What’s On in Andover

Throughout the year, we will be attending and hosting events in Andover and we would love to see you there!

Details about each event are listed below. Unless specified, all events are free to attend and do not require you to pre-book. If you have any questions about the events, please use our contact form or email: archives.enquiries@hants.gov.uk


Andover Pride

June is Pride month and plans are progressing to host a Pride event in Andover this year to celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture. The event is due to take place on Saturday 22 June with a parade and performances in Pocket Park. If you’re planning on attending, or know someone that is, we want to tell YOUR story! Help us diversify our collections and celebrate your story during Pride month by depositing your footage or photographs at Wessex Film and Sound Archive.

Venue: Andover, Pocket Park

Date: Saturday 22 June 2024

Time: 12pm – 6pm

If you’re attending the event, know someone who is, or just want to celebrate LGBTQ+ history, please feel free to print and share our poster:


Andover Carnival

Happy 100th birthday Andover Carnival!! To mark this momentous occasion, we need you! Help us develop our collections and preserve this significant moment of Andover’s history by depositing your footage or photographs of the event at Wessex Film and Sound Archive.

Venue: Vigo Recreation Grounds

Date: Sunday 21st July

Time: 12am – 9pm

For more information about the carnival, please use this link.


For more information about any of the upcoming events or how you can support the project, please use our contact form or email: archives.enquiries@hants.gov.uk