What's On in Sussex

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.

Top Events in Sussex

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), The Brick Build at Battle Abbey, East Sussex (12th - 21st April), Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor, East Sussex (21st April - 5th May), Brighton Festival (3rd - 26th May 25) (F) and Brighton Fringe, East Sussex (2nd May - 1st June), Beer & Cider by the Sea, Eastbourne (16th - 18th May 2025), Chichester Pride (24th May 25), World of Wizardy at Bluebell Railway (28th - 31st May), Balloons and Tunes at Fontwell Park (13th & 14th June).

What's on in Sussex this weekend?

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.

• 28th March - 5th May 25, Tulip Festival at Tulleys Farm, Crawley, West Sussex
• 30th March 25, Mother's Day at Knockhatch Adventure Park, Halisham, East Sussex
• 3rd April 25, Drink & Draw Workshop, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
• 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th April 25, Friday Evening Dining, Eighteen Acre Restaurant, The Bolney Estate, West Sussex
• 5th - 6th April 25, The Sussex Guild Craft Show, Henfield Hall, Henfield, West Sussex
• 5th - 21st April 25, Globalls New Labyrinthia Maze, Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex
• 5th - 27th April 25, Petworth House & Park Spring Festival, Petworth, West Sussex
• 18th - 21st April 25, Easter Eggstravaganza Afternoon Tea, Amberley Castle, West Sussex
• 19th April & 17th May 25, Centenary Saturdays, Drusillas Park, Berwick, East Sussex
• 3rd & 4th May 25, Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne, East Sussex (F) 
• 3rd & 5th May 25, Stromtroppers at Sheffield Park Station, Bluebell Railway, East Sussex
• 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th May 25, Sky Walk Experience, Brighton i360, Brighton, East Sussex
• 5th May - 14th June 25, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, West Sussex
• 11th May, Specialist Spring Plant Fair, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• 23rd - 26th May, Elderflower Fields, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex

Staying overnight in Sussex?

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Sussex events near me

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.