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

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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Live music

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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Beauty and the Beast 2026 at The Alban Arena, St Albans
Theatre and shows

Beauty and the Beast 2026

Sat 12 Dec · 11:00

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
Snow White Pantomime at The Radlett Centre
Theatre and shows

Snow White Pantomime

Sat 12 Dec · 11:00

The Radlett Centre · Radlett

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

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From £21
The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding at The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead

Sat 12 Dec · 11:00

The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead

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

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Sat 12 Dec · 13:00

The Bull Inn · Much Hadham

Enjoy a festive bottomless brunch with a live singer, bottomless Prosecco, Birra Moretti, a special festive cocktail, and a delicious brunch.

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Markets and fairs

Christmas Market

Sat 12 Dec · 14:00

The Bridgewater Arms · Little Gaddesden

Come and get into the festive spirit at our Christmas market on Saturday 12th December, from 2pm until 8:30pm!🎅🏼🎁 We'll have a fantastic selection of local people selling all sorts of lovely things

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Free
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Sat 12 Dec · 14:00

Maltings Arts Theatre · St Albans

Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2 The Maltings, St Albans, Herts. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

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Sat 12 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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Jack & The Beanstalk at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar
Theatre and shows

Jack & The Beanstalk

Sat 12 Dec · 14:30

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

Prepare to embark on an enchanting journey with this year’s GIANT pantomime… Jack and the Beanstalk!

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Sat 12 Dec · 16:00

Highfield Park · St Albans

Join Highfield Park Trust and St Luke’s Church for our annual carol service and raise funds for another local charity. The event is held on Cherry Green behind the Visitor Centre. Please come along in warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Hymn sheets will be provided. Once the carol service has concluded, mulled wine and refreshments will be served. We would like to thank our County Councillor Liz Needham for funding this community event with her locality budget. This is a non ticketed event. Taking place at the Highfield Park Visitor Centre There will be a donations bucket and QR code lin

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Xmas Live!

Sat 12 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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Free
The Overtones – Jivin’ Home For Christmas at Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

Sat 12 Dec · 19:30

Gordon Craig Theatre · Stevenage

Showing in the Stevenage Concert Hall… The Overtones – Jivin’ Home For Christmas The Overtones are back – and they’re Jivin’ Home for Christmas!

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Sat 12 Dec · 20:00

The Plough · Cuffley

Enjoy a Christmas karaoke night.

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Theatre and shows

Christmas Party Night

Sat 12 Dec · 20:00

The Coach and Horses · Bishop's Stortford

With Miss Martini

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Club nights

Christmas Disco

Sat 12 Dec · 20:00

The Red Lion · Hatfield

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Live music

Live Music

Sat 12 Dec

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

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

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Family and kids

Elf Quest

Sat 12 Dec

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Sat 12 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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Breakfast with Santa at The Feathers, Wadesmill
Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Sat 12 Dec

The Feathers · Wadesmill

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

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 12 Dec

Battle Axes · Elstree

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

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 12 Dec

Old Bell · Harpenden

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

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 12 Dec

The Green Man · Great Offley

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

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£5–£12

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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.