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Discover what's on in Sussex, including festivals, family-friendly events, theatre shows, garden open days, food festivals and seasonal events for a great day out in East and West Sussex. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant seaside cities for a holiday, peaceful gardens for a day out near you, world‑class culture for a short break away or events that the whole family will enjoy, you’ll find plenty to upcoming events to suit all ages and interests.

Events in Sussex

Top Sussex events not to miss in 2026

2026 brings an exciting line‑up of events and celebrations across the county of Sussex

  • World of Wizardry, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield, East Sussex
    24th, 25th, 27th - 30th May 26
    A magical adventure of enchantment and adventure for all the family at Horsted Keynes Station.
  • Beach Life Music Festival, Eastbourne Bandstand, Eastbourne, East Sussex
    30th & 31st May 2026
    Family-friendly free seaside music festival (F).
  • Treetop Challenge, Go Ape, Tilegate Park, Crawley, West Sussex
    Ongoing 
    Exhilarating family-friendly adventure up in the tree canopy, with Tarzan swings and ziplines.
  • Rose Week, Pashley Manor Gardens, Wadhurst, East Sussex
    12th - 20th June 2026
    With rose themed talks and walks and the chance to enjoy the beautiful English Rose.
  • Summer Season, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, West Sussex
    Includes 45 Years (12th June – 11th July 2026) and My Fair Lady (6th July – 5th September 2026)
    Award-winning theatre shows full of secrets, intrigue and life-changing stories.
  • Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, Eastbourne Seafront, East Sussex
    13th - 16th August 2026
    Featuring the Red Arrows ,The Starlings Aerobatics Team and Aerosuperbatics Wing Walkers (F)
  • Battle of Hastings Re-enactment, Battle Abbey, Battle, East Sussex
    10th & 11th October 2026
    Dramatic living history event that changed the course of English history.

From dramatic coastline and rolling South Downs landscapes to headline festivals, historic re‑enactments and flourishing gardens, make Sussex the perfect place for a seaside stay or countryside escape. Start planning your 2026 adventure today. 

What's on in Sussex this May, June and July

Explore our featured events list and discover what's on this May, June and July in East and West Sussex, from spring garden festivals to sporting events to take part in, family trials and outdoor adventures all waiting to be explored.

Visiting Chichester for an event, book a stay at Stubcroft Farm campsite

Plan your visit to Sussex

If you planning to come to South East England to enjoy one of the many events on offer in Sussex, find answers below to some frequently asked questions.

Frequently asked questions about events in Sussex

Planning a short break around an event in Sussex?

If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Sussex, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs. Search & Book Sussex Accommodation to plan your visit.

What's on in Sussex today or this weekend?

You'll find daily updated listings of events across East and West Sussex by using the date filter in the search box above or scroll to the bottom of the page to see our full events guide to Sussex - great for providing inspiration and ideas.

Are there any family-friendly events in Sussex?

Yes. Many of Sussex events are designed for families, including garden and nature trails, steam railway events, outdoor festivals and school-holiday activities. Use the 'type filter' in the search box above and choose family to find suitable events.

Are there free events in Sussex?

Yes. Look for events marked (F), including airshows, festivals and community celebrations. 

Sussex events near me

Discover events for residents, day-trippers, and holidaymakers. Browse the full calendar of events in Sussex below or switch to Map View to find out what's happening near you.  A visit to Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, or an adventure - guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.

What's on in East Sussex and West Sussex

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  1. Mansion Jazz: Claire Martin at Kew Wakehurst, Sussex

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    Music

    Haywards Heath

    Enjoy an enchanting open-air concert from one of the UK's finest jazz talents. Combining world-class music with the natural beauty of Wakehurst's wild botanic garden. This event offers a unique chance to savour the best of summer.

    Venue

    Wakehurst, Mid Sussex

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026
  2. Modern Calligraphy Workshops

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    Type:

    Arts

    Lower Beeding, Horsham

    Learn the beautiful and traditional craft of modern calligraphy! Join us at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in Lower Beeding, Horsham for a relaxing morning where you will be taken through a 2-hour dip pen session & learn everything from mark making,…

    Venue

    Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
  3. Dragonfly Drop-in Craft with Nature Makers

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    Type:

    Arts

    Arundel

    Pop into the Outlook In building to make a dashing dragonfly!
    Zsofi from Nature Makers guides families on how to make a dragonfly using eco-friendly, vegan-inclusive resources. Make a cord and bead creation or try one using reeds.
    These drop-in…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
  4. Circus Berlin

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    Type:

    Circus

    Hastings

    From the producers of some of the World's finest Circuses comes a brand new show specially created for a brilliant UK Tour in 2026.
    Continental Circus Berlin with an amalgamation of brilliant Circus acts from all 4 corners of the globe, music & real…

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
  5. Postcard Collage Workshop

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    Type:

    Arts

    Lewes

    Join us at Farleys for a workshop in which you will engage with collage as a creative outlet, making your own compositions to take home, while guided by highly experienced artist, Mark Ellender.

