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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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.

From £21

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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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A Christmas Carol: The Pantomime

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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Christmas Party with Liz

Sat 5 Dec · 20:30

Speckled Hen · St Albans

We kick-off Christmas in style with Liz, the winner of our Search for Star winner!

Free

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Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime

Sat 5 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

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Panto 2026: Beauty & the Beast

Sun 6 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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