December Events In St. Albans, Hertfordshire
what’s on in December
Check out our list of exciting things to do in December in St. Albans, Hertfordshire!
The All-New Adventures of Peter Pan
Coronation Street Legend Chris Gascoyne will star as Captain Hook, alongside CBeebies Maddie Moate as Tinkerbell, and St Albans’ favourite Ian Kirkby as Mrs Smee.
Where: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3LD.
When: Friday 8th - Sunday 31st December, various times.
Tickets: Adults £17.50 to £34.50, Concessions £2.50 off
About: The Alban Arena has been a premier entertainment venue for top-name shows and large events such as the St Albans Beer and Cider Festival, for over 50 years.
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Annual charity Carol Concert
Annual charity concert at the cathedral sung by the Hertfordshire Chorus and with proceeds going to the charity Willow.
Where: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY
When: Tuesday 5th December 2023, 19:30.
Tickets: Premium £19.50, Classic £17.50, Standard Plus £16.50, Standard £15.50. Concessions; children under 18 £9, wheelchair spaces £15, with companion going free. All tickets include a mince pie!
About: The St. Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It is a place of faith with an incredible history and beauty, that puts on remarkable events for all ages. The Hertfordshire Chorus has chosen singers who audition for their parts and explore a wider range of music than most large symphonic choirs.
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Baby Broadway Christmas
West End singers perform favourites for Christmas from Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, Frozen and many more. Festive fancy dress is encouraged, as is clapping and singing along!
Where: The Maltings Theatre, Level 2, Maltings Shopping Centre, 28 Victoria St, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3HL.
When: 22nd December, 16:00.
Tickets: Adults £13.50, Senior/Student £11.50, Children over 2 £4.50, babies up to 24 months free. Family ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children over 2) £30.
About: Ovo Theatre is a theatre production company based in St. Albans who put on modern versions of the classics at the Ovo Theatre in the Maltings and, at the open-air Verulam theatre. Baby Broadway concerts feature the talents of professional West End performers who have been in hit shows such as Les Misérables, Matilda, The Phantom of the Opera and Motown.
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The Big Choir Christmas Show
This charity choir will be doing a special Christmas evening with festive cheer, fundraising for Cancer Research.
Where: St Paul's Church, Blandford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4JP.
When: Tuesday 12th December, 19:30-21:30.
Tickets: £10 for adults, under 16’s £5.
About: A choir fundraising for Cancer Research and specifically The Francis Crick Institute, who through raise money through monthly subscriptions, collections and ticket sales to events.
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Books on the Hill Festive Quiz
The quiz features multiple-choice questions, picture rounds, guess the music round and a raffle (for age 14+).
Where: Books on the Hill, 1 Holywell Hill 1 Holywell Hill St Albans AL1 1ER
When: Saturday 9th December, 19:00-21:00
Tickets: £12.50 for standard entry, £8 for students, £20 for team of two + booking fee for all tickets.
About: Independent, family-run bookshop in the heart of St Albans with a true passion for all things literary. The intention was always to be a warm and inviting, old-fashioned bookshop, which they have nailed.
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Candle making with Kyria Blends
Join Holly, the Founder of Kyria Blends, to craft your own festive candle. Refreshments provided, running time 2 hours.
Where: The Hub on Verulam, 5b Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DA.
When: Tuesday 19th December, 19:15
Tickets: Members £75, general admission £80.
About: The Hub on Verulam is a social centre in St Albans for dining, cinema, events, and networking, which is open to members and non-members.
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Christmas Calligraphy
Learn the art of calligraphy for those perfect gift labels and beautiful Christmas cards. Brush lettering kit provided, running time 2 hours.
Where: The Hub on Verulam, 5b Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DA.
When: Friday 5th December, 19:15
Tickets: Members £45, general admission £50.
About: The Hub on Verulam is a social centre in St Albans for dining, cinema, events, and networking, which is open to members and non-members.
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A Christmas Carol
The ultimate Christmas story comes back to the open-air theatre in St Albans for an immersive, magical evening’s performance.
Where: The Roman Theatre of Verulamium, Bluehouse Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6AE.
When: Thursday 7th – Saturday 23rd December, various times.
Tickets: £15.00 Children, £25.00 Adults, £70.00 (Family ticket 2 Adults + up to 3 Children)
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Christmas Celebration at the Vineyard Church
Hugely popular indoor Christmas Market with Family Festive Films and an activity area.
Where: The Vineyard Church, 7 Brick Knoll Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5UG.
When: Saturday 2nd December, 12:00-17:00.
Tickets: Free and no ticket required.
About: The Vineyard Church movement has 100 centres of worship in the UK. The St Albans branch is a huge facility for celebration as well as a charity with a food bank and baby bank.
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Harriett Kelsall – Sterling Silver Disc Pendant Stamping
Celebrating 25 years, Harriett Kelsall are inviting you to come down and create bespoke jewellery at this Sterling silver disc pendant stamping session.
