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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School Holidays
Chichester
Ending a momentous year of festivities under the banner of Chichester950, marking the Cathedral’s 950th anniversary, visitors are invited to experience an immersive light and sound installation by the internationally acclaimed artistic…
Arts
Henfield
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Henfield's Tottington Manor!
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
Arundel
The Bentley Wildlife Carvers teach you to the basics of wood carving in this introductory workshop for people aged 18+. You will create a model of a robin from a roughed out wooden block, then paint your bird and take it home.
The workshop price of…
Sporting Events
Rye
The stunning course winds through the ancient trails across High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in East Sussex, linking the Norman churches of Rye, Iden, Beckley, Northiam and Peasmarsh. This spectatular event starts off on the high street…
Christmas
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding
Discover Festive Workshops at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens offers a delightful array of creative experiences to embrace the festive spirit, set against the backdrop of their enchanting gardens. Here are just a few of this…
Childrens Events
Chichester
Create your own colourful cathedral window
In collaboration with Chichester Cathedral, Pallant House Gallery invites you to create your own colourful cathedral window in this FREE self-led studio activity.
Inspired by Chichester950 Light Experience…
Food
Burgess Hill
Gather family & friends & celebrate Christmas in style at The Oak Barn this festive season
• Celebration Festive Lunch
• Celebration Festive Dinner
• 9 Christmas Dinner, Disco & Entertainment Party Nights
• Boxing Day
• New Years Eve
• New…
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
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.
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…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Get creative by making Halloween and Bonfire Night crafts to take home. From spooky decorations to bonfire-themed creations, you'll have a blast during this drop-in session.
Cost: £2.00 per child (including Members) to cover the cost of materials,…
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…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
There's something strange in the neighbourhood, it's rather weird and doesn't look good…. think we need to call The Ghost Hunters!
This Halloween half term something supernatural is brewing at Borde Hill and we're calling all young Ghost Hunters to…
Arts
Haywards Heath
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Hart Country Stores in Haywards Heath!
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…
Participatory Event
Cranbrook
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent!
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…
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,…
Arts
Chichester
Join our curators and special guest Colin Wiggins, artist and former Special Projects Curator at the National Gallery, for a new series of thought-provoking art history lectures; In the Company of Artists.
In this session, Homage: Tracing Artistic…
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…
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.
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