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

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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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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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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Xmas Live!

Sat 28 Nov · 17:00

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

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

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Rabbi Santa's Night of Comedy at The Radlett Centre

Sat 28 Nov · 19:30

The Radlett Centre · Radlett

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…

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£25
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Club nights

Christmas Party

Sat 28 Nov · 20:00

The Orange Tree · Hitchin

Festive Christmas party night featuring a meal and a DJ.

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Live Music

Sat 28 Nov

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

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

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Family and kids

Elf Quest

Sat 28 Nov

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

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

Sat 28 Nov

St Albans Cathedral · St Albans

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

Listed by Visit Herts

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Sat 28 Nov

Hertford

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

Listed by Hertford Town Council

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Wreath Making Evening

Sat 28 Nov

The Plough · King's Walden

A festive wreath making workshop with all materials supplied.

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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Sat 28 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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Sat 28 Nov

Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) · Broxbourne

Festive seasonal wonderland event for families at Hertfordshire Zoo.

A Palace Visit with Santa at Hatfield House

Sat 28 Nov

Hatfield House · Hatfield

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.

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Breakfast with Santa

Sun 29 Nov · 09:00

The Six Bells · St Albans

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

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

Sun 29 Nov · 10:00

Knebworth House · Knebworth

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

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Sun 29 Nov · 10:00

Hoddesdon town centre · Hoddesdon

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

Free
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Christmas Market

Sun 29 Nov · 10:00

Furzefield Leisure Centre · Potters Bar

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

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Sun 29 Nov · 10:30

Hatfield House · Hatfield

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.

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Sun 29 Nov · 10:45

Bishop's Stortford

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

Listed by Bishop's Stortford Town Council and TIC

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Redbourn Christmas Market

Sun 29 Nov · 11:00

Redbourn High Street · Redbourn

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

Free
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Sun 29 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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Sunday roasts

Festive Sundays

Sun 29 Nov · 12:00

Pig and Whistle · Aston

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

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Sun 29 Nov · 12:00

The Sibthorpe Arms · Welham Green

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

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Sun 29 Nov · 13:00

St Michaels Church · St Albans

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

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

The D-Day Darlings Xmas Show at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar

Sun 29 Nov · 14:00

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

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,…

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Flaunden Christmas Fayre

Sun 29 Nov · 14:00

Flaunden Village Hall · Flaunden

A Christmas fayre with craft stalls, children

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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.