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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59 events across Hertfordshire

Sat 14 Nov13:00
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Hemel Hempstead Christmas Light Switch-On

Christmas lights switch-on at Hemel Hempstead town centre (Marlowes). 1pm to 6pm. Run by Hemel Hempstead BID.

Hemel Hempstead town centre (Marlowes) · Hemel Hempstead

Sat 14 Nov18:00
Festivals

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

Fri 20 Nov16:30
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FestivalsFree

Knebworth Christmas Lights switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at St Martin's Church, Knebworth. 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Run by Knebworth Parish Council.

St Martin's Church · Knebworth

Sat 21 Nov10:00
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Ware Rotary Christmas Market

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

Ware Priory · Ware

Sat 21 Nov10:00
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Christmas Market at St Mary's Hertingfordbury

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

St Mary's Church · Hertingfordbury

Sat 21 Nov12:00
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FestivalsFree

Welwyn Garden City Christmas Lights Event and switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at Welwyn Garden City town centre (Howardsgate / The Campus). 12pm to 6pm. Run by Welwyn Garden City BID with One Welwyn Hatfield.

Welwyn Garden City town centre (Howardsgate / The Campus) · Welwyn Garden City

Sat 21 Nov14:00
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FestivalsFree

Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas lights switch-on at Letchworth Garden City town centre. 2pm to 7pm. Run by Love Letchworth BID.

Letchworth Garden City town centre · Letchworth Garden City

Sat 21 Nov16:00
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FestivalsFree

Watford Christmas lights switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at Pondside, The Parade. 4pm to 6pm. Run by Watford Town Centre BID.

Pondside · Watford

Sun 22 Nov14:00
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FestivalsFree

Berkhamsted Festival of Light

Christmas market at Berkhamsted High Street. 2pm to 6pm. Run by Berkhamsted Town Council.

Berkhamsted High Street · Berkhamsted

Wed 25 Nov17:30
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FestivalsFree

Croxley Green Christmas Lights Switch-On & Carols

Christmas lights switch-on at Croxley Green Library forecourt. 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Run by Croxley Green Parish Council.

Croxley Green Library forecourt · Croxley Green

Thu 26 Nov18:00
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FestivalsFree

Wheathampstead Lights Up

Christmas lights switch-on at Wheathampstead High Street and Station Road. 6pm to 8.30pm. Run by Wheathampstead Parish Council.

Wheathampstead High Street and Station Road · Wheathampstead

Fri 27 Nov10:00
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Knebworth Christmas Fair

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

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Fri 27 Nov11:00
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Markets and fairsFree

Hertford Castle Christmas Market

Christmas market at Hertford Castle grounds. 11am to 6pm. Run by Hertford Town Council.

Hertford Castle grounds · Hertford

Fri 27 Nov12:00
Christmas Market & Light Switch-On at The George, Redbourn
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Christmas Market & Light Switch-On

Christmas market in the function room with local vendors, followed by the Christmas lights switch-on and a live band.

The George · Redbourn

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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.