Andover town centre is set to sparkle this season with a packed programme of Christmas events, offering something for everyone. All activities and events below are free, unless otherwise stated.
Andover Christmas Festival
Date: Friday 20 November
Time: 4pm to 8pm
Location: Andover Town Centre
More information: Andover Christmas Festival
Santa’s Post Office
Dates: Friday 20 November, weekends throughout November and December and Monday 21 December
Times: 4pm to 7pm for the opening on Friday 20 November, all other dates 10am to 3pm
Location: The Chantry Centre
More information: Santa’s Post Office
Andover Winter Fair
Dates: Saturday 21 November
Times: 10am to 4pm
Location: Andover Museum
More information: Andover Winter Fair 2026 | Hampshire Cultural Trust
Festive Indoor Markets
Dates: Saturday 28 November, 5, 12 and 19 December
Times: 9.30am to 4pm
Location: The Chantry Centre
The Snowman with Andover Town Band
Date: Saturday 5 December
Times: 4pm and 7pm
Location: The Lights
Cost: £8 (£5 concession for the 7pm show only)
More information: The Snowman with Andover Town Band
Christmas Makers Pop-Up Shop
Dates: Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 December
Times: TBC
Location: Unit 53 (the old O2 shop), The Chantry Centre
More information: Christmas Makers Pop-Up Shop
Young Traders Christmas Market
Date: Sunday 6 December
Time: 10.30am to 3pm
Location: The Chantry Centre
Carols around the Christmas Tree
Date: Friday 11 December
Time: 3.45pm to 7pm
Location: The Guildhall, Andover High Street
More information: Carols around the Christmas Tree
Dick Whittington - Family Panto
Date: Saturday 12 December
Time: 1pm and 6pm
Location: The Lights
Cost: Adults £17.50, Concessions £15.50, Family ticket £62
More information: Dick Whittington - Panto (Family)
Second Sundays Festive Market
Date: Sunday 13 December
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: Andover High Street
More information: Second Sundays Andover
Scrooge Live - Presented by FB Music
Date: Sunday 13 December
Time: 3pm
Location: The Lights
Cost: £20 (Standard), £21 (Premium seat), £18 (Concessions)
More information: Scrooge Live - Presented by FB Music
Meet Santa! Fundraiser with Anton and Andover Rotary Clubs
Date: Saturday 19 December
Time: TBC
Location: Andover High Street
Bring Back the Sun Solstice Celebration
Date: Monday 21 December
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Location / hosts: Andover Trees United and Merry-Go-Round Storytelling, Harmony Woods (meet at the cabin)
Cost: £10 per child with accompanying adult, £2 per additional sibling. Free for Andover Trees members
More information: Bring Back the Sun Solstice Celebration
Santa’s Best Ever Christmas
Dates: Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 December
Times: 10.30am and 1.30pm both days
Location: The Lights
Cost: £12 (family ticket is £46)
More information: Santa's Best Ever Christmas
Test Valley Brass at the Charter Market
Date: Thursday 24 December
Time: TBC
Location: Andover High Street