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

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

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

Battle Axes · Elstree

£5–£12

12 DecSat

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

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

Old Bell · Harpenden

£5–£12

12 DecSat

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

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

The Green Man · Great Offley

£5–£12

12 DecSat

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

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

The Terrace · Cuffley

12 DecSat

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

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

The George IV · Baldock

£5–£12

Sun 13 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

Sun 13 Dec10:00

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Family and kids

Dog's Breakfast with Santa!

Please bring along your dog for Breakfast with Santa!

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

£5

Sun 13 Dec11:00

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Markets and fairs

Christmas Market

small businesses | handmade gifts, baked goods, mulled wine, hot chocolate

The Crocodile · Cheshunt

Sun 13 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

Tickets

Sun 13 Dec12:00

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Sunday roasts

Festive Sundays

The restaurant offers a festive menu on Sundays during the Christmas season.

Pig and Whistle · Aston

13 DecSun

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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

13 DecSun

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

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

The Terrace · Cuffley

Mon 14 Dec18:30

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Christmas Choir Evenings

Get into the Christmas spirit with us!Join us for a heartwarming evening of Christmas carols and festive cheer on..Tuesday 1st DecemberTuesday 8th December Monday 14th December from 6.30pm to…

The Prae Wood Arms · St Albans

Mon 14 Dec19:00

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Theatre and shows

Gingerbread House Evening

£15pp includes gingerbread kit & festive cocktail

The King's Mead · Ware

Mon 14 Dec19:00

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ClassicalFree

Christmas Carols with the Choir of St Michael's Church

Please join us for a special evening of Christmas Carols with the Church Choir of St Michael's, Bishops Stortford.

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

Mon 14 Dec20:30

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Quiz nights

Christmas Quiz

£3 pp

The Jolly Fisherman · Stanstead St Margarets

Tue 15 Dec19:00

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Classical

Pints & Carols

With St Marks Church

The Angel · Hitchin

Tue 15 Dec19:30

ClassicalFree

Christmas Carols

Join us on Tuesday 15th December at 7.30pm as we welcome the brilliant Somewhere 2 Sing Choir for an evening of festive carols in our garden.

The Red Hart · Hitchin

Tue 15 Dec20:00

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Quiz nights

Christmas Quiz

The Big Christmas Pub Quiz

The Bull · Broxbourne

Tue 15 Dec20:00

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Quiz nights

Christmas Quiz

£3pp

The Crocodile · Cheshunt

Wed 16 Dec17:00

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Family and kids

Children's Christmas Supper with Santa!

Join us for a Magical Supper with Santa!

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

£8

Wed 16 Dec18:00

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Live music

Christmas with Elvis

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

The Bull · Cottered

Wed 16 Dec19:00

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Live musicFree

Carols in the bar

Join us in the bar as our live singer Becky B leads us through all the Christmas classics.

The White Hart · Welwyn

Wed 16 Dec19:30

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Theatre and shows

Big Christmas Quiz

Come along for our Big Christmas Quiz featuring Christmas and end of year questions with quiz master Sam Clay

Mad Squirrel · Hertford

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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.