What's on in Sussex?
Wondering which events are coming up in Sussex? The short answer – lots! This is a non-stop hub of activity, with everything from iconic events to quirkier days out. There are walks and talks, Pride and rides, wine tasting tours, large-scale sporting events and fringe festivals. And that’s just the start of it…
Fun for the family
Whether you’re coming for the school holidays or a long weekend, you’ll find a whole host of family-friendly events here. Take the kids to the theatre or enjoy a day in the great outdoors. And look out for season-specific activities such as Easter-egg hunts, Christmas markets or a trip to Santa’s grotto.
That’s entertainment
From big-name headliners to the next big thing, Sussex has a buzzing music scene, with a packed calendar of gigs and iconic festivals. The same goes for comedy, too. You can’t beat an evening of stand-up or drag bingo in a lively Sussex pub. Or how about soaking up some culture with an open-air play or seeing a rarely-reviewed exhibition?
Get active... or just watch
Football fan? Sussex is home to the mighty Brighton & Hove Albion. Why not see if you can catch a game during your trip? Any runners will love the chance of jogging along the seafront, with events all-year round. And the cyclists out there won’t want to miss out on riding through the stunning countryside.
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A selection of what's on in Sussex this month
Magnificent Motors
- May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Biggest free motoring spectacular on the South Coast with over 600 vintage and classic cars…
Dawn Chorus Walk
- Arundel Wetland Centre
- Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026
Experience the delights of the dawn chorus at Arundel Wetland Centre on this guided walk around the…
Pre-Loved Clothes Sale
- May 9, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
If you find yourself in that oh-so common full-wardrobe-but-nothing-to-wear dilemma, then why not…
Sight Support Worthing: The World as we See It
- Colonnade House
- May 12, 2026 - May 16, 2026
An exhibition of work by individuals experiencing sight loss who attend the Sight Support Worthing…
Jazz Breakfast
Canadian born DOMINIC ASHWORTH is a highly accomplished versatile guitarist, prominent on the UK…
Jason Burke - The Revolutionists: How the Radical 1970s Changed the World
The 1970s were a decade when revolution felt imminent. Students marched, workers struck, empires…
Simply Weller
Simply Weller know how to entertain and you can expect a combination of Paul Weller and blockbusters…
David Devant and His Spirit Wife
David Devant and his Spirit Wife Though known widely for their 90s call to arms "Ginger…
This Is Pop! (80's Pop Night)
A DJ club night celebrating the very best of 80's pop at Coast on the Worthing seafront. Playing…
Leonardslee Quiz Night
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- May 8, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
Think your team can take the crown? Join us for a high-energy Quiz Night hosted by Paul from PJ…
Tangerinecat
tAngerinecAt is a British duo whose powerful sonic rituals merge shamanic industrial electronics…
Sky Bet League Two: Crawley Town vs Salford City
Crawley Town take on Salford City in this Sky Bet League Two fixture.
Brendan Plumb: Folded Forms
- Colonnade House
- Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026
Brendan's creative journey began when he discovered origami as a teenager in the 1980s. From…
Joe Thompson & Gail Kittle Talk About Timber Framed Buildings
Noted speakers, will be exploring nature in the local area and Sullington through the ages in the…
Women's Super League: Brighton and Hove Albion Vs Arsenal
Brighton and Hove Albion Women take on Arsenal Women in this Women's Super League fixture.
Isthmian League: Littlehampton Town vs Hayes & Yeading United
Littlehampton Town take on Hayes & Yeading United in this Isthmian League - South Central…
Mapdance
Mapdance offers an enticingly varied set of exciting new works by renowned and upcoming contemporary…
Spring Tea Party
Join us for our Spring tea party! Burgess Hill residents are invited to the Kings Weald Community…
Highlights of the Collection
- Pallant House Gallery
- Apr 16, 2026 - Dec 25, 2027
Join one of our experienced Guides for a tour of the collection in the historic house.
ABBA Inferno
ABBA Inferno back by popular demand no.1 ABBA tribute band. All the ABBA hits
Isthmian League: Hassocks vs Sittingbourne
Hassocks take on Sittingbourne in this Isthmian League - South East Division fixture.
Beer & Cider by the Sea
- May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
One of the south coast's largest food and drink festivals in May, as 'Beer and Cider by the…
Murder on the Catwalk
- May 3, 2026 - May 9, 2026
A new Rye Players murder mystery written by local author Lawrence Wilson. Teams (maximum 6 persons)…
Wbb Spring Concert
Wadhurst Brass Band's 2026 Spring Concert!
