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, one of the best small zoos in Europe and a 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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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…
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…
Heritage & History
Chichester
Mystery Warrior: The North Bersted Man exhibition will be the first time that this extraordinary Iron Age Warrior and his burial possessions will be on public display. The exhibition will explore the life, health and death of this fascinating man.…
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…
Festival
East Preston
The East Preston Village Festival 2020
Friday 5th June to Sunday 14th June
www.eastprestonfestival.org.uk eastprestonfestival@hotmail.co.uk
There will be plenty of family fun and childrens' activities this year starting with Bill Cole's…
Music
Brighton
Nerina Pallot returns to the South Coast as part of her UK summer tour, following her triumphant performance at Brighton's Old Market in 2018.
The Brit and Ivor Novello nominated singer-songwriter has always remained very much her own woman. Now…
Music
Haywards Heath
We are excited to be welcoming Malecón Habana to our Friday night live music events. A Cuban band with upbeat Latin vibes, Malecón Habana will be playing all the feel good songs you could hope for, bringing a little bit of sunny Havana to Sussex…
Festival
Lewes
GIN & FIZZ IS BACK!
We are thrilled to announce that the Sussex Gin & Fizz Festival is returning bigger, better and fizzier than ever on 6 June 2020.
Following the success of last year, we are again running two events: A daytime session from 11am…
Cycling
Brighton
Ticket prices:
Cycle 60 (60 miles): £35
Cycle 30 (30 miles): £25
Cycle Velodrome: £10
Information:
Take part in an exciting cycling event this June and play your part in combating homelessness across East Sussex.
Choose from a 60 mile or 30 mile…
Gardens
Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst
Come mid-June the roses are glorious at Pashley Manor – the perfect time to celebrate these gorgeous blooms with a Special Rose Week at this quintessentially English garden on the border of Sussex and Kent.
Masses of gorgeous pinks can be found…
Theatre
Peacehaven
A wartime story of family and friendship. Set on the home front it commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day. with well-loved songs of the time.
The story begins in 1943 and culminates on VE day in 1945.
You are invited to our VE Day party.…
Tour
Washington, Washington
Friday 12th June at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm £45 Per Person.
On arrival at our Sussex Modern Weekend Food & Wine Pairing Tour you will be greeted with a glass of our Wiston Brut NV to enjoy as we take an informative walk through the vineyard. We will…
Childrens Events
Alfriston
Hello Kitty is returning to her home at Drusillas on Thursday 20th February! Visit her in her beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest girl herself. Meet and greet opportunities will operate at intervals throughout the…
Tour
Washington
Our Sussex Modern Weekend Wine Tour begins with fresh coffee and biscuits in our Wine Barn overlooking the vines. This is followed by an informative walk through the vineyard. There is then a short tractor-pulled trailer ride over the South Downs to…
Outdoor Event / Activities
East Dean, Nr Chichester
Wests Wood Fair is an event featuring the many interesting ways in which wood is used from the past to present day. During the event our wooden pole wagon will be in use, Adams Axe men, the country's best known lumberjack display team will be in the…
Gardens
Nr Uckfield
For only one day each year the award
winning village of Fletching opens over 20 of its private gardens to the general public with the
chance to talk to the owners and gardeners.
The Fletching Garden Trail has been the main fundraising event for…
Arts
Arundel
See beautiful hand carved models of wildlife created by the member of the Bentley Wildlife Wood Carving group. Work is available for purchase with 10% of profits donated to the WWT. Ask about our upcoming Begin Wood Carving workshops.
10am-5.00pm
Food
Washington
We are extremely fortunate at Wiston Estate to be blessed with an abundance of ingredients on our land, from pheasants and deer, to apples, hazlenuts and wild garlic when in season. Our English Sparkling wines pair beautifully with them, so to…
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