Christmas

Hatfield's Festive Friday

Kick off the festive season with an evening full of free activities, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Browse delicious food stalls, sip on seasonal drinks, and soak up the Christmas cheer. 

• Friday 21 November 
• White Lion Square, Hatfield 
• 3pm - 7pm 

Join us after school or work for a magical night that’s guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

The Christmas lights switch-on happens at 6pm — don’t miss the moment the town sparkles to life.

Santa's Grotto: 

Come and meet Santa and his merry elves in his enchanting grotto at Hatfield Library, open from 3pm - 5:20pm

*Queues are expected, so be sure to arrive early to make the most of the magic!

Entertainment schedule: 

• 3:00 – 4:00pm: DJ Dre Mbwese – festive beats to get the party started

• 3:15 – 4:00pm: Essendon Primary School – singing seasonal favourites

• 4:00 – 4:25pm: Alex Shows – live storytelling magic

• 4:40 – 4:50pm: North Star Dance Academy – enchanting dance performance

• 5:00 – 5:20pm: Musical Melodies Youth Choir – heartwarming choir songs

• 5:30 – 6:00pm: George Anthony – live music performance

• 6:00 – 6:10pm: Christmas Lights Switch-On with the Mayor and Santa Claus

• 6:10 – 6:20pm: George Anthony – encore performancepm

• 6:20 – 7:00pm: DJ Dre Mbwese – closing set to keep the festive vibes flowing

Important notice

For this event only, the PSPO (Public Space Protection Order) in Hatfield Town Centre has been temporarily lifted between:

• 3pm – 7pm on Friday 21st November 2025

You can enjoy your festive drink inside the designated event area (bollarded space) if it’s been bought from Banquet Inn Bars.

• After 7pm, the PSPO will be back in force — please finish or dispose of your drink before leaving the event area.