Upminster Events
The Ice Rink and Winterland to return to Bluewater this Christmas
Today to Sun 3 Jan 27
Bluewater Parkway, Greenhithe DA9 9ST
Bluewater has announced that its much-loved Christmas activities, the Ice Rink and Winterland, are set to return for Christmas 2026, with tickets on...
Illuminated
Today to Sat 19 Dec
Nuclear Adventures
Secret Nuclear Bunker
Ongar Road
Kelvedon Hatch
Brentwood CM15 0LA
31st October 26 - 30th Jan 27 - Various dates available
Experience the thrill of High Ropes at night!...
Bligh hardstanding bootsale
Today, Sun 15 Nov, Sun 22 Nov, Sun 29 Nov
Bligh way Rochester ME22XJ ME2 2XJ
Bligh hardstanding bootsale, hardstanding site within a large catchment area of estates and houses , 2 mins off the A2 , busy site , caterers ,...
Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis
Today, Wed 11 Nov to Sun 15 Nov
Old Royal Naval College
King William Walk
Greenwich SE10 9NN
Following the success of Time last year, Luxmuralis returns to the Old Royal Naval College with an all-new immersive light and sound experience, Lost...
Dünyada (On Earth)
Today
269 Westferry Road E14 3RS
“I’m not from here.”
A man arrives with a suitcase, a camera, and a voice that seems sad somehow.
This November, internationally acclaimed...
Listening to the earth
Today, Wed 11 Nov to Sun 15 Nov, Wed 18 Nov to Sun 22 Nov
Drawing Room, Unit 1b New Tannery Way
Bermondsey SE1 5WS
Listening to the earth brings together an intergenerational group of 10 artists who work with the earth as both subject and material...
London Music Showcase Presents: PSYCHIATRISTS
Today
The Star in Shoreditch, 243 Old Street, London EC1V 9EY
Something is happening…The best way I can describe it is how one member said to me:‘Tim - It’s like the best night of our week, every week...
Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society
Mon 9 Nov
The Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BB
Gilbert and Ellice Islands (Jim Charlton).
FREE taster session with the Woodford/Wanstead Rock Choir
Mon 9 Nov, Mon 11 Jan 27
Wanstead High School, Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead (Woodford) E11 2JZ
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Wanstead (Woodford) Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Nicola Cain...
Pachamama
Tue 10 Nov, Tue 17 Nov, Tue 24 Nov, Tue 1 Dec, Tue 8 Dec
17-21 Broomfield Road
TwentyOne CM1 1SY
The Pachamama Project Period Pad Sewing
A weekly session, sewing period pads to tackle period poverty
The Pachamama project is a UK-registered...
Epping Forest Philatelic Society
Tue 10 Nov, Tue 8 Dec
Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (entry from Alderton Hill), Loughton IG10 3JA
Subject to be advised.
Barn dance club
Wed 11 Nov, Wed 18 Nov, Wed 25 Nov, Wed 2 Dec, Wed 9 Dec
Royal Naval Association, 73-79 East Street, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6LQ
We are the Grand Ceilidh Club. Come and dance with us at our barn dance with live music every Wednesday in Southend...
Bossa Nova - Tribute to João Gilberto - Live at The Queen's Theatre
Thu 12 Nov
Billet Ln, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
Mario Bakuna on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals
João Gilberto, the great pioneer and father of Bossa Nova in Brazil in the late fifties, is the focus...
London's Biggest Comedy Short Film Festival
Thu 12 Nov
Big Penny Social
Priestlay Way
Walthamstow E17 6AL
London’s biggest COMEDY short-film festival - Giggle Film Festival - is back at Big Penny Social for its 3rd hilarious year...
London Music Showcase Presents: STROLLER
Thu 12 Nov
The Star in Shoreditch, 243 Old Street, London EC1V 9EY
Something is happening…The best way I can describe it is how one member said to me:‘Tim - It’s like the best night of our week, every week...
An Enquiry into Colour and Matter
Fri 13 Nov to Sat 28 Nov
Pi Artworks London, 6 Perseverance Works, 25 - 27 Hackney Road E2 7NX
Pi Artworks presents An Enquiry into Colour and Matter, the first solo exhibition by Elina Yumasheva (b...
Open Church
Sat 14 Nov, Sat 12 Dec, Sat 9 Jan 27
St John On Bethnal Green
200 Cambridge Health Road E2 9PA
If you are searching for a moment of peace or a place to breath, our church open day is a gentle invitation...
