Chichester Cathedral 950, Now - 15th Nov 25
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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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…
Arts
Haywards Heath, Cuckfield
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Cuckfield's 180 Degrees Bar & Kitchen!
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…
Other
Uckfield
Step aboard if you dare… the Ghost Train debuts at The Bluebell Railway this October! Journey into the darkness for a spine-tingling ride through the Sussex countryside, with eerie surprises lurking along the way. It's spooky, fun, and a UK first of…
Arts
Arundel
The Paint Club is coming to Arundel! We will be at The Spur on the 7th May to paint a colourful rainbow tree. No painting experience required and our local professional artist will bring along everything you need to paint.
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*.
Music
Eastbourne
With more than 100 concerts across the season, Eastbourne Bandstand has a packed line-up in 2025, including the return of the 1812 Proms & Firework Nights on Wednesday evenings from 11th June to 3rd September (except 18th June), and Traditional…
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…
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
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…
Sporting Event
Eastbourne
The Beachy Head Marathon is one the biggest off-road marathons in the UK. It starts and finished on Eastbourne Seafront and is now part of an event that also sees the Ultra-Marathon,10k and Half-marathon all take place over the same weekend with…
Exhibitions
Petworth
For the first time in 20 years, a wide range of JMW Turner's artistic studies of the extraordinary landscape at Petworth House and Park will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. Visitors will be able to discover more about his methods,…
Water Based Activities
Dengemarsh Road, Lydd
Would you like to paddle on the whole lake, having some "you time" and just chill with like minded people.
Monday & Thursday mornings 9:30am and 10:30am, is the best time to bring your own SUP or use one of ours as you enjoy the tranquillity of the…
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…
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…
Sporting Events
East Grinstead
This 3 day event commences in East Grinstead on the 2nd of May with a 10 mile race, followed by the Haywards Heath 10 mile the 3rd of May and finishing in Burgess Hill on the 4th of May with a 10k. Combined, these race make up the Mid Sussex…
Christmas
Ditcham, Petersfield
The magical Watoto Christmas Fair is back for the sixteenth year and is better than ever!
We have over 50 stalls of fabulous gifts and foodie treats- all our stallholders are independent boutique brands, carefully curated so you can find those…
Sporting Events
Goudhurst
Experience racing perfection beneath the majestic pines at Bedgebury! If the weather has been inclement in the days leading up to race day, you can expect mud! mud! mud! - all adding to the joy of racing this iconic trail. You can expect a start…
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…
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…
Sporting Events
Nutley, Uckfield
The Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series at Pippingford Park is a series of two eco-friendly trail races where we strive to deliver an exhilarating running experience in a sustainable environment. Previously known as The Greener Earth Trail Race, 2024…
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