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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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…
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…
Tour
Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, Bolney
Come and visit our vineyard and experience our new winery this winter from November to February. With harvest finished, the most important work now starts in the winery, as we turn our grapes into award winning wine. Discover the fascinating secrets…
Theatre
Oaklands Park, Chichester
In 1910, the unknown Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel set sail for New York as part of Fred Karno's famous music hall troupe, sharing a cabin and then spending two years touring North America together. Stan returned home to find success with Oliver…
Other
Solpax, Morlais Ridge, Winchelsea Beach
£20 a ticket for show with Grant Colyer (international and celebrity psychic medium), Free parking, Food/Drink available, Stalls and Raffle. For Enquiries/Tickets: please find 'The Bay Cafe' on FB and tickets can be purchased under events tab.
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.…
Music
East Grinstead
A spectacular evening of swing and big band music with The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra. Featuring local dance duo, Twin Swing. Bringing the sounds and glamour of the Swing Era back to life for "one hellova celebration of vintage music"…
Theatre
Oaklands Park, Chichester
Murderess, seducer, thief, enchantress - or merely a woman intent on survival? Alluring, exotic and unconventional, Countess Rachel Sangalletti travels from Florence to the Ashley Estate in Cornwall, home of her recently deceased husband. Her…
Special Events
Lower Kings Road, Brighton
Start your weekend with an uplifting fusion of yoga and pilates in the British Airways i360 pod, high above Brighton.
Leave the stresses of the week behind as you glide up peacefully to 450ft and enjoy a relaxing, hour-long class looking out across…
Music
St Leonards-on-Sea
Hastings Sinfonia's Winter Concert 7.30pm Saturday 1st February
St John the Evangelist St Leonards-on-Sea
The Hastings Sinfonia is very excited to welcome back Daniel Rainey to perform the much-loved violin concerto by Beethoven plus other popular…
Comedy
Crawley
Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Josie Long is back with a new show for the first time in five years.
It's about the mind-bending intensity of new motherhood, but mostly about kindness, gentleness, and joy – all in all, the edgiest thing…
Theatre
Oaklands Park, Chichester
Patrick Ness's best-selling and critically acclaimed novel A Monster Calls (inspired by an idea by Siobhan Dowd) is brought vividly to life in this Olivier Award-winning production by visionary director Sally Cookson.
Thirteen-year-old Conor's mum…
Music
Hastings
7pm Friday 7 February
St Mary in the Castle
The London Mozart Players return to Hastings for the second concert in their LMP by the sea series with a musical showcase paying homage to the strings. With a programme spanning the centuries - with…
Music
Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, Bolney
Join us for an evening of harmonic music and delicious food. Enjoy dishes from our brand new Eighteen Acre Restaurant dinner menu, accompanied by a jazz set from pianist, Alan Helyer. Dishes from our menu are available to order at an additional cost…
Music
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester
The Sixteen present the most popular dramatic work of Handel's lifetime; a tale of love, tragedy and liberation, with the eternal love between mortal shepherd Acis and goddess Galatea doomed by the jealous cyclops Polyphemus. Staying true to the…
Special Events
Lower Kings Road, Brighton
This Valentine's Day, spend an elegant evening with your loved one dining in the British Airways i360 pod, looking out at the sparkling lights of Brighton & Hove below.
As the evening unfolds, relax at your table over a bottle of wine as the pod…
Food
Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, Bolney
Escape to Bolney Wine Estate with your loved one this Valentine's Day. Start your romantic evening with a glass of Bolney Bubbly and delight in a four course dinner, lovingly created using locally sourced ingredients.
Tickets £45 per person and…
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