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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  1. Painting party with The Paint Club at The Cricketers

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    Arts

    Worthing

    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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    16 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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  2. Paint a highland cow at The Junction Inn

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    Arts

    Groombridge

    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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    From:
    25 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  3. Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers 2026: Nature's Embrace

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    Festival

    Chichester

    The Festival of Flowers at Chichester Cathedral returns from 3 – 6 June 2026 for its 30th anniversary.

    This much-loved event will see the Cathedral transformed by more than 50,000 blooms in a spectacular celebration of colour, scent and creativity.…

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    From:
    3 June 2026to6 June 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  4. 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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    From:
    4 June 2026Open 09:30 - 12:30
  5. 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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    From:
    13 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  6. 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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    From:
    8 May 2026
  7. Rye Summer Series Race Five

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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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    4 Sept 2026
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. The Paint Club painting party at 180 Degrees Bar & Kitchen

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    Arts

    Cuckfield, Haywards Heath

    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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    5 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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  11. Painting party with The Paint Club at The Highlands Inn

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    Arts

    Uckfield

    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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    23 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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  12. The Paint Club painting party at Grounded @ The Forge

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    Arts

    Ringmer, Lewes

    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 19:00 - 21:00
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    23 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    8 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  13. Smalltown Mysteries Brighton

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    Guided Walk

    Brighton

    A smalltown mystery is a digital activity where you read a story, search for clues, answer questions and solve a mystery. You walk in the town centre for about an hour. After the walk it’s perfect to finish off with a coffee break to solve the…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  14. Paint a Parisian stroll at The Junction Inn

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    Arts

    Groombridge

    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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    From:
    22 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  15. 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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    1 Dec 2026to31 Dec 2026
  16. Live Music Thursday's at Bohemia

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    Music

    Brighton

    Brighton's most popular live music nights, last Thursday of every month 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…

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    12 Feb 2026to30 July 2026
  17. The Paint Club painting party at The Queen's Head

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    Arts

    Redhill, Nutfield

    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 19:00 - 21:00
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    13 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  18. Rose Alchemy - Aromatherapy Workshop

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    Gardens

    Haywards Heath

    Join us for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where you'll capture the essence of roses. Learn to infuse oil with your favourite rose petals, blend a personalised perfume using rose and other plant-based essential oils, and craft aromatic balms to…

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    From:
    13 June 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
  19. Painting party at The Royal Oak & Castle in Pevensey

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    Arts

    Pevensey

    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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    16 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    17 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  20. Easter Holidays at Drusillas Park

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    Childrens Events

    Alfriston


    Make wild memories this Easter Holidays at Drusillas Zoo Park!

    Eggsplorers are you ready for a crackin' good time this Easter?

    Give the kids eggsactly what they need this Easter with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park - voted one of the best days…

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to30 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    31 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00