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.
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.
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.
Large outdoor charter market with over 100 stalls of fresh produce, gifts, clothing and street food along St Peter's Street.
Satirical comedian Harry Enfield brings his favourite characters back to life in a retrospective show with questions from the audience.
Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden bring together the hits of Boyzone and Westlife with their own original material in a live show.
Atmospheric candlelit Christmas service with seasonal readings and carols from the Cathedral Choir.
Tim Vine, the 'Man with the Golden Pun', brings his stand-up show Sillypun Valley with new drivel, daft gags and musical interludes.
Sue Perkins' first full-length stand-up show in nearly twenty years, a treatise on stigma, humiliation and misunderstanding.
St Albans Musical Theatre Company brings Ben Elton's jukebox musical We Will Rock You, with the songs of Queen, to The Alban Arena.
OVO's 60-minute outdoor promenade production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Mark O'Sullivan, for its fifth season.
Stand-up show 'Looking For Trouble' from BAFTA and Perrier Award-winning Irish comedian Dylan Moran, star of 'Black Books'.
Adam Kay marks the tenth anniversary of his book 'This Is Going to Hurt' with stories from his junior-doctor diaries and a live Q&A.
Tribute band plays Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' album note for note alongside the band's greatest hits, marking 50 years since its release.
Free festive market with gift stalls for last-minute presents and a seasonal food court in Civic Close.
Monthly outdoor market with local food and drink, sustainable arts and crafts and independent traders on St Peter's Street.
Weekly Wednesday market on St Peter's Street with over 100 stalls of food and produce, gifts, clothing and household goods.
Free festive carol service with music from different St Albans choirs, held on the hour from 11am to 5pm.
A live band, vocalists and the Mike Nowland String Quartet play Radiohead's 'OK Computer' and 'In Rainbows' in full, marking the albums' anniversaries.
The Manfreds play their final Maximum Rhythm 'n' Blues Tour, a farewell show with hits, jazz and blues, featuring Paul Jones, Mike d'Abo and Tom McGuinness.
Additional festive days of the outdoor markets on St Peter's Street with independent traders, artisan food and drink, festive decorations and street food.
Outdoor Sunday market with around 80 dealers selling antiques, vintage clothing, jewellery, collectables and homeware in central St Albans.
A West End Christmas concert with a live band and sing-along classics in the candlelit interior of St Albans Cathedral.
Touring production by Dnipro Opera of Puccini's dramatic opera Tosca, with a live orchestra, lavish costumes and sets.
Sir Trevor McDonald, former presenter of ITV News at Ten, brings his live storytelling show 'Witness to History' to The Alban Arena.
Flat, traffic-free 10K along the Alban Way with a free children's fun run, raising money for Alzheimer's Research UK.
Christmas carol concerts by the St Albans Bach Choir with the London Metropolitan Brass Quintet and organist James McVinnie, with family and evening performances.
The Doorstep Elves bring their Christmas show with singing, dancing, magic and audience interaction, followed by post-show activities for children.
Motown tribute show with singers, dancers and a live band celebrating the classics of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and more.
Food and drink festival with ciders, sausages, live music, a festival market and family activities at Oaklands College.
Rachel Parris brings together some of her favourite songs from fifteen years of comedy with new stand-up, inviting the audience to sing along.
Family circus show that mixes daring acrobatics and balancing acts with live vocals and musical theatre classics.
Stand-up show 'Swanky', Sindhu Vee's first UK tour in five years, at The Alban Arena.
Frozen-inspired family afternoon tea with a meet-and-greet with Elsa and Anna, singalong, stories, glitter tattoos and a mini disco.
Stage adaptation of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler children's book, with music and puppetry, suitable for ages 3 and over.
Count Arthur Strong brings his character comedy and trademark confusion to The Alban Arena as the second leg of his Farewell Tour of the World.
Ballroom double act Brendan Cole and James Jordan combine their signature routines with stories and opinions from their Strictly Come Dancing careers.
Travelling food, drink and live music festival with chef demonstrations, street food, an artisan market and a children's cookery school at Oaklands College.
Adult pantomime, strictly 16+, that's a bawdy dating-app twist on Cinderella, with Su Pollard as 'The Voice of the Cock'.
A singalong concert with a cast of vocalists and a live band performing Westlife's biggest hits at St Albans Cathedral.
Traditional night-time Christmas service with carols and a Mass sung by the Cathedral Choir's girls and lay clerks.
A one-night-only Christmas stand-up show from Off The Kerb with Sara Pascoe, Charlie Baker, Daniel Foxx and more, for ages 14 and over.
Touring country music festival with live acts and tributes, all-day line dancing, rodeo bull rides, American BBQ and street food, and a country-style market.
Michael Portillo, former Secretary of State and broadcaster, tells the story of his life on stage in a stand-up show.
Immersive courtroom show in which the audience hears the prosecution and defence, deliberates as a jury and votes on the verdict via QR code.
