Events

St Albans Chamber Opera has a truly international cast of soloists for its forthcoming double bill of operas. Singers from Austria, Ukraine, Australia, Armenia, the USA and the UK will be performing Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni and Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans from...

St Albans' traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake races raised a record breaking £7,215 to support vulnerable local families struggling to cope. Organised by local charity Home-Start Hertfordshire, along with Hertfordshire Business Buzz, the event saw 35 teams competing in running and walking races down St Peter's Street. Business development manager of Home-Start Herts Liz Le...

Get ready for an extraordinary fusion of history, theatre, and music as the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival returns to St Albans for its 11th year. Presented by acclaimed theatre production company OVO, the summer showpiece promises an unforgettable season of bold, imaginative, and dynamic performances in the breathtaking setting of...

Globally acclaimed tenor Alfie Boe is joining the line-up for this year's St Albans Pub in the Park. The food and music festival, which is curated by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, returns to Verulamium Park from September 5-7. Alfie will be part of the Lazy Sunday bill which already features Squeeze, Amy Winehouse...

A charity fashion show aims to raise awareness about the threat climate change poses to wild animals and their natural habitats. Local sustainable clothing brand Tommy & Lottie, The Pioneer Club and Oaklands College have joined forces for Vote for Nature, taking place at the Heathlands Drive venue on March 7...

The pitter patter of tiny hooves will be greeting visitors to Willows Activity Farm this February half term with the return of their annual lambing event. The tiny bundles of joy will arrive during February Frolics, which runs from Saturday February 15 to Sunday February 23. The nine-day celebration of fleecy fun features live...

Gastro-Glastonbury the Foodies Festival is back at Oaklands College in the spring. The three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs. They include...

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