Friday 17th May to Sunday 19th May 2024
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, Chichester and Brighton, and selection of seaside resorts. We've got hundreds of exciting events taking place all year round for residents, day-trippers and holiday makers 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 (F) taking place. 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.
You'll find an enviable supply of themed festivals in Sussex, from food and drink festivals bursting with local produce, which is amongst the best in the UK, and full to the brim with English wine as this county has the ideal conditions for a host of vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, an adventure, guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
Don't miss this year's Brighton Festival which kicks off on the 4th - 26th May 2024. This wonderful indoor and outdoor celebration of the arts is a highlight on the South East event calendar and includes dance, circus acts, shows, comedy, and more. Look out for the Olivier Award-winning performance maker, Marisa Carnesky, the newly refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre which opens to welcome premieres and international productions to Brighton Festival 2024 and for the children, the British Animation award-winning Kensuke’s Kingdom, adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling children’s book.
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Take a look at our featured list for inspiration and then scroll to the bottom of the page to see hundreds of more events in Sussex.
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The guide below shows our full 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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Exhibitions
Chichester
Discover quiet, thoughtful figures in the landscape in brand new works by contemporary artist, Jake Grewal.
Arts
Brighton
Why this artwork? Because you're the mane event. Using a base of neutral colours, Into the Lion's Den channels the king of the jungle with a colourful twist. We honestly think this big cat should be in the next Lion King movie.
Festival
RYE
A packed fortnight of opera, classical and contemporary music, drama, walks, authors, performers and artists.
Family
Uckfield
Get ready for the return of one of our most popular events of the year at The Bluebell Railway, welcoming back for 2024 our Branch Line Gala Weekend! This event is a must for all fans of branch line railways, providing a chance to see unique,…
Arts
Lower Beeding, Horsham
Create your own fragrant candle with local chandler Ursula, founder of Wax and Willow, in our Clocktower Café.
You will be taken through the different types of waxes and a little bit of the science behind candle making.
Music
Brighton
Join the friendliest choir in town!
The Free Brighton Choir is a volunteer-led singing group, open to everyone, regardless of age, singing ability or experience. No auditions, no requirements, no cost.
Festival
Wartling, Herstmonceux
Celebrate the start of summer with a weekend full of spectacular science.
Festivals
Chichester
Once again offering a veritable feast of entertainment, this year's Festival of Chichester is a celebration of all things arts.
Come and be immersed in music in a variety of genres, heatre, art exhibitions, spoken word and poetry, literary talks…
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Guest locos will be operating passenger services between
Tenterden and Bodiam - details will be announced here soon!
Bodiam and Robertsbridge will be linked by a Heritage bus service
(exclusively for K&ESR Freedom ticket holders)
The line between…
Special Events
Amberley
A showcase of buses from Amberley Museum's own collection, the Southdown Omnibus collection and a number of visiting buses.
Watch, photograph and ride on a selection of buses from years gone by.
The earliest bus at the Museum is a 1914…
Childrens Events
Cuckfield, Haywards Heath
Our summer school will be a fun packed 5-day course where students will learn choreographed routines and songs inspired by the Hit West End Show and Hollywood Film, Mary Poppins!
All students who book onto the course will have the opportunity to…
Theatre
Chichester
Austria, 1938. Free-spirited nun Maria is sent away from her abbey to become governess to the widowed Captain von Trapp's seven children. She brings music and laughter back to his unfeeling household, but the future holds more joy and jeopardy than…
Childrens Events
Brighton
Hansel wants to keep everything he can for himself, whilst Gretel shares what precious little she has with a beautiful bird. Their father despairs of finding work, and their mother despairs of ever having enough food for them all ever again. In…
Arts
Ford,, Arundel
Plans For Living
An exhibition of painting and ceramics by Louise Bristow and Coco Crampton.
Everyday objects can provide a profound insight into history, reflecting the society that created them and the ideology of the period in which they were…
Festival
Ardingly
Join us for the day or stay for the weekend at our brand new campervan festival in Ardingly. A phenomenal line-up of live music from 11am everyday awaits including a DJ set from Trunk of Funk legend Craig Charles. Visitors can also browse the…
Music
Uckfield
TICKETS £25
As featured on ITV1, The Take That Experience are one of the finest tributes to Take That across the UK and Europe.
Wowing audiences everywhere they go with their amazing vocals, stunning costumes and electrifying dance routines, they…
Food
Fragbarrow Lane, Ditchling Common
Live life in full flavour at The Rows & Vine, converted into a unique winter dining space by our Chardonnay vineyard. It's the perfect spot to sip, savour and celebrate.
We are now serving seasonal Sunday Roasts alongside our small plates menu.…
Childrens Events
Brighton
It's early in the morning at the Magic Toyshop and Meg the Doll can't find her glove! Join in the chaotic hunt as Meg and her best friend Penny the Toy Soldier enlist your help to unlock the enchanted toy boxes, reveal their hidden surprises and…
Bank Holiday
Near Wadhurst
Pashley Manor's spectacular Tulip Festival is a riot of colour.
Tour
Washington
Join us for a guided walking tour of our beautiful vineyards hidden away in the South Downs, which incorporates a tasting of our award-winning English Sparkling wines and a picnic lunch in the vineyard. Join us for a guided walking tour of our…
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