Friday 17th May to Sunday 19th May 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.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Sussex, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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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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Arts
Brighton
Surprise surprise! Take a chance on our artwork .. who knows what masterpiece you will create!
Your ticket includes:
All art materials to create your masterpiece.
A talented, fun and patient artist guiding you step-by-step through your artwork.
A…
Arts
Brighton
Is it hot in here or is it these incredibly chiselled abs that I'm staring at? I know what you are thinking, someone definitely turned on the heater.
Create your own Adonis and bring all your desires to life with neon paint. Watch him grow and glow…
Arts
Brighton
What do you get when you mix Van Gogh with Pinot? Van Glow.
Calling all art enthusiasts and party lovers, this ones for you. Get arty while you party under UV lights as you explore the world of art, play around with swirls of colour and splash…
Arts
Brighton
Unable to travel to the Arctic Circle to see The Northern Lights? They look better on canvas anyway.
Bring your friends, wine and a can-do attitude to sip, dip, splash, slosh your way through this colourful, beginner friendly creation.
Music
Brighton
Boasting four huge stages of music, the biggest '00s and '90s bands, artists and DJs from around the world, funfair rides, a '90s arcade, Retro Bars, an RnB Roller Disco, Gormet Street Food, Exclusive VIP area and so much more, this is the ultimate…
Arts
Brighton
Dog lover? Same. Crazy cat person? Same. Horse enthusiast? Same. Bring your pet to life with their very own paw-trait.
Here's what you have to do:
Send a clear photo (and the cutest snap) of your pet to brighton@pinotandpicasso.uk
Remember every…
Tour
Pulborough
Throughout the open season, Parham will run a variety of special tours of the Garden. These tours are designed for regular visitors who might never have had the opportunity to take a tour before.
All places must be booked in advance via our website…
Tour
Pulborough
Throughout the open season, Parham will be running two tours of the Needlework collection. These tours are designed for regular visitors who might never have had the opportunity to take a tour before. All places must be booked in advance via our…
Free Event
Pett, Hastings
The first beer festival in Pett village!
Arts
Ford,, Arundel
Plans For Living
An exhibition of painting and ceramics by Louise Bristow and Coco Crampton.
Everyday objects can provide a profound insight into history, reflecting the society that created them and the ideology of the period in which they were…
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
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…
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…
Arts
Brighton
This artwork is dedicated to all the teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothin'. We'll be singing "Biggie, Biggie, Biggie, can't you see. Sometimes your ART just hypnotise me" when we create the man they call Big Poppa.
This neon arty party…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Ardingly, Haywards Heath
Visit Wakehurst for Rooted this summer
7 July to 17 September
This year, Wakehurst are celebrating one of the world's most recognisable and loved plants – trees.
Incredible artists have created outdoor installations across Wakehurst that will…
Fete / Fair
Ticehurst
Music, BBQ and summer fun at The Bell in Ticehurst.
Sporting Event
Eastbourne
June will see Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park open its doors once again to the Rothesay International (Eastbourne) WTA tournament, which has run in Eastbourne since 1975, showcasing some of the world's finest female tennis talent as well as the men…
Festival
RYE
A packed fortnight of opera, classical and contemporary music, drama, walks, authors, performers and artists.
Festival
Rye
Exceptional artists hit the heart of Rye for the International Jazz and Blues Festival.
Festival
Hastings
This popular community festival returns to Hastings Museum for a day of live music, creative workshops, talks, children's activities, food, and friends. We are working with the Refugee Week 2024 theme of 'Our Home'. Organised by Hastings Community…
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