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

Family and kids.

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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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Family and kids

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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14 NovSat
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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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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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Sat 28 Nov17:00
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Xmas Live!

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

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Sat 28 Nov19:30
Rabbi Santa's Night of Comedy at The Radlett Centre
Comedy

Rabbi Santa's Night of Comedy

RABBI SANTA’S NIGHT OF COMEDY For the 10th year running, award-winning comedians Bennett Arron “A Welsh Seinfeld” The Guardian and Mark Maier "Blessed with killer timing" The Metro host a…

The Radlett Centre · Radlett

£25

Sat 28 Nov20:00
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Club nights

Christmas Party

Festive Christmas party night featuring a meal and a DJ.

The Orange Tree · Hitchin

28 NovSat
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Live music

Live Music

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

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

28 NovSat
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Family and kids

Elf Quest

A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

28 NovSat
Classical

The Christmas Orchestra

St Albans Cathedral. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.

St Albans Cathedral · St Albans

Listed by Visit Herts

28 NovSat
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Christmas in Hertford

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

Hertford

Listed by Hertford Town Council

28 NovSat
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Arts and talks

Wreath Making Evening

A festive wreath making workshop with all materials supplied.

The Plough · King's Walden

28 NovSat
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Family and kids

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

Tickets

28 NovSat
A Palace Visit with Santa at Hatfield House
Family and kids

A Palace Visit with Santa

Enter the Old Palace for a magical story through the Knot Garden and fairy-lit Lime Walk before meeting Santa for a photo and a special gift.

Hatfield House · Hatfield

Sun 29 Nov09:00
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Breakfast with Santa

A festive morning including breakfast, a visit from Father Christmas, letter writing, and a surprise for every child.

The Six Bells · St Albans

Sun 29 Nov10:00
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Markets and fairs

Knebworth Christmas Fair

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

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Sun 29 Nov10:00
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FestivalsFree

Hoddesdon Loves Christmas

Christmas market at Hoddesdon town centre. 10am to 6.30pm. Run by Borough of Broxbourne with Love Hoddesdon.

Hoddesdon town centre · Hoddesdon

Sun 29 Nov10:00
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Christmas Market

Festive market offering gifts, treats, and decorations with free admission.

Furzefield Leisure Centre · Potters Bar

Sun 29 Nov10:30
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Family and kids

A Palace Visit with Santa

Step through the Secret Door and along the fairy-lit Lime Walk, overlooking the Knot Garden, before meeting Santa for a photo and special gift.

Hatfield House · Hatfield

Sun 29 Nov10:45
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Sport and outdoors

Charity Festive Fun Run - Grove Cottage

Bishop's Stortford. Listed by Bishop's Stortford Town Council; see the listing for full details.

Bishop's Stortford

Listed by Bishop's Stortford Town Council and TIC

Sun 29 Nov11:00
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Markets and fairsFree

Redbourn Christmas Market

Christmas market at Redbourn High Street. 11am to 5pm. Run by Redbourn Christmas Market working party.

Redbourn High Street · Redbourn

Sun 29 Nov11:00
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Markets and fairsFree

Hertford Castle Christmas Market

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

Hertford Castle grounds · Hertford

Sun 29 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

Sun 29 Nov12:00
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Food and drink

Christmas Food Service

Food will be served from 12 noon to 3pm and 5pm to 8:15pm on Tuesday, December 29th.

The Sibthorpe Arms · Welham Green

Sun 29 Nov13:00
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Arts and talks

Christmas Wreath Making & Candlelit Yoga

St Michaels Church , St Albans. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

St Michaels Church · St Albans

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

Sun 29 Nov14:00
The D-Day Darlings Xmas Show at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar
Live music

The D-Day Darlings Xmas Show

Following the success of their ‘victorious’ UK tour, the Britain’s Got Talent finalists return direct from the Royal Albert Hall with their brand-new festive spectacular, A Christmas To Remember,…

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

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Sun 29 Nov14:00
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Markets and fairs

Flaunden Christmas Fayre

A Christmas fayre with craft stalls, children

Flaunden Village Hall · Flaunden

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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.