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.
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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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…
Arts
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.
Festival
Lewes
Lewes Music Festival
Welcome to Lewes Music Festival now moving into it's fourth year. It's been a whirlwind of growth. With Support from the local community and all surrounding areas and further.
Each year the line up gets better and better,…
Comedy
Brighton and Hove
Bingo, brunch & the Bogan Bingo boys!
Brighton’s favourite comedy bingo show is bringing you a limited run of Saturday afternoon bingo
Tickets include:
- 2 hours bottomless selected drinks (including Bear Island Pale Ale, Bloody Marys, and…
Gardens
Chichester
Experience an exclusive tour of the renowned West Dean Gardens after closing hours, led by Head Gardener Tom Brown and expert members of the Garden Team. Your visit includes a warm welcome with drinks and canapés at the historic pergola.
Tom and…
Food
Cowfold Roaf, Bolney
Cider and Pizza Served fresh from Wednesday to Sunday
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…
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…
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…
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…
Festival
Lewes
The Love Supreme Jazz Festival is a three-day greenfield music festival held annually on the first weekend of July in Glynde Place in the South Downs of East Sussex. It includes a spectrum of musical styles adjacent to jazz, such as funk, soul,…
Tour
Rowlands Castle
A knowledgeable tour guide takes you on a guided tour of the historic Stansted House.
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…
Other
Appledore
Welcome to the APPLEDORE CLASSIC CAR SHOW and VILLAGE FAIR 2025. This is our 40th Year and ARGMC are pleased to host once again. We're fast becoming one of the largest in the area with 5,000 visitors and 450 beautiful vehicles of all ages, shapes…
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…
Fireworks
Eastbourne
Eastbourne Bonfire Society stages a colourful procession along the seafront with a giant bonfire and firework display as the finale. Part of the local "bonfire" tradition it attracts other regional societies to the procession. Everyone…
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