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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.

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.

What's on in Sussex this weekend?

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. LAMBERT BARNARD PANEL
    An exhibition sharing the story of the Christian…
    1. 14 Feb 20251 Feb 2026
  2. 200 Years Dieppe - Newhaven Line
    A major exhibition in Newhaven marks the 200…
    1. Beachy Head Marathon Credit Sussex Sport Photography
      The Beachy Head Marathon is one the biggest…

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      1. 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
      2. Saturday Art and Craft

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        Childrens Events

        Chichester

        Join us for a creative and relaxed workshop session inspired by art from our collections and exhibitions. Whether it is block printing or creating a collage, these activities are suitable for all ages and abilities and make a wonderful addition to a…

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        From:
        20 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
      3. 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
      4. Bogan Bingo Bottomless Brunch

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        Comedy

        Brighton and Hove

        Bingo, bottomless brunch & the Bogan Bingo boys!

        What could be a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than a gloriously chaotic bingo and bottomless brunch session with Brighton’s no.1 comedy bingo show, Bogan Bingo!

        Tickets include:

        - 90…

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        Komedia, Brighton and Hove

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        28 Feb 2026Open 12:30 -
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      5. Bewl 15 & 5 Mile

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        Sporting Events

        Wadhurst

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        Organised by Wadhurst Runners, the Bewl 15 & 5 mile races return on 5th July 2026.

        The 15 mile race is the original round Bewl Water race and the only one which includes the nature reserve with its stunning lakeside views. Once voted the…

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        5 July 2026
      6. 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 -
      7. Feed the Birds Workshop

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        Arts

        Arundel

        Craft garlands, edible wreaths and cookie cutter bird feeders to celebrate the holiday season in your garden, while helping to feed your feathered friends!
        Cost: £10 per person, plus price of centre admission ticket. For adults only.

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        From:
        7 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
      8. Noughty '90s Festival Brighton 2025

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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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        23 May 2026Open 12:00 - 22:30
      9. Film Screening and Q&A: Women's Work

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        Arts

        Chichester

        Women's Work (2025, 60 mins) is a new documentary directed by Nicola Black, about internationally acclaimed artist Caroline Walker.

        The hour-long film follows Walker over the past 5 years, creating work around themes of childcare and nurture in…

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        15 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
      10. Robertsbridge Midsummer 10k & 5k

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        Robertsbridge

        The Robertsbridge Bonfire Society return to present another wonderful instalment of their much loved Midsummer 10k & 5k race. This is a community affair. It boasts fantastic local support with some super volunteer marshals to cheer and guide runners…

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        19 June 2026
      11. Santa Special Steam Trains

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        Christmas

        Station Road, Tenterden

        We love Christmas at the Kent and East Sussex Railway and we have been welcoming families to meet Santa on our trains since 1974! There's nothing quite like the pleasure of a steam train ride knowing your child will meet Santa and receive a named…

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        29 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
      12. Nativity! The Musical

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        Christmas

        Tunbridge Wells

        Get ready to sparkle and shine this December as the festive family favourite Nativity! The Musical bursts onto the Trinity stage.

        Based on the 2009 smash-hit holiday film, Nativity! The Musical will transport Tunbridge Wells into the mayhem of…

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        12 Dec 2025to27 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 18:00
      13. Live Music Thursday's at Bohemia

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        Music

        Brighton

        Brighton's most popular live music nights, every Thursday at this popular city centre venue, with free entry.

        From cover pop, funk & soul bands, to rock covers and even steam punk and blues…there is something for everyone to tap along to while…

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        From:
        4 Dec 2025to30 July 2026
      14. Christmas at Drusillas

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        Childrens Events

        Berwick

        Watch little eyes twinkle with wonder as they experience the glistening magic of Christmas at Drusillas! Come and meet Santa snuggled in his cosy cottage, join in with our jolly singing reindeer, stroll through twinkling decorations, and marvel at…

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        22 Nov 2025to23 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
      15. Painting party in East Grinstead: The Ship Inn

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        Arts

        Ship Street, East Grinstead

        The Paint Club is in East Grinstead! We run regular painting workshops at Carlo Lounge and The Ship Inn every month.

        Tickets include professional instructions from an artist, painting materials, plus a canvas to take home at the end of the workshop.

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        From:
        15 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
      16. Royal Pavilion Ice Rink

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        Childrens Events

        Brighton

        The UK’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink is back, powered by renewable energy. With its unrivalled setting in front of Brighton’s iconic Royal Pavilion, and ice like glass, the rink has been welcoming visitors since 2010. It’s still the UK’s only…

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        28 Oct 2025to4 Jan 2026
      17. SteamLights at Bluebell Railway

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        Special Events

        Uckfield

        Join us for a truly enchanting evening as our Ice Queen summons her powers to light up the train before it steams into the night on a brand-new, family-friendly narrative journey!

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        22 Nov 2025to28 Dec 2025
      18. THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Spa Valley

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        Christmas

        Tunbridge Wells

        Join us at THE POLAR EXPRESS™ at Tunbridge Wells West on the Spa Valley Railway for a magical Christmas adventure—book your tickets today!

        Step into the beloved story as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ departs from Spa Valley Railway, bringing the film to life.…

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        From:
        4 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 19:10
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        11 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 19:10
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        28 Dec 2025to30 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 19:10
      19. The Wiston Winery Tour & Tasting

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        Tour

        Pulborough

        Experience the Gold Medal-winning Tour & Tasting at Wiston Estate, celebrated as Experience of the Year 2023/24 at the Beautiful South Awards! Perfect for all seasons, our tour is winter-friendly, fully undercover, and fully accessible, so you can…

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        From:
        1 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
      20. Shakespeare & Christmas

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        Performing Arts

        Rye

        Concentrating on Shakespeare's relationship with the festive season, this show will get everyone into the spirit of Christmas with bawdy humour, disguises, song, cakes, ale and a ghost or two!

        Exploring the…

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        From:
        13 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 17:30