Arts in East Herts 2026

A series of art, culture and creativity taster events taking place across East Hertfordshire in September and October 2026.

BEAM with Baby: Winter of the Crow

A gripping Soviet-era spy thriller starring Lesley Manville, based on a short story by Nobel Prize-winner Olga Tokarczuk, screened as part of the BEAM with Baby programme.

Children's Corner: Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki sets off on her witch's coming-of-age journey with her cat Jiji in this beloved Studio Ghibli classic, screening as part of Children's Corner for ages 3+.

BEAM with Baby: Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

The ghosts of Button House must reconnect with their living friends after a séance gone wrong leads to an unexpected body swap with consequences.

BEAM with Baby: Wicker

A storytelling show for babies and toddlers following a quirky Fisherwoman on a quest to find a companion in a seaside village.

BEAM with Baby: Wild Horse Nine

Set before the 1973 Chilean coup, CIA agents Chris and Lee travel to Easter Island on their boss's orders in this screening event.

Children's Corner: Matilda (1996)

A screening of Matilda (1996) for children aged 3 and up, with an adult companion required for all under-13s.

Children's Corner: Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie

A Children's Corner screening of Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie, open to children aged 3 and over with accompanying adults.

Children's Corner: Julia Donaldson Shorts

An hour-long programme of Julia Donaldson animated shorts — Room on the Broom, Tabby McTat, and Zog and the Flying Doctors — for families with children aged 3+.

The Magic Bookmark

Mama G battles the dastardly Book Worm in this family storytelling show full of panto fun, original songs, and the magical power of books.

Family Folk Show With Megson

Award-winning folk duo Megson perform a gentle, family-friendly concert of children's folk songs old and new, specially designed for younger children.

Children's Corner: A Goofy Movie

Goofy drags Max away on a family road trip just as Max has made plans to impress his dreamgirl in this classic Disney animated feature.

BEAM Seniors: The Summer Book

A film adaptation of Tove Jansson's novel, screened as part of BEAM Seniors — a fortnightly cinema event for audiences aged 65 and over.

BEAM Seniors: How Deep is Your Love

A fortnightly cinema club for over-65s screening How Deep is Your Love in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere every other Thursday.

BEAM Seniors: These Violent Delights

A fortnightly Thursday cinema screening for those aged 65 and over, showing These Violent Delights in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

BEAM Seniors: The Last One for the Road

A charming, award-winning road movie set in Northern Italy, screened as part of BEAM Seniors — a regular Thursday programme for cinema lovers aged 65 and over.

BEAM Seniors: Just an Illusion

A relaxed fortnightly cinema event for over-65s screening Just an Illusion, where you can come alone, with a friend, or meet fellow film lovers.

Christmas 2026: It's A Wonderful Life (80th Anniversary)

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of It's A Wonderful Life, screening this Christmas 2026.

Flashback: Stalker

Flashback is a monthly classic film screening series, this month presenting Tarkovsky's landmark 1979 film Stalker.

Exhibition on Screen: Monet

A cinema screening celebrating Tate Britain's Monet and Time exhibition, exploring the Impressionist master's revolutionary use of light, colour and his iconic garden.

Fallen Angels by Noël Coward

Flashback Noirvember: Gilda (80th Anniversary)

Flashback's Noirvember series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Gilda, one of cinema's most iconic film noir classics.

Christmas 2026: Arthur Christmas

Santa's son Arthur embarks on a wild last-minute adventure to deliver one missed Christmas present, joined by Grandsanta and a rebellious elf.

Fun For Little Ones - Live Tribute to 'Ms Rachel'

A live interactive tribute to children's YouTube star Ms Rachel, featuring singing, dancing, and fun for little ones and their grown-ups.

Matinee (1993)

A showman producer arrives in Key West to launch his latest B-movie spectacle in this 1993 comedy-horror homage.

Sarah Luke Performing Arts Presents: Let's Dance

Sarah Luke Performing Arts marks its tenth anniversary with a student showcase featuring ballet, tap, modern, street, lyrical, ACRO dance, and musical highlights.

