Tilegate Park, West Sussex
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.
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), The Brick Build at Battle Abbey, East Sussex (12th - 21st April), Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor, East Sussex (21st April - 5th May), Brighton Festival (3rd - 26th May 25) (F) and Brighton Fringe, East Sussex (2nd May - 1st June), Beer & Cider by the Sea, Eastbourne (16th - 18th May 2025), Chichester Pride (24th May 25), World of Wizardy at Bluebell Railway (28th - 31st May), Balloons and Tunes at Fontwell Park (13th & 14th June).
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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Theatre
Chichester
Heartwarming, funny and packed with glorious arrangements of contemporary songs, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's new comedy with music promises a thoroughly entertaining night out.
Morgan runs a community choir who meet weekly in a room above the local pub…
Sporting Event
Hove
Perfect for beginners. Fast, flat traffic-free route along the famous seafront. Brighton and Hove Triathlon is well established as one of the biggest events in the triathlon calendar.
The event will include Super-Sprint, Sprint and Standard…
Comedy
Horsham
Leonardslee Comedy Club is sure to fill your night with laughter and good times with the very best of live stand-up comedy.
£18 per person |15% off for Leonardslee members (all members tickets require a valid Leonardslee Membership) £64 for 4…
Music
Eastbourne
With more than 100 concerts across the season, Eastbourne Bandstand has a packed line-up in 2025, including the return of the 1812 Proms & Firework Nights on Wednesday evenings from 11th June to 3rd September (except 18th June), and Traditional…
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…
Theatre
Chichester
From the award-winning Stiles and Drewe (The Billy Goats Gruff, Honk!, Half a Sixpence) comes The Three Little Pigs – a "very curly musical tail" that is perfect for the whole family.
This charming and witty adventure is full of catchy songs and…
Food
Tillington, Petworth
Enjoy a relaxed Friday evening with loved ones at our beautiful Petworth vineyard, sipping our exceptional vintage sparkling wines with a handmade pizza, whilst watching the sun go down. Our Sunset Sipping packages include a glass or bottle of our…
Childrens Events
Uckfield
Visit a magical realm with Bluebell Railway this May.
Run / Rally
Eastbourne
The South Downs Run is a scenic and non-competitive drive of about 70 miles along the beautiful South Downs from Bury Hill to Eastbourne in Sussex. All MG and Sprite owners are welcome regardless of club affiliations.
The run continues to be very…
Childrens Events
Arundel
Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly.
Lloyd and friends will join our own cast of wetland minibeasts. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly find Lloyd's friends…
Heritage & History
Chichester
This VE Day 80, or Victory in Europe Day, will be celebrated with a host of events in Chichester organised by Chichester City Council. This year marks the 80th anniversary since the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's…
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…
Music
Brighton
Join the friendliest choir in town!
The Free Brighton Choir is a volunteer-led singing group, open to everyone, regardless of age, singing ability or experience. No auditions, no requirements, no cost.
Food
Cowfold Road, Bolney
Come and grab some Pizzas and a craft Cider at our pop up kitchen at Wobblegate Cider Tap Room. Serving Thursday - Sunday from June 2024
Childrens Events
Berwick
The Best Summer Holiday Days Out For Kids in Sussex
Make WILD memories at Drusillas Park this Summer Holidays. Get nose-to-nose with over 80 species of animal in Drusillas interactive zoo, including capybaras, red pandas, meerkats, and lynx –…
Community
Haywards Heath
We're excited to announce that our annual FREE community festival is just around the corner! Spring into Community is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends, and community groups to come together. Discover the international reach of the…
Food
Eastbourne
The full music line-up has been announced for this year’s Beer & Cider by the Sea.
The three-day event takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 16-18th on the Western Lawns on Eastbourne seafront.
Sporting Events
Eastbourne
GRADE 3 grass court tournament.
Singles, doubles and mixed doubles events for adults, juniors and mini tennis players, taking place at the Eastbourne International Tennis Centre. Includes Men's 35 & Over event.
Grab a picnic and come and watch…
Free Event
Eastbourne
There will be entertainment, live music, beer tent, stalls and a children's fair.
Spanning from the Wishtower slopes to the Bandstand, this event aims to astound, dazzle, entertain and delight visitors of all ages. The evening of the Saturday will…
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