Cinema screening of the filmed West End production of GIANT, with John Lithgow as Roald Dahl.
Extra pre-Christmas trading day at St Albans Market with around 150 traders selling gifts, decorations, seasonal goods and street food.
A 16-piece chamber orchestra plays music from favourite Christmas films alongside traditional festive classics in two evening sessions at St Albans Cathedral.
A new version of the long-running variety show with rock 'n' roll and pop hits from the 1950s to the 1980s and comedy sketches.
Illegal Eagles celebrate 30 years on the road with their Hotel California Tour, playing the entire Hotel California album and Eagles hits.
Full-scale Bruno Mars tribute show with a live band, singers and dancers, packed with his hits.
West End-style musical singalong with a live band and character singers, with lyrics on a giant screen, covering hits from Mamma Mia!, The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables.
Christmas concert spectacular with a live band and favourite Christmas classics, with festive visuals, from Everyone Theatres.
The St Albans Bach Choir, conducted by William Fox, performs Jonathan Dove's 'There Was a Child' and Fauré's 'Requiem'.
Free indoor Christmas market with more than 20 independent local creative stalls selling jewellery, candles, ceramics, artwork and festive treats.
Award-winning live Taylor Swift tribute show led by Katy Ellis with a band and dancers, playing hits from across her Eras.
Annual Christmas carol concert with the Hertfordshire Chorus and Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, followed by mince pies.
Valentine's Day edition of the monthly Second Sunday Market with independent traders, local food and drink stalls and sustainable arts and crafts.
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree plays The Pioneer Club and signs copies of his book 'No-One You Know', with an indie disco by Common People.
The Imperial Classical Ballet returns to the Alban Arena with its festive production of The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's score.
A fast-moving amateur production by Company of Ten of Jules Verne's classic tale, with evening and matinee performances for the Christmas season.
Christmas Eve crib service for families with young children, with carol singing and the Christmas story, held twice in the nave.
Guitar anthems concert touring its 10th Anniversary Tour, recreating the sounds of five decades of guitar heroes with 35 authentic guitars.
Screening of the animated Christmas film Klaus in The Hub on Verulam's Terrace, part of its Toddler & Kids Cinema programme.
St Albans City host Welwyn Garden City in the second round of the Herts Senior Cup at Clarence Park.
Annual carol singalong tour of St Albans pubs led by Fr Richard and Paul Davis, mixing traditional carols with popular Christmas songs.
World premiere of Jesse Norman's play adapted from his historical novel, directed by Adam Nichols at OVO's 17th-century theatre The Barn.
Guided climb of the 211 steps in St Albans Cathedral's Norman crossing tower, through the Lantern and bell chambers to the rooftop.
Traditional Christmas carols and popular Christmas songs led by Fr Richard and Paul Davis from St Saviour's Church, running from 8pm until the pub closes.
Amateur production by Company of Ten of the classic comedy about Captain Mainwaring and his Home Guard platoon.
A 360° immersive live-music experience in total darkness, with around 30 unamplified musicians and vocalists surrounding a seated audience.
Free hands-on craft sessions for families to make something to take away, plus Roman dress, a giant jigsaw and mosaic design, on every weekend at Verulamium Museum.
Family screening of the animated film 'The Grinch' at The Hub on Verulam as part of its Toddler & Kids Cinema programme.
Whole-school production by the Sandringham School Drama Faculty, following Alice down the rabbit hole in The SandPit Theatre.
Founding members Mark Burgess and Reg Smithies play The Chameleons, with support from West Wickhams, at The Horn.
Elvis tribute show in which Ben Portsmouth and the Taking Care of Elvis Band stage 'This Is Elvis', a journey through Presley's most iconic eras.
Aaron Sorkin's drama about Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, with Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison, at The Odyssey Cinema.
Free family trail around the grounds of St Albans Cathedral where visitors follow the nativity story and meet Christmas characters, including a festive donkey.
All-day ska extravaganza headlined by Death of Guitar Pop, with a line-up of ska bands and DJs, a fully licensed bar and food.
The roller-skating musical Starlight Express, filmed live at the Starlight Auditorium in Wembley, is screened at The Odyssey Cinema.
Interactive Christmas concert with West End singers, bubbles, bells and puppetry for all ages, with two 45-minute performances.
An evening of candlelight, carols and readings with the Cathedral Choir, with proceeds supporting the music of the Cathedral.
Screening of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol', with Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, in The Hub on Verulam's Box cinema room.
Screening of Raymond Briggs's hand-drawn Christmas animation 'The Snowman' in The Hub's family cinema, for children with an adult.
Screening of Anthony Maras's wartime drama about the meteorologist who helped decide the timing of D-Day, starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser and Kerry Condon.
First late-night Christmas shopping night on George Street, with local independent shops selling gifts, pastries and hot drinks.
