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.

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.

Listed: 353
Towns and villages: 67
For families: 98
Free entry: 62

All Christmas (353)Family and kids (98)Pubs and bars (52)Food and drink (48)Arts and talks (36)Music (34)Theatre and shows (30)Markets and fairs (27)Festivals (13)Comedy (6)Film (3)Sport and outdoors (3)Clubs and groups (3)

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135 events across Hertfordshire

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Christmas Menu

Sun 13 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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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Sun 13 Dec

The Terrace · Cuffley

Join for Christmas magic, a delicious breakfast, and a special gift from Santa for every little guest.

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Clubs and groups

Talks by members with Christmas eats and drinks

Mon 14 Dec · 20:00

Potters Bar Museum · Potters Bar

A meeting featuring talks by members, accompanied by Christmas food and drinks.

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Live music

Christmas with Elvis

Wed 16 Dec · 18:00

The Bull · Cottered

Join us this Christmas as our all action Elvis performs all the hits while you have a great 3 course dinner for £47.50.

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Christmas Menu

Wed 16 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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Food and drink

Thursday Festive Lunches

Thu 17 Dec · 13:00

The Terrace · Cuffley

A festive Christmas lunch served with drinks and good company.

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Thu 17 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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Beer & Carols 2026

Thu 17 Dec

The Cricketers of · Redbourn

Join for Beer & Carols.

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Club nights

Christmas Parties

Fri 18 Dec · 18:00

The George · Redbourn

Party with a live DJ and buffet in the function room, including a Christmas cracker and a welcome drink for £35 per person.

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Fri 18 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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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Sat 19 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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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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Family and kids

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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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.

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Food and drink

Afternoon Tea with Santa Sunday 20th December 2026

Sun 20 Dec · 12:00

Down Hall Hotel & Spa · Sawbridgeworth

at Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Bishops Stortford. Tickets on Ticketmaster.

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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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Food and drink

Festive Afternoon Tea

Sun 20 Dec

Willian

Letchworth Lane. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.

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Food and drink

Afternoon Tea with Santa Monday 21st December 2026

Mon 21 Dec · 12:00

Down Hall Hotel & Spa · Sawbridgeworth

at Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Bishops Stortford. Tickets on Ticketmaster.

Food and drink

Afternoon Tea with Santa Tuesday 22nd December 2026

Tue 22 Dec · 12:00

Down Hall Hotel & Spa · Sawbridgeworth

at Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Bishops Stortford. Tickets on Ticketmaster.

Food and drink

Afternoon Tea with Santa Wednesday 23rd December 2026

Wed 23 Dec · 12:00

Down Hall Hotel & Spa · Sawbridgeworth

at Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Bishops Stortford. Tickets on Ticketmaster.

Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Wed 23 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.

Food and drink

Thursday Festive Lunches

Thu 24 Dec · 13:00

The Terrace · Cuffley

A festive Christmas lunch served with drinks and good company.

Food and drink

Christmas Menu

Thu 24 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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Club nights

Christmas Parties

Fri 25 Dec · 18:00

The George · Redbourn

Party with a live DJ and buffet in the function room, including a Christmas cracker and a welcome drink for £35 per person.

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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.