Comedy
Ed Gamble at Watford Palace Theatre
Date: 10 October
Ed Gamble brings his classic rants and raves to Watford. Known for co-hosting the award-winning podcast Off Menu, judging on Great British Menu, and winning Taskmaster, Ed promises a night of hilarious entertainment.
Book tickets at Watford Palace Theatre
Dance & Music
Baroque & Roll by New English Ballet Theatre
Date: 1 October
Venue: Alban Arena
Experience a magically mixed bill of dance featuring neo-classical ballet, modern ballet, and contemporary dance. The programme includes:
First Half
- “Baroque Encounters” by Daniela Cardim
- “Mendelssohn” by Constant Vigier
Second Half
Four works by Kristen McNally, including:
- “I Can’t Dance”
- “Invisible Touch”
- “Lonesome Gun”
- “Mad Women”
Learn more about New English Ballet Theatre
Steeleye Span at Beam Hertford
Date: 24 October
Pioneers of folk-rock, Steeleye Span continues to celebrate their rich history alongside recent works. Don’t miss their performance featuring tracks from the Green Man Collection.
CIRQUE: The Greatest Show
Date: 26 October
Venue: The Alban Arena
Experience a world where musical theatre meets circus spectacular. Enjoy West End and Broadway hits combined with breathtaking circus performances.
Book your seats at Alban Arena
Hatfield House Music Festival
Date: 10-13 October
Explore “Musical Time Travel” with performances by renowned artists and ensembles, including the Bechstein Piano Trio, Consone Quartet, and more.
Visit Hatfield House Music Festival website
Exhibitions & Film
Superior:Inferior at Verulamium Museum
Until: 11 November
This thought-provoking exhibition explores class and status in Roman times and today through interactive displays and illustrations by local artist Simon Maskell.
More information at St Albans Museums
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Date: 2 October
Venue: The Alban Arena
Experience extreme adventures and captivating cinematography from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival.
Learn more about Banff Mountain Film Festival
Special Events
Steve Backshall: Ocean
Date: 27 October
Venue: Gordon Craig Stevenage
Join Steve Backshall for a thrilling live show about our planet’s oceans, featuring stunts, experiments, and footage from his TV career.
Book tickets at Gordon Craig Theatre
Art in East Herts
Throughout October
Various locations
Explore the rich artistic and cultural tapestry of East Herts through exhibitions, performances, and workshops featuring local artists and organizations.
