2025 marks 25 years since the doors opened to the Millennium Seed Bank c Jim Holden

25th Anniversary

Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, c Jim Holden

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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.

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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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  1. Dinosaur Adventure Live!
    Surely The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth! 65…
    1. 15 Feb 2026
  2. Stargazing at Helen Garden
    Explore the skies with Eastbourne Astronomical…
    1. 24 Jan 2026
    2. 21 Feb 2026

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  1. February Half Term at Drusillas Park

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    Childrens Events

    Alfriston

    Make wild memories this February half term at Drusillas Zoo Park!

    Keep the kids half term happy with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park - voted one of the best days out with kids in Sussex!

    Get nose-to-nose with 80 species of animal in our…

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    14 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  2. Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile: Summer Challenge

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    Sporting Events

    Nutley

    The Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile is a test of endurance at its purest. Challenge yourself to conquer the 1568ft elevation and earn the unrivalled reward of breathtaking views across The Downs. The route explores hard packed trails through Ashdown…

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2026
  3. William Nicholson

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    Arts

    Chichester

    This is the first major exhibition of the celebrated artist William Nicholson (1872 – 1949) in more than 20 years.
    Spanning Nicholson's entire career, this landmark show reveals the breadth of his artistic vision – from world-renowned still lifes,…

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    From:
    22 Nov 2025to10 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  4. Dinosaur Adventure Live!

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    Childrens Events

    Eastbourne

    Surely The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth! 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the adventure?

    Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like Dinosaurs. Walk with us through the…

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    From:
    15 Feb 2026Open 14:00 -
  5. Rye Summer Series Race Two

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    Sporting Events

    Rye

    The Rye Summer Classic Series provides a unique chance to enjoy one of Britain's most treasured conservation sites, covering a mosaic of interlocking shingle ridges, saltmarsh, intertidal grazing, reed-beds and saline lagoons. It can get windy on…

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    From:
    5 June 2026
  6. Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers 2026: Nature's Embrace

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    Festival

    Chichester

    The Festival of Flowers at Chichester Cathedral returns from 3 – 6 June 2026 for its 30th anniversary.

    This much-loved event will see the Cathedral transformed by more than 50,000 blooms in a spectacular celebration of colour, scent and creativity.…

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    3 June 2026to6 June 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  7. Rana Begum: No.1367 Mesh

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    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.

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    From:
    20 July 2024to1 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  8. Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series (Race 2)

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    Sporting Events

    Nutley, Uckfield

    The Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series at Pippingford Park is a series of two eco-friendly trail races where we strive to deliver an exhilarating running experience in a sustainable environment. Previously known as The Greener Earth Trail Race, 2024…

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    From:
    25 Jan 2026
  9. ABBA Under the Stars

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    Music

    Haywards Heath

    Following their 2025 sell-out concert, ABBA Gold Europe returns to Borde Hill!

    Get ready to dance the night away with a spectacular tribute to ABBA's timeless hits! Leading tribute band ABBA Gold Europe delivers an electrifying live performance,…

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    From:
    4 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30
  10. Kids Trail: Mission Spring

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    Childrens Events

    Haywards Heath

    Agent Snowdrop needs your help! Spring has gone missing, and we suspect Winter has locked it away.

    Your secret mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join our Secret Nature Agency and help bring Spring back to life.

    Armed with your Agent…

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to22 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  11. Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile

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    Sporting Events

    Lydd

    This long-established and highly coveted event takes place on a pancake flat course, using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent. It is the perfect opportunity to test your pace, hydration, and nutrition for…

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    From:
    29 Mar 2026
  12. Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival

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    Days Out

    Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival is an annual five day festival taking place on the South Coast of England. The town wide celebration hosts free and ticketed gigs, parties, parades, and acoustic sessions in various venues across Hastings and St…

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    From:
    13 Feb 2026to17 Feb 2026
  13. Forbidden Nights

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    Theatre

    Eastbourne

    Forbidden Nights is made up of a male vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all with an element of strip tease -- think Cirque du Soleil meets *Magic Mike*.

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    From:
    15 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
  14. Martello Half Marathon

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    Sporting Events

    Seaford

    The Seaford Martello Half Marathon is a scenic, but challenging event combining the stunning Seaford seafront with the beautiful South Downs. Organised jointly by Rotary Martello Seaford and Seaford Striders Running Club, this is one the nicest half…

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    From:
    19 Apr 2026
  15. Chichester950 | Religion, Rebellion & Reformation

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    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.

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    From:
    14 Feb 2025to1 Feb 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
  16. Romney Marsh 10k

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    Sporting Events

    New Romney

    The Romney Marsh 10K is organised by Nice Work on behalf of the Romney Marsh Rotary Club. The course uses the flat tarmac country lanes around the pretty Kent town of New Romney. You won't be disappointed by the views as you explore this stunning…

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2026
  17. 'Spring Bulbs' - Botanical Art Class with Penny Sanderson

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    Arts

    Haywards Heath

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring flowers at this relaxing two-hour watercolour workshop with talented Botanical artist, Penny Sanderson (Dip SBA).

    Using blooms from the stunning Garden at Borde Hill, Penny will guide you through the…

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    From:
    23 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
  18. Mudfest 2026

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    Childrens Events

    Arundel

    Grab your wellies and dive into the muddy magic of wetlands this February half term! From February 14 to 21, 2026, join us daily between 10 am and 4 pm for a week of hands on fun where mud isn't just messy — it's marvellous.
    Cook up creations in the…

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    14 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  19. Stargazing at Helen Garden

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    Special Events

    Eastbourne

    Explore the skies with Eastbourne Astronomical Society this Winter.

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    24 Jan 2026
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    21 Feb 2026
  20. Noughty '90s Festival

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    Music

    Brighton

    Boasting four huge stages of music, the biggest '00s and '90s bands, artists and DJs from around the world, funfair rides, a '90s arcade, Retro Bars, an RnB Roller Disco, Gormet Street Food, Exclusive VIP area and so much more, this is the ultimate…

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    From:
    23 May 2026Open 12:00 - 22:30