Exciting Events in Sussex including the Brighton Festival which will return from 3th - 26th May 2025

Brighton Festival

Now - 26th May 2025 credit Jamie Macmillan

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Events suitable for the whole family are never hard to come by in Sussex thanks to its great family-friendly seaside resorts, vibrant cities and gorgeous countryside. Don't miss the chance to join in the 950th anniversary celebrations at Chichester Cathedral which includes a year-long exhibition and a spectacular light show in October or enjoy a trip on one of the Sussex steam railways as part of Railway 200. 2025 also marks 100 years since Drusillas Park invited families to experience its zoo, adventure play and rides, as well as 25 years since the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst opened, now home to over 2.4 billion seeds.

Top Events in Sussex

Start planning your next event-ful visit to Sussex and make sure you don't miss some of the most popular events happening across the county - Chichester 950 Religion, Rebellion & Reformation exhibition, West Sussex (now until 15th November), Brighton Festival (3rd - 26th May 25) (F) and Brighton Fringe, East Sussex (Now- 1st June), World of Wizardy at Bluebell Railway (28th - 31st May), Balloons and Tunes at Fontwell Park (13th & 14th June).

What's on in Sussex this weekend?

To find out what's on in Sussex today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date, explore the featured list or head to the bottom of the page and explore the list of events in Sussex. If you are on a budget look out for the free events (F) taking place across the county. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, or an adventure - guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.

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Sussex hosts hundreds of exciting events, all year round for residents, day-trippers, and holidaymakers to enjoy. The guide below shows our full calendar of events in Sussex. Find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.

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  1. Leonardslee Lates Extra

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    Music

    Horsham

    Bigger, bolder, and more entertaining!
    Join us for an unforgettable evening as Leonardslee Lates EXTRA takes our beloved late-night garden experience to the next level for one night only! With triple the live music, a drop-in silent disco, roaming…

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    From:
    21 June 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
  2. Guided Tour of Stansted House

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    Tour

    Rowlands Castle

    A knowledgeable tour guide takes you on a guided tour of the historic Stansted House.

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    1 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:20
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    6 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:20
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    3 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:20
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    7 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 12:20
  3. Noelle Vaugh and Robin Banerjee - An Evening of Jazz

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    Music

    East Grinstead

    ✨ LIVE JAZZ NIGHT ✨

    Join Noelle Vaughn and the incredible Robin Banerjee (Amy Winehouse's former guitarist) for an unforgettable evening of live jazz on June 13th at 7pm at The Bookshop, East Grinstead.

    With velvet vocals and masterful guitar,…

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    From:
    13 June 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30
  4. Woolly Week

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    Childrens Events

    Ashford

    Pop the dates in your diary and head down to the farm for a sheep-load of fun during our much-loved Woolly Week!

    If you enjoyed meeting our lambs over Easter, you'll be thrilled with what we've got in store. We're going full-on fluffy with a whole…

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    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  5. Sussex Steam Rally

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Pulborough

    Step into a world of wonder and excitement at the Sussex Steam Rally.

    With a variety of exhibits from steam traction engines to vintage vehicles with trade stalls, local crafts and a traditional fun fair to keep the whole family entertained.

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    From:
    12 July 2025to13 July 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
  6. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

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    Theatre

    Rye

    Split by a shipwreck, twins Viola and Sebastian unravel a prank-filled plot like no other as they join some of the Bard's liveliest characters. Amidst the celebrations of Twelfth Night, Viola falls into a love triangle as Orsino and Olivia become…

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    22 June 2025Open 15:00 - 17:30
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    17 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 17:30
  7. ABBA Revival

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    Music

    Worthing

    ABBA tribute act.

