Andover Christmas Festival is brought to you by InAndover from Andover Bid, Test Valley Borough Council, Andover Town Council and The Chantry Centre. It is proudly sponsored by David Mellor Family Jewellers  The Kitten’s Emporium  Pennies Fabrics Haberdashery and Wools and  Costa Coffee (High Street) Kindly supported by Love Andover and Andover Radio. 

Friday 20th November 2026

COMPERES: The Guildhall Stage is compered by Love Andover’s very own, Mr Ben Tuffin and the Town Mills stage will be compered by Local Musician and fellow founder of the Andover Music Awards, Mr. Alun Grace.

                         

Vigo Primary school choir are an inclusive choir and use Makaton signing to support their singing. They perform at many events throughout the community especially at Christmas when they visit care homes spreading the Christmas cheer.

Can Dance Will Dance

Can Dance Will Dance are delighted to be performing at this year’s Christmas Lights Switch-On in Andover!

Founded and directed by Charlotte Ramsay, Can Dance Will Dance is an award-winning dance school based in Andover, offering classes for all ages and abilities, including street dance, contemporary, musical theatre and acrobatic dance.

For this performance, dancers ranging from our youngest performers through to our teenage dancers have been working hard to bring you an exciting selection of routines to help celebrate the start of the festive season.
You’ll see dancers from several of their groups take to the stage, showcasing their energy, creativity and love of dance.

Side-Plot is an Acoustic Trio based in Hampshire who SPECIALISE in party tunes, fun and giving crowds a set to remember!

Lani is a 22 year old singer and musician from Andover she does popular covers old and new she is a finalist for pride of Andover Award this year, for the Arts Award

Sean Bless is one of the UK’s top professional entertainers, specialising is both comedy and magic.

Sean is an award-winning comedian, having performed at prestigious venues such as London’s Comedy Store. He has also appeared on Amazon Prime’s ‘Magic Caught on Camera’, which is available to stream now. As well as on Sky Sports.

Come experience Sean’s unique brand of entertainment.

Michael has been thrilliing audiences for nearly 10 years. His UV Bubble show includes a selection of bubble machines and UV lights providing a bizarre and breath-taking bubble experience.

Georgie Amelia is a dynamic solo act covering acoustic versions of songs from across the genres and decades. Some of the artists she covers include Talking Heads, Bruce Springsteen, Pulp, Simon & Garfunkel and Taylor Swift. She plays very regularly around the South.

Chris the Juggler is back roaming the high street with his interactive glow juggling and unicycling. Catch him from 5pm!

 The Vinyl Sessions
We play original Vinyl Records from the 1960s to the present day working with venues across Hampshire and Berkshire.
The Team of Chris Burford, Chris Pearce, Dan Lobb and Aaron Purkiss provide a fun and friendly entertainment service.

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Standing head and shoulders above the crowds, our beautifully costumed stilt performers create unforgettable meet-and-greet experiences, with festive interactions, magical photo opportunities and plenty of Christmas cheer.

 

More info to follow soon.