Katrina Dance Academy Presents: We Are Family

Katrina Dance Academy showcases students of all ages at BEAM, with performances spanning ballet, acro, street dance and more.

Elite Performers Academy Presents: Battle of the Decades

Elite Performers Academy students take to the stage at BEAM for a song and dance showcase spanning the 1960s through to the 2000s.

Christmas 2026: The Polar Express + Pyjama Party

Festive screening of The Polar Express paired with a pyjama party — come in your cosiest nightwear for this Christmas Eve adventure.

Musical Magic

HDS's annual studio show celebrates ballet, modern and contemporary dance with performances inspired by beloved West End musicals.

Christmas 2026: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

The 1994 festive comedy-drama in which a department store Santa claiming to be the real Kris Kringle ends up on trial.

Flashback: The Sacrifice

Flashback is a monthly classic film screening series — this month spotlighting The Sacrifice as part of its celebration of cinema history.

Flashback: Blow-Up + Intro by Mik Wilkojc

A screening of Blow-Up with an introduction by Mik Wilkojc, part of the monthly Flashback classic film series.

A Raisin in the Sun (65th Anniversary) + programmer intro

A screening of A Raisin in the Sun marking its 65th anniversary, preceded by a 10-minute programmer introduction.

Flashback Noirvember: The Maltese Falcon (85th Anniversary)

Flashback's Noirvember screening marks the 85th anniversary of The Maltese Falcon, John Huston's landmark 1941 noir classic.

Flashback Noirvember: Mildred Pierce

Flashback's Noirvember edition screens Mildred Pierce as part of its monthly classic film series.

Flashback Noirvember: The Third Man

A monthly classic film screening series presents The Third Man as part of its Noirvember programme.

Flashback Noirvember: Sunset Boulevard

Flashback's Noirvember screening presents the classic film Sunset Boulevard, part of a monthly series celebrating landmark films from across cinema history.

Flashback Noirvember: Double Indemnity

Flashback's Noirvember screening series presents Double Indemnity, a cornerstone of classic film noir, as part of a monthly celebration of must-see cinema.

Flashback: Nostalghia

Flashback is a monthly classic film series. This edition screens Andrei Tarkovsky's Nostalghia.

Thelma & Louise

Two women's weekend road trip spirals into a life-changing adventure on the run in this iconic 1991 feminist classic.

Flashback: Do The Right Thing

Flashback is a monthly classic film screening series. This month features Do The Right Thing.

Flashback: 9 to 5

Flashback is a monthly classic film series — this month screening the beloved comedy 9 to 5.

PREVIEW: Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

The Button House ghosts must reach their living friends after a séance goes wrong, leaving Julian inhabiting the body of a teenage ghost hunter.

K-Pop Party

An interactive, high-energy K-Pop show for families and pop fans of all ages, featuring hits from BLACKPINK, BTS, Chappell Roan and more.

Jennifer's Body (Extended Version)

A demon-possessed cheerleader terrorizes a small Minnesota town in this screening of the extended version of the cult horror film.

Local Creative Network Gathering

An informal meetup giving local creatives the chance to connect and catch up with one another.

Stand-up Comedy Course Showcase with Alistair Barrie

Students from Alistair Barrie's BEAM Stand-Up Comedy Masterclass perform their original sets live for the first time.

LIGHTHOUSE: The Ugly Stepsister

A dark reimagining of Cinderella told through the stepsister's eyes, blending body horror influences with an Academy Award-nominated look.

Katzeye

Katzeye – The Ultimate Tribute performs a concert-style show featuring hit songs, choreography, and audience interaction.

Tracy Borman OBE - Tudors on Tour

The drama. The scandal. The dynasty. The Tudors like you've never seen them before. The Tudors are big box office – and it’s easy to see why. With larger-than-life monarchs, gripping court intrigue, epic battles, forbidden love, and more than a few beheadings, no other royal dynasty captures the imagination quite like this one.

Cody Dahler: The State of This!

