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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Christmas highlights.

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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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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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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Thu 17 Dec · 13:00

The Terrace · Cuffley

A festive Christmas lunch served with drinks and good company.

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Thu 17 Dec · 13:00

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

Join us for our Golden Year's Christmas Party Afternoon!

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£20 deposit
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Thu 17 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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Thu 17 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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Thu 17 Dec · 17:30

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

Our wonderful Sing For Your Life choir members will sing an array of Christmas songs in our Theatre Cafe.

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Thu 17 Dec · 19:00

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

Potters Bar Community Choir will perform an array of music to friends and family.

£5.50
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Thu 17 Dec · 20:00

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

✨ Festive DJ Nights Every Thursday ✨ Make Thursdays the highlight of your week this Christmas at The Mulberry Tree!

  • +2
Free
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Quiz nights

Christmas Quiz

Thu 17 Dec · 20:00

The Old Bell Pub · Hemel Hempstead

Celebrate the coming of Christmas and the end of the year at the Old Bell's Christmas Quiz!

  • +3
£2
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Thu 17 Dec · 21:00

Speckled Hen · St Albans

Our last music Quiz is always popular and this year is no exception.

  • +7
£2
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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Thu 17 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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Thu 17 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

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Thu 17 Dec

The Cricketers of · Redbourn

Join for Beer & Carols.

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Hogwarts in the Snow

Thu 17 Dec

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

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Thu 17 Dec

Cuffley Hall · Cuffley

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

Listed by Visit Herts

£32.50
The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding at The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead

Fri 18 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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Dear Santa at Hertford Theatre
Family and kids

Dear Santa

Fri 18 Dec · 13:30

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn't get it right straight away!

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Fri 18 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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Family and kids

Kids Christmas Party

Fri 18 Dec · 16:30

The Angel · Hitchin

£10 per child

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Fri 18 Dec · 18:00

The George · Redbourn

Party with a live DJ and buffet in the function room, including a Christmas cracker and a welcome drink for £35 per person.

  • +4
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Fri 18 Dec · 18:00

The Bridgewater Arms · Little Gaddesden

Get cosy and join us for a festive evening of Christmas classics and plenty of Christmas cheer!🎅🏼✨ Grab a drink, get comfortable and enjoy a Christmas film with friends and family.

  • +6
Free
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Theatre and shows

Festive Christmas Parties

Fri 18 Dec · 19:00

Sun Inn · Hitchin

🎄 Christmas Party Nights at The Sun Hotel 🎉 It’s time to eat, drink and be merry!

  • +3
£45.95 deposit

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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.