Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
Dark Fire Cafe combines a cafe, gaming tables, board game library and tabletop retail section at The Gavel Centre in St Albans. This overview covers prices, regular events, games and opening hours.
Two-session course led by Jon Mein on the history of St Albans' straw hat trade, including boaters, based on his book about the industry.
A free half-hour lunchtime concert of young performers from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, part of St Albans Cathedral's Lunchtime Live series.
Free exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of MacIntyre Hertfordshire, with a collaborative M sculpture, photographs, songs, poetry, music and sensory elements.
Weekly community singing circle for women of all ages, with or without children, to learn simple harmony songs by ear, followed by tea, coffee, cake and conversation.
Screening of Jennifer Peedom's biopic about Tenzing Norgay, with Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston, at The Odyssey Cinema.
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The St Albans Christmas Cracker runs from 12:00 to 18:00 on Sunday 22 November across the city centre, with around 100 market stalls, a main music stage, school choirs, carols, crafts, street entertainment, fairground rides and a free Santa's Grotto. Includes road closures and a full guide to nearby parking.
Rod Argent returns to St Albans Cathedral tonight for the Colin Blunstone Acoustic Candlelight Concert, part of the Begin Here Festival. A look at the Zombies' St Albans roots, Argent's recovery after a 2024 stroke, and the line-up joining him on stage.
Guitar anthems concert touring its 10th Anniversary Tour, recreating the sounds of five decades of guitar heroes with 35 authentic guitars.
Stand-up show 'Swanky', Sindhu Vee's first UK tour in five years, at The Alban Arena.
Musicians who played with Van Morrison celebrate his album 'Moondance' with stories and his greatest hits, hosted by Leo Green.
Stand-up show 'Maverick' by comedian Aurie Styla, part of his 41-date tour.
Award-winning live Taylor Swift tribute show led by Katy Ellis with a band and dancers, playing hits from across her Eras.
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Jools Holland brings his 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to The Alban Arena, with special guest Pauline Black and vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.
Christmas pantomime Beauty and the Beast with Joe Swash, drag dame Michael J Batchelor and West End actor Kane Oliver Parry, written by Paul Hendy.
Large outdoor charter market with over 100 stalls of fresh produce, gifts, clothing and street food along St Peter's Street.
Al Murray returns as the Pub Landlord with a stand-up show built around audience interaction and his signature 'Common Sense' hot-takes on modern life.
Satirical comedian Harry Enfield brings his favourite characters back to life in a retrospective show with questions from the audience.
