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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47 events across Hertfordshire

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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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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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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 · 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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Sun 6 Dec · 17:30

The Angel · Hitchin

Christmas market featuring food, wine, gifts, live music, and mulled wine.

  • +2
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Thu 10 Dec · 18:00

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

Please join us for a Festive Christmas Market in our garden!

  • +8
Free
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Thu 10 Dec

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

Christmas Day Trip organised by Active Generation.

Tickets
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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.

Free
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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

  • +6
Free
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Christmas Market

Sun 13 Dec · 11:00

The Crocodile · Cheshunt

small businesses | handmade gifts, baked goods, mulled wine, hot chocolate

  • +5

Thu 17 Dec · 09:00

St Peter's Street · St Albans

Market at St Peter's Street. 9am to 3pm. Run by St Albans City and District Council.

Free

Fri 18 Dec · 09:00

St Peter's Street · St Albans

Market at St Peter's Street. 9am to 3pm. Run by St Albans City and District Council.

Free
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Royston Christmas Market

Sat 19 Dec · 08:00

Main Square · Royston

Christmas market at Main Square, Royston. 8am to 2pm. Run by Royston Town Council / Royston First.

Free
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Sat 19 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

Sun 20 Dec · 09:00

St Peter's Street · St Albans

Market at St Peter's Street. 9am to 3pm. Run by St Albans City and District Council.

Free
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Harpenden Farmers' Market

Sun 20 Dec · 10:00

Harpenden High Street · Harpenden

Market at Harpenden High Street. 10am to 2pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council. Usually the 4th Sunday; on 22 November it runs 12 to 6pm with the Christmas Carnival.

Free

Sun 20 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

Mon 21 Dec · 09:00

St Peter's Street · St Albans

Market at St Peter's Street. 9am to 3pm. Run by St Albans City and District Council.

Free

Thu 24 Dec · 09:00

St Peter's Street · St Albans

Market at St Peter's Street. 9am to 3pm. Run by St Albans City and District 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.