Chichester Cathedral 950, Now - 15th Nov 25
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.
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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Christmas
Ditcham, Petersfield
The magical Watoto Christmas Fair is back for the sixteenth year and is better than ever!
We have over 50 stalls of fabulous gifts and foodie treats- all our stallholders are independent boutique brands, carefully curated so you can find those…
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…
Arts
Arundel
The Paint Club is coming to Arundel! We will be at The Spur on the 7th May to paint a colourful rainbow tree. No painting experience required and our local professional artist will bring along everything you need to paint.
Arts
Queens Walk, 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.
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*.
Christmas
Saltdean, Brighton
Paper Daisy Events are excited to return to Saltdean Lido with some amazing exhibitors for a beautifully curated Christmas Makers Fair!
On Saturday 29th November you'll find the impressive art deco inspired ballroom & lounge full of wonderful…
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…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Get creative by making Halloween and Bonfire Night crafts to take home. From spooky decorations to bonfire-themed creations, you'll have a blast during this drop-in session.
Cost: £2.00 per child (including Members) to cover the cost of materials,…
Exhibitions
Petworth
For the first time in 20 years, a wide range of JMW Turner's artistic studies of the extraordinary landscape at Petworth House and Park will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. Visitors will be able to discover more about his methods,…
Christmas
Havant
Meet Father Christmas at Stansted House.
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…
General event
Worthing
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!
The Worthing Rock Choir is led by local musician Emma Steele. People who have already joined the choir, who hail from Worthing and further afield in…
Theatre
Brighton
Our popular backstage tours are back!
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…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Kick-start the festive season with a visit to see Santa in his magical grotto.
Step into Elf Training Camp
Ticket holders will begin their adventure by joining Elf Training Camp, where novice elves can take part in a series of creative tasks and…
Fireworks
Robertsbridge
The Sussex bonfire season goes out with a bang with the Robertsbridge Bonfire and Torchlight Procession.
Don't miss out on the fun when the procession sets off from Station Road, ending at the recreation ground where the enormous bonfire will…
Theatre
Chichester
An enthralling, charming and magical tale that tells the true story of Father Christmas.
For 11-year-old Nikolas, whose nickname is Christmas because he was born on 25 December, life isn't easy. With only a doll made out of a turnip to keep him…
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Get into the festive spirit and join Helen from Wallace Lettering for a relaxed two-hour workshop inside the beautifully decorated Animal Room at Borde Hill House.
In this fun, festive session, you'll learn how to use modern 'faux' calligraphy…
Special Events
Eastbourne
Explore the skies with Eastbourne Astronomical Society this Winter.
Arts
Arundel
The Bentley Wildlife Carvers teach you to the basics of wood carving in this introductory workshop for people aged 18+. You will create a model of a robin from a roughed out wooden block, then paint your bird and take it home.
The workshop price of…
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