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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47 events across Hertfordshire

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Thu 3 Dec19:00

Arts and talks

Christmas Wreath Making

A creative Christmas wreath making workshop for £55 per person.

Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead

Thu 3 Dec19:00

Arts and talks

Christmas Wreath Making

Christmas wreath making workshop kicking off the festive season.

Ye Olde Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead

Fri 4 Dec11:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Festive Willow – Willow Weaving Workshop

◉ Friday 4 December, 11am – 2pm Get into the festive spirit by learning the art of willow weaving in this seasonal workshop led by Hazel Godfrey.

North Hertfordshire Museum · Hitchin

£45

Sat 5 Dec10:00

Illustrative

Family and kids

Crafty Chemistry at Christmas

A hands-on festive science event featuring experiments and crafts including rocket launching, metal etching, and bath bomb making.

STEM Discovery Centre · Stevenage

Sat 5 Dec10:00

Arts and talks

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Create a handmade Christmas wreath using winter foliage and seasonal decorations, with guidance from florist Sam of Darling Buds, a glass of fizz, and a mince pie.

Ware Priory Lido · Ware

Sat 5 Dec12:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Christmas Wreath Making

A festive afternoon creating your own Christmas wreath, including all materials, expert tuition and a glass of fizz for £48 per person.

The Black Horse · Brent Pelham

Sun 6 Dec14:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Christmas Arts and Crafts Afternoon

All are welcome for our arts and crafts afternoon hosted by the talented Heidi.

Mad Squirrel Taproom · Watford

Mon 7 Dec19:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Festive Table Decorating

A festive table decorating workshop with Sage Garden, including mulled wine and a mince pie for £58 per person.

The King's Mead · Ware

Tue 8 Dec19:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Christmas Decorations – Metal Embossing Workshop

◉ Tuesday 8 December, 7-9pm Create beautiful embossed metal Christmas decorations in this festive workshop.

North Hertfordshire Museum · Hitchin

£20

Tue 8 Dec19:00

Arts and talks

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

An evening Christmas wreath-making session in the studio, with seasonal foliage, expert tuition from Darling Buds, fizz, and a mince pie.

Ware Priory Lido · Ware

11 DecFri

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Festive Print & Prosseco

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

Royston and District Museum · Royston

Sat 12 Dec10:30

Illustrative

Family and kids

Santa Saturday!

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

Hertford Museum · Hertford

Tickets

Tue 15 Dec19:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

io Saturnalia: Happy Christmas the Roman Way!

Verulamium Museum. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

Verulamium Museum · St Albans

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

16 DecWed

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Talk: A Very Merry Interwar Christmas!

5 Lower King Street. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.

Royston

£7.50 per person.Listed by Visit Herts

16 DecWed

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Talk: A Very Merry Interwar Christmas!

A talk about Christmas during the interwar period, costing £7.50 per person.

Royston and District Museum · Royston

17 DecThu

Arts and talks

Festive Flower Demonstration

Cuffley Hall. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.

Cuffley Hall · Cuffley

£32.50Listed by Visit Herts

Sat 19 Dec10:00

Illustrative

Family and kids

Festive Family Days

Celebrate midwinter with outdoor adventures, festive crafts, drumming workshops, storytelling by the fire, and a special letter to Father Christmas.

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

Sun 20 Dec10:00

Illustrative

Family and kids

Festive Family Days

Celebrate midwinter with outdoor adventures, festive crafts, drumming workshops, storytelling by the fire, and a special letter to Father Christmas.

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

Sun 20 Dec11:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Christmas in Medieval St Albans

St Albans Museum + Gallery. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

St Albans Museum + Gallery · St Albans

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

Mon 21 Dec10:00

Illustrative

Family and kids

Festive Family Days

Celebrate midwinter with outdoor adventures, festive crafts, drumming workshops, storytelling by the fire, and a special letter to Father Christmas.

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

Wed 23 Dec17:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ returns for its 6th Year!

Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. Listed by Bishop's Stortford Town Council; see the listing for full details.

Sworders Field · Bishop's Stortford

Listed by Bishop's Stortford Town Council and TIC

Thu 24 Dec18:30

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Carol Singing on Christmas Eve

Forge Car Park, Tring. Listed by Tring Town Council; see the listing for full details.

Forge Car Park · Tring

Listed by Tring Town Council

Sun 27 Dec11:00

Illustrative

Arts and talks

Christmas in Medieval St Albans

St Albans Museum + Gallery. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

St Albans Museum + Gallery · St Albans

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

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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.