festival brings together independent cinema made by and for the LGBTQIA+ community while raising funds for the local charitable organisation. Use the programme to choose screenings and confirm admission arrangements. The venue lists step-free access, accessible toilets and wheelchair access.

11 November: London's Christmas Lights and Festive Cake Tasting

Wednesday 11 November, 1.30pm to 3pm | Heritage talk and tasting | Havering Museum, High Street, Romford | £8 for museum Friends or £10 for non-members, plus booking fee.

Follow the story of London's festive lighting, from Regent Street's first display in 1954 to elaborate shop windows and hotel decorations. The afternoon combines local museum hospitality with a seasonal history talk. Contact the museum for booking and any access requirements.

14 November: The Sinatra Songbook

Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm; doors 6.30pm | Live tribute concert | Brookside Theatre, 21a Eastern Road | Around two hours; check current ticket prices with the theatre.

Frank Cognoscenti performs a programme drawn from Frank Sinatra's long recording career, combining vocal interpretations with stories and stage humour. This is a tribute performance in Romford's intimate theatre, with advance booking through Brookside's own ticket service.

20 November: Kenneth Williams, A Centenary Celebration

Friday 20 November, 7.30pm; doors 6.30pm | Comedy, readings and remembrance | Brookside Theatre, 21a Eastern Road | Around two hours; check current ticket prices.

Simon Cartwright, Russell Davies, Mark Farrelly and Madeline Smith celebrate Kenneth Williams' centenary. Readings from sketches, scenes and diaries trace the performer's life, alongside personal recollections. Contact the theatre about seats and access before booking.

December 2026

5 and 6 December: Saint Francis Hospice Christmas Grotto and Market

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December | Seasonal shopping and family activities | Pepperell Education Centre, Saint Francis Hospice, Havering-atte-Bower, RM4 1QH | Booked sessions at 10am, noon or 2pm.

The hospice's pop-up shop sells gifts, clothing and decorations alongside festive family activities. Grotto and activity tickets for children under twelve cost £12 and must be booked online; children who are not visiting the grotto or joining activities enter free. Check the booking page for adult admission and session availability.

From 11 December: Disney's Frozen the Musical

Selected dates from Friday 11 to Wednesday 23 December | Family musical | Brookside Theatre, 21a Eastern Road | Around two hours and twenty minutes; performance times and prices vary.

Anna and Elsa's story comes to the Brookside stage for Christmas, from the team behind its earlier family musicals. The current calendar lists 11 to 13 and 18 to 23 December, with an opening-night show at 7pm. Choose a dated performance before arranging a visit.

12 December: Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps Christmas Concert

Saturday 12 December, 7pm to 9.30pm; doors 6.30pm | Community music | Holy Cross Church, Hornchurch | £14 per person; advance booking.

Support young local musicians at the corps' seasonal concert in nearby Hornchurch. Refreshments and raffle tickets are sold during the evening. Follow the organiser's booking link for tickets and the church location before travelling.