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

Fri 27 Nov17:00

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Royston Christmas Lights Switch-on

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

Royston town centre · Royston

Fri 27 Nov17:30

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FestivalsFree

Southdown Christmas Lights Switch On

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

Southdown shops · Harpenden

27 NovFri

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Festivals

Christmas in Hertford

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

Hertford

Listed by Hertford Town Council

27 NovFri

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Festivals

Christmas Lights Turn On

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

The Plough · King's Walden

Sat 28 Nov10:00

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Markets and fairs

Christmas Charity Fete

Christmas charity fete with Santa and stalls by local businesses.

Bulls Head · Turnford

Sat 28 Nov10:00

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Markets and fairs

Knebworth Christmas Fair

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

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Sat 28 Nov11:00

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Markets and fairsFree

Hatfield Christmas Fair

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

White Lion Square · Hatfield

Sat 28 Nov11:00

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Markets and fairsFree

Hertford Castle Christmas Market

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

Hertford Castle grounds · Hertford

Sat 28 Nov12:00

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Markets and fairsFree

Garden House Hospice Festive Family Day (Christmas Fair)

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

St Thomas of Canterbury Church · Letchworth Garden City

Sat 28 Nov15:30

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FestivalsFree

Tring Together Christmas Festival

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

Tring High Street · Tring

Sat 28 Nov17:00

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FestivalsFree

Stevenage Old Town Christmas Lights Switch-On

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

The Bowling Green · Stevenage

28 NovSat

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Festivals

Christmas in Hertford

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

Hertford

Listed by Hertford Town Council

Sun 29 Nov10:00

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Markets and fairs

Knebworth Christmas Fair

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

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Sun 29 Nov10:00

FestivalsFree

Hoddesdon Loves Christmas

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

Hoddesdon town centre · Hoddesdon

Sun 29 Nov11:00

Markets and fairsFree

Redbourn Christmas Market

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

Redbourn High Street · Redbourn

Sun 29 Nov11:00

Markets and fairsFree

Hertford Castle Christmas Market

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

Hertford Castle grounds · Hertford

29 NovSun

Festivals

Hoddesdon Loves Xmas

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

Hoddesdon

£0Listed by Visit Herts

29 NovSun

Festivals

Christmas in Hertford

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

Hertford

Listed by Hertford Town Council

Tue 1 Dec17:00

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Carols at the Galleria

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

Town centre · Hatfield

Listed by Hatfield Town Council

Thu 3 Dec18:00

FestivalsFree

Abbots Langley Carol Concert & Christmas Lights Switch On

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

St Lawrence Church · Abbots Langley

Sat 5 Dec09:30

Markets and fairsFree

Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre

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.

Bishop's Stortford town centre (North Street · Bishop's Stortford

Sat 5 Dec10:00

Markets and fairsFree

Letchworth Christmas Market

Christmas market at Letchworth Garden City town centre. 10am to 5pm. Run by Love Letchworth BID.

Letchworth Garden City town centre · Letchworth Garden City

Sat 5 Dec10:00

FestivalsFree

Waltham Cross Christmas Festival

Christmas market at Waltham Cross town centre. 10am to 6pm. Run by Borough of Broxbourne.

Waltham Cross town centre · Waltham Cross

Sat 5 Dec14:30

Markets and fairsFree

Croxley Green Christmas Market

Christmas market at Croxley Green Library (inside and outside). 2.30pm to 6pm. Run by Croxley Green Parish Council.

Croxley Green Library (inside and outside) · Croxley Green

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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.