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    From:
    6 June 2025Open 19:00 -
  8. Thursday Late: Ideas for Sculpture

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    Arts

    Chichester

    Enjoy late night access, live music and half price entry to Pallant House Gallery with themed activities inspired by the Print Room exhibition, Ideas for Sculpture: Drawings and Maquettes. You can explore this 3D art form through an exclusive talk…

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    From:
    24 July 2025Open 17:00 - 20:30
  9. Summer forest bathing

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    Gardens

    Haywards Heath

    Reconnect with nature and unwind from the stresses of everyday life at our forest bathing workshops.

    Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing invites you to slow down and fully immerse yourself in the calming forest…

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    22 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
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    22 June 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
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    20 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
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    20 July 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
  10. GB Men's 35s Inter-County Tennis Championships

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    Sporting Events

    Eastbourne

    Forty-four counties are divided into eleven groups of four teams that take part over three days in August each year. The World class grass courts provide a great stage for this superb battle of the counties.

    This event is free to watch!

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    8 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
  11. South Downs Food Festival

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    Festival

    Rowlands Castle

    Returning for its second year on the 7th & 8th June 2025 to Stansted Park estate in the South Downs National Park, the festival will indulge in the finest Sussex and Hampshire produce, gourmet dishes, and locally brewed beverages.

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    7 June 2025to8 June 2025Open 10:30 - 17:00
  12. Stick Man Activity Trail at Bedgebury

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    Childrens Events

    Goudhurst

    The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover tree-mendous facts and learn about forest…

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    5 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 04:30
  13. Painting party in Brighton: The Victory

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    Arts

    Brighton

    Time & Location
    01 Jul 2025, 19:00 – 21:00 BST

    The Victory, 6 Duke St, Brighton BN1 1AH, UK

    About the Event
    Everything you need to paint a masterpiece!


    Join us for a relaxed evening of painting. At previous Paint Clubs, we have painted starlit…

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    From:
    1 July 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
  14. Outdoor Cinema - Bridget Jones's Diary

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    Film

    Haywards Heath

    Experience the magic of cinema under the stars when Cinestock, the UK's longest-running independent Open-Air Cinema provider brings the 2001 blockbuster Bridget Jones's Diary to the South Lawn, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the…

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    2 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 22:40
  15. Leonardslee Family Nights

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    Music

    Horsham

    Leonardslee Family Nights - a family friendly extension of our sell-out event, Leonardslee Lates.
    Unwind under the Sussex skies and join us for the return of this Leonardslee Family Nights at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this spring half-term. Enjoy…

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    From:
    23 May 2025to24 May 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
  16. Noughty '90s Festival Brighton 2025

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    Music

    Brighton

    Boasting four huge stages of music, the biggest '00s and '90s bands, artists and DJs from around the world, funfair rides, a '90s arcade, Retro Bars, an RnB Roller Disco, Gormet Street Food, Exclusive VIP area and so much more, this is the ultimate…

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    From:
    24 May 2025Open 12:00 - 22:30
  17. Talk | Some Men in London: Peter Parker in conversation with Simon Martin

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    Talks

    Chichester

    As part of our Thursday Late event, join author Peter Parker, in conversation with Gallery Director Simon Martin, as they discuss Peter's book Some Men in London.
    This two-volume anthology chronicles the history and reality of life for queer men in…

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    26 June 2025Open 18:00 - 19:00
  18. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

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    Theatre

    Chichester

    Funny, profound, deeply moving and uplifting, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her own multi million-selling novel, featuring irresistible modern folk songs by the chart-topping indie…

    Dates

    From:
    5 May 2025to14 June 2025
  19. Elderflower Fields 2025

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    Childrens Events

    Nutley

    The award-winning Elderflower Fields family festival offers a fantastic wild weekend of music, sport, art, performance and festival fun. A chance for children and adults to connect in the stunning countryside setting of Pippingford Park in the…

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    23 May 2025
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    26 May 2025
  20. PQA Haywards Heath

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    Childrens Events

    Cuckfield, Haywards Heath

    Step through the doors of our academies and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene.
     
    Our exciting creative…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024to26 July 2025Open 09:30 - 16:50