Hereford's lights switch-on with East 17 on 22 November, Cinderella from 27 November, Christmas markets from 4 December and hospice fireworks on 7 November.

Hereford’s fireworks are tonight, Saturday 7 November, at the racecourse: gates 5pm, light show 7.30pm, fireworks from 7.45pm. Then the season turns to Christmas: the hospice Christmas market at Bartestree from 20 November, the city’s lights switch-on with East 17 in High Town on Sunday 22 November, Cinderella at the Courtyard from Friday 27 November, and the council’s first Christmas market day in High Town on Friday 4 December.

Everything below comes from the organisers’ own listings: the Courtyard’s booking system, Hereford Cathedral’s event pages, Hereford Racecourse’s race-day pages, Hereford FC’s fixture list, St Michael’s Hospice, Lyde Court, Ross-on-Wye Town Council, Leominster Information Centre, Sunshine Radio and Herefordshire Council, all re-read on 7 November 2026. Every entry links back to its source, so check it before you set off. For places that are open whatever the month, see our guide to things to do in Hereford.

This week

  • Hereford Fireworks, tonight, Saturday 7 November, Hereford Racecourse, the St Michael’s Hospice display. Gates 5pm; the racecourse’s notice to residents gives the light show at 7.30pm and a 15-minute fireworks display from 7.45pm, finishing at 8pm. Advance tickets £8.50 an adult and £6.50 a child, £10 and £7 on the day, subject to availability. Parking and the free shuttle are on our Hereford fireworks page (St Michael’s Hospice).
  • Remembrance Sunday Solemn Requiem, Sunday 8 November, 10am, Hereford Cathedral. A Requiem for the Fallen and Act of Remembrance, with music by Duruflé. The Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance is in the Lady Arbour, open to all. Hereford City Council had not published its 2026 parade times by 7 November; our Remembrance Sunday page has the rest (Hereford Cathedral).
  • Scrooge The Musical, Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday, The Courtyard. Staged by HMTC. The Courtyard’s booking system lists £19 for the opening night and £22 to £24 for the other performances (The Courtyard).
  • Thursday Afternoon Jump Racing, Thursday 12 November, Hereford Racecourse. Gates 10.30am, first race 12.27pm, last race 3.22pm. Advance admission £19; children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult (Hereford Racecourse).

Next week

  • A Big Egg, Saturday 14 November, 11am, The Courtyard. A 50-minute children’s and family show; £9 on the Courtyard’s booking system (The Courtyard).
  • Hereford FC v Brackley Town, Saturday 14 November, 3pm, Edgar Street (Hereford FC).
  • Winter’s Whisper Spiritual and Wellbeing Fayre, Sunday 15 November, 10am to 4pm, Hereford Racecourse. The racecourse says tickets “will go on sale soon” (Hereford Racecourse).
  • G4 Christmas, Wednesday 18 November, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Hereford Cathedral. The vocal group’s Christmas concert; book through the cathedral’s listing (Hereford Cathedral).
  • St Michael’s Hospice Christmas Market, Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November, St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree, HR1 4HA. Indoors and under cover outside. Friday is an adults-only premium night, £20 with a welcome drink, in two slots (5pm to 7pm, 7.30pm to 9.30pm). Saturday (10am to 2pm or 3pm to 7pm) and Sunday are £10 an adult, children free. Book in advance (St Michael’s Hospice).
  • Westons Comedy Club, Friday 20 November, 8.30pm, then Fridays 27 November and 4, 11 and 18 December at 8pm, The Courtyard. £15 on the booking system, which lists the 20 November night at The Yard as well (The Courtyard).

Later in November

  • Festive Artisan Market, Saturday 21 November, The Courtyard. Stalls from local makers; no tickets are sold for it (The Courtyard).
  • Hereford FC v Darlington, Saturday 21 November, 3pm, Edgar Street (Hereford FC).
  • Elijah, Saturday 21 November, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Hereford Cathedral. Mendelssohn’s oratorio with Orchestra De Cymru conducted by Andrew Reid; soloists Siân Dicker, Rachel Roper, Dominic Lee and Ashley Mercer (Hereford Cathedral).
  • Antiques Fair, Sunday 22 November, 9am to 3pm, Hereford Racecourse. Admission £3 (Hereford Racecourse).
  • Hereford Christmas Lights Switch-On, Sunday 22 November, from 3.15pm, Sunshine Big Stage, High Town. Free. East 17 headline, with Dodgy also on the bill; the time the lights go on has not been published. More on our switch-on page (Sunshine Radio).
  • The High Sheriff’s Charity Raceday, Wednesday 25 November, Hereford Racecourse. Gates 10.31am, first race 12.31pm, last race 3.37pm. Advance admission £19; children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult (Hereford Racecourse).
  • Cinderella, the Courtyard pantomime, Friday 27 November (6.30pm) to Sunday 3 January. Opening weekend: Saturday 28 November at 2pm and 7pm, Sunday 29 November at 1pm and 5pm. Prices vary by performance and reach £33 in Christmas week; a relaxed, dementia-friendly performance is on Friday 18 December at 1pm. Every date is on our Hereford panto page (The Courtyard).
  • Lyde Court Christmas Market, Saturday 28 November, 10am to 4pm, Lyde Court, HR1 3AE. Free entry. The first of eight weekend market days to 20 December; on 12 and 13 December it runs 11am to 3pm with a Santa’s grotto. See our Hereford Christmas market page (Lyde Court).
  • Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on, Sunday 29 November, 11am to 5pm, Ross-on-Wye town centre. Free. Live music, street entertainment and Santa, with the lights switched on at 4.30pm. More on our Ross-on-Wye Christmas page (Ross-on-Wye Town Council).
  • Advent Carol Service, Sunday 29 November, 3.30pm to 4.30pm, Hereford Cathedral (Hereford Cathedral).

