3rd - 26th May 2025 credit Jamie Macmillan
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. 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.
Start planning your next event-ful visit to Sussex and make sure you don't miss some of the most popular events happening across the county - Chichester 950 Religion, Rebellion & Reformation exhibition, West Sussex (now until 15th November), The Brick Build at Battle Abbey, East Sussex (12th - 21st April), Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor, East Sussex (21st April - 5th May), Brighton Festival (3rd - 26th May 25) (F) and Brighton Fringe, East Sussex (2nd May - 1st June), Beer & Cider by the Sea, Eastbourne (16th - 18th May 2025), Chichester Pride (24th May 25), World of Wizardy at Bluebell Railway (28th - 31st May), Balloons and Tunes at Fontwell Park (13th & 14th June).
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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Theatre
Brighton
Our popular backstage tours are back!
Theatre
Chichester
You're invited to the musical equivalent of a finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.…
Special Events
Brighton Marina, Brighton
Looking for a unique and budget-friendly Valentine's Day date?
Glow crazy in love with the GLOBALLS Date Night Package! ️♀️ Choose from any of our stunning UV light mini golf courses or Carnival games for a night full of fun and unforgettable…
Performance
RYE
Join MC Rye Town Crier Paul Goring as he hosts the 72nd National Town Criers' Championship in beautiful Rye, Sussex.
Childrens Events
Uckfield
May The 4th be with you!
A must-attend event for all Star Wars fans! On May 4th, prepare for an epic galactic adventure as Darth Vader & Stormtroopers take over the Bluebell Railway!
Cycling
Eastbourne
From the organisers of the multi-award-winning Eastbourne Triathlon, TriBourne Festival of Endurance returns featuring award winning full and middle-distance triathlons, plus a marathon, long-distance swims, aquabike options and triathlon relays…
Sporting Events
Eastbourne
Over 35's tennis championships featuring players from all over the UK, at one of the worlds best grass court venues. Watch for free in the beautiful surroundings of Devonshire Park.
All age groups are catered for up to 75 for Women and 80 for Men.…
Pop Up Event
Worth, Crawley
Celebrate spring 2025 in Sussex with Tulleys Tulip Fest! Step into our colourfields, and enjoy the sight of over 1.5 million Tulips.
With over 100 different varieties, we will have amongst them early bloomers, mid season and late season…
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”…
Run / Rally
Eastbourne
The South Downs Run is a scenic and non-competitive drive of about 70 miles along the beautiful South Downs from Bury Hill to Eastbourne in Sussex. All MG and Sprite owners are welcome regardless of club affiliations.
The run continues to be very…
Exhibitions
Chichester
Acclaimed visual artist Rana Begum RA transforms our historic staircase with No.1367 Mesh, her iconic suspended, colourful mesh clusters, creating a vibrant blend of history and contemporary art.
Shopping
Brighton & Hove
Paper Daisy Events are delighted to announce their return to The British Engineerium for a grand weekend Spring Makers Fair with the museum opening and in steam throughout weekend too!
The event will be held over a full weekend Saturday 10th &…
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Transform your garden this summer by joining a hands-on workshop with Nina Leeming
Experience an unforgettable day with Nina Leeming of HOW TO LOVE YOUR GARDEN. This interactive hands-on workshop is your chance to create a beautiful, flourishing…
Exhibitions
Chichester
An exhibition sharing the story of the Christian faith in Sussex, revealed through people, events and objects, from 1075 to the present day.
To mark our 950th anniversary, we are delighted to present Religion, Rebellion & Reformation, an exhibition…
Carnival
Eastbourne
The biggest Seafront Carnival in the South East will return this year.
More than 1,500 walkers are expected to take part with some 25,000 fans and supporters.
Music
Horsham
Leonardslee Family Nights - a family friendly extension of our sell-out event, Leonardslee Lates.
Unwind under the Sussex skies and join us for the return of this Leonardslee Family Nights at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this spring half-term. Enjoy…
Food
Tillington, Petworth
Enjoy a relaxed Friday evening with loved ones at our beautiful Petworth vineyard, sipping our exceptional vintage sparkling wines with a handmade pizza, whilst watching the sun go down. Our Sunset Sipping packages include a glass or bottle of our…
Community
Haywards Heath
We're excited to announce that our annual FREE community festival is just around the corner! Spring into Community is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends, and community groups to come together. Discover the international reach of the…
Childrens Events
Burwash
Join Pete the Badger and his friends at Bateman's for a fun-filled summer adventure. Whether you're a super organiser or a little on the messy side, this family trail is perfect for everyone. Step right into Pete's story as he cleans and tidies up…
Childrens Events
Berwick
Head to East Sussex as Drusillas celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025!
No single day could do justice to such an incredible moment in our history, so we've got a host of special events planned, including a number of Centenary Saturdays…
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