8th - 23rd June 2024
Events suitable for the whole family are never hard to come by in Sussex thanks to a range of tourist hot-spots including a national park, two cities, Chichester and Brighton, and selection of seaside resorts. We've got hundreds of exciting events taking place all year round for residents, day-trippers and holiday makers to enjoy.
To find out what's on in Sussex today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place. If you're looking for what's on when it's raining, the coastal geography of Sussex means you can switch the beach for a trip to a local castle, all of which have a calendar of seasonal events to entertain children and adults.
You'll find an enviable supply of themed festivals in Sussex, from food and drink festivals bursting with local produce, which is amongst the best in the UK, and full to the brim with English wine as this county has the ideal conditions for a host of vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, an adventure, guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
Don't miss this year's Brighton Festival which kicks off on the 4th - 26th May 2024. This wonderful indoor and outdoor celebration of the arts is a highlight on the South East event calendar and includes dance, circus acts, shows, comedy, and more. Look out for the Olivier Award-winning performance maker, Marisa Carnesky, the newly refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre which opens to welcome premieres and international productions to Brighton Festival 2024 and for the children, the British Animation award-winning Kensuke’s Kingdom, adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling children’s book.
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Take a look at our featured list for inspiration and then scroll to the bottom of the page to see hundreds of more events in Sussex.
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The guide below shows our full calendar of events in Sussex. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Childrens Events
Station Road, Tenterden
Why not start your Easter Holiday with some fun at Bodiam Station!
29th, 30th, 31st March and 1st April only!
This year, we are pleased to welcome for the first time, Scotty's Circus Workshop.
We will be running FREE circus workshops throughout the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Eastbourne
This annual 10 day eco festival returns - to celebrate our beautiful surroundings and promote sustainable living.
There are many events throughout the festival, from an Eco Fair on 11 May on the Western Lawns to a Big Beach Clean on 12 May.
Past…
Arts
Brighton
Plants Over People? Now you're speaking my language. Replace real indoor plants with this nursery of greenery with a background of soft pinks and orange colours.
Good thing is you don't need to water these plants. They'll live forever.
Your…
Arts
Pulborough
The upcoming art exhibition at Parham promises to be a vibrant showcase of creativity, featuring the works of both professional and amateur painters, sculptors, and potters from West and East Sussex.
Members of the Association of Sussex Artists…
Music
Brighton
The amazing Brighton Racecourse Antiques and Vintage Fair returns.
There will be 170+ indoor stalls bristling with all variety of unique and unusual items for sale.
The fantastic Swing singer, Steve Conway, will be performing throughout the day!…
Arts
Brighton
Why this artwork? Because you're the mane event. Using a base of neutral colours, Into the Lion's Den channels the king of the jungle with a colourful twist. We honestly think this big cat should be in the next Lion King movie.
Your ticket…
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Guest locos will be operating passenger services between
Tenterden and Bodiam - details will be announced here soon!
Bodiam and Robertsbridge will be linked by a Heritage bus service
(exclusively for K&ESR Freedom ticket holders)
The line between…
Food
Station Road, Tenterden
Sunday Lunch New date added for Fathers Day 16th June! Sure to be popular!
A traditional Roast Lunch is served on Sunday afternoons between April & October. Especially popular for birthdays and family celebrations, the Wealden Pullman is available…
General event
Brighton
With plenty of excellent stalls, you can enjoy a brilliant range of plant-based bites, as well as a fantastic range of gifts, crafts, beauty and other treats.
Comedy
Brighton
Award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford (Top 10 Edinburgh Fringe jokes 2019, 2021 & 2022, UK Pun Champion 2022 and current Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up) hosts this show for history fans, returning to Brighton for the fourth year.…
Childrens Events
Cuckfield, Haywards Heath
Our summer school will be a fun packed 5-day course where students will learn choreographed routines and songs inspired by the Hit West End Show and Hollywood Film, Mary Poppins!
All students who book onto the course will have the opportunity to…
Other
Brighton
A unique opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind Yoga class from 138 metres in the sky in the Brighton i360 Pod. Find your mindfulness in the clouds and switch up your usual savasana for an hour-long yoga class, 450ft high in the sky above…
Performing Arts
Brighton
A unique and very special concert celebrating the music of Giuseppe Verdi. An actor (Jamie Martin) plays Verdi and is given a 21st century interview by BBC TV's Sally Taylor about his life and music. The extraordinary Sussex symphony Orchestra and…
Tour
Washington
Join us for a guided walking tour of our beautiful vineyards hidden away in the South Downs, which incorporates a tasting of our award-winning English Sparkling wines and a picnic lunch in the vineyard. Join us for a guided walking tour of our…
Comedy
Brighton
Every dress, every suit tells a story.
The year is 1989 and loveable, eccentric septuagenarian, Hilda, has run a second-hand clothes shop in Sheffield for three decades. She does it to make money to feed 30 stray cats. One day a journalist from The…
General event
Brighton
Explore how to identify common resident and migratory birds in this half-day walking workshop on the nature-rich edge of Brighton.
Before the day, you will receive step-by-step audio lessons on how to identify five key woodland species by sound…
Shopping
Rolvenden, Cranbrook
There's no better way to enjoy the Summer than a day out at Hole Park!
Returning on 6th - 8th June 2024, the Midsummer Fair will have over 250 hand-picked exhibitors with something for everyone and plenty of places to enjoy a coffee or a glass of…
Festival
Eaton Road, Hove
Returning to one of the city's most iconic locations, All Saints, BCF is returning for its biggest year ever as we add an additional day to the show.
General event
Brighton
Fabuloso is the UK's biggest LGBTQ Pride festival and the Brighton & Hove Pride official fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund
“Historic, inspired and unparalleled. Brighton Pride is one of the best international pride festivals, we love it”…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Haywards Heath
Immerse yourself in nature, enhance your well-being with our calming forest bathing half-days. Reconnect and unwind amidst the tranquility of our forest bathing workshops, inspired by the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku. Led by Swedish teacher Helena…
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