December

  • The Three Phantoms in Concert, Wednesday 2 December, 7.15pm to 9.15pm, Hereford Cathedral (Hereford Cathedral).
  • Santa’s Grotto and Village of the Elves, Wednesday 2 to Monday 21 December, St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree. Adults’ preview night on 2 December (£12), then children’s visits at £24 a child with up to two adults, rising to £28 and £32 on the busiest dates, plus a £1 booking fee. Our Santa’s grotto page has the rest (St Michael’s Hospice).
  • Hereford Christmas Market, Friday 4 December, 9am to 4pm, High Town and Commercial Street. Around 30 to 40 stalls; the market returns on Sunday 6, Friday 11, Sunday 13, Friday 18 and Sunday 20 December (Sundays 10am to 4pm). See our Hereford Christmas market page (Herefordshire Council).
  • Ross-on-Wye Christmas Market, Saturday 5 December, 9am to 3pm, Ross-on-Wye. Traders selling baked goods, street food and handmade gifts, with live music or entertainment (Ross-on-Wye Town Council).
  • Christmas Sparkle, Saturday 5 December, 1.15pm, Hereford Cathedral. A festive organ concert by Peter Dyke. Free, no booking, retiring collection (Hereford Cathedral).
  • The Snow Queen, Saturday 5 to Thursday 24 December, The Courtyard. First shows 11am, 1pm and 3pm on 5 December. £11.50 to £12.50. A show for children not quite ready for the pantomime (The Courtyard).
  • Breakfast with Santa, Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 December, 9.30am, The Courtyard. £15. A Christmas breakfast with Santa coming round the tables, timed before The Snow Queen at 11am (The Courtyard).
  • Hereford FC v Hebburn Town, Saturday 5 December, 3pm, Edgar Street (Hereford FC).
  • Hereford FC v Buxton, Tuesday 8 December, 7.45pm, Edgar Street (Hereford FC).
  • ABF Christmas Family Concert, Wednesday 9 December, 7pm to 9pm, Hereford Cathedral. The Army Benevolent Fund’s Christmas concert; tickets from The Courtyard box office (Hereford Cathedral).
  • Messiah by Candlelight, Saturday 12 December, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Hereford Cathedral. Hereford Choral Society with Marches Baroque on period instruments, conducted by Andrew Reid. Unreserved tickets from £10; up to two under-16s free with an adult (Hereford Cathedral).
  • Leominster Victorian Street Market, Saturday 12 December, Corn Square, Broad Street and the town centre, Leominster. Stalls and Victorian-themed entertainment; times not yet published. More on our Leominster market page (Leominster Information Centre).
  • Ghost Stories at Christmas, Monday 14 December, 7pm, The Courtyard. £10 to £12 on the booking system (The Courtyard).
  • Ex Cathedra: Christmas Music by Candlelight, Wednesday 16 December, 7pm, Hereford Cathedral. Seasonal music, carols and readings, about 2 hours 10 minutes with an interval (Hereford Cathedral).
  • Hereford Cathedral Christmas Fair, Saturday 19 December, 9.30am to 4pm. More than 40 stallholders in the cathedral; free entry with donations on the door, and bring cash (Hereford Cathedral).
  • Christmas Jumpers Raceday, Saturday 19 December, Hereford Racecourse. Gates 10.25am, first race 12.25pm. Advance admission £21; children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult (Hereford Racecourse).
  • Ross-on-Wye Christmas Carnival, Saturday 19 December, 4pm to 5.15pm, Market House. A torchlit parade welcomes Santa, then children can meet him; free goody bag for under-13s. Not ticketed (Ross-on-Wye Town Council).

Hereford City Council’s Remembrance parade and service at the war memorial in St Peter’s Square had no published 2026 times when we checked on 7 November, so it is not listed here; our Hereford Remembrance Sunday page has last year’s running order. Ledbury’s switch-on, set for Sunday 22 November, has its own page: Ledbury Christmas lights. The rest of the season: the Christmas market, Cinderella at the Courtyard, Hereford Cathedral at Christmas, Christmas at the National Trust houses and New Year’s Eve in Hereford.

Regular events

  • Hereford retail street market, every Wednesday and Saturday in High Town, run by Herefordshire Council (Herefordshire Council).
  • Hereford parkrun, every Saturday at 9am. A free timed 5k, two anticlockwise laps of the racecourse, starting behind the Leisure Centre on Holmer Road, HR4 9UD (parkrun).
  • In Print: 550 Years of Printing in England, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm, until 10 April 2027, in the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library museum at the cathedral, with normal museum admission (Hereford Cathedral).

Getting there

The Courtyard and Hereford FC’s stadium are both on Edgar Street, and the Courtyard is about ten minutes’ walk north of High Town. The racecourse is on the A49 and A4103 north of the city. For car park charges and the free first 30 minutes, see our parking in Hereford page, and check roadworks and travel before an evening show.

Send us your event

Running something in Hereford or across Herefordshire? Email hello@herefordtoday.co.uk with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free. We add them to this page and to the Hereford Today events diary.

This page is rewritten as organisers confirm new dates, and was last checked against the organisers’ listings on 7 November 2026. More in our What’s On section.

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