World Cup Fan Park
Get ready for football fever in the heart of Watford Town Centre as the Watford World Cup Fan Park comes to The Parade on Saturday 27 June 2026.
📅 Saturday 27 June 2026
🕙 12:00pm – 10:00pm
📍 The Parade, from L’Artista to Pondside
🎟️ Public event – free admission
This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day in Watford Town Centre, soak up the World Cup excitement and get involved in the build-up to England vs Panama.
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/event/watford-world-cup-fan-park/
Market Lates Summer
- 🗓️Friday 3 July 2026
- 🕙6:00pm to 10:00pm
- 📍Watford Market
Each event is themed, including spring, summer/FIFA World Cup and Halloween.
All Market Lates are free entry and family-friendly. There will be music, craft beer, pop-up bar and delicious street food, including Caribbean, Asian and Korean.
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/event/market-lates-summer-2026/
The Lifesaver
- 🕓 Showing 1= 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Showing 2= 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- 📆 Saturday 18 July 2026
- 📍Pondside, Watford
- Suggested: Family friendly for any age
- 🎟️FREE ENTRY
A queen of street and stage this international woman of magic and mystery with take you on a high octane, hot skill and hilarious roller coaster ride of a show that will win the hearts of all audience members, both young and old.
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/event/the-lifesaver-event-2026/
Watford Fringe Festival Launch
- 🕓 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- 📆Saturday 4 July 2026
- 📍Pondside, The parade
An Extravaganza Celebrating Watford Community, culture and the Launch of the Watford Fringe Festival!
This free event features a family friendly summer festival full of arts and cultural entertainments!
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/…/watford-borough…/
Watford Fringe Festival
- 🕓 various times
- 📆14 June 2026 – 20 September 2026
- 📍Cassiobury park
The festival includes over 70 performances across July, from pre-Edinburgh shows to renowned stand-up comics, music from international recording artists, award-winning acts, premieres of new material, returning favourites, and local talent!
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/event/watford-fringe-festival-3/
Birds Of Prey
🗓️Sunday 2 August 2026
🕥10:30am – 3:30pm
📍Pondside
Watford Town Centre are welcoming back our feathered friends, with the return of our FREE Birds of Prey Experience!
You and the family can get involved in this captivating experience, witnessing elegant creatures soaring the skies of Watford as well as getting the unique opportunity to hold, stroke and connect with the birds.
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/event/birds-of-prey-experience-2026/
Big Screen
- 🗓️Monday 3 August 2026 – Sunday 9 August 2026
- 🕙12:00am to 10:00pm
- 📍Pondside – Town Centre event space
Deckchairs will be available, but you are also welcome to bring your own chairs, pack a picnic and head to the town centre. Then just sit back and relax whilst watching some old favourites alongside new blockbusters.
The Big Screen is FREE and no booking is required, just turn up and enjoy the outdoor cinema experience!
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/event/big-screen-town-centre-2026/
Big Beach
- 🗓️Friday 14 August 2026 – Sunday 30 August 2026
- 🕙10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- 📍Near Watford Central Library
With the Big Beach, you don’t need to travel to the coast to feel the sand between your toes, just head into town!
The beach is completely free and is the perfect chance for people of all ages to lap up the summer sun, with deck chairs and tables provided to help you relax.
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/event/big-beach-2026/
Herts Pride
- 🗓️Saturday 22 August 2026
- 🕙12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- 📍Cassiobury Park
Herts Pride is a vibrant and inclusive celebration that unites people to make a meaningful impact in their community. Whether you’re eager to volunteer, showcase your business with a stall, or serve up mouth-watering food, there are countless ways to get involved.
Find out more information at: https://watfordtowncentre.com/event/herts-pride-2026/