Christmas

Hatfield's Festive Friday

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

• Friday 27 November 
• White Lion Square, Hatfield 
• 4pm - 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.

*Queues are expected, so be sure to arrive early to make the most of the magic! The queue is expected to close at 5.20pm, but this is subject to change based on demand.

Entertainment schedule: 

• 4pm – 4:25pm: Top Hat Stage School - Enchanting dance performance
• 4:35pm – 4:45pm: Alex Shows Live Storyteller
• 4:55pm – 5:05pm: Kings Community Church Choir - Heartwarming choir songs
• 5.10pm - 5.20pm: The Collaboration Choir - Heartwarming choir songs
• 5:30pm – 6pm: Tai - Headline singer and The Voice finalist sings seasonal favourites
• 6pm – 6:10pm: Tai, the Mayor and Santa switch on the lights.
• 6:10 – 6:20pm: Tai - Singing more seasonal favourites
• 6:20pm – 7pm: DJ Dre - Closing set to keep the festive vibes flowing

Festive stalls

There will be a fantastic range of stalls selling gifts and treats, including:

• 3D Joy - Fun 3D-printed gifts and fidget toys
• Hyderabad Jewels - Jewellery made with traditional South Indian designs
• Nats Breaks - Homemade cakes, cookies and treats
• Reading Railway - Children’s book stall
• Young Carer to the World - A young carer raising funds for a life-changing expedition
• Chillidaddy's - Chutneys, hot sauces and other products inspired by Mauritian flavours
• Sly Woods - Handmade postcards, linocut prints and digital artworks
• Carmen's Caribbean Kitchen - Authentic Caribbean cuisine
• Dans Pizza Van - Homemade artisan pizza
• London Street Food -German market vibes

Important notice

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

• 4pm – 7pm on Friday 27 November 2026

You can enjoy your festive drink inside the designated event area (bollarded space) if it’s been bought from MAL's Mobile Bar. (A licensed bar)

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