St Albans Spring Festival

01/07/2026

Applications to trade at the 2026 St Albans Christmas Cracker are now open! Please go to https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/events-trader-information to find out more information and link to the application form. You've got until 31 July!

Events Trader Information   St Albans City and District Council will be delivering two street events in 2026, the Spring Festival on Sunday 17 May and the Christmas Cracker on Sunday 22 November. Both events will take place from noon until 6pm. Applications for the Christmas Cracker event will ope...

18/05/2026

The weather stayed fine for a fantastic party in St Albans yesterday. As these lovely pictures from the incredibly talented Stephanie Belton Photography show, a wonderful time was had by all. You came, you saw, you learned, you danced, you ate and drank from a fantastic international menu, you spent time with your community. Thank you to all our wonderful traders, partners, suppliers, contractors, sponsors, performers, charities and helpers for taking part, and to St Albans folk for coming together to play and have fun... see you next year!

16/05/2026

Heading to the St Albans Spring Festival tomorrow? We understand the safety of children and anyone who may be vulnerable is essential at such a busy event. Emergency contact wristbands are available from event staff. And please do not leave children or vulnerable adults unattended.

15/05/2026

We can't wait to welcome you to the St Albans Spring Festival! There's going to be loads of activities - many of them under cover! - as well as incredible food and brilliant shopping. Check Intalink - Bus Travel in Hertfordshire for transport options and see what's on when at https://www.enjoystalbans.com/event/st-albans-spring-festival-2/ Herts Inclusive Theatre have made a fantastic guide for anybody who wants to know about what we've done to make the event accessible for as many people as possible. Find it at https://accessstalbans.my.canva.site/

15/05/2026

🎯 Ready… set… CHALLENGE!

Hop on the rodeo sheep 🐑
Take aim at football darts ⚽
Go big with giant games 🎲
…and see who wins!

📍 Alban Arena & Civic Centre
🗓 Sun 17 May | ⏰ 12–6pm

Bring your friends, bring your family… and bring your game face 😄

https://www.enjoystalbans.com/event/st-albans-spring-festival-2/

St Albans City and District Council St Albans City Football Club Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre

15/05/2026

Getting to the event on Sunday - If you're planning to attend the St Albans Spring Festival, please consider how you might get to and from the event... 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚌🚗🚈

All travel and info about bus redirections available at https://www.enjoystalbans.com/event/st-albans-spring-festival-2/

14/05/2026

Worried about accessing Sunday’s event?
We’ve added lots of support to make it welcoming for everyone — including a Safe Zone, Sensory Retreat, BSL interpreters, Sighted Guides, accessible viewing areas, priority seating, a breastfeeding zone, quiet space, and step‑free access.

Look out for a Communities 1st volunteer if you need any help on the day.

Thanks to Herts Inclusive Theatre for the Sensory Retreat.



Organised by St Albans City and District Council and sponsored by Specsavers St Albans & Harpenden and Code Ninjas St. Albans HRT.

14/05/2026

🙌 Huge thanks to Ninjas St. Albans HRT for sponsoring the Spring Festival on Sunday.

Join them on St Peter’s Street (by Barclays Bank) for:
⭐ Live robotics demos
🎮 Video game development fun
🥷 Try your ninja coding skills
Perfect for curious minds and future coders!
📅 Sunday 17 May
🕐12noon - 6pm

14/05/2026

Thanks to Herts Inclusive Theatre for creating this guide to help you plan your visit to the event on Sunday.

We will be taking part in St Albans Spring Festival this Sunday, and we have created an inclusive visual guide that anyone can use in the lead up to the festival and on the day- with parking and transport info, activity info and more! Need a sensory break? Our Sensory Retreat is available throughout the day.
You can scan this QR code or visit this link to access the visual guide:
https://accessstalbans.my.canva.site/

14/05/2026

Thanks to our sponsors St Albans & Harpenden for their generous support of the St Albans Spring Festival on Sunday. Find them by Barclays Bank during the event for games with prizes to be won. They told us:

"As a locally-owned business, it means a lot to support events that bring our community together and celebrate everything that makes St Albans so special.

At Specsavers St Albans, we combine friendly local care with advanced expertise, using hospital-grade equipment to deliver thorough eye tests and hearing checks you can trust. Because better hearing and vision help you enjoy moments like these to the fullest.

If you’re heading to the festival, keep an eye out for us, we’d love to see you there! Or Alternatively, come visit us at Christopher Place and Sainsbury’s Everard.”