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

Sat 19 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

Sat 19 Dec17:00

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Live musicFree

Xmas Live!

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

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Sat 19 Dec17:00

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Club nightsFree

Christmas Kids Disco

Christmas is fast approaching so why not book a table for our ever popular Kids Disco with maybe a surprise visit from the Green Grouch!

Speckled Hen · St Albans

19 DecSat

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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

19 DecSat

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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Ho-ho-hold on to your hats!

The Red House · Croxley Green

£5–£11.95

19 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

19 DecSat

Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Book your table at The Tudor Arms in Watford this festive season and join us to celebrate the festivities with friends and family.

The Tudor Arms · Watford

£5–£11.95

19 DecSat

Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

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

The Feathers · Wadesmill

£5–£12

19 DecSat

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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

19 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

19 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

Sun 20 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 20 Dec09:30

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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

£17.50

The Angel · Hitchin

Sun 20 Dec10:00

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Classical

Festive Dog Walk for Macmillan

Please join us on Sunday 20th December for our Charity Dog Walk for Macmillan.

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

£3

Sun 20 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 20 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

Sun 20 Dec19:00

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Classical

Christmas Carols with Jon Cope

An evening of singing carols with Jon Cope, led from the front and open to everyone.

The Belgian Brewer · Bishop's Stortford

Sun 20 Dec19:00

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Live music

Christmas with Kylie

Tribute night

The Peahen · St Albans

Sun 20 Dec19:30

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Live musicFree

Christmas Jumper Night

Join us for our Annual Christmas Jumper night.

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

20 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

Mon 21 Dec12:30

Illustrative

Classical

December Parent and Child Group - Christmas Crafts

Please join us for our December Parent and Child Group at which we will be doing Christmas Crafts!

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

£3

Mon 21 Dec19:00

Illustrative

Live music

Gin-ter Wonderland

This should be a great night - our Annual Ginter Wonderland on the 21st of December is BACK this December £29 - 3 Gins, 3 Tonic's, Christmas Dinner and Music from Mr Motown himself.

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

£29

Tue 22 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

Tue 22 Dec12:00

Club nightsFree

Christmas Bingo

Our annual Christmas bingo is BACK again for this year.

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

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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.