2025 marks 25 years since the doors opened to the Millennium Seed Bank c Jim Holden

25th Anniversary

Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, c Jim Holden

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Events suitable for the whole family are never hard to come by in Sussex thanks to its great family-friendly seaside resorts, vibrant cities and gorgeous countryside. Don't miss the chance to join in the 950th anniversary celebrations at Chichester Cathedral which includes a year-long exhibition and a spectacular light show in October or enjoy a trip on one of the Sussex steam railways as part of Railway 200. 2025 also marks 100 years since Drusillas Park invited families to experience its zoo, adventure play and rides, as well as 25 years since the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst opened, now home to over 2.4 billion seeds.

Top Events in Sussex

Start planning your next event-ful visit to Sussex and make sure you don't miss some of the most popular events happening across the county - Chichester 950 Religion, Rebellion & Reformation exhibition, West Sussex (now until 15th November), The Brick Build at Battle Abbey, East Sussex (12th - 21st April), Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor, East Sussex (21st April - 5th May), Brighton Festival (3rd - 26th May 25) (F) and Brighton Fringe, East Sussex (2nd May - 1st June), Beer & Cider by the Sea, Eastbourne (16th - 18th May 2025), Chichester Pride (24th May 25), World of Wizardy at Bluebell Railway (28th - 31st May), Balloons and Tunes at Fontwell Park (13th & 14th June).

Magnificent Motors, Free to attend, Western Laws, Eastbourne

What's on in Sussex this weekend?

To find out what's on in Sussex today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date, explore the featured list or head to the bottom of the page and explore the list of events in Sussex. If you are on a budget look out for the free events (F) taking place across the county. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, or an adventure - guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.

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Sussex hosts hundreds of exciting events, all year round for residents, day-trippers, and holidaymakers to enjoy. The guide below shows our full calendar of events in Sussex. Find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.

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  1. DadFest2025

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    Festival

    East Grinstead

    DadFest is returning to the South East for the second year, with a fun-packed weekend of activities for dads and children all ages. And what's more it is free for children. This unique festival takes place over two days in the summer and was awarded…

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    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  2. Sunset Sipping at Roebuck Estates

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    Food

    Tillington, Petworth

    Enjoy a relaxed Friday evening with loved ones at our beautiful Petworth vineyard, sipping our exceptional vintage sparkling wines with a handmade pizza, whilst watching the sun go down. Our Sunset Sipping packages include a glass or bottle of our…

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    16 May 2025Open 17:30 - 20:00
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    12 Sept 2025Open 17:30 - 20:00
  3. Social Paddleboard Mornings

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    Water Based Activities

    Dengemarsh Road, Lydd

    Would you like to paddle on the whole lake, having some "you time" and just chill with like minded people.

    Monday & Thursday mornings 9:30am and 10:30am, is the best time to bring your own SUP or use one of ours as you enjoy the tranquillity of the…

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    7 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
  4. Lumos Live - A Hans Zimmer Candlelight Experience

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    Music

    Haywards Heath

    Lumos Live presents an immersive outdoor concert by candlelight, where a string trio perform magical adaptions of iconic Hans Zimmer compositions.

    Taking place on Borde Hill's stunning South Lawn where the historic Elizabethan House serves as a…

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    16 Aug 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
  5. Chichester950 | Religion, Rebellion & Reformation

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    Exhibitions

    Chichester

    An exhibition sharing the story of the Christian faith in Sussex, revealed through people, events and objects, from 1075 to the present day.

    To mark our 950th anniversary, we are delighted to present Religion, Rebellion & Reformation, an exhibition…

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    14 Feb 2025to15 Nov 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
  6. The Album Era performs Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run

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    Music

    East Grinstead

    Fifty years on from its release, the Boss's 1975 masterpiece continues to reach out to those looking to escape and chase their dreams to the backdrop of a dusty American highway.