Where: Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery, 20 Chequer Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3YD.
When: Saturday 2nd December, 11:00-16:00
Tickets: No need to book. A single disc is £35, or two discs is £45. £10 from each purchase is donated to the Herts Young Homeless charity.
About: Founded by Harriet in 1998, Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery delivers award-winning creative design and master craftsmanship with unique pieces for clients.
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The Hertfordshire Christmas Shopping Fair
Around 120 exhibitors with plenty of Christmas treats.
Where: Herts County Showground, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7PT.
When: Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December, 10:00-15:30.
Tickets: Adults £5, discounts online, under 18s free.
About: Charlie Owen Events put on country shows and craft, food and seasonal fairs with stalls and entertainment for all the family. The Herts County Showground is run by the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society and the site is utilised to support local businesses, services and enterprises and showcase Hertfordshire’s finest.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Resident production company put on this magical CS Lewis show, suitable for ages 7+.
Where: Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DL
When: Saturday 16th – Thursday 28th December, various times.
Tickets: £15, Concessions £13, 13 & under £9
About: The Abbey Theatre was a purpose-built theatre opened in 1967 and thanks to the support of the local community, puts on regular performances for all ages. The Company of Ten is St Albans’ oldest and most prestigious theatrical group who built, own and run the Abbey Theatre.
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Live Nativity Trail and Carols at St. Albans Cathedral |
Embrace the festivities within the splendour of the cathedral, with carols sung on the hour every hour and a live nativity trail with characters from the nativity bringing the story to life.
Where: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY
When: Saturday 16th December carols every hour on the hour 11:00-17:00 and nativity trail 12:00-15:00.
Tickets: None required for carols, nativity trails can be collected for free on the day at the Cathedral.
About: The St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It is a place of faith with an incredible history and beauty, that puts on remarkable events for all ages.
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Oaklands Zoo Christmas Fun
Pop down to see the exotic animals ready for Christmas, with carols in the barn, Christmas karaoke and a reindeer food-making station.
Where: Oaklands College, Smallford, Hatfield Rd, Oaklands, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA.
When: Sunday 10th December, 13:00-16:00
Tickets: £7 per ticket, Under 3s free.
About: Oaklands College is a St Albans based campus originally established in 1921, which offers about 1,500 courses to around 10,000 students.
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Rudolph Run
A charity fun run of 1.5km or 5km, raising funds for Rennie Grove Peace. Runners are encouraged to wear festive attire.
Where: Outside Waterend Barn, St Peter's St, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3LE.
When: Sunday 3rd December. Fun Run starts at 11:00 and the 5K run at 11:30.
Tickets: £10 adults, £6 child. Sponsorship funding welcomed!
About: Rennie Grove and Peace Hospice Care are united in providing patient-centred palliative care for patients in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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Sarah Stuart Flowers Wreath Making
A two-hour workshop to make a beautiful wreath from scratch, learn about Christmas tablescapeing and enjoy a mince pie and refreshments.
Where: Beaumont Hall, Redbourn Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6RN
When: Thursday 7th December, 10:00 and 19:00. Saturday 9th December, 10:00.
Tickets: £70 per person (We Are St Albans or We Are Harpenden members £65).
About: Sarah Stuart has been working with flowers for over 18 years. She runs her flower business from St Albans and wherever possible, using locally sourced fresh flowers.
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Shop Small
Upstairs at the St Albans Museum will be over thirty stalls showcasing local independent businesses.
Where: The Assembly Room, St Albans Museum, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3DH.
When: Saturday 2nd December, 11:00-16:00.
Tickets: None required, free entry.
About: St Albans Museums group manages St Albans Museum, Verulamium Museum, the Hypocaust, the Clock Tower and Sopwell ruins with physical collections and online archives.
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Some Voices Choir presents Disco Decadence.
St. Albans choir singing disco tunes from past and present in jaw-dropping harmony.
Where: Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JQ.
When: Sunday 3rd December 19:30-21:30
Tickets: All tickets £8.50
About: The Trestle Theatre group has over 40 years of history and specialises in mask and physical performances. The theatre itself is housed in a former hospital chapel. Some Voices is a non-audition pop choir, started in 2010 in London with just 7 members and has now grown to multi-location groups with over 1,300 members.
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Sopwell House - Christmas Eve Celebrations
Dining and dancing with welcome drink and canapés, delicious three course meal and dancing to a live DJ set.
Where: Sopwell House, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HQ
When: Christmas Eve - Sunday 24th December, from 19:00.
Tickets: £140.00 Adults, £115.00 Juniors (Aged 13-17), £70.00 Children (Aged 4-12), Babies (Aged 0-3) dine free.
About: Sopwell House has evidence of a house on site dating back to 1603 and is now a luxury, award-winning country hotel on the outskirts of St. Albans.
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