Christmas in Hertfordshire.

In season · 352 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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Christmas highlights.

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

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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Christmas quiz

Fri 11 Dec · 19:00

The Belgian Brewer · Bishop's Stortford

Our Christmas quiz at the brewery taproom in Bishop's Stortford, hosted by Quizmaster Pete, costs £2 a head.

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Fri 11 Dec · 19:30

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas-themed comedy show back to South Mill Arts! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out! Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your mates, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party! ‘Highly recommended! 5 stars’ – One4Review ‘Very funny’ – The Guardian ‘Hilarious’ – Broadway Baby Approx 1hr 40

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Fri 11 Dec · 19:30

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas-themed comedy show back to South Mill Arts! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out! Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your mates, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party! ‘Highly recommended! 5 stars’ – One4Review ‘Very funny’ – The Guardian ‘Hilarious’ – Broadway Baby Approx 1hr 40

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Step Into Christmas at Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

Fri 11 Dec · 19:30

Gordon Craig Theatre · Stevenage

Showing in the Stevenage Concert Hall… Step Into Christmas Back for 2026, bigger and better, your Christmas starts here!

Desert Penguins Crimbo Bash at The Horn, St Albans

Fri 11 Dec · 20:00

The Horn · St Albans

A Christmas Party featuring the excellent covers band The Desert Penguins - Free Entry

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Fri 11 Dec · 20:00

Old Red Lion · Stevenage

As the party atmosphere ramps up with 2 weeks left till Christmas, come and join our Festive DJ and get in the party spirit with our Festive Disco Night!

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Fri 11 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 11 Dec

Pier Pressure Welwyn Escape Rooms · Welwyn Garden City

Storytime with Father Christmas is an immersive event.

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Fri 11 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

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Hogwarts in the Snow

Fri 11 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 11 Dec

Royston and District Museum · Royston

This festive print event with Prosecco costs £15 and requires booking.

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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 12 Dec · 09:00

Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead

Families can enjoy breakfast with Santa.

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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 12 Dec · 09:00

Ye Olde Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead

Have breakfast with Santa at The Red Lion.

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Breakfast With Santa

Sat 12 Dec · 09:00

The George · Redbourn

Join for a festive breakfast with Santa, including breakfast from the menu, activities, and a visit from Santa.

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Sat 12 Dec · 09:30

The Old Guinea · Ridge

Get ready for a morning of festive mischief and Christmas magic, joining the cheeky elves for an unforgettable experience packed with laughter, music, dancing, games and festive fun.

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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sat 12 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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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sat 12 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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Breakfast With Santa

Sat 12 Dec · 10:00

The Crocodile · Cheshunt

Breakfast, juice, gift & polaroid included. Adults pay. £17.50pp

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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 12 Dec · 10:00

The Three Moorhens · Hitchin

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE THREE MOORHENS!

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£11.95
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Breakfast With Santa

Sat 12 Dec · 10:00

The Old Bell Pub · Hemel Hempstead

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

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£11.95 deposit
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Sat 12 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.

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Santa Saturday!

Sat 12 Dec · 10:30

Hertford Museum · Hertford

Visit Santa in his grotto, join in with Christmassy crafts, and explore the enchanted courtyard.

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Sat 12 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 12 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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Christmas in Hertfordshire, from what we list.

When are the Christmas events in Hertfordshire in 2026?
There are 352 listed, from Wed 11 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 Youth Club Parties at Rye House Kart Raceway (Wed 11 Nov, 4pm). After that: Five Star Swing at Christmas at Watersmeet (Wed 11 Nov) and Vintage Cult Welcomes the Christmas Lights Switch-On! at Red Lion (Thu 12 Nov, 6.45pm).
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 38; then Bishop's Stortford (25), Hitchin (22) and Stevenage (19). 65 towns have something listed in all.