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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6 events across Hertfordshire

Sat 28 Nov19:30

Comedy

Rabbi Santa's Night of Comedy

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…

The Radlett Centre · Radlett

£25

Sat 5 Dec19:30

Illustrative

Comedy

The Best in Comedy Christmas Special (18+)

An over-18s Christmas stand-up comedy special.

Spotlight Theatre · Hoddesdon

£26.50

Thu 10 Dec19:30

Comedy

Comedy Crackers

Showing at the Alban Arena… Off The Kerb has sled-loads of good cheer to share this Christmas 2026.

The Alban Arena · St Albans

Tickets

Fri 11 Dec19:30

Illustrative

Comedy

Scummy Mummies: Christmas Show

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas-themed comedy show back to South Mill Arts! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out! Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your mates, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party! ‘Highly recommended! 5 stars’ – One4Review ‘Very funny’ – The Guardian ‘Hilarious’ – Broadway Baby Approx 1hr 40

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

Tickets

Fri 11 Dec19:30

Illustrative

Comedy

Scummy Mummies: Christmas Show

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

Tickets

Wed 23 Dec19:00

Illustrative

Comedy

Aunty Gingers Festive Tipple

Join for us for the last time this year as we welcome back everyone's Favorite Aunty..

The Three Blackbirds · Hemel Hempstead

£10

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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.