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

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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Fri 20 Nov16:30
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Knebworth Christmas Lights switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at St Martin's Church, Knebworth. 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Run by Knebworth Parish Council.

St Martin's Church · Knebworth

Fri 20 Nov19:00
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Theatre and shows

Festive Christmas Parties

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

Sun Inn · Hitchin

£45.95 deposit

Fri 20 Nov19:30
The BBC Big Band, “A Swinging Christmas at Hertford Theatre
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The BBC Big Band, “A Swinging Christmas

Celebrate the festive season in style with the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band, legendary conductor Barry Forgie, and the extraordinary vocal talents of vocalist Emer McParland, as they perform

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

20 NovFri
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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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20 NovFri
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Family and kids

Early Years Stay and Play

Join a Winter Wonderland themed Stay and Play event at Heatherton, enjoying fun, festive, and age-appropriate activities for Early Years children.

Knox Johnston Leisure Centre · Berkhamsted

20 NovFri
Family and kids

Sneezy’s Christmas Adventure

Explore the Reception experience with Sneezy the Dragon and see learning come to life at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep & Prep.

Knox Johnston Leisure Centre · Berkhamsted

Sat 21 Nov10:00
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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 21 Nov10:00
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Ware Rotary Christmas Market

Christmas market at Ware Priory, Fletcher's Lea. 10am to 5pm. Run by Rotary Club of Ware.

Ware Priory · Ware

Sat 21 Nov10:00
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Christmas Market at St Mary's Hertingfordbury

Christmas market at St Mary's Church, Hertingfordbury. 10am to 1pm. Run by St Mary's Church, Hertingfordbury.

St Mary's Church · Hertingfordbury

Sat 21 Nov12:00
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Welwyn Garden City Christmas Lights Event and switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at Welwyn Garden City town centre (Howardsgate / The Campus). 12pm to 6pm. Run by Welwyn Garden City BID with One Welwyn Hatfield.

Welwyn Garden City town centre (Howardsgate / The Campus) · Welwyn Garden City

Sat 21 Nov14:00
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Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas lights switch-on at Letchworth Garden City town centre. 2pm to 7pm. Run by Love Letchworth BID.

Letchworth Garden City town centre · Letchworth Garden City

Sat 21 Nov16:00
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Watford Christmas lights switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at Pondside, The Parade. 4pm to 6pm. Run by Watford Town Centre BID.

Pondside · Watford

Sat 21 Nov18:00
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Club nights

The Return of Fat Tony

A Christmas party hosted by Fat Tony.

The Terrace · Cuffley

Sat 21 Nov18:45
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Theatre and shows

Fawlty Towers Christmas Special

Get ready for Episode Three of Fawlty Towers Revisited — our Christmas Special, where the decorations are up, the pressure is on, and the chaos reaches festive levels.

Sun Inn · Hitchin

Sat 21 Nov19:30
Step into Christmas at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar
Live music

Step into Christmas

Back for 2026, bigger and better, your Christmas starts here!

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

£34

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

21 NovSat
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Live music

Live Music

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

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

21 NovSat
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Family and kids

Elf Quest

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

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

21 NovSat
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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

Tickets

21 NovSat
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FestivalsFree

Kings Langley Christmas Lights Switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at Kings Langley High Street. Run by Kings Langley Parish Council.

Kings Langley High Street · Kings Langley

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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.