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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 and selection of seaside resorts. We've got hundreds of exciting events taking place all year round for residents and day-trippers 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 taking place while there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break.
Exciting entertainment takes place all year round with an enviable supply of themed festivals. There's no shortage of food and drink festivals and the local produce is amongst the best in the UK with seafood from Hastings and ideal conditions for vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event.
May is festivals month in Brighton with arts, music and diverse culture celebrated in party style, but there's always something going on making it a popular destination for a day trip from London. Brighton is also renowned for a thriving comedy scene.
The culture and heritage of 1066 Country, walking and other outdoor events of the South Downs National Park along with family-friendly towns of Eastbourne, Worthing, Littlehampton and Bognor mean you're never far from an event guaranteed to give you a warm welcome.
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.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Sussex, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our 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.
Number of results: 158
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Music
Brighton
Bakk Lamp Fall return to The Verdict for a night of contemporary African fusion music strongly rooted in the Baye Fall tradition. The line-up of the band comprises outstanding West-African percussion accompanied by an ensemble of eminent UK...
Antiques
Shoreham by Sea
Postcard, ephemera, cigarette cards and film collectibles.
Performing Arts
Rye
Shakespeare performance company Bowler Crab will be returning to the 600 year old Mermaid Inn in Rye to present their debut performance of a new and exciting pocket production "Shakespeare & Love", a showcase with performances of Bowler Crab's...
Music
Brighton
Easter Sunday Jazz Lunch - Join our infamous Sunday Carvery Jazz Lunch in a wonderful seafront setting in the bustling hub of central Brighton. Children will be entertained with our Easter Egg Hunt and given an Easter Egg on departure.
Gardens
Near Wadhurst
Pashley Manor's spectacular Tulip Festival sees the garden carpeted with over 35, 000 tulips, creating stunning scenes for visitors to enjoy.
Visitors can wander from elegant displays of white lily flowered tulips planted around an old brick...
Free Event
haywards heath
whacky, crazy fancy dress pram race, fantastic fun for all the family!
in aid of two local charities kangaroo disability clubs and serve sussex blood runners ..
Childrens Events
Alfriston
It's time to be a hero! Catboy, Owlette and Gekko from PJ Masks will be saving the day at Drusillas Park! The heroic trio will be appearing in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. Mystery and adventure is waiting, make sure you don't...
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Explore the reserve with WWT guide for sights and sounds of pips, Daubenton's, noctule and serotine bats. Over 16 years only.
£12 per person
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Enjoy a fascinating talk given by former RHS Vice President and leading horticulturalist Jim Gardiner.
Drawing from his remarkable experience of working for the RHS, Jim's illustrated talk will identify a wide selection of shrubs that can be used...
Theatre
Chichester
Hugh Bonneville plays Narnia writer C.S. Lewis in the much-loved, multi award-winning play about his life-changing relationship with New York poet Joy Gresham.
Tour
Brighton
Join the Brighton Dolphin Project on our 2 hour wildlife watching boat trip to the new Rampion Wind Farm!
The 116 turbines are more than 8 miles offshore from Brighton and it takes about 45 minutes to get there. Our boat will enter the windfarm...
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Join us for a fun, family friendly bat walk experience. Play the Bat - Moth game, visit bat hotspots around the reserve watch the bats feeding over the lagoon.
5:30-7:30pm
£10pp
Special Events
Arundel
Learn to carve a beautiful bird in this popular workshop. Tools, paint and a roughed out wood block are provided.
10am-4pm
£48 pp includes admission
Special Events
Brighton
The only UK fair of it's kind and the leading UK fair for sales of jukeboxes, pinball, coin op, gas pumps, neons, records, vintage clothing, retro homewares and more.
Live music both days, jive dancing. Classic cars/bikes on display. A great day...
Special Events
Brighton
Join us for our 15th Anniversary at Brighton Racecourse.
If you love the rock n roll era you will love this fair.
The leading UK fair for jukeboxes, pinballs and coin op.
100+ stalls selling everything retro/vintage.
Records,...
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Calling all avid gardeners! Spring has sprung at Arundel Castle with an unmissable date to add to your diary. On 28 April, within the breath-taking grounds, more than 20 specialist nurseries will gather for the Castle's Spring Plant Fair....
Markets
Bognor Regis
The first market took place on 12th September 2015. It bought together local Artisan's offering crafts, jewellery, food products, clothing and music was available to entertain visitors. Up until 2016 the market was held three times a year. In 2017...
Talks
Chichester
Set and Costume Designer Ryan Dawson Laight discusses 'Pencils, Paint, Process & Performance' at The Novium Museum. Adult ticket is £6 per person.
Special Events
Haywards Heath
Join us at the Bolney Wine Bar for a fun but challenging quiz night. Test your knowledge with topical rounds such as 'music' and 'true or false'. We have also added some wild card rounds like, 'guess that face' and 'it's all about wine'.
Lamb or...
Music
Shoreham
"Four brilliant musicians. Four times as much brilliant music" Time Out
On 12 April 2019, due to overwhelming popular demand, the legendary folk band Flook are finally to release a new album. Coming after a gap of fourteen years, 'Ancora' will be...
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