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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Childrens Events
Eastbourne
Surely The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth! 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the adventure?
Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like Dinosaurs. Walk with us through the…
Christmas
Goudhurst,
Step into a winter wonderland like no other as Christmas at Bedgebury returns for 2025!
Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, created by the award-winning light trail producers behind events such as…
Childrens Events
Rogate, Petersfield
Rogate Pumpkin Patch is the first and original UK pumpkin patch. Located on Slade Farm on the Hampshire and West Sussex border. Unleash your autumn spirit, and celebrate all things halloween. We invite you, your friends and family to immerse…
Arts
Chichester
Join art historian Katy Hessel for a series of lectures dedicated to Biblical and mythological female subjects commonly depicted in western art history, from witches to the Virgin Mary, Medusa, Eve to Aphrodite. Borrowing from the 1972 book and…
Christmas
Haywards Heath
Sussex’s award-winning light trail is reimagined for 2025. A new trail full of exclusive installations, handcrafted lanterns, and immersive moments is accompanied by new experiences that promise more festive fun than ever! Just 30 minutes from…
Food
Uckfield
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea whilst you enjoy a nostalgic journey by steam through the beautiful Sussex countryside.
Christmas
Turners Hill, Crawley
Bring your family to enjoy a magical and unique Christmas Experience for all ages!
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Head off on a roarsome Zog adventure this autumn!
Learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire through five fun challenges
⭐ Complete your Zog Log and earn your Zog badge when you graduate
Embrace the magic of autumn this October
Arts
Pevensey
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at The Royal Oak & Castle in Pevensey!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting…
Music
Bexhill-on-Sea
Bexhill Choral Society presents…
BACH – CANTATA 196
SCARLATTI – DIXIT DOMINUS
SCHUBERT – MASS IN G
with
Sussex Concert Orchestra
Kenneth Roberts conductor
Tickets £17 on the door (£12 for "Friends of BCS") £15 in advance from Second Spin,…
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.
Food
Cowfold Roaf, Bolney
Cider and Pizza Served fresh from Wednesday to Sunday
Free Event
Eastbourne
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow is scheduled to return for its 32nd year from 13th – 16th August 2026, bringing one of the South East's top events back to the South Coast.
Arts
Pembury, Tunbridge Wells
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Tunbridge Wells at the Mercure Hotel!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting…
Arts
10 Military Road, Rye
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Rye at The Globe Inn!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials…
Arts
Haywards Heath
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Haywards Heath at Hart Country Stores
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting…
Music
Midhurst
Experience a weekend of WORLD CLASS jazz & blues from the UK, Europe and South America, paired with inspired festival dishes, wines, cocktails and winter warmth. Join us, and let's set light to the town with every note played, meal shared, and…
Christmas
Winchelsea
Please join us for the splendid Winchelsea Christmas Fair at the New Hall, Rectory Lane, TN36 4AA.
This year the fair is to held on Saturday 15th November 2025, between 10.30 am and 3 pm.
In addition to the Grand Raffle, Tombola and Refreshments,…
Comedy
Brighton and Hove
Bingo, bottomless brunch & the Bogan Bingo boys!
What could be a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than a gloriously chaotic bingo and bottomless brunch session with Brighton’s no.1 comedy bingo show, Bogan Bingo!
Tickets include:
- 90…
School Holidays
Uckfield
Get ready for a wild, wacky science-filled adventure this Halloween!
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