Award-winning comedian and satirist Cody Dahler performs his new live show exploring the state of modern British politics, joined by special guest hosts.

Hertford Symphony Orchestra: Legends and Landscapes

The Hertford Symphony Orchestra performs Wagner, Sibelius and Stravinsky, including the Firebird Suite and Sibelius's Symphony No. 2.

The BBC Big Band, “A Swinging Christmas”

The BBC Big Band and conductor Barry Forgie perform a night of swinging Christmas classics with live vocal talent.

Kate Garner’s Christmas Party At The Piano

Kate Garner leads a festive piano singalong, taking the crowd through classic songs and Christmas favourites in a fun, sociable atmosphere.

Man In The Mirror – A Tribute To Michael Jackson

A live Michael Jackson tribute concert starring tribute artist CJ, performing classic hits including Thriller, Billie Jean, and Beat It with full choreography and production.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

A live stage show celebrating Simon & Garfunkel, combining original film footage, large projections, and a full band performing all the classic hits.

An Evening with Liverpool Legends

Liverpool legends John Barnes and Jan Mølby share football stories, laughs, and dressing-room tales, with a live Q&A and optional VIP meet and greet.

The Searchers Experience

Spencer James, lead vocalist of The Searchers for 37 years, performs the band's classic Sixties hits including Needles and Pins and When You Walk in the Room.

Q The Music

A pioneering live Bond music concert spanning 20+ years, covering theme songs, chase music and orchestral suites from across the film series.

Flashback: Solaris

Flashback is a monthly classic film series — this month screening Solaris as part of its celebration of essential cinema history.

The World As We See It

ACE dance and music presents a powerful double bill of new works exploring humanity, conflict and our connection to the earth through African Diaspora dance.

Supreme Queen

Supreme Queen is a world-class Queen tribute show featuring top performers, authentic staging, and specialist sound and lighting effects.

Tap Factory - Reloaded

A high-energy mix of tap dancing, acrobatics, live music and comedy suitable for the whole family.

An Evening with Sir Trevor Brooking

West Ham legends Sir Trevor Brooking, Julian Dicks and Tony Gale reunite for an evening of stories, memories and audience Q&A.

The West End Tenors

The West End Tenors bring their first UK tour to town, featuring stars of Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and more in a celebration of musical theatre and film.

La Voix Live

La Voix performs live, combining powerhouse vocals, outrageous comedy and razor-sharp wit for an unforgettable night of glamour and entertainment.

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch

The only American tribute show celebrating the music of the Four Tops and legendary Motown artists, touring the UK.

The Illegal Eagles – Their Greatest Hits Tour

The Illegal Eagles perform the classic Eagles album in full, plus hits including Hotel California and Life in the Fast Lane.

Tommy Blaize: The Golden Age Of Swing

Tommy Blaize performs Great American Songbook classics and timeless ballroom standards, backed by a hand-picked ensemble of top UK musicians.

Jack Dee: Jack’s Joke Show

Jack Dee celebrates 40 years in stand-up with a show of his favourite jokes, stories and anecdotes — guaranteed no new material.

An Acoustic Evening with Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas perform a special acoustic set of songs from their back catalogue, with stripped-back arrangements and stories behind the music.

John Kearns Tilting at Windmills

John Kearns performs Tilting at Windmills, a fragmented and bleak portrait of modern life that has earned five-star reviews from The Guardian and Chortle.

The Man Who Was Magic

World-renowned magician James Phelan brings an all-new show for 2025, featuring the acclaimed act that sold out The Magic Circle and earned a string of five-star reviews.

Kai - My Revolution

Kai returns to the stage with My Revolution, a personal dance theatre show blending Ballroom, Latin, and Contemporary with choreography, live performance, and iconic hits.

Porridge

The classic BBC sitcom Porridge is brought to life on stage, following Fletcher and Godber navigating life inside Her Majesty's Prison Slade.

Jingle Balls: Divina De Campo & Veronica Green

Drag Race UK stars Divina De Campo and Veronica Green headline this camp Christmas show featuring live vocals, comedy, and a full chorus line of dancers.

