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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47 events across Hertfordshire

Sun 15 Nov11:00

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Christmas Craft Fair at Mudlarks Cafe

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

Mudlarks Cafe · Hertford

Sat 21 Nov10:00

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Markets and fairsFree

Welwyn Garden City Food & Craft Market

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

Stonehills · Welwyn Garden City

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

Sun 22 Nov10:00

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Harpenden Farmers' Market

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.

Harpenden High Street · Harpenden

Sun 22 Nov10:00

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November - Christmas Craft Fair 2026

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

Little Hadham Village Hall · Little Hadham

Sun 22 Nov12:00

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St Albans Christmas Cracker

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.

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

Thu 26 Nov18:00

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George Street late night Christmas Shopping event

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

St Albans

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

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

27 NovFri

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

Hertfordshire's largest festive shopping event.

Knebworth House, Gardens & Park · Old Knebworth

Sat 28 Nov10:00

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Christmas Charity Fete

Christmas charity fete with Santa and stalls by local businesses.

Bulls Head · Turnford

Sat 28 Nov10:00

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

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

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Sat 28 Nov10:00

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Markets and fairsFree

Welwyn Garden City Food & Craft Market

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

Stonehills · Welwyn Garden City

Sat 28 Nov11:00

Markets and fairsFree

Hatfield Christmas Fair

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

White Lion Square · Hatfield

Sat 28 Nov11:00

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

Sat 28 Nov12:00

Markets and fairsFree

Garden House Hospice Festive Family Day (Christmas Fair)

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

St Thomas of Canterbury Church · Letchworth Garden City

Sun 29 Nov10:00

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Knebworth Christmas Fair

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

Knebworth House · Knebworth

Sun 29 Nov10:00

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Christmas Market

Festive market offering gifts, treats, and decorations with free admission.

Furzefield Leisure Centre · Potters Bar

Sun 29 Nov11:00

Markets and fairsFree

Redbourn Christmas Market

Christmas market at Redbourn High Street. 11am to 5pm. Run by Redbourn Christmas Market working party.

Redbourn High Street · Redbourn

Sun 29 Nov11:00

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

Sun 29 Nov14:00

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Flaunden Christmas Fayre

A Christmas fayre with craft stalls, children

Flaunden Village Hall · Flaunden

Mon 30 Nov10:00

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Christmas Market

A Christmas market featuring local crafts and produce.

The Bright Star · Breachwood Green

Wed 2 Dec16:00

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Christmas Market

Christmas market supporting local businesses.

The Red Lion · Hatfield

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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.