Just over a month until the Watford Fringe returns for it's 10th year! A decade of local, national and international comedy, drama, art and all sorts of fun things have been entertaining our town for the Watford Fringe Festival. The festival will kick off on Saturday 4 July 2026 at Pondside event space on The Parade with support from Watford Town Centre, Watford Borough Council and Watford Pumphouse Theatre & Arts Centre. A free day event from 3pm to 9pm showcasing a range of performances...

On Saturday 18 April 2026 from 12pm The Sound of Watford will ring out around venues across the town. The returning music festival will feature live original bands from the local area and some from further a field. The day is all about showing off the sounds of Watford and the venues it has to offer. It is a free event held in a number of venues, mostly in the town centre. The event is made possible by Watford Borough Council in partnership with Watford Town Centre, West Herts College and...

Today it has been announced that Watford is getting its very own version of the world’s most famous board game. PASS GO, collect £200 - and advance to Watford. And, if along the way you fancy purchasing the town’s ‘crown jewels’ well, you can, for just MONOPOLY Money! Today it has been announced that Watford is getting its very own version of the world’s most famous board game. The new game will see the town’s leading landmarks replacing the likes of Mayfair and Park Lane from the original...