LIVE MUSIC Guildhall Stage Compared by Luis Wyatt and Alun Grace, the Guildhall Stage has a spectacular selection of dance and music acts lined up and will host the official Christmas Lights Switch on:
Music from 5.10pm 6:55 Lights switch on, with Mayor of Andover Heather Neate and Father Christmas 7:05 Disco
Town Mills Stage
Look forward to listening to live music and showing off your moves at the Christmas Disco with Ben Tuffin from Love Andover Radio.
5:00 High Road 5:30 Hollow Afterthought 6:10 Kev and Gary from Nokando 6:45 No Way Out 7:35 Christmas Disco
Bridge Street Stage
Bridge Street will be treated to music throughout the evening, with performances from local bands and choirs.
5:00 Andover College Singers 5:45 Ingenious Gentlemen 6:30 Test Valley Brass Band 7.10 Andover Rock Choir 7:35 Andover Town Band
FAMILY ACTIVITIES We’ve got plenty for children to enjoy at the festival, with activities in the Chantry Centre and on the High Street: Christmas Grotto Father Christmas and the Elves will be flying back to the Chantry Centre and settling into their Grotto, opposite Boswell’s seating area. Tickets cost £5 per child and can be purchased by debit or credit card on the door. Every child with a ticket will receive a festive gift to take home.
Christmas Storytelling and Magic Shows Amanda from Merry Go Round Storytelling and local magician David Major will be back to treat audiences to an interactive telling of The Witch who tried to steal Christmas and a wonderous show Christmas Magic with Major Magic. Come along to watch them perform, in the unit next to Andover Library. Shows are free but there is limited availability. No pre-booking required
5:00 Storytelling 5:30 Magic show 6:00 Storytelling 6:30 Magic Show 7:00 Storytelling 7:30 Magic show
Please note: children must be accompanied by a supervising adult for these shows.
The Living Snow Globe by the Show Globe Everyone will be enchanted by the Living Snow Globe. Watch her mystical performance at the top of the High Street, near the entrance to the Chantry Centre. Each performance lasts 30 minutes:
5:15 Snow Globe Show 6:15 Snow Globe Show 7:15 Snow Globe Show
Face Painting Free face painting will be available inside the Chantry Centre, near to the Toy Arena.
Fairground Rides and Games Take a spin on a fairground ride or have a go at a side-show game, available at the bottom of the High Street. Tickets can be purchased from each vendor.
Santa Sleigh There will be another opportunity to pose for a photo with Father Christmas in his sleigh at Town Mills Riverside Park. Any donations raised will be donated to the Countess of Brecknock Hospice. CHRISTMAS MARKET Start your Christmas shopping at our night market along Bridge Street, where you can support local independent businesses: Food & Drink You can tuck into plenty of refreshments at the event; we’ll have food and drink stalls along Riverside Park and some local cafes will be open, serving up treats during the evening:
Visitor Information Information points can be found on the High Street, Town Mills Riverside Park and Bridge Street where you can find event maps and schedules.
Child wristbands and lost child point: To ensure the safety of children at the festival, we will be issuing free wristbands, please visit an information point or speak to a steward to collect one. Parents or guardians can write a contact telephone number on their child’s wristband. If a child gets lost at the event, organisers will use the number on the wristband to contact the child’s parent or guardian. A lost child point will be located behind the Guildhall.
Toilets Andover Community Engagement (A.C.E), Bridge Street. Chantry Centre. High Street.
First aid St Johns Ambulance will be providing first aid services at the event, and there will be a first aid tent located on the High Street, near to the Guildhall. In case of needing assistance please visit the first aid tent, an Information Point or speak with a BID Ranger or event steward.
Parking Parking will be available in the town centre and is free after 4pm, although please be aware this is a busy event and we advise taking public transport or walking where possible.
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