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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Sun 20 Dec19:00

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Christmas with Kylie

Tribute night

The Peahen · St Albans

Sun 20 Dec19:30

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Live musicFree

Christmas Jumper Night

Join us for our Annual Christmas Jumper night.

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

Mon 21 Dec12:30

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Classical

December Parent and Child Group - Christmas Crafts

Please join us for our December Parent and Child Group at which we will be doing Christmas Crafts!

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

£3

Mon 21 Dec19:00

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Gin-ter Wonderland

This should be a great night - our Annual Ginter Wonderland on the 21st of December is BACK this December £29 - 3 Gins, 3 Tonic's, Christmas Dinner and Music from Mr Motown himself.

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

£29

Tue 22 Dec12:00

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Club nightsFree

Christmas Bingo

Our annual Christmas bingo is BACK again for this year.

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

Tue 22 Dec18:30

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Step Into Christmas

Watford Colosseum

Watford Colosseum · Watford

Tickets

Wed 23 Dec19:30

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The Zipheads

THEY’RE BACK! St Albans very own Zipheads return for their NINTH (we think) annual hometown Xmas show on 23rd December!

The Horn · St Albans

£15–£20

Wed 23 Dec20:00

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Live musicFree

Christmas Open Mic!!!!

Join Jolly Jay Dee and the gang on Christmas Open Mic, our last one in 2026!

Speckled Hen · St Albans

Thu 24 Dec20:00

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Live musicFree

Thursday Night DJ

✨ Festive DJ Nights Every Thursday ✨ Make Thursdays the highlight of your week this Christmas at The Mulberry Tree!

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Thu 24 Dec20:00

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Club nightsFree

Xmas Eve Party

✨ Festive DJ Nights Every Thursday ✨ Make Thursdays the highlight of your week this Christmas at The Mulberry Tree!

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Fri 25 Dec18:00

Club nights

Christmas Parties

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

The George · Redbourn

Sat 26 Dec17:00

Live musicFree

Xmas Live!

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

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

26 DecSat

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Live Music

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

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

Thu 31 Dec20:00

Live musicFree

Thursday Night DJ

✨ Festive DJ Nights Every Thursday ✨ Make Thursdays the highlight of your week this Christmas at The Mulberry Tree!

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Fri 1 Jan18:00

Club nights

Christmas Parties

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

The George · Redbourn

Sat 2 Jan17:00

Live musicFree

Xmas Live!

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

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

2 JanSat

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Live Music

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

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

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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.