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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 and day-trippers 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 and the local produce is amongst the best in the UK with seafood from Hastings and ideal conditions for vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event.
May is festivals month in Brighton with arts, music and diverse culture celebrated in party style, but there's always something going on making it a popular destination for a day trip from London. Brighton is also renowned for a thriving comedy scene.
The culture and heritage of 1066 Country, walking and other outdoor events of the South Downs National Park along with family-friendly towns of Eastbourne, Worthing, Littlehampton and Bognor mean 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 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.
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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Sporting Event
Pevensey
The inaugural 1066 Relay will be a 5 stage off-road team relay following the historic route of the 1066 Country Walk.
Sporting Events
Horley
HAVE A BALL, NO CLUBS REQUIRED.
Become part of the growing community of Golfers and Football players who have discovered Footgolf, an addictive new sport that is taking the nation by storm!
At Gatwick Footgolf you will be able to experience a…
Show / Display
Littlehampton
Click on the website to see the latest live shows and activities at The Windmill Theatre on Littlehampton Seafront.
Alternatively, call the Box Office on 01903 715920.
The Windmill offers a 213 seat auditorium. Equipped with a surround…
Heritage & History
Eastbourne
The Story of Eastbourne Exhibition and Heritage Hub tells the story of Eastbourne through the eyes of the real people who lived it, as well as providing an information hub for heritage. The exhibition will run for two years, will test the water for…
Exhibitions
Ardingly
• Opening 22nd March 2019 at the Millennium Seed Bank Atrium Gallery at Wakehurst
• Based on research from Kew's pioneering State of the World's Plants and Fungi reports
• Exhibition includes five monumental laser cut trees, each showcasing a…
Tour
High Street, Hastings
Have fun discovering Hastings with two quirky heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Are you curious about Hastings? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our…
Guided Walk
Brighton
Explore, Discover & Enjoy Brighton with two unique, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Are you curious about Brighton? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our…
Arts
East Grinstead
This summer a new exhibition at Standen House & Garden explores the inspiration behind the popular patterns of flowers and birds in designs by Arts & Crafts firm Morris & Co. From Saturday 1 June until Sunday 10 November 2019. William Morris…
Exhibitions
Brighton
Did you know the Lego company was founded in 1932 manufacturing wooden toys? No? Then come to Brighton Toy and Model Museum for our exciting new exhibition, 'Lego before Lego - a secret history', to see some of Lego's original wooden toys of the…
Theatre
Chichester
John Simm and Dervla Kirwan in Shakespeare's great tragedy. Ambition falls headlong into tyranny and chaos, and two corrupted souls hurtle to the heart of darkness.
Theatre
Chichester
A new stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's magical adventure following Bertie and his beloved white lion from Africa to England and beyond. For ages 7+.
Theatre
Chichester
As a pub football team watches England's 2000 World Cup qualifier, this provocative play takes aim at what it means to be black, white and English. Contains extremely strong language; 16+.
Arts
13 Alderbrook Way, Forest Row
PRECIOUS EARTH: An exhibition of British Wildlife paintings by Emma Tuzzio
This inspiring exhibition on show at the Ashdown Forest Visitors Centre, from now until 3rd November 2019 showcases a collection of British Wildlife pastel paintings by…
Festival
Hastings
A week long celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066.
Food
London Road, Washington
To celebrate our 2019 Harvest, we are delighted to be hosting a special Food and Sparkling Wine Pairing Dinner with Young Sussex Chef of the Year 2018, Michael Notman-Watt, on Friday 18th October in our Wine Barn overlooking the vines.
The evening…
Exhibitions
Uckfield
A show for all the family featuring scale model railway layouts from all around the country and abroad! Full trade support, demonstrations and refreshments.
Fireworks
Hastings
The spectacular torchlit procession, starting from The Stade, bonfire and fireworks commemorate the Battle of Hastings, as well as the traditional gunpowder plot.
Food
London Road, Washington
To celebrate our 2019 Harvest, we are delighted to be hosting a special Food and Sparkling Wine Pairing Dinner with Young Sussex Chef of the Year 2018, Michael Notman-Watt, on Saturday 19th October in our Wine Barn overlooking the vines.
The…
Free Event
Hastings
The Sprat & Winkle Run from Sevenoaks attracts around 70 different commercial vehicles.
The event is named the Sprat & Winkle Run because the finish is at The Stade, Winkle Island, so we send a load of Sprats to catch the Winkle!
Antiques
Brighton
175 fantastic indoor stalls bristling with all variety of amazing antiques, vintage and collectable items - at Brighton Racecourse. The fantastic Swing singer, Steve Conway, will be performing throughout the day!
• Free parking
• 10 minutes from…
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