What’s on in Hemel Hempstead: November and December 2026

November 2026

6 November: That Knave, Raleigh

Dyad Productions brings a one-person theatre show about Sir Walter Raleigh to the Old Town Hall, written and performed by Andrew Margerison.

Friday 6 November, 8pm, The Old Town Hall, High Street, HP1 3AE. Standard tickets £17; under-18s and Dacorum Card holders £13. The performance lasts 75 minutes and has age guidance 12+.

7 November: Meet the Cows at the Box Moor Trust

Visit the Trust’s Belted Galloway cattle in their winter barns at Howes Retreat. Rangers will explain how the cattle help manage the estate, with refreshments, children’s activities and a pop-up shop also advertised.

Saturday 7 November, Howes Retreat cattle barns. The organiser’s booking calendar lists sessions starting at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. This is a ticket-only visit; use the booking page for prices, remaining spaces and arrival details.

14 November: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Theatre of Widdershins presents a puppet version of the familiar shoemaker story, using music and a small cast of handmade characters. A family morning performance in the Old Town.

Saturday 14 November, 11am, The Old Town Hall, High Street, HP1 3AE. The show lasts 55 minutes, with age guidance 3+. Published price choices are £15 premium, £13.50 standard and £10 discounted.

14 November: Hemel Hempstead Christmas Light Switch-On

An afternoon of festive entertainment in the town centre, with stage acts, ice carving, a fire show, children’s activities and fireworks advertised by the organisers.

Saturday 14 November, 1pm-6pm, Marlowes pedestrianised area, HP1 1DX. The council lists free admission and disabled access. The event page links to Hemel Hempstead BID for the programme; individual rides and purchases may have their own charges.

28 November: Midwinter Revels

GreenMatthews brings together traditional winter songs, carols and an assortment of instruments for an evening of seasonal music at the Old Town Hall.

Saturday 28 November, 8pm, The Old Town Hall, High Street, HP1 3AE. Standard tickets £18; under-18s and Dacorum Card holders £15. The programme lasts 90 minutes plus a 20-minute interval. Age guidance is 8+, and the venue does not admit under-5s.

December 2026

12-24 December: The Pixie and the Christmas Pudding

Little Angel Theatre presents a family musical based on Scandinavian folklore, combining puppetry and original songs in a story about a farm, a pixie and a Christmas pudding.

Selected dates from Saturday 12 to Thursday 24 December, The Old Town Hall, High Street, HP1 3AE. Performance times vary; tickets start at £9. The 45-minute show has age guidance 4+. Relaxed performances are listed for 13 December at 2pm and 18 December at 4.30pm; use the calendar to choose the session that suits you.

21 December: Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

The Old Town Hall’s monthly comedy night lists Tony Law and Bennet Kavanagh, with Mary Bourke compering. The venue notes that the line-up can change.

Monday 21 December, 8pm, The Old Town Hall, High Street, HP1 3AE. Tickets £11.99, with no concessions. Age guidance 18+. The evening lasts about 90 minutes plus a 20-minute interval.

31 December: New Year’s Eve at The Hop Tap

The Hop Tap advertises a New Year’s Eve evening of music requests, karaoke and Hitmix at its Marlowes bar.

Thursday 31 December, from 8pm, The Hop Tap, 31-32 The Square, Marlowes, HP1 1EP. The pub advertises a £5 booking charge. Contact the venue for reservations and the evening’s arrangements.