Andover Christmas Festival and lights switch-on
Andover town centre, Andover · 20 November 2026
Andover's evening to start Christmas, run by Test Valley Borough Council, Andover BID, the town council and the Chantry Centre. There is music on two stages, a market on Bridge Street, a fairground in Town Mills car park and the lights switch-on at 6.30pm.
Highlights
- Christmas lights switched on at 6.30pm
- Live music on the High Street and in Town Mills Park
- Festive market stalls along Bridge Street
- Santa's post office and brass bands in the Chantry Centre
Good to know
- High Street and Bridge Street close to traffic from 10am to 9pm
- Town Mills car park is closed all day; other car parks stay open
- Busiest between 5.30pm and 6.30pm
- Free wristbands for children at the information points
Getting there
Andover town centre, High Street, Bridge Street and Town Mills Park, Andover, Hampshire
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