until 5th September 22
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 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 taking place while there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break.
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. Whether you choose the annual Worthing Food Festival (10th/11th Sept 22) Seafood and Wine Festival in Hastings (17th/18th Sept 22) or the Eastbourne Beer Festival (7th/8th Oct 22)
May is festivals month in Brighton with arts, music and diverse culture celebrated in party style. Head along to the annual Brighton Festival (returning 6 - 28th May 23) or Brighton Fringe Festival (May/June). It's easy to reach for a day trip from London and there's always something going on including a thriving comedy scene. Don't miss the colourful and creative Brighton Pride, 6th - 7th August, welcoming thousands to the streets of Brighton or Pub in the Park, (16 - 18th Sept) a real food lovers treat.
Experience Sussex with its cosmopolitian culture - Brighton, sporting events - Eastbourne, outdoor fun - Worthing, history and heritage - Chichester and Rye. Enjoy wide open countryside around Mid Sussex and within the South Downs National Park. Discover a county full of family-friendly towns, Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, cobbled streets, Arundel and stories of kings and queens long since past, Battle. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, an adventure, guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
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.
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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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Performance
Shoreham-By-Sea
The Ropetackle gives access to high quality film, art, music, theatre, education and training oportunities in the arts, film and media in a unique riverside venue
Concert
Hastings
The Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra is the first fully professional orchestra in Hastings since the 1930s when the Hastings Municipal Orchestra* was based at the White Rock Theatre, then a major national centre for classical music and the favourite…
Dance / Dancing
Worthing
Adult Musical Theatre Dance Classes
Mondays 6-7pm - £7
2A The Drive, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5LL
Outdoor Event / Activities
Hastings
Have fun (re-)discovering Hastings, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst exploring this historic seaside town.
Curious About Hastings…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Brighton
Have fun (re-)discovering Brighton, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air.
Curious About Brighton visits not just the obvious places, but some…
Arts
Chichester
Discover the work of Glyn Philpot, the sought-after society portraitist who shook off convention to embrace modernism.
The first major exhibition of British artist Glyn Philpot R.A. (1884-1937) in almost 40 years. Bringing together over 80…
Exhibition
Chichester
Discover Chichester's creative roots and follow it's journey to coming a hub for art and culture at The Art of Chichester until February 2023
Gardens
West Sussex
Immerse yourself into the wonderful world of trees with a guided tour of our finest, oldest, rarest, largest and more interesting specimen trees in our Grade I listed estate, rich in character and history.
Led by our avid naturalist and gardener…
Arts
Haywards Heath
Borde Hill Garden has been an inspiration for horticulturalists and artists for generations and this summer we are proud to continue this tradition by displaying the artistic response to the beauty of nature, countryside and gardens.
Visitors will…
Film
West Sussex
We've teamed up with the UK's longest-running and largest independent providers of Open-air cinema, to bring a summer of films under the stars, with our Grade I listed woodland gardens as the backdrop.
With a great selection of films to choose…
Exhibitions
Petworth
Petworth is exhibiting two recently restored 'Beauties' portraits for the first time on site since they were returned to their original full-length size. Painted by the seventeenth-century artist Michael Dahl, these portraits of Rachel Russell,…
Festival
Hurstpierpoint
Hurst Festival is an arts festival running in the last two weeks of September every year.
An eclectic mix of theatre, dance, music, cinema, talks, walks, kids and family events. Different price brackets to suit all pockets, including free events.
Arts
West Firle, Lewes
In this exciting new installation, contemporary British artist Linder brings together a series of objects alongside new and existing works to create a multi-sensory collage in dialogue with Duncan Grant and Charleston.
A dream between sleeping and…
Arts
West Firle, Lewes
Exploring themes of sex, intimacy, gender and identity, this exhibition presents a selection of Duncan Grant's recently discovered erotic drawings alongside responses by six contemporary artists – Somaya Critchlow, Harold Offeh, Kadie Salmon, Tim…
Special Events
Brighton marina, Brighton Marina
Are you planning a Christmas party for your team this year? GLOBALLS has got you covered! We have put together a hassle-free package which includes...
-A game of crazy golf (choose from our stunning under the sea themed course, Aquatica, or our…
Theatre
Chichester
Alan Ayckbourn's dazzling black comedy takes us on a dizzying journey through the looking glass into a woman's mind.
A knock on the head from a garden rake splits Susan's world in two.
Is she living happily with her devoted husband, charming…
Music
Brighton Marina, Brighton
Live Jazz every Saturday at The Emerald Lounge, 23 The Waterfront, Brighton BN2 5WA with singing harpist Magdalena Reising and jazz guitarist Shane Hill.
Free Entry
General event
Brighton
Treat yourself to one of our Afternoon Teas
Take a look at our menu choices below to decide which option to treat yourself with.
Our Traditional Afternoon Tea includes: finger sandwiches, selection of mini cakes, slices and strawberry tart, plain…
Comedy
Hove
Brighton & Hove's best small comedy club and winner of the Audience Choice Award for Best Fringe Venue 2021. We are the only comedy club in Brighton that runs 5 days a week from Tuesday to Saturday. If you prefer a safer and more friendly experience…
General event
Brighton
Why was Brighton’s palace built like an Indian mosque? How did two women marry in 1923? Why did tourists drink sea water and even mix it with milk? Wives for sale, a railway in the sea, a useless king and a war hospital with chandeliers, the Free…
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