Christmas in Hertfordshire.

In season · 352 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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Sat 14 Nov18:00
Christmas Lights Switch On: Afterparty at The Red Hart, Hitchin
Festivals

Christmas Lights Switch On: Afterparty

🎄 BRING ON THE HOLIDAYS 🎄 Join us straight after the Lights Switch On in the town square for live music, mulled wine and the start of Christmas festivities at Kite.

The Red Hart · Hitchin

Sun 15 Nov19:30
Step Into Christmas at The Alban Arena, St Albans
Live music

Step Into Christmas

Showing at The Alban Arena…Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year!

The Alban Arena · St Albans

£35

Sun 15 Nov19:30
Christmas in Ireland at Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Live music

Christmas in Ireland

Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatre… Christmas in Ireland This Christmas, experience the heart, humour and spirit of Ireland, with Christmas in Ireland.

Gordon Craig Theatre · Stevenage

Family and kids.

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Wed 11 Nov16:00
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Christmas Youth Club Parties

Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.

Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon

14 NovSat
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Hogwarts in the Snow

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

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Sat 14 Nov09:30
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Family and kids

Christmas with the Snow Sisters

A festive family experience with the Snow Sisters featuring breakfast pancakes, meet and greets, crafts, story time, and a sing-along.

The Old Guinea · Ridge

Pubs and bars.

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14 NovSat
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Live music

Live Music

Laila Kitchen hosts live music every Saturday, including throughout the festive season.

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

Sun 15 Nov12:00
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Sunday roasts

Festive Sundays

The restaurant offers a festive menu on Sundays during the Christmas season.

Pig and Whistle · Aston

Sat 21 Nov20:00
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Live music

Take That Tribute

Festive party night featuring a Take That tribute act for £45 per person.

The Vine · Waltham Cross

Food and drink.

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16 NovMon
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Christmas Party in Harpenden

Celebrate the season with a three-course Festive Party Menu, including meze, a charcoal-grilled main, and a festive dessert platter, with live music for groups of 8+.

Losh Bar and Grill · Harpenden

Tue 17 Nov12:00
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Food and drink

Christmas Parties

Celebrate the festive season with Christmas parties and festive get-togethers, with festive menus available from this date.

Red Lion Hotel · Radlett

18 NovWed
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Food and drink

Festive Menu

Celebrate the season with a three-course festive menu featuring classic Christmas dishes for £39.50, available from Wednesday 18th November until Boxing Day, excluding Christmas Day.

Old Cock Inn · Harpenden

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Quiz nights

Christmas Quiz

Tue 15 Dec · 20:00

The Bull · Broxbourne

The Big Christmas Pub Quiz

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Quiz nights

Christmas Quiz

Tue 15 Dec · 20:00

The Crocodile · Cheshunt

£3pp

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Tue 15 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Tue 15 Dec

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets
Snow White Pantomime at The Radlett Centre
Theatre and shows

Snow White Pantomime

Wed 16 Dec · 10:00

The Radlett Centre · Radlett

Upstage Productions are excited to announce that our 2026 pantomime will be Snow White.

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From £21
Jack & The Beanstalk at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar
Theatre and shows

Jack & The Beanstalk

Wed 16 Dec · 10:00

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

Prepare to embark on an enchanting journey with this year’s GIANT pantomime… Jack and the Beanstalk!

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Wed 16 Dec · 10:30

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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Wed 16 Dec · 16:00

Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon

Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.

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Wed 16 Dec · 18:00

The Bull · Cottered

Join us this Christmas as our all action Elvis performs all the hits while you have a great 3 course dinner for £47.50.

Snow White at Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Theatre and shows

Snow White

Wed 16 Dec · 18:00

Gordon Craig Theatre · Stevenage

Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatre… Snow White Mirror, mirror on the wall, the perfect panto for one and all!

From £20
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Wed 16 Dec · 19:00

The White Hart · Welwyn

Join us in the bar as our live singer Becky B leads us through all the Christmas classics.

Free
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Big Christmas Quiz

Wed 16 Dec · 19:30

Mad Squirrel · Hertford

Come along for our Big Christmas Quiz featuring Christmas and end of year questions with quiz master Sam Clay

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Wed 16 Dec

Golden Fleece · Braughing

A special Christmas menu offering 2 or 3 courses for 33.95 or 39.95 per person, available for group bookings.

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Wed 16 Dec

Royston

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

Listed by Visit Herts

£7.50 per person.
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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Wed 16 Dec

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets
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Wed 16 Dec

Royston and District Museum · Royston

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

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Wed 16 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

Theatre and shows

Snow White Pantomime

Thu 17 Dec · 10:00

The Radlett Centre · Radlett

Upstage Productions are excited to announce that our 2026 pantomime will be Snow White.

  • +2
From £21
Theatre and shows

Jack & The Beanstalk

Thu 17 Dec · 10:00

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

Prepare to embark on an enchanting journey with this year’s GIANT pantomime… Jack and the Beanstalk!

Tickets
The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding at The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead

Thu 17 Dec · 11:00

The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead

It’s Christmas Eve on the farm, and the chickens, pigs and cows are fast asleep.

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Christmas in Hertfordshire, from what we list.

When are the Christmas events in Hertfordshire in 2026?
There are 352 listed, from Wed 11 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 Youth Club Parties at Rye House Kart Raceway (Wed 11 Nov, 4pm). After that: Five Star Swing at Christmas at Watersmeet (Wed 11 Nov) and Vintage Cult Welcomes the Christmas Lights Switch-On! at Red Lion (Thu 12 Nov, 6.45pm).
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 38; then Bishop's Stortford (25), Hitchin (22) and Stevenage (19). 65 towns have something listed in all.