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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59 events across Hertfordshire

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Royston Christmas Lights Switch-on

Fri 27 Nov · 17:00

Royston town centre · Royston

Christmas lights switch-on at Royston town centre. From 5pm. Run by Royston First BID / Royston Town Council.

Free

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Southdown Christmas Lights Switch On

Fri 27 Nov · 17:30

Southdown shops · Harpenden

Christmas lights switch-on at Southdown shops, Harpenden. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council.

Free

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Christmas in Hertford

Fri 27 Nov

Hertford

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

Listed by Hertford Town Council

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Christmas Lights Turn On

Fri 27 Nov

The Plough · King's Walden

Switching on the pub's Christmas lights with a barbecue and a visit from Santa.

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Christmas Charity Fete

Sat 28 Nov · 10:00

Bulls Head · Turnford

Christmas charity fete with Santa and stalls by local businesses.

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

Sat 28 Nov · 10:00

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Christmas market at Knebworth House. 10am to 4pm. Run by Knebworth House.

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Hatfield Christmas Fair

Sat 28 Nov · 11:00

White Lion Square · Hatfield

Christmas market at White Lion Square, Hatfield Town Centre. 11am to 4.30pm. Run by One Welwyn Hatfield.

Free

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Hertford Castle Christmas Market

Sat 28 Nov · 11:00

Hertford Castle grounds · Hertford

Christmas market at Hertford Castle grounds. 11am to 6pm. Run by Hertford Town Council.

Free

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Garden House Hospice Festive Family Day (Christmas Fair)

Sat 28 Nov · 12:00

St Thomas of Canterbury Church · Letchworth Garden City

Christmas market at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Wilbury. 12pm to 4pm. Run by Friends of Garden House Hospice.

Free

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Tring Together Christmas Festival

Sat 28 Nov · 15:30

Tring High Street · Tring

Christmas market at Tring High Street, Victoria Hall, Dolphin Square and Memorial Garden. 3.30pm to 8.30pm. Run by Tring Together.

Free

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Stevenage Old Town Christmas Lights Switch-On

Sat 28 Nov · 17:00

The Bowling Green · Stevenage

Christmas lights switch-on at The Bowling Green, Stevenage Old Town. 5pm to 6pm. Run by Stevenage Borough Council.

Free

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Christmas in Hertford

Sat 28 Nov

Hertford

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

Listed by Hertford Town Council

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

Sun 29 Nov · 10:00

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Christmas market at Knebworth House. 10am to 4pm. Run by Knebworth House.

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Hoddesdon Loves Christmas

Sun 29 Nov · 10:00

Hoddesdon town centre · Hoddesdon

Christmas market at Hoddesdon town centre. 10am to 6.30pm. Run by Borough of Broxbourne with Love Hoddesdon.

Free

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Redbourn Christmas Market

Sun 29 Nov · 11:00

Redbourn High Street · Redbourn

Christmas market at Redbourn High Street. 11am to 5pm. Run by Redbourn Christmas Market working party.

Free

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Hertford Castle Christmas Market

Sun 29 Nov · 11:00

Hertford Castle grounds · Hertford

Christmas market at Hertford Castle grounds. 11am to 6pm. Run by Hertford Town Council.

Free

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Hoddesdon Loves Xmas

Sun 29 Nov

Hoddesdon

High Street, Hoddesdon. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Visit Herts

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Christmas in Hertford

Sun 29 Nov

Hertford

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

Listed by Hertford Town Council

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Carols at the Galleria

Tue 1 Dec · 17:00

Town centre · Hatfield

Town centre. Listed by Hatfield Town Council; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Hatfield Town Council

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Abbots Langley Carol Concert & Christmas Lights Switch On

Thu 3 Dec · 18:00

St Lawrence Church · Abbots Langley

Christmas lights switch-on at St Lawrence Church. From 6pm. Run by Abbots Langley Parish Council and St Lawrence Church.

Free

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Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre

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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Letchworth Christmas Market

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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Waltham Cross Christmas Festival

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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Croxley Green Christmas Market

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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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.