    In this series of anniversary concerts, The Album Era band will…

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    11 July 2025Open 19:30 - 22:30
  7. Petworth House and West Dean

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    Arts

    Petworth

    This summer, discover creative short courses hosted across the beautiful estates of Petworth House and West Dean in this collaboration celebrating our shared artistic heritage. Petworth House and West Dean share a rich history of influential…

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    9 Aug 2025to9 Oct 2025
  8. Outdoor Cinema - Bridget Jones's Diary

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    Film

    Haywards Heath

    Experience the magic of cinema under the stars when Cinestock, the UK's longest-running independent Open-Air Cinema provider brings the 2001 blockbuster Bridget Jones's Diary to the South Lawn, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the…

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    2 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 22:40
  9. Sky Walk Experience At Brighton i360

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    Sporting Event

    Brighton

    Calling all adrenaline junkies! Take your next visit to Brighton to the extreme and challenge the whole family to take on the Sky Walk at the Brighton i360.

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    17 May 2025to18 May 2025Open 09:00 - 10:00
  10. Chichester Pride

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    LGBTQ+

    Chichester

    Chichester Pride is back in Sussex this summer on Saturday 24th May 2025!

    Following its sucessful inaugral event last year, Chichester Pride will take place on the leafy green front lawn at Chichester College between 12-7pm. Be prepared for a…

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    24 May 2025Open 12:00 - 19:00
  11. Bogan Bingo Bottomless Brunch

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    Comedy

    Brighton and Hove

    Bingo, brunch & the Bogan Bingo boys!

    Brighton’s favourite comedy bingo show is bringing you a limited run of Saturday afternoon bingo

    Tickets include:

    - 2 hours bottomless selected drinks (including Bear Island Pale Ale, Bloody Marys, and…

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    Komedia, Brighton and Hove

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    5 July 2025Open 12:30 -
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  12. Eastbourne Triathlon Festival

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    Run / Rally

    Eastbourne

    The award-winning triathlon is back with a nationwide field of athletes in a challenging 750m sea swim, 18.3km cycle and 5km run, plus brand new Olympic distance race. Athletes of all abilities and experience, from novice to elite, can sign up to…

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    8 June 2025
  13. GB Women's 35s Inter-County Tennis Championships

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    Eastbourne

    The Women's 35 Inter-County Championships are held on the world class grass courts at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. Forty-four counties, divided into eleven groups of four teams, take part over three days in the summer each year.

    This event is free…

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    2 Aug 2025to4 Aug 2025
  14. The Battle of Hastings Re-enactment 2025

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    Family

    Battle

    The one and only Battle of Hastings re-enactment takes place on the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066. Don't miss 300 reenactors recreate the drama and intensity of this legendary conflict.

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    11 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  15. Eastbourne Steampunk

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    Free Event

    Eastbourne

    There will be entertainment, live music, beer tent, stalls and a children's fair.

    Spanning from the Wishtower slopes to the Bandstand, this event aims to astound, dazzle, entertain and delight visitors of all ages. The evening of the Saturday will…

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    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  16. The National Town Criers Championship

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    Performance

    RYE

    Join MC Rye Town Crier Paul Goring as he hosts the 72nd National Town Criers' Championship in beautiful Rye, Sussex.

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    11 Oct 2025
  17. Hamlet

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    Theatre

    Chichester

    The death of his father, the king, turns Hamlet's world upside down. Stunned by the horrifying secrets revealed, he loses all trust in the people closest to him.

    Amidst a maelstrom of grief, suspicion and doubt, he embarks on a profound journey of…

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    6 Sept 2025to4 Oct 2025
  18. Woolly Week

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    Childrens Events

    Ashford

    Pop the dates in your diary and head down to the farm for a sheep-load of fun during our much-loved Woolly Week!

    If you enjoyed meeting our lambs over Easter, you'll be thrilled with what we've got in store. We're going full-on fluffy with a whole…

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    24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Summer Blooms Photography Workshop with Molly Hollman

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    Special Events

    Haywards Heath

    Join award-winning garden photographer Molly Hollman for an inspiring summer photography workshop. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, Molly will guide you through the creative techniques needed to help elevate your flower…

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    17 May 2025Open 09:00 - 14:30
  20. The Government Inspector

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    Theatre

    Chichester

    The bureaucrats in a remote provincial town are panicking. Word has gone round that a bigwig government inspector is heading their way. And things are far from ideal: for a start, the hospital's hopeless, the post office has gone to pot, and the…

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    25 Apr 2025to24 May 2025