Stuck for ideas on what to do in South East England? The South East hosts thousands of exciting events all year round, from internationally renowned star-studded events that welcome thousands of visitors to family friendly entertainment over the school holidays and weekends. You'll find sporting events, food and drink festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, fringe and music festivals, historical enactments, anniversaries and much more that we know you will love. Take a look at what's happening near you with our events calendar and find memory-making inspiration for all ages.
Visiting South East England for a holiday or planning your next day out within the region, you can find out what's on in a specific county using the links below. School will soon be out for the February half term and you will be spoilt for choice for things to do and events in the region.
Start planning your 2024 visit with our list of some of the most popular events within the destination:-
Find thousands more events on our extensive what's on guide using the form at the top of the page, including many free events, taking place throughout South East England. Search for what's on today or this weekend by selecting a date range, or choose the area you are visiting with the drop-down box and see what is happening right on your doorstep.
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Whether you live nearby or are travelling to the South East for a day trip or longer holiday, find what's happening near you with our local events pages, showing you what's on in a specific county. You can either scroll through the search results, use the map view button to guide yourself through each county or take a look at our top events for the county list for some ideas and inspiration.
If you are heading to the South East for an event, don't forget to take a look at some of the great places to stay or things to do and make a long weekend of it! With so much do see and do, choosing what to do first is often the hardest decision!
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