Back to the 80's with Fiato The Little Big Band
Sat 14 Nov
Castle Connections, Railway Terrace, Well Rd, Queenborough ME11 5AY
Dance through a decade of big hits with FIATO – The Little Big Band as Castle Connections turns back time for an 80s throwback night...
Alex Akal - Sounds of Tribe - Tribal EDM with Live Music + World Jam
Sat 14 Nov
Bar A Bar, 133-135 Stoke Newington Rd N16 8BT
ALEX AKAL — SOUNDS OF TRIBE
Electronic Tribal. Live instruments. World music Jam. One unforgettable night...
Forest Therapy at Jeskyns Community Woodlands #6
Sun 15 Nov
Jeskyns Community Woodland, Jeskyns Country Park, Gravesend DA12 3AN
Experience the restorative practice of forest bathing at Jeskyns Community Woodland in Gravesend. This guided 2-hour session invites you to slow down...
Family Day in the Painted Hall
Sun 15 Nov
Old Royal Naval College
King William Walk
Greenwich SE10 9NN
Join us for a family take-over of the Painted Hall. On the third Sunday of the month, we’ll be setting up activity stations throughout the hall to...
FREE taster session with the Rochester Rock Choir
Mon 16 Nov, Mon 18 Jan 27, Mon 8 Feb 27
Maritime Academy, Chalk Lane, Strood, Rochester ME2 4GL
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir...
Robin Hood
Wed 18 Nov to Sat 2 Jan 27
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
String your bows and join us for some festive fun in the Forest of Havering, as Robin Hood hits the bullseye in a brand-new, laugh-out-loud panto...
Allington Community Market
Thu 19 Nov
St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove, Allington, Maidstone ME16 0DE
Wonderful pop up cafe from The Fat Carrot and lovely stalls to browse. Do come along for coffee and a cake, light lunches, local produce, jams,...
In Conversation with Peter Walker: Art, Scale and Collective Hope
Fri 20 Nov
Painted Hall
Old Naval College
King William Walk
Greenwich SE10 9NN
Join us for an exclusive evening with the artist behind the artwork on the opening night of Peace Doves...
Christmas at Old Royal Naval College
Fri 20 Nov to Wed 23 Dec
Old Royal Naval College
King William Walk
Greenwich SE10 9NN
Festivities at the Old Royal Naval College promise joy and memorable moments for all the family. Seasonal favourites return with Father Christmas...
Pure Indulgence
Sat 21 Nov
Billericay Town Council
Chantry Way CM11 2BB
Pure Indulgence – Christmas Shopping & Wellbeing Event
Saturday 21 November, 11am–4.30pm at the Chantry Centre, Billericay...
Live Janice!
Sat 21 Nov
Essex Arms, 10 Warley Hill, Warley, Brentwood CM14 5HA
GREEK NIGHT 2026
Sat 21 Nov
Richmond Hall, Richmond avenue, Benfleet SS7 5HA
JIMMY'S FAMILY GREEK NIGHT 2026 Dinner will start to be served at 7:30pm so please try to be on time, no Greek timing ;)Get ready for an...
St. Paul’s Church Woodford Bridge Christmas Fayre
Sat 21 Nov
Cross Road, Woodford Bridge IG8 8BT
Traditional Christmas fair, lots of stalls, refreshments and a raffle.
Free Coffee Recital - All Saints Church Orpington with Slava Antipov
Sat 21 Nov
All Saints Church, 44 Bark Hart Road, Orpington BR6 0QD
Slava needs no introduction! We are so thrilled that he is returning to play for us on 21 November. Coffee, Tea and Biscuits are served from 11...
Christmas at Tweed Way Hall
Sun 22 Nov
Tweed Way Hall, Tweed Way, Collier Row, Romford RM1 4AZ
Crafty Cow Markets are back in Tweed Way Hall this November for our Christmas Market & Craft Fair.
With Just over a month till the big day, come...
Lights of Love 2026
Sun 22 Nov
Haven House Children's Hospice, The White House, High Road, Woodford Green IG8 9LB
Lights of Love 2026 - Come together this Christmas at Haven House
Christmas is a time for coming together, remembering those we love and making...
Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society
Mon 23 Nov
The Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BB
More Interesting Collections (Colin Evans).
