What’s on in Stevenage: November and December 2026

November 2026

5 November: Annual Firework Display

Stevenage Borough Council’s annual fireworks return to Fairlands Valley Park as the town marks 80 years since its New Town designation. The council advertises the event as free.

Thursday 5 November, display starting at 7.30pm. Check the council’s latest event information for arrival, access and any weather-related changes. Event enquiries: events@stevenage.gov.uk.

9 November: 80 years of the New Town walk

Local historian Simon Speller leads a town-centre walk exploring the campaign for the pedestrian shopping centre and mid-20th-century modernism. The organiser includes a stop for a drink in the walk.

Monday 9 November, 10am to noon. Meet at Junction 7 Creatives. Free, with no advance booking required according to the museum’s event page. Contact Stevenage Museum on 01438 218881 about the meeting point, route and access.

21 November: Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On

An afternoon of festive entertainment in Stevenage town centre, including a Taylor Swift tribute, a visit from the Gordon Craig Theatre pantomime cast and a Santa’s grotto. The council’s wider programme identifies Event Island as the event location.

Saturday 21 November, 4pm to 7pm, with the lights switched on at 6.30pm. Free to attend, with no booking required. Check the organiser’s page for the final entertainment programme and visiting updates.

27 November-24 January: Snow White

The Gordon Craig Theatre’s family pantomime features Aidan O’Neill, Mark Siney and Carli Norris. The production runs through November and December into January, with performance times and ticket prices varying by date.

Runs from 27 November 2026 to 24 January 2027 at Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ. Use the venue’s booking calendar for times, prices and availability. A relaxed and BSL-signed performance is listed for 16 December at 6pm, with another BSL-signed performance on 29 December at 2pm. Listed once under its November start.

28 November: Old Town Christmas Lights Switch-On

The Old Town’s festive gathering takes place on the Bowling Green at the north end of the High Street, with entertainment and the Christmas lights switch-on.

Saturday 28 November, 5pm to 6pm, with the lights switched on at 6pm. Free, with no booking required. These are the evening times stated in the council’s event-details text; check its latest programme and any road-closure information before travelling.

December 2026

5 December: Christmas Kid Zone

A free family event at Event Island in Stevenage town centre, with seasonal activities and a festive atmosphere. The council says the full activity programme will be announced nearer the event.

Saturday 5 December, drop in between 11am and 3pm. No booking required. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer throughout. Check the organiser’s page for the latest activities and event status.