Tilegate Park, West Sussex
Events suitable for the whole family are never hard to come by in Sussex thanks to a range of tourist hot-spots including a national park, two cities, Chichester and Brighton, and selection of seaside resorts. We've got hundreds of exciting events taking place all year round for residents, day-trippers and holiday makers to enjoy.
To find out what's on in Sussex today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place. If you're looking for what's on when it's raining, the coastal geography of Sussex means you can switch the beach for a trip to a local castle, all of which have a calendar of seasonal events to entertain children and adults.
You'll find an enviable supply of themed festivals in Sussex, from food and drink festivals bursting with local produce, which is amongst the best in the UK, and full to the brim with English wine as this county has the ideal conditions for a host of vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, an adventure, guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
Don't miss this year's Brighton Festival which kicks off on the 4th - 26th May 2024. This wonderful indoor and outdoor celebration of the arts is a highlight on the South East event calendar and includes dance, circus acts, shows, comedy, and more. Look out for the Olivier Award-winning performance maker, Marisa Carnesky, the newly refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre which opens to welcome premieres and international productions to Brighton Festival 2024 and for the children, the British Animation award-winning Kensuke’s Kingdom, adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling children’s book.
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Take a look at our featured list for inspiration and then scroll to the bottom of the page to see hundreds of more events in Sussex.
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The guide below shows our full calendar of events in Sussex. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Horsham
A two-day retreat based around a full and varied program of events including yoga flows, yoga Nidra and sound-bath, breath therapy, hypnotherapy, face yoga, individual treatments (massage, facials), reflexology. Fully catered. Two nights luxury…
Music
Worthing
An evening with Richard Norris of The Grid (and many other musical ventures!): Q&A from 8.00 PM, then Richard Norris DJ set 10.00 - midnight.
Richard Norris is best known as one half of The Grid, alongside Dave Ball (of Soft Cell). The duo had a run…
Arts
Brighton
Plants Over People? Now you're speaking my language. Replace real indoor plants with this nursery of greenery with a background of soft pinks and orange colours.
Good thing is you don't need to water these plants. They'll live forever.
Your…
Festival
Brighton
Established in 1967, Brighton Festival is the largest and most established annual curated multi-arts festival in England. Taking place over three weeks in May, the Festival is a celebration of music, theatre, dance, art, film, literature, debate,…
Music
Uckfield
TICKETS £25
As featured on ITV1, The Take That Experience are one of the finest tributes to Take That across the UK and Europe.
Wowing audiences everywhere they go with their amazing vocals, stunning costumes and electrifying dance routines, they…
Arts
Brighton
We'd dive head first into this ocean of technicolour. No talent necessary for creating Big Blue, our friendly whale swimming around the open water – I hope that little boat won't get in the way.
Splash around in the paint (and your beverage) and…
Festival
Eastbourne
Prepare to kick off summer in style and rock out like never before as Eastbourne Music Fest makes a grand return with two phenomenal bands, "DYNAMITE" and "APACHE ROSE," set to deliver a live on-stage experience featuring over 4 hours of the…
Theatre
Peacehaven
It's 'Viva Espana' as a Murder Mystery hits Benidorm!
The year is 1989 and events at the Hotel Britannia bring in detectives from both sides of the Atlantic as dastardly deeds appear on the menu alongside the paella and sangria!
'Who Killed the…
Special Events
Eastbourne
The Western Lawns on Eastbourne's iconic seafront plays host to 'Beer and Cider by the Sea'. This three day extravaganza from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May, real ale and cider lovers can choose from 100 real ales
Fete / Fair
Ticehurst
Music, BBQ and summer fun at The Bell in Ticehurst.
General event
Brighton
Fabuloso is the UK's biggest LGBTQ Pride festival and the Brighton & Hove Pride official fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund
“Historic, inspired and unparalleled. Brighton Pride is one of the best international pride festivals, we love it”…
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Guest locos will be operating passenger services between
Tenterden and Bodiam - details will be announced here soon!
Bodiam and Robertsbridge will be linked by a Heritage bus service
(exclusively for K&ESR Freedom ticket holders)
The line between…
Arts
Brighton
'You Can't Always Get What You Want' until now. She's A Rainbow celebrates the iconic UK rock band The Rolling Stones – that started long before the dinosaurs – with their classic logo.
This fun and funky masterpiece will no doubt add a pop of…
Arts
Ford,, Arundel
Plans For Living
An exhibition of painting and ceramics by Louise Bristow and Coco Crampton.
Everyday objects can provide a profound insight into history, reflecting the society that created them and the ideology of the period in which they were…
Arts
Brighton
It's 5 o'clock somewhere, but at our studio it's always Happy Hour.
Whether it's a Spicy Margarita, a Cosmopolitan or a Martini (shaken not stirred, obvs), let us fill up your glass (metaphorically and at the bar) with this bright and bubbly…
Festival
Eaton Road, Hove
Returning to one of the city's most iconic locations, All Saints, BCF is returning for its biggest year ever as we add an additional day to the show.
Festival
Ardingly
Join us for the day or stay for the weekend at our brand new campervan festival in Ardingly. A phenomenal line-up of live music from 11am everyday awaits including a DJ set from Trunk of Funk legend Craig Charles. Visitors can also browse the…
Sporting Event
Worthing
Take to the streets of Worthing with this years Worthing Runfest! Consisting of three brilliant events all on one day. Ideal for those looking to get fit with family - the Guild Care Family run is a family fun run starting in Steyne Gardens,…
Music
Hove
What better way to start the weekend and the opening night of Brighton Fringe Festival than partying to some sweet soul music.
Two hours of solid gold soul 'n' funk. With the sensational Carol and Danny providing vocals; the funky horns of Laurent…
Music
Brighton
Hammerdown is Sussex's leading rock and metal festival, hosting 20 acts over 2 days of original music. We've hosted some of the UK's top up and coming talent since 2015, and this year for the first time we're coming to Brighton. Become part of the…
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