Best events in
Andover

For events and things to do in Andover, MA, the local scene blends classic New England charm with a consistent schedule of community gatherings. Much of the activity is centered around the historic downtown, from the weekly farmers market to evenings spent at local restaurants. Larger performing arts venues and intimate concert series round out the town's cultural offerings.

Downtown Andover's walkable Main Street offers a mix of dining and culture, with live music at Karma Restaurant and community functions at the historic Old Town Hall.
Seasonal outdoor series like Concerts in the Park and the annual Andover Day festival bring the community together for free, family-friendly fun.
The J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts serves as a destination for touring comedians and a variety of theatrical shows.

autocomplete

Popular in Andover

Explore more events

Planet Tyrus Tour Andover,MA October 9th 2026

Friday • 7:30 PM

J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Road, Andover, MA, USA

Check ticket price on event

Spectral Echoes

Saturday • 7:00 PM

South Church in Andover

Check ticket price on event

Wellness Open House by Lioness Wellness & Aromatics

Wed, Oct 14 • 5:30 PM

Advanced Health & Wellness

Check ticket price on event

Chic: The Fall Edit Fashion Show

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM

Chic Consignment

Check ticket price on event

Petals & Pumpkins: A Fall Floral Workshop

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM

SG Botanicals

Check ticket price on event

fiVO Studios Open Studios & Art Show

Thu, Oct 22 • 5:00 PM

12 Dundee Park Dr

Check ticket price on event

WHOBILATION V - Five Years of Whoville Magic

Sun, Nov 29 • 10:00 AM

MODE Andover

Check ticket price on event

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Lowell, MA

Tue, Jan 5 • 9:00 AM + 2 more

300 Brickstone Square suite 201

Check ticket price on event

Planet Tyrus Tour Andover,MA October 9th 2026

Friday • 7:30 PM

J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Road, Andover, MA, USA

Check ticket price on event

Spectral Echoes

Saturday • 7:00 PM

South Church in Andover

Check ticket price on event

Wellness Open House by Lioness Wellness & Aromatics

Wed, Oct 14 • 5:30 PM

Advanced Health & Wellness

Check ticket price on event

Chic: The Fall Edit Fashion Show

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM

Chic Consignment

Check ticket price on event

Petals & Pumpkins: A Fall Floral Workshop

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM

SG Botanicals

Check ticket price on event

fiVO Studios Open Studios & Art Show

Thu, Oct 22 • 5:00 PM

12 Dundee Park Dr

Check ticket price on event

WHOBILATION V - Five Years of Whoville Magic

Sun, Nov 29 • 10:00 AM

MODE Andover

Check ticket price on event

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Lowell, MA

Tue, Jan 5 • 9:00 AM + 2 more

300 Brickstone Square suite 201

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Online Events

Explore more events

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Tomorrow • 7:30 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

Thursday • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Tomorrow • 7:30 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

Thursday • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

From nearby cities

Planet Tyrus Tour Andover,MA October 9th 2026

Friday • 7:30 PM

J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Road, Andover, MA, USA

Check ticket price on event

12th Annual Halloween Gala

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:30 PM

Willowdale Estate

Check ticket price on event

Chic: The Fall Edit Fashion Show

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM

Chic Consignment

Check ticket price on event

Disney's Hocus Pocus In Concert Live to Film

Sat, Oct 24 • 8:00 PM

Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Check ticket price on event

Colonial Hall's Annual Heaven & Hell Ball!

Sat, Oct 24 • 8:00 PM

Colonial Hall at Rockafellas

Check ticket price on event

A Court of Splintered Harmony Midnight Release Party

Mon, Oct 26 • 10:30 PM

The Purple Couch Bookshop

Check ticket price on event

The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball 2026

Sat, Oct 31 • 7:30 PM

Hawthorne Hotel

Check ticket price on event

The Road So Far...The Road Ahead Boston 2027

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Check ticket price on event

Planet Tyrus Tour Andover,MA October 9th 2026

Friday • 7:30 PM

J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Road, Andover, MA, USA

Check ticket price on event

12th Annual Halloween Gala

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:30 PM

Willowdale Estate

Check ticket price on event

Chic: The Fall Edit Fashion Show

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM

Chic Consignment

Check ticket price on event

Disney's Hocus Pocus In Concert Live to Film

Sat, Oct 24 • 8:00 PM

Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Check ticket price on event

Colonial Hall's Annual Heaven & Hell Ball!

Sat, Oct 24 • 8:00 PM

Colonial Hall at Rockafellas

Check ticket price on event

A Court of Splintered Harmony Midnight Release Party

Mon, Oct 26 • 10:30 PM

The Purple Couch Bookshop

Check ticket price on event

The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball 2026

Sat, Oct 31 • 7:30 PM

Hawthorne Hotel

Check ticket price on event

The Road So Far...The Road Ahead Boston 2027

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Check ticket price on event

Frequently asked questions about Andover

Where can I find live music events in Andover?

Karma Restaurant regularly features live music, from jazz to pop-rock, on Friday nights. The town also sponsors free outdoor concerts, including the Downtown Andover Summer Music Series and music at the weekly Andover Farmers Market.

What are some free things to do with the family?

The town hosts several free, family-friendly outdoor events during warmer months. Consider the weekly Andover Farmers Market with kids' activities or the Concerts in the Park series. The annual Andover Day street festival is another major community event.

Are there venues for comedy shows in town?

The J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts is the primary local venue for touring comedians. This theater hosts a variety of professional shows, including stand-up comedy acts, throughout its season.

What kind of date night ideas does Andover offer?

A classic Andover date night could involve dinner and live music at Karma Restaurant. For a different experience, a classical music event at West Parish of Andover offers an intimate chamber concert setting perfect for a special evening out.

How can I find events happening in downtown Andover?

Explore the area around Main Street and Elm Square for a variety of happenings. The historic Old Town Hall hosts community events and performing arts, while nearby restaurants like The Autograph Tavern offer a lively social scene.

Does Andover have many outdoor community events?

Andover's community life shines with its outdoor gatherings, especially in warmer seasons. The Andover Farmers Market is a weekly staple, while the annual Andover Day in September fills the downtown streets with vendors and entertainment.

Is there a local arts and culture scene?

Andover’s cultural scene includes both performing arts and intimate concerts. The J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts presents larger shows, and the classical music series at West Parish of Andover features chamber music performances.

What is the nightlife like in Andover?

Nightlife in Andover is centered around its restaurant and tavern scene. Spots like The Autograph Tavern provide a casual sports bar atmosphere, while Karma Restaurant offers live music. The nightlife event scene is relaxed and social.