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. You'll find a whole host of events and activities to enjoy on every visit, as the what's on calendar is full to bursting all year round. Whether you choose to head to East or West Sussex, visit for a city break in either Chichester or Brighton, or relax and explore the stunning South Downs National Park that stretches through both counties.
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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Special Events
Horsham
Get your £5 entry tickets now for Sunday 12th October held in the luxurious setting of Roffey Park Venue in Horsham, West Sussex.
With a full programme of talks, workshops and activities you are bound to find something to indulge in with our…
Food
Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne
Chef Dan Matthews will return to the Tasting Room this Autumn with a comforting seasonal feast, served and shared on long tables. Dan is one of our most popular Friday Night Supper Club chefs and we are looking forward to welcoming him again for…
Arts
Midhurst
The Sussex Guild is delighted to be returning to the spacious, modern surroundings of Midhurst Rother College to showcase our contemporary crafts.
Come and see a superb variety of well-designed and beautifully handmade items: exciting batik,…
Arts
Arundel
The carvers display their beautiful work and demonstrate carving techniques. Drop in for a chat - many pieces of work are for sale, with 10% of sales donated to Arundel Wetland Centre. The group is always interested in attracting new members.
This…
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.
Sporting Events
Peasmarsh near Rye
This exciting event will be organised in conjuction with the Peasmarsh Memorial Hall Committee to help raise funds for the Village Hall. The race follows a challenging and scenic course on the quiet country lanes surrounding the pretty village of…
Festival
Lewes
The Great British Truffle Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration, connecting truffle enthusiasts of every kind, whether you're a foodie, grower, hunter, nature-lover or chef. This festival is dedicated to showcasing Britain's distinctive truffle…
Arts
Arundel
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween, bubbling over with magical activities for the whole family that will leave nature fans spellbound.
Make magical memories and experience the wonder of wetlands through making a willow wand, mixing magical…
Sporting Events
New Romney
The Romney Marsh 10K is organised by Nice Work on behalf of the Romney Marsh Rotary Club. The course uses the flat tarmac country lanes around the pretty Kent town of New Romney. You won't be disappointed by the views as you explore this stunning…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Watch the pied wagtails, egrets and marsh harriers arrive for their evening roost.
We are keeping the hides open an extra hour to allow visitors to watch pied wagtails, egrets and marsh harriers arrive for their evening roost.
The Living Collection…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Earnley, Chichester
Pumpkin Season at Somerley Fields
Step into our Pumpkin Field and spooky Field of Frights, with plenty of photo spots and entertainment opportunities along the way. Get lost in the Maize Maze, fill a wheelbarrow with your perfect pumpkins, and…
Arts
Chichester
Join celebrated artists Chantal Joffe and Ishbel Myerscough, exhibiting in Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists, as they discuss their life-long friendship and the place it holds in their practice with the Gallery's Chief Curator Melanie…
Christmas
Haywards Heath
Plan a magical Christmas at Glow Wild!
Wakehurst's award-winning Christmas light trail is reimagined for 2025, offering unforgettable experiences for the whole family. Discover a new trail full of exclusive installations, handcrafted lanterns, and…
Arts
Chichester
We're open until 8.30pm one Thursday a month (apart from our changeover months of May and November), when you can take in our collection and exhibitions after hours. Enjoy talks and studio workshops, as well as free tours and drop in creative…
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
Eastbourne
Forbidden Nights is made up of a male vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all with an element of strip tease -- think Cirque du Soleil meets *Magic Mike*.
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Embrace the changing seasons at our Autumn Wreath Making Workshop, led by our talented florist and gardener.
Join us for a relaxing two-hour session where you'll create a beautiful and long-lasting 14″ moss-based wreath – perfect for your front…
Fireworks
Robertsbridge
The Sussex bonfire season goes out with a bang with the Robertsbridge Bonfire and Torchlight Procession.
Don't miss out on the fun when the procession sets off from Station Road, ending at the recreation ground where the enormous bonfire will…
Christmas
Tunbridge Wells
Get ready to sparkle and shine this December as the festive family favourite Nativity! The Musical bursts onto the Trinity stage.
Based on the 2009 smash-hit holiday film, Nativity! The Musical will transport Tunbridge Wells into the mayhem of…
Exhibition
Railway Approach, Newhaven
A major exhibition in Newhaven marks the 200 years of the Dieppe to Newhaven cross-Channel ferry line.
The free exhibition will reveal unseen archives, collectables, passenger stories, and vintage posters – telling the tale of a crossing central to…
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