harpenden festival

New in 2026, Harpenden Festival promises to be an incredible, vibrant celebration! Entrance is free, there'll be plenty to do, see, eat and enjoy, and everyone is welcome!

The Festival will stretch across the High Street, Church Green and on to Harpenden Common and will incorporate all the best parts of the Town's events over the years, bringing together our community and welcoming everyone young and old.

You can expect an action packed day with fantstic live entertainment, a main music stage featuring live bands, a stage showcasing talented local acts, our family zone packed with activities, street entertainment and walkabout performers. Ferret racing,a climbing wall and circus skills plus much more will be on offer to entertain. Bar areas and refreshment zones, a wide variety of stalls and traders and delicious hot food will all help to complete the day.

Download our Festival programme here to find out more about what to expect.

**The Harpenden Beer Festival*** is now confirmed to take place during this event, beginning on Friday and running through to Saturday! 

A special thank you to Rayden Solicitors, our Principal Event Sponsor, whose generous support has made this event possible.

Use our event map so you don't miss a thing!

FREE PARKING is available at the train station all day (excludes premium parking bays).

Please note that the SERV bikes will not be attending the emergency services area at the Harpenden Festival due to operational pressures.