Chichester Festival Theatre 19th April - 11th May 24
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, Chichester and Brighton, and selection of seaside resorts. We've got hundreds of exciting events taking place all year round for residents, day-trippers and holiday makers 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 (F) taking place. 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.
You'll find an enviable supply of themed festivals in Sussex, from food and drink festivals bursting with local produce, which is amongst the best in the UK, and full to the brim with English wine as this county has the ideal conditions for a host of vineyards giving a unique flavour to any event. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, an adventure, guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
Don't miss this year's Brighton Festival which kicks off on the 4th - 26th May 2024. This wonderful indoor and outdoor celebration of the arts is a highlight on the South East event calendar and includes dance, circus acts, shows, comedy, and more. Look out for the Olivier Award-winning performance maker, Marisa Carnesky, the newly refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre which opens to welcome premieres and international productions to Brighton Festival 2024 and for the children, the British Animation award-winning Kensuke’s Kingdom, adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling children’s book.
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Take a look at our featured list for inspiration and then scroll to the bottom of the page to see hundreds of more events in Sussex.
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The guide below shows our full 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.
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Food
Station Road, Tenterden
Spend a lovely evening travelling with a fish and chipsupper through the picturesque Rother Valley in a train hauled by a classic diesel heritage Locomotive. Various dates available
Food
Hawkhurst Road, Ticehurst
Join us at Birchwood for the April instalment of our monthly Supper Club. An evening menu designed by our chefs Will Devlin & Jake Chappell-Kelly, set on two large communal dining tables. This form of dining is a fantastic way to come together with…
Run / Rally
Station Road, Tenterden
We are delighted to welcome back the Austin Counties Car Rally 2024!
A wide variety of these amazing classic cars will be parked across the Tenterden Town Station site and are well worth a visit.
Free entry with Train Tickets.
£1 Platform Tickets…
Free Event
Eastbourne
The fantastic free Airbourne: Eastbourne International Air show returns for four days to Eastbourne seafront this August. A great family-friendly day out will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024 along the 2 mile seafront.
Theatre
Chichester
Austria, 1938. Free-spirited nun Maria is sent away from her abbey to become governess to the widowed Captain von Trapp's seven children. She brings music and laughter back to his unfeeling household, but the future holds more joy and jeopardy than…
Arts
Worthing
Get ready Worthing! We've partnered with the Tarring Club to bring Pinot & Picasso to you!
When life gives you lemons, paint Lemoncello and drink Limoncello. That's the quote right?
Bring the zesty vibes to your paint and sip session with this…
Tour
Pulborough
Throughout the open season, Parham will run a variety of special tours of the Garden. These tours are designed for regular visitors who might never have had the opportunity to take a tour before.
All places must be booked in advance via our website…
Comedy
Horsham
Get ready for a night of hilarity and laughter, as three top acts from the London comedy circuit regale you with witty wisecracks and tall tales.
Arts
Brighton
It's 5 o'clock somewhere, but at our studio it's always Happy Hour.
Whether it's a Spicy Margarita, a Cosmopolitan or a Martini (shaken not stirred, obvs), let us fill up your glass (metaphorically and at the bar) with this bright and bubbly…
Arts
Brighton
When life gives you lemons, paint Lemoncello and drink Limoncello. That's the quote right?
Bring the zesty vibes to your paint and sip session with this citrus artwork at Brighton's World's End Pub famous for its arcades and games. This…
Music
Eastbourne
THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever!
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
As always we'll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock – but…
Festival
Hastings
This popular community festival returns to Hastings Museum for a day of live music, creative workshops, talks, children's activities, food, and friends. We are working with the Refugee Week 2024 theme of 'Our Home'. Organised by Hastings Community…
General event
Streat
It’s a quintessential pairing: fresh seafood and sparkling wine.
Join us for a special evening of plateau de fruits de mer, served alongside our award-winning sparkling wines.
It is one of our most popular events at Artelium, so pre-bookings are…
Theatre
Brighton
Our popular backstage tours are back!
Festival
Eastbourne
Beach Life Music and Street Food Festival, the south coast's funkiest weekend is back and guaranteed to keep you entertained all weekend long!
This packed two days features a Music Stage & Bar, street food to tantalize the taste-buds , Skate Park,…
Performing Arts
Brighton
A unique and very special concert celebrating the music of Giuseppe Verdi. An actor (Jamie Martin) plays Verdi and is given a 21st century interview by BBC TV's Sally Taylor about his life and music. The extraordinary Sussex symphony Orchestra and…
Sporting Event
Eastbourne
HSBC UK Go-Ride is British Cycling's development program for young people. This program provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve bike handling skills. We're all fully…
Other
Brighton
A unique opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind Yoga class from 138 metres in the sky in the Brighton i360 Pod. Find your mindfulness in the clouds and switch up your usual savasana for an hour-long yoga class, 450ft high in the sky above…
Arts
Brighton
Quick! Take my pic – it's golden hour!
Country Cactus will warm up your soul and your home with its harmonious desert colours. Not only is this easy to paint, it gives you more time to focus on topping up your glass and gossiping with friends.
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Childrens Events
Brighton
On his 5th Birthday, rotten little boy Huxley (Levi Meltzer) is whisked away to the magical Land of Cardboard by his imaginary friend Mr. Cardboard (Miles Calderon). However, the corruption of ageing endangers Huxley's adventure and the innocence of…
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