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Brighton
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 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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Sporting Event
Pevensey
The inaugural 1066 Relay will be a 5 stage off-road team relay following the historic route of the 1066 Country Walk.
Sporting Events
Horley
HAVE A BALL, NO CLUBS REQUIRED.
Become part of the growing community of Golfers and Football players who have discovered Footgolf, an addictive new sport that is taking the nation by storm!
At Gatwick Footgolf you will be able to experience a…
Performance
Shoreham-By-Sea
The Ropetackle gives access to high quality film, art, music, theatre, education and training oportunities in the arts, film and media in a unique riverside venue
Show / Display
Littlehampton
Click on the website to see the latest live shows and activities at The Windmill Theatre on Littlehampton Seafront.
Alternatively, call the Box Office on 01903 715920.
The Windmill offers a 213 seat auditorium. Equipped with a surround…
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…
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…
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…
Tour
Washington
The beautiful 6,000 acre Wiston Estate of West Sussex has been owned and managed by the Goring family since 1743.
It is here, nestled right in the heart of England's rolling South Downs, that one finds the estate's original 16 acre chalk vineyard…
Arts
Haywards Heath
Sculpture Exhibition 2019 – a 20th Anniversary Celebration of Art.
Towering kinetic wind art and mythological figures will transform the historic garden into a stunning outdoor gallery for a special 20th anniversary exhibition, kindly sponsored by…
Arts
East Grinstead
This summer a new exhibition at Standen House & Garden explores the inspiration behind the popular patterns of flowers and birds in designs by Arts & Crafts firm Morris & Co. From Saturday 1 June until Sunday 10 November 2019. William Morris…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Every weekend in June
Explore the insect world on weekends this June – go pond dipping, sweep netting and try the Amazing Insects trail all included in your admission price.
Theatre
Chichester
Rachael Stirling plays former secret agent Susan Traherne, battling for her body and mind as Britain loses its pre-war role in the world, in David Hare's explosive modern classic.
Exhibitions
Hastings
NEW BEAUPORT HOUSE GALLERY opening Friday 14th June, 2019.
PURE Arts Group announce the opening of a new gallery with Beauport House at Bannatyne Hotel & Spa, The Ridge, Hastings , TN38 8EA,
Launch exhibition "ENLIGHTENED" - open daily - until 6th…
Arts
Hastings
NEW BEAUPORT HOUSE GALLERY opening Friday 14th June, 2019.
PURE Arts Group announce the opening of a new gallery with Beauport House at Bannatyne Hotel & Spa, The Ridge, Hastings , TN38 8EA,
Launch exhibition "ENLIGHTENED" - open daily - until 6th…
Free Event
Ticehurst
Family Run fruit Farm in East Sussex - Free entry!
Theatre
Chichester
Terence Rattigan's devastating examination of love and solitude, set in London in 1951, offers one of the twentieth century's finest leading roles for a woman. Nancy Carroll plays Hester Collyer, alongside Hadley Fraser and Gerald Kyd.
Music
Arundel
Following the successes of his three-concert Franck series and then the closing concert in the Arundel Festival last year, the illustrious musician D'Arcy Trinkwon returns to play the great music of four of the towering 19th century composers –…
Comedy
Brighton
The newest and most exciting female stand up in the UK, from the Funny Women Awards and beyond!
Free Event
St Leonards
St Leonards Festival will be abuzz with diversity and creativity, and we’re spreading the love all over the place!
Music can be found at Warrior Square Gardens and the bustling market on King’s Road!
The grand ‘Wind-Powered’ parade will…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Brighton
Saturday 29 June, 2pm – 7pm
Our City Dances festival of dance is back, bursting out of venues and spaces across central Brighton, Queens Park and Tarner over the weekend of Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June.
With BSL interpereted events throughout…
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