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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 and selection of seaside resorts. We've got hundreds of exciting events taking place all year round for residents and day-trippers 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 taking place while there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break.
Exciting entertainment takes place all year round with an enviable supply of themed festivals. There's no shortage of food and drink festivals and the local produce is amongst the best in the UK with seafood from Hastings and ideal conditions for vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event.
May is festivals month in Brighton with arts, music and diverse culture celebrated in party style, but there's always something going on making it a popular destination for a day trip from London. Brighton is also renowned for a thriving comedy scene.
The culture and heritage of 1066 Country, walking and other outdoor events of the South Downs National Park along with family-friendly towns of Eastbourne, Worthing, Littlehampton and Bognor mean you're never far from an event guaranteed to give you a warm welcome.
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.
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.
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The guide below shows our 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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Theatre
Chichester
Terence Rattigan's devastating examination of love and solitude, set in London in 1951, offers one of the twentieth century's finest leading roles for a woman. Nancy Carroll plays Hester Collyer, alongside Hadley Fraser and Gerald Kyd.
Festival
Hastings
This year’s Hastings Midsummer Fish Festival takes place over the weekend of 22/23 June.
Tour
Brighton
Join the Brighton Dolphin Project on our 2 hour wildlife watching boat trip to the new Rampion Wind Farm!
The 116 turbines are more than 8 miles offshore from Brighton and it takes about 45 minutes to get there. Our boat will enter the windfarm…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Mustering for War will transport visitors back to the start of the Cousins War, a turbulent and often forgotten era in the Middle Ages, with thrilling 12th century combat, replica weapons, costumes and craft displays.
The Empress Matilda has…
Tour
Brighton
Apparitions, strange voices, poltergeist activity....when it comes to paranormal activity, Preston Manor has it all!
Preston Manor was originally constructed in 1738 by Thomas Western. Westerns ghost is one of the manors resident spooks.
Since it…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Hampshire
The SteeleFord Supercar Show taking place on the 23rd June 2019 will be a showcase of some of the finest exotic cars southern England has to offer. Ranging from super to hyper, classic to contemporary, British to Italian to German, this won't be a…
Gardens
3 North Pound, Walberton, Walberton
Walberton Open Gardens
This bi-annual event is a feature of Walberton village life, raising funds for local charities and enabling gardeners to showcase their gardens. Approximately 15 gardens of all sizes.
Hotdogs and cream teas available
Tickets…
Community
Eastbourne
We invite you to join our free Never Alone activity group
which has been set up by CPJ Field, a tenth-generation family business, to help support and connect people in our local community.
Supported by St John Ambulance, 'Never Alone' is an…
Music
Arundel
Following the successes of his three-concert Franck series and then the closing concert in the Arundel Festival last year, the illustrious musician D'Arcy Trinkwon returns to play the great music of four of the towering 19th century composers –…
Free Event
St Leonards
St Leonards Festival will be abuzz with diversity and creativity, and we’re spreading the love all over the place!
Music can be found at Warrior Square Gardens and the bustling market on King’s Road!
The grand ‘Wind-Powered’ parade will…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Brighton
Saturday 29 June, 2pm – 7pm
Our City Dances festival of dance is back, bursting out of venues and spaces across central Brighton, Queens Park and Tarner over the weekend of Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June.
With BSL interpereted events throughout…
Comedy
Brighton
The newest and most exciting female stand up in the UK, from the Funny Women Awards and beyond!
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Join Reserve Manager Paul to see what the moth traps attracted the night before.
10 am £12 pp
Antiques
Shoreham by Sea
Postcard, ephemera, cigarette cards and film collectibles.
Arts
Foxhole Lane, Haywards Heath
Back by popular demand, Bolney Wine Estate will be hosting its second art evening on Friday 5th July.
We are pleased to welcome back The Paint Club for another enjoyable event. NO experience is required - just a flair for creativity, and the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Watersfield, Pulborough
FAMILY ADVENTURE CAMP!
Bring your family on an exciting overnight camp on Saturday 6th July - Sunday 7th July and enjoy lots of activities and all food/refreshments included! Our campsite has toilet/shower blocks, a marquee, a kitchen and a small…
Music
Hastings
THe exciting programme mainly from Spain and Latin America that is full of passion with guest soloists, dance, song and full orchestra and will include:
International Guitarist Giulio Tampalini performing the much loved Concierto de Aranjuez by…
Sporting Events
Royal Tunbridge Wells
A fantastic line up of sport and attractions await you at the 2019 Eridge Horse Trials & Country Market just outside Tunbridge Wells.
Competitions range from Novice to Open were local riders will be going head-to-head with some of the top…
Tour
Brighton
Join the Brighton Dolphin Project on our sunset wildlife cruise to learn about and hopefully see some of our amazing marine wildlife here in Brighton. Whilst dolphin sightings this close to shore are rare, you will learn all about our Sussex…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
It is 1138 and the Norman Knights Tournament will celebrate the marriage of the Dowager Queen Adeliza de Louvain and William de Albini. 12th century knights, squires, archer and men-at-arms will face off in a foot tournament on the lower lawns of…
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