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.

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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

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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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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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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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Fri 18 Dec19:00
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Festive Party Night

Robbie Williams tribute, 3 course festive meal, drink on arrival

The King's Mead · Ware

Fri 18 Dec19:00
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Theatre and shows

A Christmas Carol: The Pantomime

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!

Watford Palace Theatre · Watford

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Fri 18 Dec19:30
Kate Garner’s Christmas Party At The Piano at Hertford Theatre
Live music

Kate Garner’s Christmas Party At The Piano

Bring old friends and make new friends at the best Christmas party in town as Kate Garner leads the singalong from Roll Out The Barrel to your favourite Christmas Carol.

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

Fri 18 Dec20:00
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ExAct ly what Xmas should start like......

The crazy, amazing, superstar band that is ExAct will be helping us start the Christmas party week with an amazing live performance on Mad Friday (last Friday before Christmas) make sure you wind down

Old Red Lion · Stevenage

Fri 18 Dec20:00
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Mad Friday

Get your dancing shoes on to celebrate the festive period, bring your mates for a great evening of music and dancing

The Rye House · Hoddesdon

Fri 18 Dec20:00
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Live music

Christmas Party Night

Live Music from Saski

The Three Horseshoes · Stevenage

18 DecFri
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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

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

Golden Fleece · Braughing

18 DecFri
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Family and kids

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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18 DecFri
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Theatre and shows

Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Sat 19 Dec08:00
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Markets and fairsFree

Royston Christmas Market

Christmas market at Main Square, Royston. 8am to 2pm. Run by Royston Town Council / Royston First.

Main Square · Royston

Sat 19 Dec09:00
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Breakfast With Santa

Join for a festive breakfast with Santa, including breakfast from the menu, activities, and a visit from Santa.

The George · Redbourn

Sat 19 Dec09:45
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Sport and outdoors

Tring Walking Football Club Festive Tournament

Tring Sports Centre, Mortimer Hill, Tring HP23 5JU. Listed by Tring Town Council; see the listing for full details.

Tring Sports Centre · Tring

Listed by Tring Town Council

Sat 19 Dec10:00
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Breakfast With Santa

Join us on either the 12th or 19th December for Breakfast with SANTA!

The Old Bell Pub · Hemel Hempstead

£11.95 deposit

Sat 19 Dec10:00
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Markets and fairsFree

Welwyn Garden City Food & Craft Market

Market at Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City. 10am to 4pm. Christmas market every Saturday from 28 November; no market in January or February.

Stonehills · Welwyn Garden City

Sat 19 Dec10:00
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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

Sat 19 Dec10:00
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Breakfast With Santa

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE THREE MOORHENS!

The Three Moorhens · Hitchin

£11.95

Sat 19 Dec10:00
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Santa's Grotto 2026

Santa is so excited to see you this holiday season; he's left the elves in charge of toy-making while he makes a special trip to South Mill Arts ! ✨ Begin your festive adventure with a fun and creative craft activity , perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. 🎁 Then, journey down to meet Santa Claus himself! He’ll share all the magical secrets of his festive preparations — and every child will receive a special gift to take home. 🍪 To finish your visit, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies in our cosy VIP Christmas Café — the perfect treat to end a truly magical experience. Our rela

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

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Sat 19 Dec10:00
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Santa's Grotto 2026

Santa is so excited to see you this holiday season; he's left the elves in charge of toy-making while he makes a special trip to South Mill Arts ! ✨ Begin your festive adventure with a fun and creative craft activity , perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. 🎁 Then, journey down to meet Santa Claus himself! He’ll share all the magical secrets of his festive preparations — and every child will receive a special gift to take home. 🍪 To finish your visit, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies in our cosy VIP Christmas Café — the perfect treat to end a truly magical experience. Our rela

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

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Sat 19 Dec10:30
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A Palace Visit with Santa

Step through the Secret Door and along the fairy-lit Lime Walk, overlooking the Knot Garden, before meeting Santa for a photo and special gift.

Hatfield House · Hatfield

Sat 19 Dec11:00
Snow White Pantomime at The Radlett Centre
Theatre and shows

Snow White Pantomime

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

The Radlett Centre · Radlett

From £21

Sat 19 Dec11:00
Jack & The Beanstalk at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar
Theatre and shows

Jack & The Beanstalk

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

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

Tickets

505 to 528 of 736.

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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.