Bexhill After Dark 2026

Rother

Type:Festival

Multiple Locations, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 9SA

Tel: 01424 733132

Poster for Bexhill After Dark on 31 Jan 2026, featuring glowing sculpture and event details.

About

Bexhill After Dark 2026 brings the town to life with a spectacular mix of illuminated installations, interactive artworks and atmospheric performances inspired by The Four Elements.

Expect towering inflatable creations, glowing walkabout characters, aerial performers, storytellers, dancers, hula-hoopers, acrobats and whimsical roller-skate acts.

Shopfronts and streets will transform into vibrant galleries of light, while large-scale puppetry, kinetic sculptures and sound-led experiences invite audiences to explore, play and discover. A colourful night-time parade will wind through the town, filled with rhythm, movement and illuminated wonders.

Free, family-friendly and unforgettable, Bexhill After Dark 2026 offers a magical celebration of creativity for all ages.

Please note this is event is subject to funding.

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Opening Times

Season (31 Jan 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday17:00 - 20:00

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