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…
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…
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
Eastbourne
Offering panoramic views across the seafront to the South Downs the Eastbourne Eye, a 35 metre tall big wheel, offers unbeatable views and is fun for all ages!
Tickets cost just £4.50 per child and £6 per adult, with family tickets available for…
Heritage & History
Ditchling
Taking a Line for a Walk: John Vernon Lord and Friends
Visit the beautiful village of Ditchling this summer and see the work of one of the country's most celebrated illustrators John Vernon Lord, alongside work for children by his students and…
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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Farley Farm, Muddles Green, Chiddingly
Weekly 1 hour Yoga classes on Sundays in Farleys Sculpture Garden. Pre-booking online essential.
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,
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.
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…
Exhibitions
Hastings
Engaging audiences in questions of identity, belonging and sharing our world, the Lampedusa cross and Issam Kourbaj's poignant boat artwork, 'Dark Water, Burning World', come to Hastings for the first time in an exhibition co-curated by the Refugee…
Theatre
Chichester
Harry and Jack. Marjorie and Kathleen. Alfred.
In a neglected garden, small talk oscillates between the weather, the neighbours, reminiscences of friends and family, and anecdotes of past exploits in love and war.
But this quintet of characters,…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
The Gruffalo's Child at Wakehurst
Half-term fun for curious explorers
16 – 31 October
Join The Gruffalo's Child, the Big Bad Mouse and other characters for an intrepid journey through Wakehurst's wild botanic garden.
The Gruffalo's Child…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Ardingley, Haywards Heath
Half-term fun for curious explorers with the Gruffalo's Child trail...
Childrens Events
Rogate
Pumpkin Picking.
Pick your Pumpkin from our charming and picturesque Patch.
After over 11 years of pumpkin farming and our love of the winter squash we decided to grow the Patch.
With children of our own – from munchkin to monster size – just…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
A Halloween Whodunnit Spooktacular – Daily Story Trail, 16th -31st October
This Halloween, you're invited to join a spooktacular costume party at Foolish Mortal Mansion. Don your creepiest outfit and come along if you dare… it's going to be a…
Exhibitions
Uckfield
Come to the Bluebell Railway for a BrickWorks! adventure
22 - 31 October 2021
Intrepid explorers can journey into the great unknown at Sheffield Park Station!
Float amongst our locomotive Giants of the Steam Age in SteamWorks! and marvel at 15…
Childrens Events
Alfriston
Shriek Week at Drusillas Park (23rd-31st October) is the perfect place to take the kids for a fun-filled, family friendly, spooky day out in Sussex!
This year Shriek Week is bigger and better than ever.
Visitors can experience live action thrills…
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