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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Fri 25 Dec19:00

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Theatre and shows

Festive Christmas Parties

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

Sun Inn · Hitchin

£45.95 deposit

25 DecFri

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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

25 DecFri

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Food and drink

Christmas Day 2026

Book your table at The Plume of Feathers in Tewin this festive season and join us to celebrate the festivities with friends and family.

The Plume of Feathers · Tewin

£10–£78

25 DecFri

Theatre and shows

Christmas Day Menu 2026

Book your table at The Fox & Hounds in Croxley Green this festive season and join us to celebrate the festivities with friends and family.

The Fox & Hounds · Croxley Green

£10–£49.99

Sat 26 Dec10:00

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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Join us on either the 12th or 19th December for Breakfast with SANTA!

The Old Bell Pub · Hemel Hempstead

£11.95 deposit

Sat 26 Dec17:00

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Live musicFree

Xmas Live!

🎄 Saturday Nights at The Mulberry Tree 🎄 Make The Mulberry Tree your Saturday night destination this Christmas season.

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

26 DecSat

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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

26 DecSat

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Family and kids

Our Festive Spread Menu: where tasty gatherings happen

Let us take care of the Christmas Day stress, with three courses from our Christmas Day Menu, plenty of cheer and a Christmas just like the old days.

The Five Horseshoes · Little Berkhamsted

£5–£30

26 DecSat

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Family and kids

Our Festive Spread Menu: where tasty gatherings happen

Let us take care of the Christmas Day stress, with three courses from our Christmas Day Menu, plenty of cheer and a Christmas just like the old days.

The Three Horse Shoes · Bishop's Stortford

£5–£32

Sun 27 Dec12:00

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Sunday roasts

Festive Sundays

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

Pig and Whistle · Aston

Sun 27 Dec20:30

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Quiz nights

Christmas bumper quiz

The Old Barge · Hertford

27 DecSun

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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

30 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

Thu 31 Dec13:00

Food and drink

Thursday Festive Lunches

A festive Christmas lunch served with drinks and good company.

The Terrace · Cuffley

Thu 31 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

31 DecThu

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

31 DecThu

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Family and kids

Our Festive Spread Menu: where tasty gatherings happen

Let us take care of the Christmas Day stress, with three courses from our Christmas Day Menu, plenty of cheer and a Christmas just like the old days.

The Five Horseshoes · Little Berkhamsted

£5–£30

31 DecThu

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Family and kids

Our Festive Spread Menu: where tasty gatherings happen

Let us take care of the Christmas Day stress, with three courses from our Christmas Day Menu, plenty of cheer and a Christmas just like the old days.

The Three Horse Shoes · Bishop's Stortford

£5–£32

Fri 1 Jan18:00

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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

Fri 1 Jan19:00

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Theatre and shows

Festive Christmas Parties

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

Sun Inn · Hitchin

£45.95 deposit

1 JanFri

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

Sat 2 Jan10:00

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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Join us on either the 12th or 19th December for Breakfast with SANTA!

The Old Bell Pub · Hemel Hempstead

£11.95 deposit

Sat 2 Jan17:00

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Live musicFree

Xmas Live!

🎄 Saturday Nights at The Mulberry Tree 🎄 Make The Mulberry Tree your Saturday night destination this Christmas season.

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

2 JanSat

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

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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.