When are the Christmas events in Hertfordshire in 2026?

There are 353 listed, from Mon 9 Nov to Sun 27 Dec. The busiest date is Sat 5 Dec, with 34.

When is the next Christmas event in Hertfordshire?

The next we list is Christmas Artisan Fair and 3-Day Art Fair at St Albans Cathedral (Mon 9 Nov, 9.30am). After that: Christmas Youth Club Parties at Rye House Kart Raceway (Wed 11 Nov, 4pm) and Five Star Swing at Christmas at Watersmeet (Wed 11 Nov).

Are there free Christmas events in Hertfordshire?

Yes: Vintage Cult Welcomes the Christmas Lights Switch-On! at Red Lion (Thu 12 Nov, 6.45pm), Hitchin Christmas Tree Lights Switch On (Sat 14 Nov, 11.30am) and Hemel Hempstead Christmas Light Switch-On (Sat 14 Nov, 1pm), and 59 more.

Which towns in Hertfordshire have the most Christmas events?

St Albans, with 39; then Bishop's Stortford (25), Hitchin (22) and Stevenage (19). 65 towns have something listed in all.

Christmas in Hertfordshire.

In season · 353 listedChristmas markets, lights switch-ons, pantomimes and carol services across Hertfordshire, with dates, prices and the organiser's page for each.

Listed: 353
Towns and villages: 67
For families: 98
Free entry: 62

All Christmas (353)Family and kids (98)Pubs and bars (52)Food and drink (48)Arts and talks (36)Music (34)Theatre and shows (30)Markets and fairs (27)Festivals (13)Comedy (6)Film (3)Sport and outdoors (3)Clubs and groups (3)

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267 events across Hertfordshire

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22 DecTue

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

Battle Axes · Elstree

£5–£12

22 DecTue

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The Green Man · Great Offley

£5–£12

22 DecTue

Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The Feathers · Wadesmill

£5–£12

22 DecTue

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The George IV · Baldock

£5–£12

22 DecTue

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

Old Bell · Harpenden

£5–£12

Wed 23 Dec11:00

Family and kids

The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding

It’s Christmas Eve on the farm, and the chickens, pigs and cows are fast asleep.

The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead

Tickets

Wed 23 Dec19:00

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Comedy

Aunty Gingers Festive Tipple

Join for us for the last time this year as we welcome back everyone's Favorite Aunty..

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

£10

Wed 23 Dec19:30

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Theatre and shows

Christmas Pub Quiz

Come along for this special Christmas edition of our pub quiz with Sam Clay

Mad Squirrel · Hertford

Wed 23 Dec19:30

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Live music

The Zipheads

THEY’RE BACK! St Albans very own Zipheads return for their NINTH (we think) annual hometown Xmas show on 23rd December!

The Horn · St Albans

£15–£20

Wed 23 Dec20:00

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Live musicFree

Christmas Open Mic!!!!

Join Jolly Jay Dee and the gang on Christmas Open Mic, our last one in 2026!

Speckled Hen · St Albans

23 DecWed

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

A special Christmas menu offering 2 or 3 courses for 33.95 or 39.95 per person, available for group bookings.

Golden Fleece · Braughing

23 DecWed

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

Battle Axes · Elstree

£5–£12

23 DecWed

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The George IV · Baldock

£5–£12

23 DecWed

Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The Feathers · Wadesmill

£5–£12

23 DecWed

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

Old Bell · Harpenden

£5–£12

23 DecWed

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The Green Man · Great Offley

£5–£12

Thu 24 Dec11:00

Family and kids

The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding

It’s Christmas Eve on the farm, and the chickens, pigs and cows are fast asleep.

The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead

Tickets

Thu 24 Dec13:00

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Food and drink

Thursday Festive Lunches

A festive Christmas lunch served with drinks and good company.

The Terrace · Cuffley

Thu 24 Dec18:00

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Quiz nights

Big Christmas Quiz

Join us for a night full of wacky questions, hilarious answers and great people for our special Christmas Mad Squirrel Pub Quiz!

Mad Squirrel Taproom · Watford

Thu 24 Dec20:00

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Live musicFree

Thursday Night DJ

✨ Festive DJ Nights Every Thursday ✨ Make Thursdays the highlight of your week this Christmas at The Mulberry Tree!

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Thu 24 Dec20:00

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Club nightsFree

Xmas Eve Party

✨ Festive DJ Nights Every Thursday ✨ Make Thursdays the highlight of your week this Christmas at The Mulberry Tree!

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Thu 24 Dec20:00

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Theatre and showsFree

Christmas Eve Party

Christmas eve has arrived again pretty quick if you ask me!

The Grove · Welwyn Garden City

24 DecThu

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

A special Christmas menu offering 2 or 3 courses for 33.95 or 39.95 per person, available for group bookings.

Golden Fleece · Braughing

Fri 25 Dec18:00

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Club nights

Christmas Parties

Party with a live DJ and buffet in the function room, including a Christmas cracker and a welcome drink for £35 per person.

The George · Redbourn

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Christmas in Hertfordshire, from what we list.

When are the Christmas events in Hertfordshire in 2026?: There are 353 listed, from Mon 9 Nov to Sun 27 Dec. The busiest date is Sat 5 Dec, with 34.
When is the next Christmas event in Hertfordshire?: The next we list is Christmas Artisan Fair and 3-Day Art Fair at St Albans Cathedral (Mon 9 Nov, 9.30am). After that: Christmas Youth Club Parties at Rye House Kart Raceway (Wed 11 Nov, 4pm) and Five Star Swing at Christmas at Watersmeet (Wed 11 Nov).
Are there free Christmas events in Hertfordshire?: Yes: Vintage Cult Welcomes the Christmas Lights Switch-On! at Red Lion (Thu 12 Nov, 6.45pm), Hitchin Christmas Tree Lights Switch On (Sat 14 Nov, 11.30am) and Hemel Hempstead Christmas Light Switch-On (Sat 14 Nov, 1pm), and 59 more.
Which towns in Hertfordshire have the most Christmas events?: St Albans, with 39; then Bishop's Stortford (25), Hitchin (22) and Stevenage (19). 65 towns have something listed in all.