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

Family and kids.

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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

Pubs and bars.

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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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Sat 5 Dec · 09:30

Hoddesdon War Memorial Hoddesdon Town Centre · Hoddesdon

Hoddesdon War Memorial Hoddesdon Town Centre. Listed by Broxbourne Borough Council; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Broxbourne Borough Council

Free
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Sat 5 Dec · 09:30

Bishop's Stortford town centre (North Street · Bishop's Stortford

Christmas market at Bishop's Stortford town centre (North Street, Market Square, Potter Street, South Street). 9.30am to 4.30pm. Run by Bishop's Stortford Town Council.

Free
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Family and kids

Santa's Grotto 2026

Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

Santa is so excited to see you this holiday season; he's left the elves in charge of toy-making while he makes a special trip to South Mill Arts ! ✨ Begin your festive adventure with a fun and creative craft activity , perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. 🎁 Then, journey down to meet Santa Claus himself! He’ll share all the magical secrets of his festive preparations — and every child will receive a special gift to take home. 🍪 To finish your visit, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies in our cosy VIP Christmas Café — the perfect treat to end a truly magical experience. Our rela

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Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

Stonehills · Welwyn Garden City

Market at Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City. 10am to 4pm. Christmas market every Saturday from 28 November; no market in January or February.

Free
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Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

Letchworth Garden City town centre · Letchworth Garden City

Christmas market at Letchworth Garden City town centre. 10am to 5pm. Run by Love Letchworth BID.

Free
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Kid's Christmas Party

Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

The Nag's Head · Bishop's Stortford

Children's festive party entry for £5 per person.

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Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

St Albans Museum + Gallery · St Albans

St Albans Museum + Gallery. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

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Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

STEM Discovery Centre · Stevenage

A hands-on festive science event featuring experiments and crafts including rocket launching, metal etching, and bath bomb making.

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Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

Waltham Cross town centre · Waltham Cross

Christmas market at Waltham Cross town centre. 10am to 6pm. Run by Borough of Broxbourne.

Free
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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

Santa is so excited to see you this holiday season; he's left the elves in charge of toy-making while he makes a special trip to South Mill Arts ! ✨ Begin your festive adventure with a fun and creative craft activity , perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. 🎁 Then, journey down to meet Santa Claus himself! He’ll share all the magical secrets of his festive preparations — and every child will receive a special gift to take home. 🍪 To finish your visit, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies in our cosy VIP Christmas Café — the perfect treat to end a truly magical experience. Our rela

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Festive Wreath Making Workshop at Ware Priory Lido

Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

Ware Priory Lido · Ware

Create a handmade Christmas wreath using winter foliage and seasonal decorations, with guidance from florist Sam of Darling Buds, a glass of fizz, and a mince pie.

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Sat 5 Dec · 10:30

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

After the record-breaking pantomime in 2025, Big Adventure Productions returns with the fairytale classic Beauty & the Beast, written and directed by Ian McFarlane. A magical story of enchanted roses, wicked spells and heroic princesses. With an all singing/all dancing cast of professional performers and lots of audience participation, don’t miss out on the next pantomime adventure! The performance on Tuesday, 29th December at 11am is a relaxed performance, ideal for those who would benefit from a more comfortable environment, with the lights a bit brighter and the sound slightly softer. Pleas

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Sat 5 Dec · 10:30

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

After the record-breaking pantomime in 2025, Big Adventure Productions returns with the fairytale classic Beauty & the Beast, written and directed by Ian McFarlane. A magical story of enchanted roses, wicked spells and heroic princesses. With an all singing/all dancing cast of professional performers and lots of audience participation, don’t miss out on the next pantomime adventure! The performance on Tuesday, 29th December at 11am is a relaxed performance, ideal for those who would benefit from a more comfortable environment, with the lights a bit brighter and the sound slightly softer. Pleas

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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 5 Dec · 10:30

The Plough · Cuffley

Festive breakfast featuring activities and a special visitor.

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Sat 5 Dec · 10:30

Hatfield House · Hatfield

Step through the Secret Door and along the fairy-lit Lime Walk, overlooking the Knot Garden, before meeting Santa for a photo and special gift.

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Sat 5 Dec · 12:00

The Black Horse · Brent Pelham

A festive afternoon creating your own Christmas wreath, including all materials, expert tuition and a glass of fizz for £48 per person.

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Snow White Pantomime at The Radlett Centre
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Snow White Pantomime

Sat 5 Dec · 13:00

The Radlett Centre · Radlett

Upstage Productions are excited to announce that our 2026 pantomime will be Snow White.

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From £21
Beauty and the Beast 2026 at The Alban Arena, St Albans
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Beauty and the Beast 2026

Sat 5 Dec · 14:00

The Alban Arena · St Albans

Showing at the Alban Arena… Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, starring King of the Jungle, Dancing on Ice winner, TV Legend and Social Media sensation, JOE SWASH!

From £16.00
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Sat 5 Dec · 14:30

Croxley Green Library (inside and outside) · Croxley Green

Christmas market at Croxley Green Library (inside and outside). 2.30pm to 6pm. Run by Croxley Green Parish Council.

Free
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Sat 5 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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Sat 5 Dec · 15:04

North Hertfordshire Museum · Hitchin

◉ Saturday 5 December, 11am or 1.30pm Bring the magic of the festive season indoors with this creative, hands-on workshop!

£8
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Xmas Live!

Sat 5 Dec · 17:00

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

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

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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.