Tilegate Park, West Sussex
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.
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
Horsham
3-5 & 24-26 May | Doors open 18:00 | Last entry 20:00
Bask in live music as the sun sets over our vibrant spring gardens with our exciting series of late-night openings.
BACK for 2024 after a sell-out first year!
Explore our 240-acre estate,…
Arts
Brighton
It's such a good vibration. It's such a sweeeeet sensation. It's good times only with this beachy artwork where you don't have to worry about the weather forecast (a dream!).
This session is enjoyed very nicely with a cocktail in hand to give you…
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…
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…
Performing Arts
New Romney
New Romney Am Dram present an evening of songs and 'stuff' from a century of stage musicals.
With a little bit of dancing thrown in for good measure. Joining the adult cast will be our Youth Group who always add fun and enthusiasm to the show…
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…
Theatre
Chichester
Austria, 1938. Free-spirited nun Maria is sent away from her abbey to become governess to the widowed Captain von Trapp's seven children. She brings music and laughter back to his unfeeling household, but the future holds more joy and jeopardy than…
Sporting Event
Eastbourne
HSBC UK Go-Ride is British Cycling's development program for young people. This program provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve bike handling skills. We're all fully…
Music
Brighton
Discover new favourites with samples from over 120 of the best gins and rums on the market, plus themed bars, music from award-winning DJs and live entertainment.
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…
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…
Theatre
Brighton
Our popular backstage tours are back!
Sporting Event
Worthing
Head to the Worthing Regatta and cheer on the rowers. This popular event welcomes over 200 people to race in a variety of crews and boats between the Worthing Pier and Splashpoint Leisure Centre.
Festival
Rowlands Castle
Our highly popular Stansted Summer Festival will be back for 2024!
Join us for our fourth eclectic weekend of family fun, quirky entertainment and a little bit of the eccentric all within the setting of a quintessential country estate.
Heritage & History
Chichester
Discover the unsung hero of the natural environment.
Hedgerows are a crucial factor in the existence of many plants and animals, over this weekend you can learn about the diversity of the plants and insects that rely on them to survive.
You can also…
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
1940s Weekend
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940s
Early booking is recommended for this popular event!
Trains will be departing every 45mins from 10.30am -…
Festival
Lewes
The Urban Van Fest is a 3 day and night camper van / van life festival set in the scenic setting of Plumpton Racecourse near Lewes East Sussex at the foot of the South Downs.
The Urban Van Fest is an event for van life enthusiasts and novices, those…
Festival
Worthing
Worthing’s multi arts festival – comprising music, theatre, dance, art, heritage, comedy, spoken word, workshops, film, outdoor and family events taking place in venues across Worthing.
Fireworks
Hastings
The spectacular torchlit procession, starting from The Stade, bonfire and fireworks commemorate the Battle of Hastings, as well as the traditional gunpowder plot.
Festival
Battle
A one day music festival set against the stunning backdrop of Battle Abbey.
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