St Albans District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a week-long programme of engaging events focused on networking, learning, and visibility. St Albans Business Week, taking place from October 6-10, will shine a spotlight on the diverse talent, expertise, and enterprise that make up our thriving local economy. From expert-led workshops and panel...
The haunting tale of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes to life at The Sandpit Theatre just in time for Halloween. With music and lyrics by the legendary late Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd is regarded as one of the greatest works in musical theatre history — a gripping...
Take a walk through an immersive, giant-sized record of untold stories from Hertfordshire’s Black heritage and discover the histories of a diverse local community. Opening this October at St Albans Museum + Gallery for Black History Month, Our Stories; Tracing Black Histories in Hertfordshire is inspired by research from the museum’s...
The Great Big Walk for Herts is back for a fourth year and this year there are two dates to choose from to help raise funds for local charity Herts Young Homeless. You can choose a midweek walk on September 17 or a Saturday walk on September 27. Led by a guide...
With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and inflation at its highest since early 2024, more and more people are finding themselves homelessness or at risk of homelessness. That’s why this year’s St Albans Sleepout is more important than ever. The event, at Oaklands College on Friday November 7, invites families, schools, local businesses, youth...
Families will be able to unearth some spud-tacular fun at Willows Activity Farm this September as the leisure attraction gears up for its Potato Shindig. The farm park’s annual celebration of the humble potato takes centre stage every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 5-28. Visitors will be provided with spades and...
Organisers of this year's Pub in the Park St Albans have announced that Saturday VIP tickets are now very nearly sold out, with only limited numbers of remaining tickets for all sessions still available. Founded by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, the popular food and music festival is one of the city’s...
Award-winning Harpenden Musical Theatre Company is bringing the classic musical ‘Guys and Dolls’ to the Eric Morecambe Centre in October. Set in bustling 1950s New York City, and based on Damon Runyon’s short stories, Guys and Dolls is a musical romantic comedy involving the unlikeliest of Manhattan pairings: a high-rolling gambler...
Ricky Gervais fans are fuming after tickets for the comedian’s latest Alban Arena gig sold out in minutes – and then ended up on resale sites for hundreds of pounds. This Thursday’s extra date on the Mortality Tour was pitched by SADC contractor Everyone Active as being sold for fans at...
The International Organ Festival returned to St Albans in July to celebrate the organ and so much more, with exhilarating music and inspirational performers. From epic choral and symphonic music to solo recitals, the event offered something for everybody. Highlights included the return of the ever-popular Three Choirs Concert, Beethoven’s Ninth...
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