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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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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Festive Family Days

Sun 20 Dec · 10:00

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

Celebrate midwinter with outdoor adventures, festive crafts, drumming workshops, storytelling by the fire, and a special letter to Father Christmas.

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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sun 20 Dec · 10:00

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

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

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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sun 20 Dec · 10:00

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

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

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Markets and fairs

Harpenden Farmers' Market

Sun 20 Dec · 10:00

Harpenden High Street · Harpenden

Market at Harpenden High Street. 10am to 2pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council. Usually the 4th Sunday; on 22 November it runs 12 to 6pm with the Christmas Carnival.

Free
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Sun 20 Dec · 10:00

Stonehills · Welwyn Garden City

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

Free
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Sun 20 Dec · 10:00

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

Please join us on Sunday 20th December for our Charity Dog Walk for Macmillan.

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£3
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Sun 20 Dec · 10:30

Hatfield House · Hatfield

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.

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Sun 20 Dec · 11:00

St Albans Museum + Gallery · St Albans

St Albans Museum + Gallery. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

Dear Santa at Hertford Theatre
Family and kids

Dear Santa

Sun 20 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

Sun 20 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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Sunday roasts

Festive Sundays

Sun 20 Dec · 12:00

Pig and Whistle · Aston

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

Snow White Pantomime at The Radlett Centre
Theatre and shows

Snow White Pantomime

Sun 20 Dec · 13:00

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

Sun 20 Dec · 13:00

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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Sun 20 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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Sun 20 Dec · 19:00

The Belgian Brewer · Bishop's Stortford

An evening of singing carols with Jon Cope, led from the front and open to everyone.

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Sun 20 Dec · 19:00

The Peahen · St Albans

Tribute night

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Sun 20 Dec · 19:30

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

Join us for our Annual Christmas Jumper night.

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Free
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Family and kids

Elf Quest

Sun 20 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

Sun 20 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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Sun 20 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

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Hogwarts in the Snow

Sun 20 Dec

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets

553 to 576 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.