16th May - 18th May 2025
Events suitable for the whole family are never hard to come by in Sussex thanks to a range of tourist hot spots including the stunning South Downs National Park, two cities, Chichester and Brighton, an array of seaside resorts, characterful towns, and charming villages. Sussex hosts hundreds of exciting events, all year round for residents, day-trippers, and holidaymakers 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 (F) taking place. 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. You'll find an enviable supply of festivals in Sussex, from food and drink festivals bursting with local produce which is amongst the best in the UK to events celebrating English wine, as this county has the ideal growing conditions and is home to an array of vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, or an adventure - guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
Chichester Cathedral turns 950 in 2025 - don't miss the chance to visit the year long exhibition or experience one of the many events celebrating this anniversary, which all culminate with a spectacular light show in October. It's also 200 years since the start of the mordern railway, enjoy a trip of one of the Sussex steam railways as part of Railway 200. Grab your diary and start planning your next visit to Sussex, make sure you don't miss some of the most popular events happening across the county - Rye Bay Scallops Week, Rye (22nd February - 2nd March), Bluebell Railway Branch Line Gala, Uckfield (14th - 16th March), Brighton Festival (3rd - 26th May 25), Beer & Cider by the Sea, Eastbourne (16th - 18th May 2025), Chichester Pride (24th May 25), English Wine Week (21st - 29th June).
Take a look at our featured list for inspiration and then scroll to the bottom of the page to see hundreds of more events in Sussex.
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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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Pop Up Event
Worth, Crawley
Celebrate spring 2025 in Sussex with Tulleys Tulip Fest! Step into our colourfields, and enjoy the sight of over 1.5 million Tulips.
With over 100 different varieties, we will have amongst them early bloomers, mid season and late season…
Childrens Events
Cuckfield, Haywards Heath
Step through the doors of our academies and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene.
Our exciting creative…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Hellingly
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of challenges and relaxation at the Charcoal Burner's Challenge Afternoon! Test your skills in various activities and compete with friends and family. After all the excitement, you can choose to unwind at our…
Talks
Washington
An interactive workshop with Worthing-based Yolanda Flint. Yolanda coaches women at midlife to balance their body composition through nutrition, weight training and emotional health.
During this session you will be given practical ways to manage…
Exhibition
Eastbourne
Towner Eastbourne presents a selection of sculpture, prints and drawings by internationally renowned artist Nigel Hall (b.1943). The exhibition includes some of his earliest American desert landscape sketches from the late 1960s, alongside a number…
Indoor
Brighton
What do you get when you mix Van Gogh with Pinot? Van Glow.
Calling all art enthusiasts and party lovers, this ones for you. Get arty while you party under UV lights as you explore the world of art, play around with swirls of colour and splash…
Other
West Chiltington, Pulborough
Join us for a family fun day out at the ABC Animal Sanctuary Annual Open Weekend.
Meet the animals • live music
refreshments • variety of stalls
tombola • bric-a-brac • kids corner
face painting • groom a pony
horse parade • tea & cakes at Bertie's…
Food
Amberley
Join us at the Queen's Restaurant for a delightful Easter-inspired Afternoon Tea and Egg Decorating session, complete with a welcoming glass of Nyetimber English sparkling wine. Afterward, explore the enchanting castle grounds, and perhaps indulge…
Theatre
Chichester
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the worldwide smash hit musical SIX is back on UK tour, returning to Chichester after two sell-out previous runs. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this sell-out Tudor take-off has won 35…
Run / Rally
Eastbourne
The South Downs Run is a scenic and non-competitive drive of about 70 miles along the beautiful South Downs from Bury Hill to Eastbourne in Sussex. All MG and Sprite owners are welcome regardless of club affiliations.
The run continues to be very…
Music
Brighton
Boasting four huge stages of music, the biggest '00s and '90s bands, artists and DJs from around the world, funfair rides, a '90s arcade, Retro Bars, an RnB Roller Disco, Gormet Street Food, Exclusive VIP area and so much more, this is the ultimate…
Markets
Rolvenden, Cranbrook
The popular Snowdrop & Spring Plant Fair returns to Hole Park on Sunday 2 February 2025 (open from 11am to 3pm). In the first event of this year's Plant Fair Roadshow, more than a dozen dedicated growers and nurseries from across the South East will…
Food
Bolney, Haywards Heath
Enjoy a Friday night out at the Eighteen Acre Restaurant, Bolney Wine Estate, West Sussex, where you can soak up the stunning views over the vineyard whilst enjoying delicious food and tasty English Wine.
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…
Exhibition
Ardingly, Haywards Heath
Battles Thrugh History is a multi period living history show returning to the South of England Showground in October 2025!
Set in 150 acres at the South of England Showground, this show is set to be the Last Hurrah of the summer season. Not only a…
Sporting Events
Eastbourne
June will see Eastbourne's Devonshire Park open its doors once again to the Rothesay International (Eastbourne) WTA tournament, which has run in Eastbourne since 1975, showcasing some of the world's finest female tennis talent as well as the men…
Childrens Events
Berwick
Make wild memories this Easter Holidays at Drusillas Zoo Park!
Eggsplorers are you ready for a crackin' good time this Easter?
Give the kids eggsactly what they need this Easter with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park - voted one of the best days…
Theatre
Brighton
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to the UK as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.
Directed by…
Theatre
Chichester
An inspiring story about hope, love and belonging, from the company that produced hit shows Peak Stuff and How Not To Drown.
Two brothers on a beach need to figure out what to do with their dad – but the sea has other ideas. Mark and Tiny walk the…
Heritage & History
Bognor Regis
A brand-new immersive experience by artist Matt Reed comes to Bognor Regis Esplanade until September 2025
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