Hal Cruttenden
Hal Cruttenden is a stand-up comedian and actor renown for his fantastic observational humour and…
Sneak Peek Tours at Nymans
- Apr 16, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Take a behind the scenes look inside the house on a sneak peek tour. Tours last approximately 30…
International Dance Day
Join us for a day of incredible performances as we bring the joy of Dance and Movement to Crawley…
The Near Jazz Experience + Anthony Moore's Exquisite Corps
Two locally connected acts return to Kino-Teatr. Between them they have worked with the likes of PJ…
Once Upon a Time
Step into a world where stories soar beyond the page with our Level 4 Cabaret Performance Company…
Dean Ager in Concert
Dean Ager is the UKs number-one Rat Pack tribute singer, whose reputation has become synonymous with…
The Robin Group: Summer Nights
The ROBIN Group presents their joyful, 'fun'tastic version of the classic and well loved…
Cicada
EMC INTRODUCING Were proud of our lil random out of nowhere scene here in Ebo, but we always need…
John Hitchens: Patterns of Seeing
- Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026
Spanning Hitchens's entire career, this landmark show reveals the breadth of his artistic vision…
Blue Sky Falling at the Barn
Blue Sky Falling performing 2 sets with a 20 minute break between. We will be performing songs from…
Set Menu (the Best of George Egg)
This month we are thrilled to welcome back LAMB comedy favourite and founding member, the utterly…
Spring Blooms Photography Workshop with Molly Hollman
Join award-winning garden photographer Molly Hollman for an inspiring early spring photography…
Champs Hill
I am proposing a visit to 2 places of interest near Pulborough, West Sussex, travelling by 19 seater…
Isthmian League: Crowborough Athletic vs Merstham
Crowborough Athletic take on Merstham in this Isthmian League - South East Division fixture.
Zoe Gilby Quartet
Zoe Gilby is a UK based jazz vocalist and winner of the Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the…
Art in Nature: Wakehurst Community Festival
- May 8, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Art in Nature: Wakehurst Community Festival Ignite your creativity at Wakehurst's two‑day…
Jacobean Crewelwork Hand Embroidery Workshop
Join professional hand embroidery artist and tutor Amy Burt for this one - day workshop introducing…
Elmer and Friends VIP launch event
Join us for a VIP morning at The Novium Museum to celebrate the launch of Elmer and Friends: The…
Model Boats on the Lake
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Apr 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
See the Schooner Radio Control Group in action on the Lakes at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, and…
Curtains Up: Summer Showcase MTFA/TMT
Join us for an evening of vibrant performance in our MT Summer Showcase, featuring the incredible…
Andrew Frost - The Greatest Card Magician in the World
Andrew Frost has recently been described as the “Greatest Card Magician in the World”. Can he live…
Fleetwood Bac
Fleetwood Bac were the world's first Fleetwood Mac tribute show. The classic Mac sound, the…
Liam Byrne - Why Populists Are Winning: And How to Beat Them
Populism is not a fringe phenomenon anymore it is transforming politics across the world. From Trump…
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Local Sussex Experiences
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Glowing + Alive Exhibition
- Chichester Cathedral
- Apr 16, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
In 1966, Chichester Cathedral unveiled one of Britain's most daring post-war art commissions: a…
John Hitchens: Patterns of Seeing
- Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026
Spanning Hitchens's entire career, this landmark show reveals the breadth of his artistic vision…
Sandy Oldaker: What was I Made For?
- Colonnade House
- Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026
What Was I Made For? is a quietly confrontational installation that stages motherhood as a site of…
The Open: Odyssey
- Hastings Contemporary
- Apr 16, 2026 - May 31, 2026
The Open: Odyssey celebrates the creative force of Sussex, bringing together artwork by over 150…
William Nicholson
- Pallant House Gallery
- Apr 16, 2026 - May 10, 2026
This is the first major exhibition of the celebrated artist William Nicholson (1872 – 1949) in more…
re{current} - Mark Charlton and Cath Whiteoak
- Apr 18, 2026 - May 1, 2026
An exhibition by two contemporary artists Mark Charlton and Cath Whiteoak. Set within the riverside…
Spring Blooms Photography Workshop with Molly Hollman
Join award-winning garden photographer Molly Hollman for an inspiring early spring photography…
East Grinstead Rotary Colour Run
Fundraising Colour Run at East Grinstead Sports Club. Run, jog or walk the 5k course where coloured…
Brendan Plumb: Folded Forms
- Colonnade House
- Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026
Brendan's creative journey began when he discovered origami as a teenager in the 1980s. From…
Create a Garden Journal with Shilpa Agashe
Join us for a day-long workshop where you’ll create a unique, painted garden journal inspired by the…
Spring Art at Sullington
- Apr 23, 2026 - May 3, 2026
A carefully curated programme showcases a diverse range of contemporary works, all for sale, by both…
Supper Club at The Clocktower Kitchen
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Apr 24, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Step into the evening ambience of The Clocktower Kitchen, where themed suppers bring global flavours…
Dawn Chorus Walk
It may be an early start… but it’s worth getting up extra early to experience the full power and…
Fred Delius
- Colonnade House
- Apr 28, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Urban Painting en Plein Air After a long career in the Circus world, performing as a clown, sword…
