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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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…
Sporting Events
Tunbridge Wells
This famous race is much loved for its scenic and challenging route. It is steeped in local history and thanks to meticulous organisation, value for money and friendly marshals, entries are highly coveted. It was voted the No.2 Half Marathon in the…
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…
Food
Cowfold Roaf, Bolney
Cider and Pizza Served fresh from Wednesday to Sunday
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
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…
Arts
Brighton
We are Brighton's original sip and paint night out! Join The Paint Club at one of our regular painting workshops taught by friendly local professional artists.
In addition to hosting paint and sip parties in Brighton, we also host events in…
Corporate Activities
Arundel
Nyetimber, the world-renowned English sparkling wine producer, opens its estate to the public just a handful of times a year and Amberley Castle has teamed up with our friends down the road to create an exclusive experience and overnight stay.
Arts
Worthing
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at The Cricketers in Worthing!
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…
Walking
Brighton
Have fun (re-)discovering Brighton, 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. Curious About Brighton visits not just the obvious places, but…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Sompting, Lancing
Join us for pumpkin-picking fun at our pumpkin patch in West Sussex at Halewick Lane, Sompting, BN15 0NE, next to the A27.
Our confirmed dates for pumpkin picking fun in 2025 are 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 25th-31st October from 10am to…
Christmas
Saltdean, Brighton
Paper Daisy Events are excited to return to Saltdean Lido with some amazing exhibitors for a beautifully curated Christmas Makers Fair!
On Saturday 29th November you'll find the impressive art deco inspired ballroom & lounge full of wonderful…
Walking
Goudhurst
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies!
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone's favourite dog and owner duo for company.
This…
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…
Arts
Chichester
How much do you know about the Virgin Mary? How has her image perpetuated an idealisation for motherhood? Where does the iconography of the witch stem from? Is there more to Aphrodite/ Venus than as just the ancient's idea of a pin-up?
Join art…
Theatre
Chichester
The winds of change are blowing through the elite ivy-league halls of one of America's most prestigious universities. For students Isaiah, Connor, Annabelle, Omar and Stacy, on the precipice of starting their adult lives, life is no longer about…
Bonfire Night
Arundel
Do you dare to join Fontwell for an electrifying Halloween event. Family fun and sky-filling fireworks and spooky entertainment await as well as the Fontwell Fairground, packed with rides and family attractions.
The finale is a stunning fireworks…
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,…
Childrens Events
Berwick
Drusillas, located between Brighton and Eastbourne, always conjures up oodles of eerie excitement and seasonal surprises to keep your little horrors half term happy!
Sugar Skull Witch:
She floats, she glides, she slides and sneers, she welcomes…
Theatre
Chichester
Evolve Theatre Company present Sister Act the Musical - a Divine Musical Comedy!
Come and raise your voice with us and we promise you'll be left feeling Fabulous Baby!
For 4 shows only…
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