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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, day-trippers and holiday makers 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.
You'll find an enviable supply of themed festivals in Sussex, from food and drink festivals bursting with local produce, which is amongst the best in the UK, and full to the brim with English wine as this county has the ideal conditions for a host of vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event. Whether you choose the annual Worthing Food Festival (10th/11th Sept 22) Seafood and Wine Festival in Hastings (17th/18th Sept 22) or the Eastbourne Beer Festival (7th/8th Oct 22)
May is festivals month in Brighton with arts, music and diverse culture celebrated in party style. Head along to the annual Brighton Festival (returning 6 - 28th May 23) or Brighton Fringe Festival (6th May - 5th June 22). It's easy to reach for a day trip from London and there's always something going on including a thriving comedy scene. Don't miss the colourful and creative Brighton Pride, 6th - 7th August, welcoming thousands to the streets of Brighton or Pub in the Park, (16 - 18th Sept) a real food lovers treat.
Experience Sussex with its cosmopolitian culture - Brighton, sporting events - Eastbourne, outdoor fun - Worthing, history and heritage - Chichester and Rye. Enjoy wide open countryside around Mid Sussex and within the South Downs National Park. Discover a county full of family-friendly towns, Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, cobbled streets, Arundel and stories of kings and queens long since past, Battle. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, an adventure, guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
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 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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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…
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…
Dance / Dancing
Worthing
Adult Musical Theatre Dance Classes
Mondays 6-7pm - £7
2A The Drive, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5LL
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 fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst exploring this historic seaside town.
Curious About Hastings…
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 fun and affordable way to get some fresh air.
Curious About Brighton visits not just the obvious places, but some…
Theatre
Chichester
Amanda Abbington, Frances Barber and Reece Shearsmith star in The Unfriend, a new play by award-winning writer Steven Moffat, directed by Mark Gatiss, which takes a hugely entertaining and satirical look at middle-class England's disastrous instinct…
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Experience Wakehurst in new ways as our wild botanic garden becomes a unique backdrop for a season-long series of running, cycling and dog walking events. Reach your new personal best, or simply take in the scenery with your furry friends…
Arts
Rye
Three young female artists from South East England interested in the depth of the human mind and emotions, combine work this month, under the name "Trilogy". The exhibition explores the process of creation, going through the thought and feeling, and…
Arts
Chichester
Chichester Cathedral is to host a major exhibition of artworks from celebrated members of the Royal Society of Sculptors from 27th June – 6th September 2022.
Together We Rise comprises over 26 artworks which will be presented within the 940-year…
General event
Brighton
Treat yourself to one of our Afternoon Teas
Take a look at our menu choices below to decide which option to treat yourself with.
Our Traditional Afternoon Tea includes: finger sandwiches, selection of mini cakes, slices and strawberry tart, plain…
General event
Brighton
Over a hundred years after their landmark exhibition surprised and delighted Edwardian Brighton, this colourful display revisits the influential work of the Camden Town Group. Explore the passions and principles driving the friends to use bold…
Music
Chichester
23-year-old saxophone superstar Jess Gillam has wowed audiences with her dazzling virtuosity ever since the 2016 BBC Young Musician competition. She joins the London Mozart Players at the Festival of Chichester in the exquisite surroundings of…
Comedy
Crawley
Come and support live comedy!
A fantastic line-up of 4 of the best top class UK circuit comedians.
Russell Hicks (Compere)
Stephen K Amos
Chris McCausland
Boothby Graffoe
Check out the ComedyBeats.com website for more information on this show…
Arts
Petworth
Experience the incredible work of landscape painter J.M.W. Turner (1775 – 1851) during this late opening of Petworth House. Turner was a regular guest of the 3rd Earl of Egremont and you can see 19 of his paintings on display here, including…
Arts
Shoreham-by-Sea
Christine Walker's exhibition features mosaics, paintings, mixed media and textiles, recycling and upcycling and Minoan art.
Our newest member, Isla Willatt, painter, will have her work on display for the first time.
We are also celebrating the…
Exhibitions
Uckfield
Please join us for the big art exhibition this summer in the heart of the Uckfield. This 'Last Hurrah' is a collaboration between Bridge Arts in Uckfield and Uckfield Festival 2022, on July 1st and 2nd in the town's Civic Centre.
With around 50…
Arts
Petworth
Spend a day drawing and using watercolours inspired by the magnificent trees in Petworth Park.
Join this outdoor art workshop led by Helen Kelly, an experienced and friendly tutor from Aspire Sussex. Amongst the ancient trees in Petworth Park you…
Childrens Events
Rowlands Castle
Calling all families! Couples - young and old! Dogs, grandparents, aunties, uncles, brothers and sisters too! Get your diaries open and 'pen in' the date.
Join us in our second year of this highly popular family event where the House and Grounds…
Arts
Chichester
Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, join us this Summer for this one day stained glass workshop with glass artist Carole Gray at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.
The dynamic and jewel-like qualities of coloured glass and…
Childrens Events
Brighton
Get down with the kids at our family-friendly Kids Silent Disco party at BA i360!
Celebrate the start of Brighton Pride weekend as a family and bring your little dancers along to our open-air Kids Silent Disco on the British Airways i360 Deck!…
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