Join our choir in Leigh-on-Sea/Southend for a FREE taster session
Mon 23 Nov, Mon 18 Jan 27, Mon 25 Jan 27, Mon 1 Feb 27, Mon 8 Feb 27
Leigh on Sea Community Centre, 71 - 73 Elm Road, Leigh on Sea SS9 1SP
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society
Mon 23 Nov
Forest Room, Wanstead House, 21 The Green, Wanstead, London E11 2NT
Subject to be advised.
Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path
Mon 23 Nov, Mon 14 Dec, Mon 4 Jan 27
Quaker Meeting House2 Lawn Terrace Blackheath SE3 9LL
through the teaching of Bruno Groening - Medically Documented
Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing...
Mastering narrative control and protecting your peace - Crisis Comms in 2026
Tue 24 Nov
Urban MBA, 3 Wenlock Street, London N1 7NT
In a world where reputation forms overnight and disappears just as fast, your story matters more than ever...
Late Night Light Up
Thu 26 Nov
Billericay High Street CM12
Late Night Light Up is back.
Join us for an evening of late night shopping and festive fun as we kick off the Christmas season in Billericay...
Christmas Dinners at Sanctus Cafe
Thu 26 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, and more dates until Sat 19 Dec
30-32 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1SW
This is the fourth year we are offering our popular Christmas Dinners at the Sanctus Cafe, where we open to the public on selected evenings...
Lilies on the Land by Lions part
Thu 26 Nov to Sat 28 Nov
Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER
Lilies on the Land charts the personal journeys of four women who signed up to join the Women’s Land Army during World War II – determined to work...
Opera Rara presents: Celebrating Tosti
Thu 26 Nov
Chapel of St Peter & St Paul
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich SE10 9NN
Opera Rara continues its 2026/27 Salon Series with a day celebrating the life and music of composer Paolo Tosti (1846-1916)...
Christmas Carol a fairytale adapted from Dickens by Piers Torday
Thu 26 Nov to Sat 28 Nov
The Village Hall Chelsfield, Bucks Cross Road Chelsfield, Orpington BR6 7RL
Things are going to be different. Very different . . .
1838 London. Jacob Marley is dead. And so is Ebenezer Scrooge . ...
Feel Good Friday: Yoga in the Painted Hall
Fri 27 Nov
Painted Hall
Old Royal Naval College
King William Walk
Greenwich SE10 9NN
Take part in one of our bespoke morning yoga classes in the serene and spectacular surroundings of the Painted Hall...
Jack and the Beanstalk
Fri 27 Nov to Sun 10 Jan 27
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ES
The 2026 Greenwich Theatre Pantomime will run from 27th November 2026 to 10th January
2027. Winner of the Best Pantomime Script award at the 2025...
Jack and the Beanstalk
Fri 27 Nov to Sun 10 Jan 27
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill SE10 8ES
Greenwich Theatre presents ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ - It’s the Panto you’ve BEAN waiting for! Jack and his Mother - Dame Dotty Trott - have fallen on...
London Music Showcase Presents: CHARLOTTE FRANKLIN
Fri 27 Nov
The Castle, 44 Commercial Road, London E1 1LN
Something is happening…The best way I can describe it is how one member said to me:‘Tim - It’s like the best night of our week, every week...
Huge Gallery - London November 2026
Fri 27 Nov to Sun 29 Nov
The Factory, 21-31 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston E8 2DA
We are bringing a selection of artists to London for a three-day exhibition celebrating creativity from around the world...
Christmas Fair & Tree Festival
Sat 28 Nov
Christ Church URC
164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW
This year we're opening up the whole church for our Christmas Fair & Tree Festival, including plenty of stalls selling a variety of unique...
Christmas at Stow
Sat 28 Nov
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh CM3 6RN
The magic of Christmas arrives at our historic WW1 Aerodrome - with musical entertainment, unique craft stalls and some very special guests!...
Haven House Christmas Trail 2026
Sat 28 Nov and Sun 29 Nov
Haven House Children's Hospice, High Road, Essex IG8 9LB
Festive fun for the whole family!
Join us this November to kick off your Christmas countdown at the Haven House Children's Hospice Christmas...
Concert by South West Essex Choir
Sat 28 Nov
Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford E4 7EN
The South West Essex Choir perform Haydn's Nelson Mass and Purcell's Welcome to all the pleasures. Directed by Simon Winters.
Frosted Canvas, Sip and Social
Sat 28 Nov
20 Cambridge Heath Road E1 5QH
What to expect:
Decorate your own cake, enjoy a barista style drink and sweet treat tasting at this cosy, creative East London café...
