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Sussex is ready to welcome you for a year filled with colour, creativity and coast-to-countryside events. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant seaside cities, peaceful gardens, world‑class culture or family‑friendly days out, you’ll find plenty to enjoy across East and West Sussex in every season.

2026 brings an exciting line‑up of celebrations. At Borde Hill, the much‑loved Jay Robin’s Rose Garden marks its 30th anniversary, with more than 750 David Austin roses across 100 varieties taking centre stage. Across the county, the Brighton Festival celebrates its 60th year, bringing theatre, music, dance and visual art to venues and open spaces throughout the city from 2–25 May 2026. East Sussex honours the 100th anniversary of Winnie‑the‑Pooh, with Ashdown Forest hosting themed walks, family activities and exhibitions inspired by the Hundred Acre Wood. Whilst in West Sussex, Chichester Cathedral welcomes visitors back to its spectacular Festival of Flowers, returning from 3rd – 6th June to mark 30 years with more than 50,000 blooms filling the historic nave and cloisters.For foodie fans the tasty Rye Bay Scallops festival is a great way to indulge in this delicious seafood running from 21st February - 1st March 26.

From dramatic coastline and rolling South Downs landscapes to headline festivals, historic re‑enactments and flourishing gardens, Sussex is the perfect place for a short break or longer escape. Start planning your 2026 adventure today — your Sussex experience is waiting.

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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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  1. Talk | 'William Nicholson's greatest invention? The image of the artist' with Stephen Calloway

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    Chichester

    William Nicholson's greatest invention? The image of the artist.

    In this illustrated talk, celebrated curator and aesthete Stephen Calloway explores how William Nicholson's carefully crafted public persona, captured in portraits and photographs…

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    From:
    16 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
  2. Battles Through History Military Show

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    Exhibition

    Ardingly, Haywards Heath

    Whatever the weather with more exhibitors, vehicles, and interactive experiences being brought indoors you can experience an unforgettable journey through time! Battles Through History, is the unique and exciting multi period living history military…

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    From:
    3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  3. Easter Holiday - Kids Go Free

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    Childrens Events

    Station Road, Tenterden

    Hop Onboard With Us this Easter Holiday!

    Kids Go Free – 29th March to 19th April

    Join us for Easter fun along the line! Throughout the holidays, kids will receive a colourful Easter-themed activity sheet to enjoy onboard the train. Once completed,…

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    From:
    29 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:10 - 15:30
  4. Easter on the Farm

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    Childrens Events

    Ashford

    Hop on over to the Farm this Easter, from Friday 3rd April to Sunday 19th April, for fun filled activities the whole family will enjoy!
    What's on Friday 3rd to Monday 6th April:
    - Meet Noreen Carrots, Lavendar Lamb and Farrington T Fox
    - See them…

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    From:
    3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
  5. Eastbourne International Airshow

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    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. 

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    From:
    13 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
  6. Paint a highland cow at The Junction Inn

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    Arts

    Groombridge

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    From:
    25 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  7. Rye Summer Series Race Four

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    Sporting Events

    Rye

    The Rye Summer Classic Series provides a unique chance to enjoy one of Britain's most treasured conservation sites, covering a mosaic of interlocking shingle ridges, saltmarsh, intertidal grazing, reed-beds and saline lagoons. It can get windy on…

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    From:
    7 Aug 2026
  8. Caroline Walker: Mothering

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    Arts

    Chichester

    Explore the beauty, strength, and unseen labour of childcare in the powerful exhibition, Caroline Walker: Mothering.
    Celebrated for her luminous brushwork and moving depictions of women's lives, Walker transforms everyday acts of care into striking…

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    22 Nov 2025to26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  9. The Paint Club painting party at The Boathouse Cafe

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    Arts

    Boat, Chichester

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    12 Mar 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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    9 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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    14 May 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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    11 June 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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    9 July 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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    13 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
  10. Spring Steam Gala

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    Show / Display

    Uckfield

    The Spring Steam Gala 2026 at Bluebell Railway promises a celebration of the Golden Age of Steam!

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    From:
    20 Mar 2026to22 Mar 2026
  11. RunWisborough 10k & 5k

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    Sporting Events

    Wisborough Green

    Overview
    Join us to celebrate our 10th anniversary with a scenic race route showcasing the pretty West Sussex village of Wisborough Green - with the start and finish in the village centre on the green. Runners of all standards are welcome, including…

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    From:
    7 June 2026
  12. Antigone Exits

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    Theatre

    Chichester

    Antigone's brother has died in a bloody civil war. The king – her uncle – has forbidden anyone to bury the body. Antigone is going to bury the body anyway.

    Twenty-five centuries after Antigone, seven performers gather to re-tell the tale of what…

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    From:
    26 Sept 2026to17 Oct 2026
  13. Sketch Booking Workshop

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    Arts

    Arlington, Polegate

    Join us for a 3-hour sketchbooking workshop in the beautiful and inspiring setting of Bates Green Garden, led by talented local artist Emma Lindsay. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the garden as you explore a range of drawing, mark making,…

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    From:
    2 July 2026Open 09:30 - 12:30
  14. Hastings Half Marathon 2026

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    Sporting Events

    Grosvenor Crescent, Saint Leonards on Sea

    The energy: electric
    The crowd support: epic
    The course: achievably challenging
    The vibes: unmatched

    WINNER OF MIDSIZED EVENT OF THE YEAR AT THE 2025 RUNNING INDUSTRY AWARDS!

    Join thousands of runners on the start line at the iconic - and…

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026
  15. Eclipse

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    Theatre

    Chichester

    In the kitchen of an old Devon rectory, the daughter who stayed and the son who moved away make conversation with their current and former partners, the milkman, the postman, the care workers. They talk about the weather, the roads, the toaster, the…

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    8 May 2026to6 June 2026
  16. Rye Summer Series Race Two

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    Sporting Events

    Rye

    The Rye Summer Classic Series provides a unique chance to enjoy one of Britain's most treasured conservation sites, covering a mosaic of interlocking shingle ridges, saltmarsh, intertidal grazing, reed-beds and saline lagoons. It can get windy on…

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2026
  17. Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend

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    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…

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    2 May 2026to4 May 2026
  18. Fascinating and free exhibition train

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    Exhibitions

    off Havelock Road, Hastings

    An exhibition inside a train is heading to Bognor Regis – and it's totally free to visit.

    Co-curated with the National Railway Museum and packed full of interactive exhibits and amazing stories, 'Inspiration' reveals how railways transformed the…

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    From:
    12 Mar 2026to15 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Curious About Hastings

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    Walking

    Hastings

    Have fun (re-)discovering Hastings, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst exploring this historic seaside town. Curious About…

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    From:
    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  20. Out Of The Blue Battle 10k & 5k

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    Sporting Events

    Battle

    Welcome to the 11th Anniversary edition of Out Of The Blue, an unforgettable race that you'll want to race year after year. These 10k & 5k offerings explore some of the stunning 220 acre estate at Ashburnham Place. The air crackles with race-day…

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    From:
    25 June 2026