04/09/2026
If you’re looking for things to see and do this weekend, here’s our round-up of what’s going on.
This week’s image is of BEAM Hertford, which is marking National Cinema Weekend this Saturday and Sunday when you can enjoy all film screening tickets for just £4. From the latest blockbusters to family favourites, there's never been a better time to experience the magic of the big screen. Films include Teenage S*x and Death at Camp Miasma, The Dog Stars, Tony, The Odyssey, Stop! That! Train!, Moana, Raging Bull, Coyote vs. ACME, Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, and Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. Also showing is the big film of the moment - Spider-Man: Brand New Day - some of which was filmed right here in Hertford!
The Hertford Baby Pantry takes place on Friday at 10am at the Community Alliance Hub on Fore Street. It has been created to help parents with babies aged up to six months, offering essential items, support, kindness, and community during those important early months. Following the launch, sessions will continue every Friday day from 10am to 12noon.
Hertford Love to Dance class, operated by the Saracens Foundation, takes place today from 10.15am at Cowbridge Hall. The class aims to combat social isolation and promote physical activity among individuals over 50 by offering enjoyable dance classes.
Singing Saints starts a new term at 4pm. All are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary - just a desire to learn to sing. Bring your primary age child(ren) and All Saints' Church, Hertford will do the rest - all free.
At 8pm, a sold-out Corn Exchange - Hertford hosts Barrioke: An evening with Shaun Williamson. The star of EastEnders, Extras, Life’s Too Short and more recently a million viral videos, Shaun has taken the music scene by storm, bringing Barrioke to thousands of music lovers. The event is followed Pink Pony Club, featuring a mix of pop anthems, classics and non-stop dance bangers.
The Practitioner's Live Acoustic Sessions return tonight at 9pm.
If you fancy a run to start your weekend, Panshanger parkrun takes place at 9am on Saturday.
Saturday is market day in Hertford. Taking place in Salisbury Square, Maidenhead Street, Railway Street and Bircherley Green, regular stalls include fruit & veg, fish, plants & flowers, ladies’ fashion, eggs, meat, bread, pastries, art, chocolate and more.
The summer holidays might have come to an end, but the adventures definitely don’t have to. Join the team at Indigo Forest School from 10am for Finding Our Way, a morning of maps, compasses, trails and exploration. Children will learn how to use a compass, discover north, south, east and west, follow clues through the forest and have a go at creating maps of their own.
All cooks, bakers, growers, foragers and brewers are invited to join Hertford Foodswap at BEAM on Saturday. Arrive at 10.30am and swap anything home-grown, brewed, cooked or preserved for other produce.
Hertford St Andrew's Church's Toddle Group will be running Saturday’s Coffee Morning, which takes place from 10.30am until 12.30pm. Half of the funds raised will go to Happy Days Children's Charity based in Hitchin. They organise special days out, respite care and holidays for children with additional needs or life-limiting conditions. There will be homemade marmalade and jam on sale, along with other stalls, a raffle and live music from Theo on piano.
The dinosaurs may have moved on from Parliament Square but if you're missing the display why not come along to the Yarn Bombers sale and pick up a souvenir? All money raised goes to the Hertford Disability Support Group, which provides social benefits for those living with physical disabilities with regular events and annual outings. The sale is on from 11am until 4pm at Parliament Square.
Hertford Town Football Club take on Aylesbury United at Hertingfordbury Park at 3pm.
There’s live music from Neil Currie at The White Horse in Hertingfordbury from 6.30pm.
The Wayward Sons perform at the White Lion in Bengeo at 8pm.
The Lord Haig has live music from Allergy from 9.30pm. It’s their going for gold launch night to raise funds for Solving Kids Cancer UK.
On Sunday from 10am until 3pm, the Makers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Markets takes place at BEAM. Pop along and support local, small artisan creators, makers and bakers. It's a great opportunity to find that perfect gift with many stalls to browse. Karen, who set up Makers and Bakers, is passionate about supporting small and independent businesses and bringing life, energy, creativity and prosperity to the town. She told Go Hertford: "There are so many talented small and independent businesses in Hertford and surrounding villages. I set up Makers & Bakers to highlight and celebrate these local people creating handmade and handcrafted items with passion. The artistry, dedication and time that goes into the goods our stallholders produce is incredible, and I am proud to house such an amazing selection of them in the heart of Hertford."
Herts Open Studios has returned, inviting you to explore studios, meet artists, and discover unique, handmade work across the county. In Hertford, Elif Lewis is exhibiting at Mudlarks Cafe and has an opening party on Sunday 6th September from 11am until 2pm. Artists Ahlam Conti and Jane Carr are exhibiting at the Ware Road Collective. All venues are free to visit, and everyone is welcome.
The Friends of St Leonard's will open the church again on Sunday from 2.30pm until 4.30pm. Pop along, explore the church and enjoy tea and cake. Drop in to see their beautiful little church and enjoy some homemade tea and cake. Do you have family roots in Bengeo? Are you researching your local family tree? A lot of hard work went into listing all of the registered burials at St Leonard's Church Bengeo and this list can be consulted at the church during the Sunday afternoon open events. There is a list and map of the known graves in the churchyard (although many are unknown).
At 3pm, head to BEAM for a fun game of bingo with your hostess with the drag queen F***y Galore. With a glass of bubbles or soft drink on arrival, get those dabbers ready as it could be lucky for some! Eyes down for a full house with F***y Galore’s Big Bingo Party.
There’s live music from Cedar Rose Johnson at The White Horse in Castle Street from 4.30pm.
The Mad Squirrel hosts Simmerdown from 4.30pm. Joining Ricky Lee on the decks will be Duke Luke, Tim Fielding and Will Butcher.
Two new benches have been installed at Little Hartham at the end of the River Lee Navigation as part of a new art trail. The River Lea Art Trail consists of 11 upcycled and decorated benches lining the towpath between Hertford and Ware. All 11 benches have been upcycled with the help of local artists, local charity the Ware Men's Shed and Project Manager Jade Dawn in collaboration with the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority.
Heritage Open Days take place later in September. Hertford Town Council has a number of free guided walks taking place and Hertford Castle Heritage Day on 20th September. Book your free tickets for the guided walks now.
You can find out more about these events on the Go Hertford website: https://gohertford.co.uk/
