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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Christmas Craft Fair at Mudlarks Cafe

Sun 15 Nov · 11:00

Mudlarks Cafe · Hertford

Christmas market at Mudlarks Cafe. 11am to 4pm. Run by Mudlarks.

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Welwyn Garden City Food & Craft Market

Sat 21 Nov · 10:00

Stonehills · Welwyn Garden City

Market at Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City. 10am to 4pm. Christmas market every Saturday from 28 November; no market in January or February.

Free

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Ware Rotary Christmas Market

Sat 21 Nov · 10:00

Ware Priory · Ware

Christmas market at Ware Priory, Fletcher's Lea. 10am to 5pm. Run by Rotary Club of Ware.

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Christmas Market at St Mary's Hertingfordbury

Sat 21 Nov · 10:00

St Mary's Church · Hertingfordbury

Christmas market at St Mary's Church, Hertingfordbury. 10am to 1pm. Run by St Mary's Church, Hertingfordbury.

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Harpenden Farmers' Market

Sun 22 Nov · 10:00

Harpenden High Street · Harpenden

Market at Harpenden High Street. 10am to 2pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council. Usually the 4th Sunday; on 22 November it runs 12 to 6pm with the Christmas Carnival.

Free

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November - Christmas Craft Fair 2026

Sun 22 Nov · 10:00

Little Hadham Village Hall · Little Hadham

A Christmas Craft Fair with refreshments available, open from 10am to 3.30pm, with an entry fee of £1 (children under 16 free).

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St Albans Christmas Cracker

Sun 22 Nov · 12:00

St Albans City Centre (St Peter's Street and Chequer Street) · St Albans

Christmas market at St Albans City Centre (St Peter's Street and Chequer Street). 12pm to 6pm. Run by St Albans City and District Council.

Free

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George Street late night Christmas Shopping event

Thu 26 Nov · 18:00

St Albans

George Street, St Albans. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

Fri 27 Nov · 10:00

Knebworth House · Knebworth

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

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Hertford Castle Christmas Market

Fri 27 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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Knebworth Christmas Fair

Fri 27 Nov

Knebworth House, Gardens & Park · Old Knebworth

Hertfordshire's largest festive shopping event.

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Christmas Charity Fete

Sat 28 Nov · 10:00

Bulls Head · Turnford

Christmas charity fete with Santa and stalls by local businesses.

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

Sat 28 Nov · 10:00

Knebworth House · Knebworth

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

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Welwyn Garden City Food & Craft Market

Sat 28 Nov · 10:00

Stonehills · Welwyn Garden City

Market at Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City. 10am to 4pm. Christmas market every Saturday from 28 November; no market in January or February.

Free

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Hatfield Christmas Fair

Sat 28 Nov · 11:00

White Lion Square · Hatfield

Christmas market at White Lion Square, Hatfield Town Centre. 11am to 4.30pm. Run by One Welwyn Hatfield.

Free

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Hertford Castle Christmas Market

Sat 28 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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Garden House Hospice Festive Family Day (Christmas Fair)

Sat 28 Nov · 12:00

St Thomas of Canterbury Church · Letchworth Garden City

Christmas market at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Wilbury. 12pm to 4pm. Run by Friends of Garden House Hospice.

Free

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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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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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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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Hertford Castle Christmas Market

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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Flaunden Christmas Fayre

Sun 29 Nov · 14:00

Flaunden Village Hall · Flaunden

A Christmas fayre with craft stalls, children

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Christmas Market

Mon 30 Nov · 10:00

The Bright Star · Breachwood Green

A Christmas market featuring local crafts and produce.

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Christmas Market

Wed 2 Dec · 16:00

The Red Lion · Hatfield

Christmas market supporting local businesses.

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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.