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
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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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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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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 27 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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Fri 27 Nov · 17:00

Royston town centre · Royston

Christmas lights switch-on at Royston town centre. From 5pm. Run by Royston First BID / Royston Town Council.

Free
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Fri 27 Nov · 17:30

Southdown shops · Harpenden

Christmas lights switch-on at Southdown shops, Harpenden. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council.

Free
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Fri 27 Nov · 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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Theatre and shows

Festive Christmas Parties

Fri 27 Nov · 19:00

Sun Inn · Hitchin

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

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£45.95 deposit
Christmas Wreath Workshop at Highfield Park, St Albans

Fri 27 Nov · 19:30

Highfield Park · St Albans

A festive wreath-making workshop held at Highfield Park.

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Christmas Party

Fri 27 Nov · 20:00

The Orange Tree · Hitchin

Festive Christmas party night featuring a meal and a DJ.

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Fri 27 Nov · 20:00

Old Red Lion · Stevenage

Back by popular demand the amazing "Cover Fire" will be bringing there covers, classic old skool tunes and floor fillers to payday weekend in November...Book a table early, coincide it with an amazing

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Free
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Fri 27 Nov

Hertford

Hertford. Listed by Hertford Town Council; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Hertford Town Council

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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Fri 27 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

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Markets and fairs

Knebworth Christmas Fair

Fri 27 Nov

Knebworth House, Gardens & Park · Old Knebworth

Hertfordshire's largest festive shopping event.

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Fri 27 Nov

The Plough · King's Walden

Switching on the pub's Christmas lights with a barbecue and a visit from Santa.

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Christmas Charity Fete

Sat 28 Nov · 10:00

Bulls Head · Turnford

Christmas charity fete with Santa and stalls by local businesses.

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

Sat 28 Nov · 10:00

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Christmas market at Knebworth House. 10am to 4pm. Run by Knebworth House.

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Sat 28 Nov · 10:00

Stonehills · Welwyn Garden City

Market at Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City. 10am to 4pm. Christmas market every Saturday from 28 November; no market in January or February.

Free
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Hatfield Christmas Fair

Sat 28 Nov · 11:00

White Lion Square · Hatfield

Christmas market at White Lion Square, Hatfield Town Centre. 11am to 4.30pm. Run by One Welwyn Hatfield.

Free
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Sat 28 Nov · 11:00

Hertford Castle grounds · Hertford

Christmas market at Hertford Castle grounds. 11am to 6pm. Run by Hertford Town Council.

Free
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Sat 28 Nov · 12:00

The Sibthorpe Arms · Welham Green

Food will be served from 12 noon to 3pm and 5pm to 8:15pm on Monday, December 28th.

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Sat 28 Nov · 12:00

St Thomas of Canterbury Church · Letchworth Garden City

Christmas market at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Wilbury. 12pm to 4pm. Run by Friends of Garden House Hospice.

Free
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Sat 28 Nov · 14:00

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

After the record-breaking pantomime in 2025, Big Adventure Productions returns with the fairytale classic Beauty & the Beast, written and directed by Ian McFarlane. A magical story of enchanted roses, wicked spells and heroic princesses. With an all singing/all dancing cast of professional performers and lots of audience participation, don’t miss out on the next pantomime adventure! The performance on Tuesday, 29th December at 11am is a relaxed performance, ideal for those who would benefit from a more comfortable environment, with the lights a bit brighter and the sound slightly softer. Pleas

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Sat 28 Nov · 14:00

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

After the record-breaking pantomime in 2025, Big Adventure Productions returns with the fairytale classic Beauty & the Beast, written and directed by Ian McFarlane. A magical story of enchanted roses, wicked spells and heroic princesses. With an all singing/all dancing cast of professional performers and lots of audience participation, don’t miss out on the next pantomime adventure! The performance on Tuesday, 29th December at 11am is a relaxed performance, ideal for those who would benefit from a more comfortable environment, with the lights a bit brighter and the sound slightly softer. Pleas

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Sat 28 Nov · 15:30

Tring High Street · Tring

Christmas market at Tring High Street, Victoria Hall, Dolphin Square and Memorial Garden. 3.30pm to 8.30pm. Run by Tring Together.

Free
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Sat 28 Nov · 17:00

The Bowling Green · Stevenage

Christmas lights switch-on at The Bowling Green, Stevenage Old Town. 5pm to 6pm. Run by Stevenage Borough 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.