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.
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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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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…
Food
Brighton
Foodies Festival returns to Preston Park across the May Bank Holiday Weekend from 4th – 6th May 2024, with brand-new features and a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including: Scouting For Girls, Sister Sledge…
Festival
Uckfield
An event in our beautiful grounds to showcase local makers and suppliers of
local produce in collaboration with Chailey Heritage Foundation.
Come along and enjoy the live music, face painting, raffle and demonstrations from crafters and local…
Food
Station Road, Tenterden
Spend a lovely evening travelling with a fish and chipsupper through the picturesque Rother Valley in a train hauled by a classic diesel heritage Locomotive. Various dates available
Heritage & History
Chichester
Wake up your senses, detox from technology and get inspired as the Weald & Downland Living Museum celebrate the power of plants and flowers.
Discover the history behind the use of plants and herbs in our diets and around our homes, from health &…
Gardens
Fittleworth
There will be gardens open with something for everyone, ranging from large country houses to smaller village cottages, from the formal to the informal, wild gardens to walled gardens.
• Several New Gardens for 2024
• £7.50 to cover both days per…
Festival
Chichester
Chichester Cathedral's Festival of Flowers is a floral extravaganza stretching across four days. Visitors can experience 60 floral arrangements, handcrafted by talented florists and flower enthusiasts from across the county.
This year will also…
Festivals
Chichester
Once again offering a veritable feast of entertainment, this year's Festival of Chichester is a celebration of all things arts.
Come and be immersed in music in a variety of genres, heatre, art exhibitions, spoken word and poetry, literary talks…
Arts
Brighton
Mysterious? Tick. Beautiful? Tick. Brave? Tick. Colourful? Tick. Wait, is this artwork you?
Femme Fatale is all about expression and bringing your most authentic self to canvas. Whether you are red and fiery, yellow and charismatic, orange and…
Arts
Brighton
In meadows of green where flowers sway, a tiny visitor comes to play. With vibrant hues and spots so bold, a delicate beauty we all behold. In the garden she gracefully roams, bringing harmony to nature's home.
I should change my name to Pierre the…
Arts
Brighton
Give me some fin, dude! Join us for this bright and colourful class where you and the little Picassos can play with colour at this family-friendly session.
Our artists will be with you every step of the way of the creation, guiding you through from…
Childrens Events
Brighton
The largest UK celebration of all things Eurovision.
Arts
Brighton
Looking for an artistic escape that is as refreshing as a hot cup of tea in the morning? Here it is.
Capture the serenity of the English Countryside with this UK-inspired artwork. Whether you are a seasoned painter (like us) or simply a beginner,…
Festival
Nutley
A wild weekend family adventure, packed full of music, sports, nature and the arts, all set in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside
Walking
Eastbourne
Eastbourne Walking Festival is a ten day celebration of the great outdoors. The event acts as a springboard to promoting the health and wellbeing benefits of discovering walking as a way of life.
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…
Festival
Eastbourne
Prepare to kick off summer in style and rock out like never before as Eastbourne Music Fest makes a grand return with two phenomenal bands, "DYNAMITE" and "APACHE ROSE," set to deliver a live on-stage experience featuring over 4 hours of the…
Free Event
Eastbourne
The fantastic free Airbourne: Eastbourne International Air show returns for four days to Eastbourne seafront this August. A great family-friendly day out will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024 along the 2 mile seafront.
Carnival
Eastbourne
The biggest Seafront Carnival in the South East will return this year.
More than 1,500 walkers are expected to take part with some 25,000 fans and supporters.
Markets
East Dean
East Dean Village Market is a vibrant weekly market held every wednesday 10-2pm Selling a diverse range of locally created, grown and sourced produce, you can find us just off the A259 between Seaford and Eastbourne postcode BN20 0DJ, what3words…
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