Friday
5th Dec 2025

Ware
Dickensian
Evening

Friday 5th Dec 2025

We look forward to welcoming back our local residents, community groups and stall holders to Ware Dickensian Evening 2025.

NOTE: Roads (Amwell End, High Street, Baldock Street and Church Street) will be closed from 6pm – 10pm.

What's On

Step into a scene from a storybook this Christmas as Ware proudly presents its long-established Dickensian Evening.  For one magical night, our historic town transforms into a festive wonderland, where shops welcome you late into the evening and the streets are lined with stalls brimming with handcrafted gifts and delicious seasonal treats.
This year, we’re turning up the festive cheer with a spectacular increase in entertainment! Alongside the now-traditional, rhythm-filled procession of the Samba Band, you’ll be captivated by High Street performances from dazzling Majorettes and a harmonious choir. And the magic continues indoors, with a programme of music and dramatic performances set within the beautiful and historic backdrops of St. Mary’s Church, Leaside Church, and the Drill Hall. We will also have performances in Tudor Square, concluding with the staple of Dickensian Evening Carols performed by Ware Brass.

Come and be part of a Ware tradition, reimagined for an unforgettable Christmas experience.

General Information

Streets will be shut from 6pm to 10pm with festivities starting from 6.30pm.
Local shops will stay open late for you to peruse and there will be stalls throughout the town for local traders and community groups as well as funfair rides in Amwell End.