19 upcoming events in St Albans
June 2026
OVO Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2026
OVO's summer open-air repertory season at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium, featuring productions including Sherlock Holmes, The Importance of Being Earnest, As You Like It and Twelfth Night.
OVO Sherlock Holmes
A staging of Sherlock Holmes as part of OVO's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival in St Albans.
St Albans Folk Festival 2026
A weekend of folk music and dance in St Albans city centre, with a festival concert featuring Chris Newman and Maire Ni Chathasaigh on Sunday evening.
Alban Day
St Albans' annual celebration of the city's patron saint with a procession featuring giant 12ft-tall carnival puppets through the city centre.
The (almost) Complete History of Britain
A comedy show by The Pantaloons performed at the Roman Theatre as part of OVO's Open Air Festival.
The Scarlet Pimpernel
A production of The Scarlet Pimpernel at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium during OVO's Open Air Festival.
Ibiza Orchestra Experience
A 26-instrument ensemble performs iconic dance anthems reimagined live at Oaklands College.
Sausage and Cider Fest - St Albans
A festival at St Albans Oaklands offering more than 30 varieties of cider and 20 types of sausage with live entertainment.
Summer in Nashville
A live tribute show celebrating country music's greatest legends.
July 2026
St Michael's Street Folk Evening
An evening of folk music in the historic St Michael's Street area of St Albans.
The Importance of Being Earnest
OVO's open-air production of Oscar Wilde's comedy at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium.
Company
A staging of Stephen Sondheim's musical Company at the Roman Theatre during OVO's Open Air Festival.
St Albans Comedy Garden 2026
Five nights of all-star stand-up comedy in a Big Top with bars and street food in Verulamium Park.
As You Like It
OVO's open-air production of Shakespeare's As You Like It at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium.
August 2026
Twelfth Night
OVO's open-air production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night closing the Roman Theatre Festival.
September 2026
Sound Bites Festival
A St Albans music and food festival held across the city.
St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 2026
CAMRA's annual St Albans beer and cider festival featuring a wide range of real ales and ciders.
November 2026
Fireworks Spectacular
An annual fireworks display in Verulamium Park, St Albans.
Christmas Cracker
A family-friendly event in St Albans city centre to launch the festive shopping season.