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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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

Thu 17 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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Thu 17 Dec13:00

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Food and drink

Thursday Festive Lunches

A festive Christmas lunch served with drinks and good company.

The Terrace · Cuffley

Thu 17 Dec13:00

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Classical

Golden Year's Christmas Party

Join us for our Golden Year's Christmas Party Afternoon!

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

£20 deposit

Thu 17 Dec20:00

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Live musicFree

Thursday Night DJ

✨ Festive DJ Nights Every Thursday ✨ Make Thursdays the highlight of your week this Christmas at The Mulberry Tree!

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Thu 17 Dec20:00

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Quiz nights

Christmas Quiz

Celebrate the coming of Christmas and the end of the year at the Old Bell's Christmas Quiz!

The Old Bell Pub · Hemel Hempstead

£2

Thu 17 Dec21:00

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Quiz nights

Christmas Music Quiz

Our last music Quiz is always popular and this year is no exception.

Speckled Hen · St Albans

£2

17 DecThu

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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

17 DecThu

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Beer & Carols 2026

Join for Beer & Carols.

The Cricketers of · Redbourn

Fri 18 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

Fri 18 Dec16:30

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Family and kids

Kids Christmas Party

£10 per child

The Angel · Hitchin

Fri 18 Dec18:00

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Club nights

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 18 Dec18:00

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FilmFree

Christmas Movie Night

Get cosy and join us for a festive evening of Christmas classics and plenty of Christmas cheer!🎅🏼✨ Grab a drink, get comfortable and enjoy a Christmas film with friends and family.

The Bridgewater Arms · Little Gaddesden

Fri 18 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 18 Dec19:00

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Live music

Festive Party Night

Robbie Williams tribute, 3 course festive meal, drink on arrival

The King's Mead · Ware

Fri 18 Dec20:00

Live musicFree

It's Christmas Time ft. The 88

Christmas Party featuring live music from The 88

The Horn · St Albans

Fri 18 Dec20:00

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Live musicFree

ExAct ly what Xmas should start like......

The crazy, amazing, superstar band that is ExAct will be helping us start the Christmas party week with an amazing live performance on Mad Friday (last Friday before Christmas) make sure you wind down

Old Red Lion · Stevenage

Fri 18 Dec20:00

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Live musicFree

Mad Friday

Get your dancing shoes on to celebrate the festive period, bring your mates for a great evening of music and dancing

The Rye House · Hoddesdon

Fri 18 Dec20:00

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Live music

Christmas Party Night

Live Music from Saski

The Three Horseshoes · Stevenage

Sat 19 Dec02:00

Live musicFree

It's Christmas Time ft. The 88

Christmas Party featuring live music from The 88

The Horn · St Albans

18 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 19 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 19 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 19 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

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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.