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Arts and Entertainment

St Albans offers a vibrant and varied range of arts and entertainment whatever the weather, whatever the season, day and night. In addition to the venues listed here, there are many other locations within St Albans that host events such as the Cathedral & Abbey Church of St Alban that hosts a packed programme of musical events throughout the year.

The Alban Arena

Civic Centre, St Albans, AL1 3LD The Alban Arena is a well established entertainment venue with a busy programme of National Touring Shows, Rock and Pop Concerts, Comedy, Films, Exhibitions and the region’s most popular Christmas Pantomime.

01727 8444488 (Box Office)

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Abbey Theatre

Westminister Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DL Home of the Company of Ten, one of the best amateur drama groups in the country with a reputation for high quality performances. Performances by local and national visiting companies – professional and amateur.

Box Office: 01727 857861
Theatre Manager: 01727 847472

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Maltings Arts Theatre

Level 2, The Maltings, St Albans, AL1 3HL OVO theatre company produce around half a dozen productions each year at the Maltings Arts Theatre, which they run on behalf of St Albans City and District Council. Ovo also appear regularly at other theatres both locally and nationally and have toured productions to London, Stratford upon Avon and Edinburgh.

Contact: 07807 521436
Tickets: 01727 864511

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St Albans Town Hall

Market Place, St Albans, AL3 5DJ St Albans Town Hall is one of the city's landmarks. Grade II* listed and situated alongside the Market Place, it is at the centre of the city.  The Town Hall is a stunning and historic venue, which hosts a wide variety of public and private events throughout the year. Come and see the 1831 courtroom, where trials took place in Victorian times.

Telephone: 01727 864511

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Trestle Arts Base

Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0JQ Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company based in St Albans, at Trestle Arts Base. Participatory and performance work for 11 to 25 year-olds is Trestle’s priority. Over the past 5 years, Trestle has collaborated with UK and international artists to explore what happens when they unmasks and uses voice, text, and dance. 

Tel: 01727 850950

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Harpenden Public Halls

Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PD The Harpenden Public Halls is a growing entertainment venue in the heart of Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Comprising of the main 400 seat theatre and a smaller 100 seat studio space the Halls offer a wide program of Comedy, Music, Film and Theatre.

General enquiries: 01582 762880
Box Office: 01582 767525

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The Sandpit Theatre

Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX The SandPit Theatre is a professional performance venue on the campus of Sandringham School, St Albans. Opened in December 2001, the theatre serves much of Hertfordshire and has already proved to be an invaluable asset both to the school and the community.

Tel: 01727 370067

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UH Galleries at the Museum of St Albans

Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RR Critically acclaimed University of Hertfordshire Galleries (UH Galleries) are among the most innovative contemporary art spaces in the UK. UH Galleries presents international contemporary art to the community and wider audiences, in traditional and sometimes challenging ways.

Exhibition info: 01707 281127

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UHArts, The Weston Auditorium

University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield, AL1 9EU The Weston Auditorium is our impressive multi-purpose arts venue. Each year it plays host to a wide-range of arts events across all platforms. See cult, classic and independent cinema on the impressive cinema screen, or the latest national touring dance and theatre productions brought to life on the stage, or watch an exciting array of music performances. 

Tel: 01707 281127

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