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…
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…
Walking
Various
We're excited to bring you 50 carefully curated, self-guided walk routes from every corner of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, available to download free during September at www.highwealdwalks.org.
The Festival team - led by the…
Food
Pulborough
WHAT
Vineyard Open Days at Wiston Estate
WHEN
12th, 17th, 24th, 26th September
Slots available throughout the day, 10am until 5:30pm
HOW MUCH
£10 per person, redeemable against a purchase of wine on the day at cellar door price
DETAILS
The…
Walking
Compton Street, Eastbourne
Eastbourne Walking Festival is a ten day celebration of the great outdoors. The event acts as a springboard to promoting the health and wellbeing benefits of discovering walking as a way of life. This event is carefully curated to provide something…
Exhibitions
Woodruffs Lane, Edgean
David Humphreys: Hebredean Journeys. 26 September – 10 October
Viewing by appointment, please email or call ahead.
The Moncrieff-Bray Gallery is delighted to have this new collection of paintings by David Humphreys inspired by his long association…
Other
Lower Beeding, Horsham
Spend time with us and Amanda Jane Flowers at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens and learn to make your own gorgeous hat boxes with flowers in seasonal tones.
Proudly walk away from the session with a newfound skill and a beautiful arrangement to…
Exhibitions
Rye
An exhibition of the work of Scarlett Woodman and Hannah Buchanan, focusing on the changing of the seasons from early spring to summer and our deeper understanding of the landscape whilst we have been staying at home.
The title of the exhibition…
Arts
Near Lewes, Kingston near Lewes
Made in Sussex will unfold in the grounds of beautiful Glynde Place in East Sussex from 2-4 October.
We are excited to be showing three Glyndebourne operas: La Traviata (Giuseppe Verdi), The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart) and Cosi Fan Tutte (Mozart)…
Antiques
Haywards Heath
20+ dealers. A lovely fair with Postcards, cigarette cards, small collectables, ephemera, photographs and movie memorabilia. Parking beside venue. Across from Haywards Heath train station. Sandwiches and bar on site, cafes closeby.
10.00am-3…
Circus
A23, Brighton
We are offering a fantastic discount to claim, simply call the box office on 0203 375 3970 and quote 'JUGGLER' This MUST be used on the phone at least 24 hours before the show.
Continental Circus Berlin with an amalgamation of brilliant Circus…
Tour
Washington
On arrival at our 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 then return to our Wine Barn overlooking the vines for a tutored tasting of 5 of…
Circus
A23, Brighton
Special Offer £5 off any full price ticket. Go to Ticketmaster and use the code GORY in advance, or call the Box office on 0203 375 3970
Back in the Big Top.
Against all odds the Circus of Horrors is back performing in a Covid Safe enviroment…
Special Events
Battle
Get up close to one of the most important battles in English history, as armies clash in the famous Battle of Hastings re-enactment. Taking place on the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, our re-enactment is an epic…
Other
Alfriston
Spider experts from the British Tarantula Society will be displaying some of their most commonly feared animals in the Discovery Centre. The aim of the day is to try and change the public perception of these much maligned creatures, as well as…
Other
Selsfield Road, Haywards Heath
Established in 2012 and usually held in Chessington, we bring this fair for the first time to Ardingly to provide a covid aware event comprising of psychic readings, therapies, and new age retail stalls including crystals, orgone, skincare, vegan…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Brighton
A charity 8KM run/walk for women, organised by local domestic abuse charity RISE. 2020 is all about taking part and having fun, in a safe, friendly environment.
Antiques
Brighton
175 fantastic indoor stalls bristling with all variety of amazing unique and unusual items. The fantastic Swing singer, Steve Conway, will be performing throughout the day! • Free parking & Wi-Fi 10 minutes from M23/A23, A27 and rail • Swing singer…
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