Tits Up - Comedy Play with a serious message!

Three women. Three lives. One fight! Tina is a devoted mother, Rachel, a career driven businesswoman and Rosie a rebellious young spirit. They couldn’t be more different. But when breast cancer brings them together, they find strength, laughter and resilience in the most unlikely of places.

Without

Neil Reidman performs his acclaimed one-man show Without, following a British Black Theatre Awards nomination for Best Male Lead Actor.

We've Had Such a Lovely Time

Creator and performer Araminta Wraith draws on her life as a classical ballet soloist in this personal dance theatre piece exploring love, obsession and letting go.

Comb

A one-woman show in which Charlotte uncovers the rest of her grandfather's unfinished banshee story — and discovers she may be cursed.

Christmas 2026: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Michael Caine stars alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the Muppets in this festive retelling of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story.

The Noise Next Door

Award-winning improv comedy troupe The Noise Next Door turn your audience suggestions into instant comedy masterpieces, live on stage.

David Eagle: Funny Folk

Blind comedian David Eagle brings his brand-new solo show of stand-up, storytelling and folk-flavoured comedy songs, including his acclaimed George Formby parody.

A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie Parody

Jon improvises an entirely new Star Wars film solo — every character, trailer, and soundtrack — based on audience suggestions.

More Than A Mum

Comedian Susie delivers an honest and funny stand-up show about the chaos, questions and curveballs of modern parenthood.

James Rowland: Team Viking

James Rowland's acclaimed comic storytelling show returns for a special tenth-anniversary edition, blending music, humour and heart in a tale of friendship and death.

Hundred Watt Club – An evening of Burlesque & Cabaret

Hundred Watt Club returns with a night of burlesque, cabaret and variety entertainment, hosted by Lena Love and featuring a hand-picked cast of performers.

My English Persian Kitchen

A life-affirming play featuring live cooking on stage, exploring memory and belonging through the tastes and aromas of an Iranian kitchen.

The Funny Mummy: Mums' Night Out Comedy

A mums' night out comedy show hosted by The Funny Mummy, featuring UK stand-up comedians alongside games, music and prizes.

Matt Richardson: Bit Much Mate

Matt Richardson brings his stand-up show Bit Much Mate to the stage — a high-octane, unapologetic set from the TV personality and online star.

Preview: Dune: Part Three

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his rise to power amid political intrigue and a galaxy-wide holy war in Dune: Part Three.

Off The Kerb Productions Presents: Comedy Crackers

A festive night of stand-up comedy at Hertford BEAM featuring Rich Hall, Dane Buckley, Kelly Convey, Jack Skipper, and Mike Rice.

Kane Brown: Crowd Work King

Kane Brown performs fully improvised crowd work comedy, with no script and no plan — just spontaneous laughs every time, plus support acts.

Jeff Innocent: Leaning In

Veteran stand-up Jeff Innocent, 71, brings his latest show to the stage, exploring life's later years with characteristic wit and warmth.

The Craft (30th Anniversary)

A 30th anniversary screening of the cult 1996 supernatural horror film The Craft, with a photosensitive epilepsy warning for flashing light sequences.

Flashback: 24 hour Party People

A blackly comic chronicle of Madchester's music scene and the birth of The Haçienda, screened as part of the monthly Flashback classic film series.

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

A documentary exploring the life of Jeff Buckley through archive footage and personal accounts from family, bandmates, and fellow musicians.

Flashback: Lady Bird (10th Anniversary)

A special 10th anniversary screening of Lady Bird, part of the Flashback monthly classic film series.

Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Roman Polanski's 1968 psychological horror classic, starring Mia Farrow as a pregnant woman who suspects a dark conspiracy surrounds her unborn child.

Pet Sematary (1989)

A 1989 horror classic based on Stephen King's novel, following a family who discovers the terrifying secrets of an ancient burial ground near their new home.

The Exorcist (Director's Cut)

William Friedkin's landmark 1973 horror film, presented in a restored digital print supervised by the director himself.