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.

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Sat 14 Nov18:00
Christmas Lights Switch On: Afterparty at The Red Hart, Hitchin
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Christmas Lights Switch On: Afterparty

🎄 BRING ON THE HOLIDAYS 🎄 Join us straight after the Lights Switch On in the town square for live music, mulled wine and the start of Christmas festivities at Kite.

The Red Hart · Hitchin

Sun 15 Nov19:30
Step Into Christmas at The Alban Arena, St Albans
Live music

Step Into Christmas

Showing at The Alban Arena…Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year!

The Alban Arena · St Albans

£35

Sun 15 Nov19:30
Christmas in Ireland at Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Live music

Christmas in Ireland

Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatre… Christmas in Ireland This Christmas, experience the heart, humour and spirit of Ireland, with Christmas in Ireland.

Gordon Craig Theatre · Stevenage

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Wed 11 Nov16:00
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Christmas Youth Club Parties

Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.

Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon

14 NovSat
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Hogwarts in the Snow

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

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Sat 14 Nov09:30
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Christmas with the Snow Sisters

A festive family experience with the Snow Sisters featuring breakfast pancakes, meet and greets, crafts, story time, and a sing-along.

The Old Guinea · Ridge

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14 NovSat
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Live Music

Laila Kitchen hosts live music every Saturday, including throughout the festive season.

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

Sun 15 Nov12:00
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Sunday roasts

Festive Sundays

The restaurant offers a festive menu on Sundays during the Christmas season.

Pig and Whistle · Aston

Sat 21 Nov20:00
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Take That Tribute

Festive party night featuring a Take That tribute act for £45 per person.

The Vine · Waltham Cross

Food and drink.

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16 NovMon
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Christmas Party in Harpenden

Celebrate the season with a three-course Festive Party Menu, including meze, a charcoal-grilled main, and a festive dessert platter, with live music for groups of 8+.

Losh Bar and Grill · Harpenden

Tue 17 Nov12:00
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Christmas Parties

Celebrate the festive season with Christmas parties and festive get-togethers, with festive menus available from this date.

Red Lion Hotel · Radlett

18 NovWed
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Festive Menu

Celebrate the season with a three-course festive menu featuring classic Christmas dishes for £39.50, available from Wednesday 18th November until Boxing Day, excluding Christmas Day.

Old Cock Inn · Harpenden

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Thu 3 Dec

Golden Fleece · Braughing

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

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Hogwarts in the Snow

Thu 3 Dec

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

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Fri 4 Dec · 11:00

North Hertfordshire Museum · Hitchin

◉ Friday 4 December, 11am – 2pm Get into the festive spirit by learning the art of willow weaving in this seasonal workshop led by Hazel Godfrey.

£45
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Fri 4 Dec · 14:30

Watford Palace Theatre · Watford

Book your tickets for next Christmas and see A Christmas Carol: The Pantomime at Watford Palace Theatre - a remix of Dickens’ tale with a Watford twist!

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Fri 4 Dec · 16:00

Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon

Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.

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Fri 4 Dec · 17:30

Hertford Castle Gate House · Hertford

Hertford Castle. Listed by Hertford Town Council; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Hertford Town Council

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Fri 4 Dec · 18:00

The George · Redbourn

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

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Fri 4 Dec · 18:30

Spotlight Theatre · Hoddesdon

Festive entertainment show tailored for adults.

£21
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Festive Christmas Parties

Fri 4 Dec · 19:00

Sun Inn · Hitchin

🎄 Christmas Party Nights at The Sun Hotel 🎉 It’s time to eat, drink and be merry!

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£45.95 deposit
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00

The King's Mead · Ware

An ABBA duo tribute night featuring a drink on arrival and a three-course festive meal.

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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00

Poachers · Stevenage

Enjoy a Christmas party night with a live DJ and festive food.

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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00

Cock o' the North · Hatfield

Festive rock 'n' roll bingo night entry is £5 per person.

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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00

The Albert Inn · Hitchin

Enjoy a Christmas party Bottomless Bingo with Prosecco, a spritz on entry, house beer and cider, and spirits and mixers for £30 per person.

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Fri 4 Dec · 19:30

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

Taking place in the theatre lounge The Twelve Days of Christmas A Festive Farce From Operation Moonlight The hapless Sir Edward is head over heels for the beautiful Miss Elizabeth. But how to show his affection? Why through gifts of course! And as the presents stack up, so does the mayhem! Featuring just three players taking on over thirty parts this is a breakneck, madcap theatrical experience like no other that answers the question ‘what if your true love really did give you all those birds?’. Join Operation Moonlight for this endlessly chaotic, endlessly entertaining production at South Mil

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Fri 4 Dec · 19:30

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

Taking place in the theatre lounge The Twelve Days of Christmas A Festive Farce From Operation Moonlight The hapless Sir Edward is head over heels for the beautiful Miss Elizabeth. But how to show his affection? Why through gifts of course! And as the presents stack up, so does the mayhem! Featuring just three players taking on over thirty parts this is a breakneck, madcap theatrical experience like no other that answers the question ‘what if your true love really did give you all those birds?’. Join Operation Moonlight for this endlessly chaotic, endlessly entertaining production at South Mil

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Fri 4 Dec · 20:00

The Barn Theatre · Welwyn Garden City

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Christmas Menu

Fri 4 Dec

Golden Fleece · Braughing

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

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Fri 4 Dec

Willian

Letchworth Lane. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Visit Herts

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Fri 4 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

A seasonal pantomime presented by Paul Holman Associates.

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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Fri 4 Dec

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

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Family and kids

Santa Breakfast

Sat 5 Dec · 09:00

The Grand Junction Arms · Tring

A festive breakfast with Santa.

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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 5 Dec · 09:30

The Coach and Horses · Bishop's Stortford

Morning breakfast event featuring Santa.

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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.