Events

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 a 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. With three bank holidays in May this year including the coronation of King Charles II as well as spring half-term holiday (27th May - 4th June) - you'll be spoilt for choice for things to do and events in the region. If you want to rock, hip hop or pop your way around the South East, discover some of the best music events across the region to get you in the festival mood or taste your way around the South, with a visit to some of the best food festivals in the UK, from chilli fests, to watercress festivals, beer and cider events and much more. 

Most Popular Events

Come and enjoy some of the fantastic 2023 events happening in the South East this year incuding the stunning Royal Windsor Horse Show (11th - 14th May 23), the award-winning Cowes Week, Isle of Wight (29th July - 4th August 23) or living history at the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings in Battle, Sussex (14th - 15th Oct 23).  Marvel at the daredevil tricks and flying at the annual Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow (17th - 20th Aug 23) or the speed and car culture at the Festival of Speed, West Sussex (13th - 16th July 23).  Experience Victorious Festival which will be rocking Portsmouth seafront over the Bank Holiday weekend (25th - 27th Aug 23), or Jane Austen Regency Week in Alton and Chawton, Hampshire (17th - 25th June) and celebrate this local and internationally-acclaimed writer.  Get arty at this years Brighton Fringe, the largest open-access arts festival in England ( 5th May - 4th June) or celebrate 2023 the year of the coast with a stroll along the beautiful Kent coast in White Cliffs Country or take a dive into Southampton International Boat Show, the biggest festival of boating returning from the 15th - 24th September 23. We can't wait to see what 2023 brings, can you? Another Event-ful year ahead. 

Search our online calendar

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.  

Events near me

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 whats on in a specfic 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.

• Events in Kent
• Events in Hampshire
• Events in Sussex
• Events in Berkshire
• Events in Surrey
• Events in Oxfordshire
• Events in Buckinghamshire
• Events on the Isle of Wight
• Events in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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!