Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers 2026 | 3rd - 6th June 26

Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers

3rd - 6th June 26

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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. The Paint Club painting party at The Longshore

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    Arts

    Shoreham-by-sea, Brighton

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    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    10 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    11 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  2. 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
  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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    25 Jan 2026
  4. 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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    23 May 2026Open 12:00 - 22:30
  5. Feast of Fiddles 31st Tour Comes to Bexhill Academy Theatre

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    Music

    Bexhill on Sea

    2026 and Feast of Fiddles set out on their Annual Tour once again – their 31st.
    Two storming performances at the New Forest Folk Festival and Fairport's Cropredy Convention in 2024 promoted what has become their 8th recording and another live…

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    23 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
  6. The Paint Club painting party at The Boathouse Cafe

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    Arts

    Boat, Chichester

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    12 Feb 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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    13 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
  7. 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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    14 Feb 2025to1 Feb 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
  8. Cyanotype Printing Workshop

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    Gardens

    Arlington, Polegate

    The workshop will begin with an introduction to the cyanotype process, what it is, its history and show you all examples by artists and myself. I'll explain the chemicals involved which are non toxic and then perform a demonstration to show everyone…

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    4 June 2026Open 09:30 - 12:30
  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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    4 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30
  10. Summer Garden Tutorial

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    Gardens

    Arlington, Polegate

    Join us for a series of three inspiring Garden Tutorials at Bates Green Garden in 2026, each thoughtfully timed to celebrate the unique beauty and challenges of spring, summer, and autumn. Guided by Head Gardener Emma Reece, these seasonal walks…

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    10 June 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
  11. Bates Green Garden

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    Gardens

    Arlington

    Bates Green Garden was designed and planted by the late Carolyn McCutchan over a period of many years from 1968.  The tranquil 1.5-acre garden surrounds the farmhouse, which was originally a gamekeepers cottage built circa 1814. 

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    25 Feb 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
  12. Roald Dahl's The BFG

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    Theatre

    Chichester

    Roald Dahl's unforgettable story The BFG comes to life in a magical new co-production from Chichester Festival Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Roald Dahl Story Company. This new adaptation by Tom Wells is directed by RSC Co-Artistic…

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    9 Mar 2026to11 Apr 2026
  13. Bedgebury Forest 10 & 5 Mile

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    Sporting Events

    Goudhurst

    Experience racing perfection beneath the majestic pines at Bedgebury!

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    1 Feb 2026
  14. Thursday Late | The Art of Laughter

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    Arts

    Chichester

    Join us in February for an evening of creativity, comedy, and culture. Alongside a programme of workshops and tours, we'll be joined by art historian and comedian Verity Babbs for her talk Art Laughs: Art History's Funniest Bits – a hilarious and…

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    19 Feb 2026Open 17:00 - 20:30
  15. Open Day at Pallant House Gallery

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    Childrens Events

    Chichester

    Join us for an art-filled day of discovery and creativity – all completely FREE!

    We're throwing open our doors for a spectacular day packed with exciting activities for the whole family.

    Get inspired with our Library and Collections teams as they…

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    13 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  16. 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
  17. The Paint Club painting party at Globe Inn Marsh Rye

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    Arts

    Rye

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    4 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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  18. Cool-Aid Comedy - New Material Comedy Night

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    Comedy

    Brighton

    Brighton's longest running, and friendliest, new material comedy night.

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    21 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
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  19. Rye Summer Series Race One

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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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    8 May 2026
  20. Rana Begum: No.1367 Mesh

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    Arts

    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 2026