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

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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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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Harpenden Farmers' Market

Sun 22 Nov · 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 22 Nov · 10:00

Little Hadham Village Hall · Little Hadham

A Christmas Craft Fair with refreshments available, open from 10am to 3.30pm, with an entry fee of £1 (children under 16 free).

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Sunday roasts

Festive Sundays

Sun 22 Nov · 12:00

Pig and Whistle · Aston

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

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Sun 22 Nov · 12:00

Harpenden town centre (High Street) · Harpenden

Christmas lights switch-on at Harpenden town centre (High Street). 12pm to 6pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council.

Free
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Sun 22 Nov · 12:00

St Albans City Centre (St Peter's Street and Chequer Street) · St Albans

Christmas market at St Albans City Centre (St Peter's Street and Chequer Street). 12pm to 6pm. Run by St Albans City and District Council.

Free
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Sun 22 Nov · 14:00

Berkhamsted High Street · Berkhamsted

Christmas market at Berkhamsted High Street. 2pm to 6pm. Run by Berkhamsted Town Council.

Free
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Family and kids

Elf Quest

Sun 22 Nov

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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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Sun 22 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets

Mon 23 Nov · 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.

Beers of Christmas with The Craft Beer Channel at Teller, Hitchin

Mon 23 Nov · 22:00

Teller · Hitchin

Celebrate the festive season with a variety of Christmas-themed craft beers and snacks hosted by The Craft Beer Channel!

£12.50
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Mon 23 Nov

Lussmanns Fish & Grill · Hitchin

Celebrate Christmas at Lussmanns, available from November 23rd, 2026 to January 3rd, 2027.

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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Mon 23 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets

Tue 24 Nov · 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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Tue 24 Nov · 17:45

Little Hadham Village Hall · Little Hadham

A Christmas Wreath Workshop hosted by the Gardening Club.

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Tue 24 Nov · 18:30

Furzefield Leisure Centre · Potters Bar

A festive wreath making workshop complete with hot chocolate and snacks.

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Tue 24 Nov · 19:30

Dalling & Co · Kings Langley

The first Christmas wine tasting event.

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Clubs and groups

Christmas Toy Drive

Tue 24 Nov

The Red Lion · Hatfield

Toy Drive and Cupboard Food for the Salvation Army

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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Tue 24 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets
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Wed 25 Nov · 11:00

North Hertfordshire Museum · Hitchin

◉ Wednesday 25 November, 11am – 1.30pm Join a friendly, one-day watercolour workshop, perfectly timed in the run-up to Christmas.

£35

Wed 25 Nov · 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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Wed 25 Nov · 17:30

Croxley Green Library forecourt · Croxley Green

Christmas lights switch-on at Croxley Green Library forecourt. 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Run by Croxley Green Parish Council.

Free

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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.