15th - 18th Aug 24
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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Fete / Fair
Ticehurst
Music, BBQ and summer fun at The Bell in Ticehurst.
Food
Lower Beeding, Horsham
Whether you are a beginner, a hobby baker or an experienced professional looking to improve your skills, these are the perfect workshops for you.
Buttercream Flower Cupcake Decorating
10 February, 13 July & 25 October 2024 | 10:30 – 12:30…
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…
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…
Theatre
Brighton
From 1915 to 1940, Michael Dillon struggled against a world that insisted he was a girl. The only way he could live a full life was to invent gender affirming care for trans men. Body aligned, he began work on his soul. Heart-break, world travel,…
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Come join the fun and splendid madness at the K&ESR Steampunk Weekend!
Steampunk dives into the world of Victorian Science Fiction, looking back through history and the fantastical works of H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley and Jules Verne (to name a few!)…
Festival
26 Beeching Road, Bexhill-on-sea
The Three Legs Brewing Company welcome you to Beeching Road Studios in Bexhill to celebrate their 10th anniversary.
Food
Haywards Heath
Come and join us for an evening of fantastic wine tasting hosted by Spier Vineyard all the way from South Africa! Try some delicious wines from this incredible vineyard. We will be pairing the wine selection with a variety of food courses to…
Childrens Events
Brighton
Award-winning theatre troupe Improbotics presents A.L.Ex and the ImpRobots: an AI Show for Kids, and a brand-new science comedy show for young audiences.
Join A.L.Ex the cute robot and the ImpRobots, a team of science adventurers embarking on a…
Heritage & History
Chichester
Help keep our heritage crafts alive! Did you know that many heritage crafts are at risk of being lost forever?
Join the Weald & Downland Living Museum as they explore heritage crafts & skills from past to present, and learn about how we can conserve…
Tour
Rowlands Castle
A knowledgeable tour guide takes you on a guided tour of the historic Stansted House.
Festival
Wartling, Herstmonceux
Celebrate the start of summer with a weekend full of spectacular science.
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…
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 &…
General event
Brighton
Southwick's Legendary Beer Festival
Back - bigger and better - for 2024!
There will be a great selection of cask and keg beers, as well as ciders, sourced from a range of local makers. Some of the brewers themselves will be there at the event to…
Food
Haywards Heath
Come and join us for an evening sampling the delights of a very local vineyard. Bolney Vineyard offers some fantastic still and sparkling wines which we will pair with a selection of food courses.
Festival
Lewes
The Love Supreme Jazz Festival is a three-day greenfield music festival held annually on the first weekend of July in Glynde Place in the South Downs of East Sussex. It includes a spectrum of musical styles adjacent to jazz, such as funk, soul,…
Festival
HASTINGS
The annual four-day Jack in the Green Festival celebrates the coming of summer and is one of the most colorful events in the town of Hasting. Welcoming thousands of visitors this event culminates on May Day.
Festival
RYE
A packed fortnight of opera, classical and contemporary music, drama, walks, authors, performers and artists.
Festival
Chichester
The Cheese and Chilli Festival is a family show offering something for everyone. There will be many traders selling cheese and chilli products as well as craft and retail stands. There is a family area accommodating FREE shows such as Wrestling,…
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