Nearly the end of January and the weather has done what it does best. Cold. Wet. Relentless.
For some, that barely matters because it’s payday weekend. For others who were paid last week, the February countdown has already started.

This also marks the end of an era for Hertstown Weekend. This is the final edition focused purely on events. From Monday, we move to a combined format. Events plus news. More context. More substance. Less noise.

So I didn’t hold back. This edition is packed with what’s actually happening across Hertfordshire this weekend. If it’s worth your time, it’s in here. If it’s not here, it probably isn’t worth knowing about.

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🌸 NGS Open Garden – 8 Gosselin Road (Bengeo)
🕘 Daytime (times TBC)
📍 Bengeo
National Garden Scheme open private garden.
👉 Learn More: https://ngs.org.uk/hertfordshire-2026/

🏺 Exhibition: Smashing Pots
🕘 Museum opening hours
📍 Hertford Museum
Ceramics and archaeology exhibition running through March.
👉 Learn More: https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/events.php

🌈 Rainbow Wonders – Inclusive Social Group
🕔 17:00–18:30
📍 Rowlands Fields Scout HQ, Victoria Close, EN8 9EP

A welcoming and inclusive social group for children with disabilities and their parents or carers.

📧 Contact: [email protected]
📷 Instagram: @rainbow_wonders25

🧭 Orienteering Event – Nomansland
🕙 10:00–12:45
📍 Nomansland Common
Local orienteering event for all experience levels.
👉 Learn More: https://www.herts-orienteering.club/fixtures/all-future-hh-events-2/

🎶 Herts Of Love Choir Workshop & Concert
🕙 10:00–12:00
📍 Timebridge Community Centre, Stevenage
Inclusive choir workshop and mini concert.
👉 Learn More: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/herts-of-love-choir-workshop-concert-tickets-1975104480670

🚀 Zoom!
🕦 11:30 & 14:00
📍 Hat Factory Arts Centre
Family-friendly theatre-style show about space and Earth.
👉 Learn More: https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/events.php

🎨 Miniature Spaces Family Workshop
🕑 14:00
📍 Southern Maltings
Hands-on family art workshop.
👉 Learn More: https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/events.php

💃 Ecstatic Dance Hertfordshire
🕒 15:00–17:30
📍 Ashley Green Memorial Hall
Cacao ceremony, ecstatic dance and sound bath.
👉 Learn More: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-hertfordshire-tickets-1978303628407

🌿 NGS Open Garden – Walkern Hall
🕘 Daytime (times TBC)
📍 Walkern
National Garden Scheme early-season opening.
👉 Learn More: https://www.visitherts.co.uk/whats-on/find-events/

🎼 Amadeus Chamber Orchestra – January Concert
🕗 Evening (time TBC)
📍 Hertfordshire (venue TBC)
Classical concert featuring Mozart, Strauss and Brahms.
👉 Learn More: https://www.visitherts.co.uk/whats-on/find-events/

🎷 The Glenn Miller & Rat Pack Era
🕗 Evening (time TBC)
📍 Hertfordshire (venue TBC)
Big-band swing classics from the 1940s–50s.
👉 Learn More: https://www.visitherts.co.uk/whats-on/find-events/

🌿 NGS Open Garden – Walkern Hall
🕘 Daytime (times TBC)
📍 Walkern
Second open day for Walkern Hall gardens.
👉 Learn More: https://www.visitherts.co.uk/whats-on/find-events/

🐮 Farm for a Fiver
🕘 Full day (park opening hours)
📍 Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Family day out for £5 per person when booked online.
👉 Learn More: https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/event.php?event=Farm-for-a-Fiver&eventid=7929

🎤 Jongleurs Comedy Club
🕗 Evening (doors time TBC)
📍 Hertfordshire Studios, Hoddesdon
Ticketed stand-up comedy night.
👉 Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/groups/673024963073062/posts/2599955320380007/

🎉 Fanny Galore’s Big Bingo Party
🕢 19:30 (approx. 150 mins)
📍 BEAM, Hertford
Drag-hosted bingo party with comedy and music. Adults-only.
👉 Learn More: https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/

💃 Dance & Performing Arts Competition
🕘 Times TBC (weekend event)
📍 The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
Local dance and performing arts competition.
👉 Learn More: https://www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on

🎤 Choose George – Celebrating George Michael
🕗 Evening (see listing)
📍 BEAM, Hertford
Live tribute to George Michael.
👉 Learn More: https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/

😂 Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv!
🕢 19:30
📍 Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Stand-up comedy from Al Murray.
👉 Learn More: https://everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/al-murray-all-you-need-is-guv-2/

🎭 Comedy Crackers
🕢 19:30
📍 Gordon Craig Theatre & Concert Hall, Stevenage
Mixed-bill stand-up comedy night.
👉 Learn More: https://www.chortle.co.uk/venues/30/england_south_east_south_midlands/1247/stevenage_gordon_craig_theatre_and_concert_hall

🕯️ Hometown Glory – Candlelit Tribute to Adele
🕢 19:30
📍 The Alban Arena, St Albans
Candlelit tribute to Adele performed by Natalie Black.
👉 Learn More: https://allevents.in/saint-albans/hometown-glory-candlelit-show-a-tribute-to-adele-by-natalie-black-st-albans/200029233019408

🎉 Fanny Galore’s Big Bingo Party
🕢 19:30 (approx. 150 mins)
📍 BEAM, Hertford
Second night. Listed as sold out on socials.
👉 Learn More: https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/

🩰 Vincent Simone – Tango Passions
🕢 19:30
📍 BEAM, Hertford
Argentine tango show from Vincent Simone.
👉 Learn More: https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/zu-vincent-simone-tango-passions/

🎬 Zootropolis 2 (Film)
🕘 Daytime screening
📍 BEAM, Hertford
Animated family film screening.
👉 Learn More: https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/event.php?event=Zootropolis-2&eventid=7996

🎬 Zootropolis 2 (Film)
🕘 Daytime screening
📍 BEAM, Hertford
Additional family screening.
👉 Learn More: https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/event.php?event=Zootropolis-2&eventid=7996

🎼 Hertford Symphony Orchestra – Musical Stories
🕗 Evening (time TBC)
📍 BEAM, Hertford
Orchestral concert themed around musical storytelling.
👉 Learn More: https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/jV-hertford-symphony-orchestra-musical-stories/

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FRIDAY

11°C 🌡️ 6°C | 🌧 Light rain and moderate breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 07:44 Sunset 16:47

SATURDAY

10°C 🌡️ 5°C | 🌧 Light rain and gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 07:43 Sunset 16:48

SUNDAY

9°C 🌡️ 5°C | 🌧 Light rain and moderate breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 07:41 Sunset 16:50

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