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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113 events across Hertfordshire

11 NovWed

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Five Star Swing at Christmas

A seasonal swing music performance by Five Star Swing.

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

14 NovSat

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Live Music

Laila Kitchen hosts live music every Saturday, including throughout the festive season.

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

Sun 15 Nov19:30

Live music

Step Into Christmas

Showing at The Alban Arena…Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year!

The Alban Arena · St Albans

£35

Sun 15 Nov19:30

Live music

Christmas in Ireland

Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatre… Christmas in Ireland This Christmas, experience the heart, humour and spirit of Ireland, with Christmas in Ireland.

Gordon Craig Theatre · Stevenage

16 NovMon

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Food and drink

Christmas Party in Harpenden

Celebrate the season with a three-course Festive Party Menu, including meze, a charcoal-grilled main, and a festive dessert platter, with live music for groups of 8+.

Losh Bar and Grill · Harpenden

Wed 18 Nov18:30

Theatre and shows

Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special

A festive performance of the Rhythm of the Dance stage show.

Watford Colosseum · Watford

Tickets

Fri 20 Nov19:30

Jazz

The BBC Big Band, “A Swinging Christmas

Celebrate the festive season in style with the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band, legendary conductor Barry Forgie, and the extraordinary vocal talents of vocalist Emer McParland, as they perform

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

Sat 21 Nov18:00

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Club nights

The Return of Fat Tony

A Christmas party hosted by Fat Tony.

The Terrace · Cuffley

Sat 21 Nov19:30

Live music

Step into Christmas

Back for 2026, bigger and better, your Christmas starts here!

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

£34

Sat 21 Nov20:00

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Take That Tribute

Festive party night featuring a Take That tribute act for £45 per person.

The Vine · Waltham Cross

21 NovSat

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Live music

Live Music

Laila Kitchen hosts live music every Saturday, including throughout the festive season.

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

Fri 27 Nov12:00

Festivals

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

Fri 27 Nov18:00

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Club nights

Christmas Parties

Party with a live DJ and buffet in the function room, including a Christmas cracker and a welcome drink for £35 per person.

The George · Redbourn

Fri 27 Nov20:00

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Club nights

Christmas Party

Festive Christmas party night featuring a meal and a DJ.

The Orange Tree · Hitchin

Fri 27 Nov20:00

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Live musicFree

Singing and Dancing towards Christmas with Cover Fire

Back by popular demand the amazing "Cover Fire" will be bringing there covers, classic old skool tunes and floor fillers to payday weekend in November...Book a table early, coincide it with an amazing

Old Red Lion · Stevenage

Sat 28 Nov17:00

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Xmas Live!

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

The Mulberry Tree · Stevenage

Sat 28 Nov20:00

Club nights

Christmas Party

Festive Christmas party night featuring a meal and a DJ.

The Orange Tree · Hitchin

28 NovSat

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Live music

Live Music

Laila Kitchen hosts live music every Saturday, including throughout the festive season.

Laila Kitchen · Cheshunt

28 NovSat

Classical

The Christmas Orchestra

St Albans Cathedral. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.

St Albans Cathedral · St Albans

Listed by Visit Herts

Sun 29 Nov14:00

Live music

The D-Day Darlings Xmas Show

Following the success of their ‘victorious’ UK tour, the Britain’s Got Talent finalists return direct from the Royal Albert Hall with their brand-new festive spectacular, A Christmas To Remember,…

Wyllyotts Theatre · Potters Bar

Tickets

Tue 1 Dec18:30

Classical

Christmas Choir Evenings

Get into the Christmas spirit with us!Join us for a heartwarming evening of Christmas carols and festive cheer on..Tuesday 1st DecemberTuesday 8th December Monday 14th December from 6.30pm to…

The Prae Wood Arms · St Albans

Wed 2 Dec09:30

ClassicalFree

Festival of Carols

Hoddesdon War Memorial Hoddesdon Town Centre. Listed by Broxbourne Borough Council; see the listing for full details.

Hoddesdon War Memorial Hoddesdon Town Centre · Hoddesdon

Listed by Broxbourne Borough Council

Wed 2 Dec19:30

Classical

Willow Carol Concert

St Albans Cathedral. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

St Albans Cathedral · St Albans

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

Thu 3 Dec09:30

ClassicalFree

Festival of Carols

Hoddesdon War Memorial Hoddesdon Town Centre. Listed by Broxbourne Borough Council; see the listing for full details.

Hoddesdon War Memorial Hoddesdon Town Centre · Hoddesdon

Listed by Broxbourne Borough Council

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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.