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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Arts
Pembury, Tunbridge Wells
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Tunbridge Wells at the Mercure Hotel!
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…
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…
Participatory Event
Crawley
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Go Ape Crawley
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…
Arts
Chichester
Dive into the witty creative world of Pop artists, such as Peter Blake, Andy Warhol and David Hockney, to create a refreshing new likeness of an artist using collage. Experiment with two collage styles: papier collé and photomontage (or a…
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…
Food
Uckfield
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea whilst you enjoy a nostalgic journey by steam through the beautiful Sussex countryside.
Music
Eastbourne
After the incredible success of our 2024 Ultimate Christmas Party Fest, we're back and ready to go even bigger for 2025—this time at the iconic Eastbourne Town Hall! That's right, is moving into one of Eastbourne's most stunning venues for a night…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Join us for a 45-minute Spook-tacular Monster Party, the ultimate kids' Halloween event packed with frightfully fun monster-themed games, a lively disco, and lots of thrilling prizes. Designed to entertain little ones, our event features ghoulish…
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