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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267 events across Hertfordshire

Fri 11 Dec18:00

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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

Fri 11 Dec18:00

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Theatre and shows

Festive Party Night

3 Course Festive menu and a glass of prosecco for £45.50 party with Melvenia.

Cock o' the North · Bell Bar

Fri 11 Dec19:00

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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 11 Dec19:00

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Live music

Festive Party Night

Freddie Mercury tribute, 3 course festive meal, drink on arrival

The King's Mead · Ware

Fri 11 Dec19:00

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Quiz nights

Christmas quiz

Our Christmas quiz at the brewery taproom in Bishop's Stortford, hosted by Quizmaster Pete, costs £2 a head.

The Belgian Brewer · Bishop's Stortford

Fri 11 Dec20:00

Live musicFree

Desert Penguins Crimbo Bash

A Christmas Party featuring the excellent covers band The Desert Penguins - Free Entry

The Horn · St Albans

Fri 11 Dec20:00

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Club nightsFree

Christmas Disco Party Night

As the party atmosphere ramps up with 2 weeks left till Christmas, come and join our Festive DJ and get in the party spirit with our Festive Disco Night!

Old Red Lion · Stevenage

11 DecFri

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

A special Christmas menu offering 2 or 3 courses for 33.95 or 39.95 per person, available for group bookings.

Golden Fleece · Braughing

Sat 12 Dec09:00

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Families can enjoy breakfast with Santa.

Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead

Sat 12 Dec09:00

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Have breakfast with Santa at The Red Lion.

Ye Olde Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead

Sat 12 Dec09:00

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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Join for a festive breakfast with Santa, including breakfast from the menu, activities, and a visit from Santa.

The George · Redbourn

Sat 12 Dec09:30

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Family and kids

Breakfast with the Cheeky Elves

Get ready for a morning of festive mischief and Christmas magic, joining the cheeky elves for an unforgettable experience packed with laughter, music, dancing, games and festive fun.

The Old Guinea · Ridge

Sat 12 Dec10:00

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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast, juice, gift & polaroid included. Adults pay. £17.50pp

The Crocodile · Cheshunt

Sat 12 Dec10:00

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE THREE MOORHENS!

The Three Moorhens · Hitchin

£11.95

Sat 12 Dec10:00

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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Join us on either the 12th or 19th December for Breakfast with SANTA!

The Old Bell Pub · Hemel Hempstead

£11.95 deposit

Sat 12 Dec11:00

Family and kids

The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding

It’s Christmas Eve on the farm, and the chickens, pigs and cows are fast asleep.

The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead

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Sat 12 Dec13:00

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Food and drink

Very Merry Bottomless Brunch

Enjoy a festive bottomless brunch with a live singer, bottomless Prosecco, Birra Moretti, a special festive cocktail, and a delicious brunch.

The Bull Inn · Much Hadham

Sat 12 Dec14:00

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Markets and fairsFree

Christmas Market

Come and get into the festive spirit at our Christmas market on Saturday 12th December, from 2pm until 8:30pm!🎅🏼🎁 We'll have a fantastic selection of local people selling all sorts of lovely things

The Bridgewater Arms · Little Gaddesden

Sat 12 Dec17:00

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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

Sat 12 Dec20:00

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Live music

Christmas Karaoke

Enjoy a Christmas karaoke night.

The Plough · Cuffley

Sat 12 Dec20:00

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Theatre and shows

Christmas Party Night

With Miss Martini

The Coach and Horses · Bishop's Stortford

Sat 12 Dec20:00

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Club nights

Christmas Disco

The Red Lion · Hatfield

12 DecSat

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Food and drink

Christmas Menu

A special Christmas menu offering 2 or 3 courses for 33.95 or 39.95 per person, available for group bookings.

Golden Fleece · Braughing

12 DecSat

Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The Feathers · Wadesmill

£5–£12

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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.