All Saints Church Orpington - Advent Carol Service
Sun 29 Nov
All Saints Church, 44 Bark Hart Road, Orpington BR6 0QD
At All Saints, we are preparing for Christmas. The Season of Advent means Preparation or Waiting. As we wait for Christmas, why not take a moment to...
Tribe n Vibe x Powered by Resonance
Sun 29 Nov
Wellnest, 7 crucifix lane, London Bridge, London SE1 3JW
Welcome to Tribe N Vibe, the ultimate wellness party experience bringing together fitness, recovery, great food, good music and even better...
Forest Therapy at Jeskyns Community Woodlands #7
Mon 30 Nov
Jeskyns Community Woodland, Jeskyns Country Park, Gravesend DA12 3AN
Experience the restorative practice of forest bathing at Jeskyns Community Woodland in Gravesend. This guided 2-hour session invites you to slow down...
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - London
Tue 1 Dec, Mon 7 Dec, Mon 14 Dec
Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
St Thomas’ Church
9a St Thomas Street
London SE1 9RY
A sparse stage. A single performer. And Victorian London springs to life.
Returning to the historic Old Operating Theatre for its third year, this...
Benfleet & District Philatelic Society
Wed 2 Dec
Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh SS7 2EJ
Christmas Social and Member’s Display.
Goodmayes Philatelic Society
Wed 2 Dec
Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Goodmayes IG3 8UA
Subject to be advised.
UCL Horizons
Wed 2 Dec
Marshgate Building, 7 Sidings St, London E20 2AE
What will the next 200 years look like?
Join us at UCL East on 2 December for UCL Horizons, the spectacular finale to UCL’s bicentennial year...
The Drawing Year 2026 End of Year Exhibition
Wed 2 Dec to Sat 5 Dec, Mon 7 Dec to Sat 12 Dec, Mon 14 Dec to Sat 19 Dec
19-22 Charlotte Rd EC2A 3SG
This is a selling exhibition that showcases the works of graduating students of The Drawing Year 2026...
Baby Gospel CHRISTMAS FAMILY CONCERT - Walthamstow
Fri 4 Dec
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church, Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow E17 6QQ
“Had an incredible time…singing along to classics, dancing and grooving” The Young Londoner
“A beautiful interactive performance for all ages” -...
Humbug! The London Experience
Fri 4 Dec to Thu 24 Dec
Greenwich Borough Hall
Royal Hill
Greenwich, London SE10 8RE
HUMBUG: ONE ENORMOUS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Selected dates, 4th to 24th December 2026
Greenwich Borough Hall, London
Out of office and into the...
London Music Showcase Presents: DYNAMIC CALORIES
Fri 4 Dec
The Castle, 44 Commercial Road, London E1 1LN
Something is happening…The best way I can describe it is how one member said to me:‘Tim - It’s like the best night of our week, every week...
Creative Workshop Day at Christmas
Sat 5 Dec
St Laurence Church Hall, Upminster, Essex RM14 2BB
Grab your mates and have the most fun Christmassy day ever!
St Laurence Church Hall, Upminster
Saturday 5 December
10:00-17:00...
Haven House Santa's Grotto
Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Wed 23 Dec
Redbridge Garden Centre , Roding Lane North, Woodford Green IG8 8LZ
Step into the Magic of Christmas with Haven House!
Christmas magic is coming back to Haven House! This year, our much-loved Haven House Santa’s...
Baby Broadway CHRISTMAS FAMILY CONCERT - Blackheath
Sat 5 Dec
Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath SE3 7SE
“ We LOVE baby broadway. So magical at Christmas. The children are mesmerized” - parent on Instagram
“A perfect festive activity...
The Gingerbread Man
Sat 5 Dec to Thu 24 Dec
The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford SE8 4AG
From his creation in the kitchen to his adventures on stage and his introduction to the world, the story follows the Gingerbread Man, the bravest...
The Gifts of Christmas - a concert for choir, organ and brass
Sat 5 Dec
The Abbey Church, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1DG
The performance will begin at 7.30pm.
G Gabrieli - Hodie Christus natus est
Bruckner - Ecce sacerdos
David Wallace - Gifts (three carol...
Baby Broadway CHRISTMAS FAMILY CONCERT - Bromley
Sun 6 Dec
Bromley Arts Trust, Ripley Arts Centre, 24 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley BR1 2PX
“ We LOVE baby broadway. So magical at Christmas. The children are mesmerized” - parent on Instagram
“A perfect festive activity...
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