Andover’s family festival, with a strong focus on young people, A-Fest, will return to Andover High Street for its 12th year this April, offering a free day packed with activities, performances and opportunities for local families to get involved.
Taking place on Sunday 26th April 2026 from 10am to 3pm, the festival will once again transform the town centre into a vibrant hub of creativity, music and community engagement, bringing together thousands of residents for a day of fun and discovery.
Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of stalls and activities hosted by local charities, community organisations, clubs, businesses and independent traders. Organisations currently confirmed to attend include:
- Hot Off The Printer
- Willow & Dusk
- Scents With Love
- Ts&Cs Coffee and Hot Drinks
- S&J Catering
- Sweet Ideas
- Youth Options
- SMASHIN IT
- Girlguiding Andover Division
- Keki’s Guinea Pig and Rabbit Rescue CIC
- Purbeck Ice Cream
- Street Flavours Catering
- Riverside Activity Zone
- Yellow Brick Road Projects
- The Three Bees Project
- Test Valley Brass
- Cat’s Creations
- Chapel Arts Studios
- Andover Mind – ‘Be You’ Project
- Otabe Ltd
- Me & My Dad Club
- Echo Jewellery
- The Abel Foundation
- Brock’s Arts and Printing
- Andover Police
- Andover Fire Station (with a fire engine)
- Police Cadets
Families will also be able to enjoy a range of interactive attractions, including therapy goatsfrom The Three Bees Project, emergency service vehicles, and creative activities throughout the High Street.
Several free activities will be available on the day, including a free face painter, a free henna artist, and a free mandala art activity, helping ensure families can enjoy the festival without financial barriers.
On the main stage, there will be live performances throughout the day from local performers including Lani Clayton, Mad Melodies and Test Valley Brass, with more acts still to be announced.
Dmitrijs Meiksans, festival director, said, “We are incredibly excited to bring A-Fest back for its 12th year. The festival has become a real highlight in Andover’s calendar and continues to grow each year. It’s all about creating a space where young people, families and community organisations can come together, discover new opportunities and celebrate everything that makes our town special. With the cost of living still affecting many families, keeping A-Fest free and accessible remains at the heart of what we do.”
Organisers are also encouraging more charities, clubs and community organisations to get involved and showcase their work to the thousands of people who attend the event each year.
A-Fest is proud to be sponsored by Andover Town Council, Test Valley Borough Council, The DeeDee Trust, Hampshire County Council, Newbury Building Society and The Local Marketing Company.
For more information about the youth festival, visit www.afestandover.co.uk. For the latest updates about the festival, visit A-Fest’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/afestandover.