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

Sheila's Island

  • May 19, 2026 - May 22, 2026

"Sheila's Island" is a comedy play about four female executives, Sheila, Denise…

Sheila's Island
May 19

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…

Form, Frame, Fire
May 20

Utah Saints

English electronic music duo consisting of members Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt. The band had three…

Utah Saints
Jun 12

Toploader

Since forming in 1997 Toploader have over two million album sales to their name and a string of top…

Toploader
May 25

Tarran

Exhilarating contemporary folk group from Glasgow, with roots in both Ireland and New Zealand…

Tarran
Jun 13

Guerilla Girls

  • May 18, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

The graphic art interventions of anonymous feminist collective, Guerrilla Girls, has challenged…

Guerilla Girls
May 18

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Skelton Workshops

  • May 27, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

A range of five-week courses, two- and three-day courses and short taster courses in stone sculpture…

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May 27

Fungal Foray

Come and dip into the fascinating world of fungi. From Beefstakes to Birds Nests, Fly Agaric to…

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