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, Brighton and Chichester, and a selection of fantastic seaside resorts. We've got hundreds of exciting events taking place all year round for residents, day-trippers and visitors on a South East staycation 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.
Exciting entertainment takes place all year round with an enviable supply of themed festivals. There's no shortage of food and drink festivals in Sussex, including the Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival or the Worthing Food Festival both taking place in September this year. With ideal growing conditions, the region is littered with award-winning vineyards, giving a unique flavour to any event.
June is festivals month in Brighton with the Brighton Fringe Festival, a celebration of the arts within the city, including live music, comedy, virtual tours and diverse culture, all brought together in a Brighton party style. There's always something going on making it a popular destination for a day trip from London.
Sussex also offers a rich mix of cultural, heritage and outdoor events including the famous Battle of Hastings re-enactment (Autumn) in 1066 Country, Eastbourne Walking Festival (Sept 21), The South Downs Tour cycling Fontwell Park Racecourse (July 21) and other outdoor events across the South Downs National Park, along with a host of family-friendly events offered in the towns of Eastbourne, Worthing, Littlehampton, Arundel and Bognor Regis, meaning you're never far from an event guaranteed to give you a warm welcome.
If you're looking for what's on when it's raining, the geography of Sussex means its easy to switch the day at the beach, for a trip to a local castle, museum or gallery, all of which have a calendar of seasonal events to entertain children and adults alike.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Sussex, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our 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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Exhibitions
Brighton
A spectacular loan from the Royal Collection is currently on display at the Royal Pavilion. The culmination of a collaborative venture between Royal Collection Trust and the Royal Pavilion & Museums, over 120 remarkable decorative works of art that…
Food
Mannings Heath, Horsham,
With deliciously dainty handmade desserts, a selection of freshly baked scones with cream and preserves, and unlimited Novus Tea or premium coffee, we serve the best afternoon tea in town.
Tour
Mannings Heath, Horsham,
Visit our vineyards which consists of 37 acres of different wine varietals, where your guide will provide you with interesting information about the vineyards and the English sparkling wine revolution that we are set to be part of. Return to the…
Food
Mannings Heath, Horsham,
Come to Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate for the best Sunday roast in Sussex. Only the freshest, finest ingredients are sourced locally in Sussex.From a selection of perfectly roasted meats, to golden roast potatoes, light and fluffy Yorkshire…
Heritage & History
169 High Street, Lewes
The Society's museums have acquired unrivalled collections over the past 175 years, which illustrate Sussex history from prehistoric to modern periods. The Society now cares for and manages several hundred thousand individual objects, from fire…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Brighton
Turn Brighton's buzzing lanes into an exciting outdoor adventure, with the legendary unsolved mystery of Who Smashed Brighton Rock?!
Can you unmask the dastardly sweetshop saboteur? (Suitable for adults & older children)
Solve the clues & crack…
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 safe, fun and affordable way to get some fresh air with your household, whilst staying close to home.
Curious…
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 safe, fun and affordable way to get some fresh air with your household, whilst staying close to home.
Curious…
Christmas
WORTHING
Worthing Ice Rink will return to Steyne Gardens for the winter.
All ages over four years are welcome to skate whatever your level of ability. Our colony of penguins, led by Puddles will be returning from the South Pole to assist our younger…
Participatory Event
Selsey
Winter is the best time to see the variety of waders and wildfowl around Pagham Harbour just west of Bognor Regis.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lewes
The Society’s museums have acquired unrivalled collections over the past 175 years, which illustrate Sussex history from prehistoric to modern periods. The Society now cares for and manages several hundred thousand individual objects, from fire…
Theatre
Chichester
Monica Dolan and Sam Spruell star in Chichester Festival Theatre's new production of John Patrick Shanley's celebrated, Tony Award-winning play.
St Nicholas Roman Catholic Church and School, the Bronx, New York, 1964.
Sister Aloysius Beauvier.…
Festival
Shoreham-by-Sea
AN 'UNFEASIBLY LARGE' DAY OF LIVE HOME-GROWN MUSIC FROM BRIGHTON'S BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST MUSICAL COMMUNITY
In 2015, The Enid bassist Terry Pack had an idea. Armed with folk-tinged tunes he'd written for an imagined jazz orchestra, Terry gathered a…
Sporting Events
Plumpton
Join us for the Winter Raceday on January 31st! We have six brilliant races for you to enjoy on our first Monday meeting of 2022, including the feature £16k Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle. Last year won by the Gary Moore-trained Zhiguli under…
Shopping
Rye
A Little Hat Friend is a nifty gift shop, supplying you and your pals with a wide array of high quality, unique, design and ethics focused gifts.
Our most coveted range are the greetings cards that I, Emily, painstakingly design with my own fair…
Special Events
Brighton
Find your mindfulness in the clouds and switch up your usual savasana for an hour-long yoga class, 450ft high in the sky above Brighton in the British Airways i360 Pod.
Unwind your body and rest your mind, as you glide up peacefully to enjoy a fun…
Theatre
Chichester
Hamish has written a play, an epic set in the French Revolution called 'A Tight Squeeze for the Scarlet Pimple'. Sean, on the other hand, wants to continue with their double act. He believes that if they perform a tribute to Morecambe and Wise,…
Childrens Events
Alfriston
Keep little ones half-term happy with a zooper trip to Drusillas Park!
Pre-book tickets now to make WILD memories and save up to 20% on the gate price between 12th and 20th February!
Discover SPARK- the UK's largest immersive sensory play…
Exhibitions
HASTINGS
February Half Term Saturday 12th February – Sunday 20th February 2022 10AM-5PM
I SPY
General Admission Prices Apply
Detective game for kids
Solve the case to get your reward!
Food
Brighton
Can't celebrate on Monday 14th February or make our Valentine's Day Sky Dining? Book Valentine's Dining with a sea view at West Beach on Saturday 12th February instead.
Enjoy a delicious three-course meal created especially for those who can't…
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