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. 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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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…
Food
Chichester
The annual Chichester Restaurant Week takes place from the 13th - 17th October 2025 🥧 Offering residents and visitors alike the chance to enjoy some of the delicious dining experiences available in and around the town of Chichester, West Sussex.
Arts
Hailsham
PICTURE THIS
A glass of rich, velvety wine in one hand, a pencil in the other. The hum of conversation, the thrill of creation.
This is Sip & Sketch.
Guided by Tom Middleton—a two-time Wildlife Artist of the Year category winner—you'll step into…
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Design, print and personalise your own Christmas Gift Sack & Tote Bag to take home
Step into the festive spirit with a hands-on Christmas workshop led by Sarah from Sarita Prints Joy. Taking place within the beautifully decorated Animal Room at…
Sporting Events
Lydd
This long-established and highly coveted event takes place on a pancake flat course, using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent. It is the perfect opportunity to test your pace, hydration, and nutrition for…
Arts
Bexhill-on-Sea
The Sussex Guild is delighted to return for its eighth show at the De La Warr Pavilion this Autumn. You'll find almost fifty makers in the ground-floor auditorium showing well designed and beautiful work, all hand made in small workshops and…
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…
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…
General event
Worthing
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!
The Worthing Rock Choir is led by local musician Emma Steele. People who have already joined the choir, who hail from Worthing and further afield in…
Childrens Events
Ashford
Join us this Halloween for heaps of spooky fun, silly surprises, and fang-tastic activities for all ages!
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…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Join us for a 45-minute Spook-tacular Monster Party, the ultimate kids' Halloween event packed with frightfully fun monster-themed games, a lively disco, and lots of thrilling prizes. Designed to entertain little ones, our event features ghoulish…
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Get into the festive spirit during this relaxed two-hour workshop, taking place in the Animal Room inside Borde Hill House, where you will create a traditional 14″ moss-based wreath to hang on your front door or to give as a present.
Our…
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…
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
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…
Exhibitions
Brighton
FiLiA works hard to create a platform where women's voices can be heard, connected, and amplified. This conference/exhibition is only possible because of a monumental volunteer effort, and together with our wider community, we are making FiLiA2025…
Christmas
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding
LEONARDSLEE LIGHTS
presents
"A Midwinter Light's Dream"
This winter Leonardslee Lights returns with a dazzling new route and expanded cast of light, sound and spectacle. Wander through woodland scenes bathed in light, music and mystery as nature…
Theatre
Chichester
Roald Dahl's unforgettable story The BFG comes to life in a magical new co-production from Chichester Festival Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Roald Dahl Story Company. This new adaptation by Tom Wells is directed by RSC Co-Artistic…
Arts
Station Parade, Eastbourne
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Eastbourne's Ninkaci!
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…
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