Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, c Jim Holden
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.
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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Festival
East Grinstead
DadFest is returning to the South East for the second year, with a fun-packed weekend of activities for dads and children all ages. And what's more it is free for children. This unique festival takes place over two days in the summer and was awarded…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding
With a celebration in honour of Dr Susan Michaelis
As summer draws to a close, join us for the final Leonardslee Lates of the season. Wander through 240 acres of lakes and landscaped grounds as the sun sets, soak up the relaxed atmosphere, and…
Theatre
Hailsham
Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall?
The stage is set for regicidal rivalries,…
Arts
Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst
Established in 2018 by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Parker Harris, Earth Photo is a world-leading international programme dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers.
It's main objective is to reveal…
Guided Walk
Chichester
Families are invited to come and enjoy a new summer sculpture trail around Chichester city centre, part of the celebrations marking 950 years of Chichester Cathedral.
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…
Arts
Ship Street, East Grinstead
The Paint Club is in East Grinstead! We run regular painting workshops at Carlo Lounge and The Ship Inn every month.
Tickets include professional instructions from an artist, painting materials, plus a canvas to take home at the end of the workshop.
Arts
Queens Walk, East Grinstead
The Paint Club is in East Grinstead! We run regular painting workshops at Carlo Lounge and The Ship Inn every month.
Tickets include professional instructions from an artist, painting materials, plus a canvas to take home at the end of the workshop.
Theatre
Brighton
Our popular backstage tours are back!
Childrens Events
Midhurst
Cowdray's Maize Maze is Back – With a Wild West Twist!
Looking for a brilliant day out with the kids this summer? Cowdray's Maize Maze is returning this August - and it's bigger, better, and more exciting than ever, with a brand-new Wild West…
Arts
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding
Experience the beauty of autumn at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens with a range of creative workshops, from wreath-making and botanical illustration to watercolour painting, photography, and mindful forest bathing. All sessions include garden entry,…
Exhibitions
Chichester
Acclaimed visual artist Rana Begum RA transforms our historic staircase with No.1367 Mesh, her iconic suspended, colourful mesh clusters, creating a vibrant blend of history and contemporary art.
Other
West Hoathly
These workshops will be held in our oak framed Gazebo in our Little Garden. Group sizes will be kept small to ensure maximum attention from Sharon.
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Delve into the fascinating (and weird) world of fungi with local mycologist, Clare Blencowe, as she leads a circular walk through the woods and meadows of Borde Hill's heritage-listed South Park.
As we explore, we'll discover a diverse array of…
Walking
Goudhurst
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies!
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone's favourite dog and owner duo for company.
This…
Countryside
Dial Post
Join CPRE Sussex for a celebration of the countryside at the Knepp Estate on Saturday, 6 September.
Take a walk around the home of Sussex rewilding, listen to expert talks and learn more about the work taking place to shape a greener future for…
Comedy
Brighton and Hove
Celebrating 10 years of mullets & mayhem at Komedia Brighton!
Strap in and prepare to experience the simmering chaos of the comedy game-show Bogan Bingo – one of the UK’s longest running bingo shows.
Expect a unique night of hilarious…
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…
Childrens Events
Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst
Come along to meet Stick Man himself at our fun day!
Stick Man will be appearing at various times throughout the day and there will be lots of Stick Man-themed activities on offer at Bedgebury.
Appearance times: Watch our Forestry England…
Dance / Dancing
Saltdean, Brighton
Get ready to turn up the heat and the glitter at our Singles Summer Disco - where retro beats meet modern flirts! Join us for a night of dancing, mingling, and disco fever, all under the glow of summer nights and the view of the Saltdean Lido Pool.…
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