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. 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.
Start planning your next event-ful visit to Sussex and make sure you don't miss some of the most popular events happening across the county - Chichester 950 Religion, Rebellion & Reformation exhibition, West Sussex (now until 15th November), Brighton Fringe, East Sussex (Now- 1st June), World of Wizardy at Bluebell Railway (28th - 31st May), Balloons and Tunes at Fontwell Park (13th & 14th June) and Petworth Festival (17th July - 2nd August 25).
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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Festival
Rye
A Hiking and Music Festival
Hike To The Mic is taking place on Saturday, 5th July at Tibbs Farm near Rye in East Sussex.
It's a music festival with a difference: we are encouraging attendees to walk to the event together, fostering both…
Festival
Lewes
The Love Supreme Jazz Festival is a three-day greenfield music festival held annually on the first weekend of July in Glynde Place in the South Downs of East Sussex. It includes a spectrum of musical styles adjacent to jazz, such as funk, soul,…
Heritage & History
Bognor Regis
A brand-new immersive experience by artist Matt Reed comes to Bognor Regis Esplanade until September 2025
Show / Display
Eastbourne
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow will return in 2025.
The free four-day show will return to Eastbourne's seafront from 14 – 17 August 2025. Now in its 31st year, it is one of Europe's biggest free seafront airshows, attracting huge…
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.
Sporting Events
Eastbourne
A chance for teams across the county to come and compete against each other.
LTA Summer County Cup events give players the opportunity to represent their County in team competition in national/regional stages.
The age group categories range from…
Comedy
Brighton and Hove
Brightons no. 1 comedy bingo show is back. Now in their 10th year!
Strap in and prepare to experience the simmering chaos of the comedy game-show, Bogan Bingo. An undeniably unique night of entertainment mixing classic 80s anthems, spectacular…
Talks
Chichester
As part of the Pallant House Gallery Thursday Late event, Jo Baring (Director of the Ingram Collection of Modern British & Contemporary Art) and Sarah Victoria Turner (Director of the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) who co-present the…
Childrens Events
Goudhurst
The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover tree-mendous facts and learn about forest…
Markets
Saltdean
First Press Record & Art Fair is travelling to the spectacular Saltdean Lido for a day of records, art and DJs poolside at Brighton's finest!
We're thrilled to be heading over the hills (or under the cliffs?!) to this iconic venue on Saturday…
Walking
Brighton
Have fun (re-)discovering Brighton, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air. Curious About Brighton visits not just the obvious places, but…
Arts
Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst
Established in 2018 by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Parker Harris, Earth Photo is a world-leading international programme dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers.
It's main objective is to reveal…
Comedy
Brighton
Brighton's longest running, and friendliest, new material comedy night.
Arts
Manor Rd, Lancing
Time & Location
07 Jul 2025, 19:00 – 21:00 BST
DRNK, Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Manor Rd, Lancing BN15 0PH, UK
About the Event
Everything you need to paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a relaxed evening of painting. At previous Paint Clubs, we…
Comedy
Horsham
Leonardslee Comedy Club is sure to fill your night with laughter and good times with the very best of live stand-up comedy.
£18 per person |15% off for Leonardslee members (all members tickets require a valid Leonardslee Membership) £64 for 4…
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Reconnect with nature and unwind from the stresses of everyday life at our forest bathing workshops.
Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing invites you to slow down and fully immerse yourself in the calming forest…
Food
Tillington, Petworth
Enjoy a relaxed Friday evening with loved ones at our beautiful Petworth vineyard, sipping our exceptional vintage sparkling wines with a handmade pizza, whilst watching the sun go down. Our Sunset Sipping packages include a glass or bottle of our…
Music
Haywards Heath
Opera Brava brings Puccini's most beloved operas to life in spectacular open-air performances accompanied by a chamber ensemble and set against the enchanting backdrop of Borde Hill's Elizabethan House. From the heart-wrenching tragedy of La Bohème…
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…
Other
Appledore
Welcome to the APPLEDORE CLASSIC CAR SHOW and VILLAGE FAIR 2025. This is our 40th Year and ARGMC are pleased to host once again. We're fast becoming one of the largest in the area with 5,000 visitors and 450 beautiful vehicles of all ages, shapes…