Living Histories
- Colonnade House
- Apr 28, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Living Histories is a collaboration between Heads On and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust…
East Grinstead Spinners at Standen
- May 1, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving. The East Grinstead…
Photography for Beginners
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- May 8, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Want to start a new hobby or learn more about photography and escape auto mode? Learn how to use…
Vintage Model Railway Show
See Hornby Trains, Hornby Dublo, Trix Twin Tri-ang, and more in lively action at this friendly show…
Specialist Spring Plant Fair
from leading growers from across the South East, including several RHS exhibitors, in a series of…
The Gardening Year at Charleston: May
We will begin the workshop by taking a look at some of the key moments in the gardening year at…
Sight Support Worthing: The World as we See It
- Colonnade House
- May 12, 2026 - May 16, 2026
An exhibition of work by individuals experiencing sight loss who attend the Sight Support Worthing…
Simple Book Making
Explore the delicate art of making handmade books with artist Tracey Bush. Discover two versatile…
Taking Risks
Writers Sheena Patel and Ella Frears host a playful workshop on writing dangerously, experimenting…
Begin Wood Carving – Redstart
This full‑day wood carving workshop introduces participants to the craft of wildlife carving under…
Make Magical Wings
Get creative in the Orchard Tent! Our family workshops are designed for sparkling imaginations and…
West Sussex Art Society Annual Show
- Colonnade House
- May 19, 2026 - May 24, 2026
The West Sussex Art Society presents a vibrant group exhibition showcasing the work of around 30…
Form, Frame, Fire
- May 20, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Form, Frame, Fire — a creative day out in Seaford's historic crypt. Visitors looking for a…
Newhaven Art Club Platinum Anniversary Exhibition
- May 20, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Join Newhaven Art Club for their Platinum Palette art show. The showcase brings together generations…
Beer Festival
- May 22, 2026 - May 23, 2026
Once again, there will be a great selection of cask and keg beers, as well as a dedicated Cider Bar…
Make a Monster Mask
Get creative in the Orchard Tent! Our family workshops are designed for sparkling imaginations and…
Make a Dream Catcher
Get creative in the Orchard Tent! Our family workshops are designed for sparkling imaginations and…
British Landscapes: A Sense of Place
- Pallant House Gallery
- May 30, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
This major exhibition will bring the British landscape to life through the eyes of some of the 20th…
Haroun Hayward: Path Through Trees
- Pallant House Gallery
- May 30, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
This exhibition will mark Haroun Hayward's (b. 1983) first solo institutional show. Hayward will…
Basia Asztabska: The Space Between
- Colonnade House
- Jun 2, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
Basia Asztabska is a photographer and graphic designer whose work combines landscapes with minimal…
Cyanotype Printing Workshop
- Jun 4, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Written by Alison Bettles, local artist and practitioner. The workshop will begin with an…
Painting Charleston: A Watercolour Exploration
Join us for day of creative calm, exploring the character and charm of Charleston through…
Contemporary Art at Sullington
- Jun 11, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
An exciting exhibition bringing in contemporary artists, all curated by esteemed duo Penny Gambrill…
Pastel and Paint
Join artist Jane Hindmarch for a creative workshop inspired by her current collection 'In…
Tree Identification Guided Walk
As you walk the shady summer woods, you'll gather leaves to make your own identification guide…
Create a Garden Journal: June
Join us for a day-long workshop where you will create a unique, painted garden journal inspired by…
Curator's Introduction to British Landscapes: A Sense of Place
Join Gallery Director Simon Martin for an introduction to our current exhibition British Landscapes…
Summer Propagation Workshop
Join us at Bates Green Garden for a Summer Propagation Workshop dedicated to the fascinating…
Experimental Drawing
Join artist Luke Hannam, Director of Practise Room, for an intensive day dedicated to the art of…
Build an Opera, children's workshop
- Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Children (ages 7 – 14) will get stuck into a world of creativity with tips on singing technique…
Life Drawing in the Garden
Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore life drawing outdoors in Charleston's orchard. Shared and…
Fungal Foray
Come and dip into the fascinating world of fungi. From Beefstakes to Birds Nests, Fly Agaric to…
Autumn Garden Tutorial
Join us for a series of three inspiring Garden Tutorials at Bates Green Garden in 2026, each…
Hand-Painted Paper Lampshades
Join us for a day of playful experimentation and return home with your own hand painted lampshade…
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Seasonal & Annual Events
From arts festivals and country fairs to motor shows and horse-race meets, we’ve got a packed calendar of annual and seasonal events.
Music and Entertainment
From big-name headliners to the next big thing, Sussex hosts an impressive variety of music events, showcasing a diverse range of genres.
Theatre & Comedy
All the world’s a stage. Well, it is in theatre-loving Sussex. From famous productions to magical musicals and experimental plays…
Sussex Events Calendar
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