    Like many Surrealists, Roland Penrose utilised the…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
  6. Bates Green Garden

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    Gardens

    Arlington

    Bates Green Garden was designed and planted by the late Carolyn McCutchan over a period of many years from 1968.  The tranquil 1.5-acre garden surrounds the farmhouse, which was originally a gamekeepers cottage built circa 1814. 

    Dates

    From:
    25 Feb 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
  7. Model Boats on the Lake

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Lower Beeding, Horsham

    See the Schooner Radio Control Group in action on Waterfall Pond at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, and enjoy a fantastic, fun-filled day with a range of Model Radio Control Boats, yachts, steamboats and warship displays.

    Venue

    Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    From:
    15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
  8. Grim Glory: Lee Miller's Britain at War

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    Exhibitions

    Lewes

    An major exhibition from the Lee Miller Archives will be on display for the second half of the 2026 open season in the Lee Miller Gallery.

    Arriving in Britain just as war was declared Lee Miller, an American with no permit to work, used her camera…

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
  9. Lydd 20 Mile & Half Marathon

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    Sporting Events

    Lydd, Romney Marsh

    This long-established and highly coveted 20 mile and half marathon event takes place on a pancake flat course, using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent. Runners of all standards are welcome to join this running…

    Venue

    Nice Work, East Sussex

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2027Open 09:00 -
  10. Haroun Hayward: Path Through Trees

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    Exhibitions

    Chichester

    This exhibition will mark Haroun Hayward's (b. 1983) first solo
    institutional show. Hayward will present a new body of work,
    created in dialogue with artworks in Pallant House Gallery's
    collection by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Paul Nash,…

    Venue

    Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026to1 Nov 2026
  11. Adults Silent Disco at Leonardslee

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Lower Beeding, Horsham

    Open-air Silent Disco on Leonardslee House Lawn for an adults-only summer evening beneath the stars. As golden hour fades into twilight, the estate transforms into an atmospheric outdoor dancefloor, with music, lights and energy filling the lawn…

    Venue

    Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  12. BBB10k

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    Type:

    Sporting Events

    Battle

    The BBB10k is truly a treat to race. It takes runners through the pretty and historic streets of Battle, exploring the surrounding villages before finishing at the ancient Battle Abbey. It's a fast course with some hilly sections and a great race…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2026
  13. Backstage Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Brighton

    Our popular backstage tours are back!

    Venue

    Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton and Hove

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026to27 Mar 2027
  14. GIANT Dragonfly Outdoor Games

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Arundel

    Can you zip, dart and glide like a dragonfly? Put your skill, speed and agility to the test with our interactive outdoor games, perfect for all ages. Land a ring on the dragonfly's 'antennae', try Giant Jenga and do Dragonfly dominos.
    Cost: Included…

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:10 - 16:00
  15. The Paint Club painting party at The Spur

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Arundel

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  16. Family Cupcake Decorating Workshop: Petals, Paws & Piping Bags

    Type

    Type:

    Other

    Lower Beeding, Horsham

    Bring the kids for a fun, hands-on cupcake decorating session this half term. Each child will receive six cupcakes to decorate, with guidance from Zoe from Bouquet Bakes, they will decorate them with designs including a mix of cute animals, pretty…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
  17. Curious About Hastings

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Hastings

    Get ready to explore Hastings like a real‑life detective!

    Curious About Hastings takes you to famous places and secret corners, with surprises hiding around every turn. Each walk takes 1–2 hours, and both are wheelchair and buggy friendly, so…

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2026to3 May 2027
  18. We Are Family Sussex

    Type

    Type:

    Family

    Haywards Heath

    We Are Family Festival Sussex comes to Borde Hill on Sunday 16 August, bringing a full day of live entertainment, attractions and family fun to one of the South East's most beautiful outdoor settings.

    Venue

    Borde Hill Garden, Mid Sussex

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 21:00
  19. Special Event | Babes in Arms Guided Tours

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Chichester

    Bring your baby and enjoy a relaxed tour of the Gallery with a member of our curatorial team.

    Each tour will focus on a different theme, including the works in our permanent collection and our temporary exhibitions.

    Thursday 25 June 2026: Our…

    Venue

    Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:20
    From:
    22 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:20
  20. Talk | Art Laughs: Art History's Funniest Bits with Verity Babbs

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Chichester

    What do we miss when we take art too seriously? Some brilliant stories! Join art historian and comedian Verity Babbs as she guides us through art history's funniest bits: artists flirting, feuding, and flinging insults with flair. Sharing stories…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00