What's on in Harrow: November and December 2026

November 2026

Ongoing until 3 January: The History of Roman Harrow

Tuesday 15 September 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 | Local history exhibition | Special Exhibitions Room, Headstone Manor House, Pinner View | Free during museum opening hours; check winter and holiday opening before visiting.

Discover the pottery industry, travellers and trade routes of Roman Harrow. Objects made locally reached as far as Hadrian's Wall, linking the area to a wider Roman economy. The display considers everyday life around Brockley Hill and the settlement of Sulloniacae.

3 November: The History of Roman Harrow, Tuesday Talk

Tuesday 3 November, 2pm | Heritage talk, ages 18+ | The Granary, Headstone Manor | £4.50 plus a £1 online booking fee per transaction; around one hour.

Explore Roman landmarks, pottery production and the people who lived and travelled through this part of Britain. The talk accompanies the museum's exhibition and is led by Louis, Head of Classics at St Dominic's Sixth Form College, whose background includes archaeology and local research excavations.

12 November: Disability Arts Festival

Thursday 12 November, 7pm to 9.30pm | Variety performance and mini disco | Elliott Hall, Harrow Arts Centre, Hatch End | £5 standard or £4 concessions, plus a £1 booking fee per transaction.

Disabled artists and organisations share theatre, dance, music, comedy and spoken word in a long-running local festival. The variety show runs until 9pm, followed by a half-hour mini disco. Seating is unreserved to allow flexibility for wheelchair and mobility access; discuss specific needs with the box office.

21 November: Botown, The Soul of Bollywood

Saturday 21 November, 7.15pm | Live music | Elliott Hall, Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road | £22 standard or £20 concessions, plus £1 per booking transaction; all ages welcome.

Botown reworks Bollywood songs through soul and funk, with vocals, horns, percussion, dhol, guitar and bass. The concert lasts around two hours including a short interval. Groups of ten or more receive the venue's published ten-percent discount.

23 November: Toddler Takeover Day

Monday 23 November, 10am to 1pm | Family museum activities for under-fives | Headstone Manor and Museum, Pinner View | Free; book a ticket for each child. Adults do not need tickets.

Young visitors can try being museum security guards, archaeologists and curators as they take over the museum for a morning. Grown-ups accompany their children, and the Moat Cafe will be open during the event. Advance child bookings are required even though admission is free.

28 November: Harrow Town Centre Christmas Lights

Saturday 28 November, noon to 7pm; lights switch on at 5pm | Town-centre festive celebration | Harrow town centre | Check the local programme for individual activities.

Join the start of Harrow's festive season while visiting the town-centre shops and places to eat. The council confirms the main event hours and switch-on time, with further high-street lighting events across the borough in December. Follow its updates for any programme changes.

December 2026

5 and 6 December: Crafty Christmas Elf Puppetry Course

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, 10am to noon on both days | Family craft and performance course, children aged 4+ | Harrow Arts Centre, Hatch End | £28 per attending adult for the two-day course; up to two children per adult.

Make an elf puppet from recycled and everyday materials, then explore puppetry, improvisation and storytelling. Learn Harrow asks families to enrol the adult only; children must be four or older and fees apply to the adult. Materials are sourced by the Arts Centre.

From 5 December: Sleeping Beauty at Harrow Arts Centre

Selected performances from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 29 December | Family pantomime, ages 3+ | Elliott Hall, Harrow Arts Centre, Hatch End | £22 standard or £19 concessions, plus £1 per booking transaction; family offers available.

Immersion Theatre returns with a fairytale pantomime lasting around two hours including an interval. A relaxed and BSL-interpreted show is listed for 16 December at 1.30pm, with a further BSL performance on 27 December at 3pm. Eligible Harrow residents receiving benefits can ask about the limited £5 Panto For All scheme.