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
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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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14 NovSat
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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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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

736 events across Hertfordshire

Dear Santa at Hertford Theatre
Family and kids

Dear Santa

Sat 19 Dec · 11:00

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

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

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

Sat 19 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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Sat 19 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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Xmas Live!

Sat 19 Dec · 17:00

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

🎄 Saturday Nights at The Mulberry Tree 🎄 Make The Mulberry Tree your Saturday night destination this Christmas season.

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Free
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Sat 19 Dec · 17:00

Speckled Hen · St Albans

Christmas is fast approaching so why not book a table for our ever popular Kids Disco with maybe a surprise visit from the Green Grouch!

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Free
That’ll Be The Day – That’ll Be Christmas at Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

Sat 19 Dec · 19:00

Gordon Craig Theatre · Stevenage

Showing in the Stevenage Concert Hall… That’ll Be The Day – That’ll Be Christmas That’ll Be Christmas is back with a brand-new version of the beloved show to bring you all your favourite festive…

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Sat 19 Dec · 19:30

Church of St Peter and St Paul · Tring

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Tring HP23 5AE. Listed by Tring Town Council; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Tring Town Council

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Live Music

Sat 19 Dec

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

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

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Elf Quest

Sat 19 Dec

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Sat 19 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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Sat 19 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

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Hogwarts in the Snow

Sat 19 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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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The Red House · Croxley Green

Ho-ho-hold on to your hats!

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£5–£11.95
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The George IV · Baldock

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

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£5–£12
Breakfast With Santa at The Tudor Arms, Watford
Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The Tudor Arms · Watford

Book your table at The Tudor Arms in Watford this festive season and join us to celebrate the festivities with friends and family.

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£5–£11.95
Breakfast with Santa at The Feathers, Wadesmill
Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The Feathers · Wadesmill

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

Battle Axes · Elstree

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

Old Bell · Harpenden

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The Green Man · Great Offley

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

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£5–£12
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Breakfast With Santa

Sun 20 Dec · 09:00

The George · Redbourn

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

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Sun 20 Dec · 09:30

The Angel · Hitchin

£17.50

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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.