East Sussex Events
Past Events In East Sussex
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51 Carlisle Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
51 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JR
A secluded, award-winning, 75 x 65 garden, with glorious early summer colour from an abundance of old roses, perennials, mixed beds, and diverse...
D-Day Darlings - Victorious
Sun 31 May 26
Royal Hippodrome Theatre
106 - 114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, United Kingdom BN21 3PF
Following the success of their VE Day 80 tour and triumphant performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved songbirds, The D-Day...
Romeo & Juliet
Sun 31 May 26
Hendall Manor Barns, Heron's Ghyll, Uckfield TN22 4BU
Bowler Crab are on tour across the South East and London with this timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful...
Art Exhibition and Studio Sale
Sat 30 May 26
St Mary's Centre, Lion Street, Rye TN31 7LB
VALE Contemporary Artists are a group of 4 artists exhibiting a collection of paintings ranging from portraits, landscapes, seascapes, abstract,...
Skyscape - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 30 May 26
Skyscape, Brighton BN2 7BG
A 250ft south facing rear garden on a sloping site with fantastic views of the South Downs and the sea...
Orchard Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 29 May 26
Orchard Cottage, Crowborough TN6 3GR
A mature 1½ acre plantaholics garden with a large variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs, many unusual...
Wych Warren House - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 28 May 26
Wych Warren House, Forest Row RH18 5LF
6 acre garden in Ashdown Forest, AONB, much of it mixed woodland with a perimeter walk around property...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Brighton
Thu 28 May 26
Preston Park, Preston Road BN1 6SD
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath...
Queer Worlds – artists’ film exhibition at Colonnade House
Tue 26 May 26
Colonnade House, 47 Warwick St, Worthing BN11 3DH
Queer Worlds – A programme of films by LGBTQIA+ artists from across the globe
Queer Worlds brings together a collection of 15 short films by...
Momma's Got a Brand New Toy Kitchen
Sat 23 May 26
The Caxton Arms
34 North Gardens,
Brighton BN1 3LB
She's peopled her last please, now she's figuring out hey ‘why can’t she be desired’? Why can’t she be naughty?...
Sussex Tree Festival 2026
Sat 23 May 26
Sussex Wide TN22 5HG
The Tree Festival – a celebration of trees in Sussex – is back!
The festival, taking place across Sussex in May and June, includes guided walks,...
ABBA on Show - An Authentic ABBA Tribute Night in Fairlight!
Sat 23 May 26
Fairlight Village Hall,
The Broadway, Fairlight, Hastings TN35 4DA
Sing, dance & relive the classics at this feel-good ABBA night. Live vocals and iconic hits in bought to you by the girls from ABBA on Show!...
King John's Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
King John's Nursery, Etchingham TN19 7AZ
Garden developed alongside the nursery, a romantic pond garden, gravel garden, long border, meadows and cutting garden...
Ringmer monthly market
Sat 23 May 26
Ringmer Village Hall,
Lewes Rd
Ringmer BN8 5QH
A new market to be held at Ringmer village hall on the 4th saturday of the month . There are a good number of stalls selling locally made crafts such...
St Nicolas Annual Flower Festival
Sat 23 May 26
The Ancient Parish of Pevensey- St Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey BN24 5LD
Come and see the magnificent flower displays on the theme 'Bells Galore' in our beautiful Grade 1 Listed church. Admission free...
A Night of Jagged Little Pill | Concorde 2, Brighton
Fri 22 May 26
286A Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN
Join a full live, powerhouse band for a night of pure nostalgia as they perform the iconic Jagged Little Pill album in its entirety...
We Are Warriors × Dreamy Place × Brighton Festival
Wed 20 May 26
The Cab Road tunnel, Trafalgar Street (opposite The Prince Albert pub), Brighton BN1 4ED
Dreamy Place and videoclub are supporting In Between Time to present We Are Warriors – a captivating light and sound installation – in the Cab Road...
Darling: A Regency Circus Show
Tue 19 May 26
Spiegeltent
SpiegelGardens
Victoria Gardens
Brighton BN1 1WN
Darling invites audiences into a Regency high-society ball where romance, rivalry, and gravity-defying acrobatics collide...
Hailsham care home invites community to dementia networking lunch
Mon 18 May 26
Bowes House, 25 Battle Rd, Hailsham BN27 1DU
A care home in Hailsham is inviting the local community to its free dementia networking event.
On Monday 18th May, from 12.30pm-1...
The Savoy Hotel: An Afternoon of Music and Scandal
Sun 17 May 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Experience an enchanting afternoon of music, storytelling, and intrigue at Herstmonceux Castle Estate with The Savoy Hotel: An Evening of Music and...
Scenes from the Savoy - A concert of songs and poetry
Sun 17 May 26
The Ball Room, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham BN27 1RN
Renowned international mezzo Louise Winter is joined by actress Karen Drury and pianist William Hancox in a feast of text, song, and pictures which...
Alice in Wonderland - The Ballet
Sun 17 May 26
Brighton Open Air Theatre
Dyke Road Park
Dyke Road
Brighton & Hove BN3 6EH
Stunning dancing, much loved characters and super costumes bring the famous tale to life in this magical ballet production...
Ashdown Park Hotel - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Ashdown Park Hotel, East Grinstead RH18 5JR
Ashdown Park spans 186 acres of woodland, grazing land, parkland, an 18-hole golf course, and ornamental gardens...
Buxted Art Club Art Exhibition
Fri 15 May 26
St. Mary's Church Hall, Church Road, Buxted TN22 4LP
Buxted Art Club. Art Exhibition. Come along and enjoy our display of framed paintings, hand made cards, raffle and weather permitting refreshments...
The Doris Show
Thu 14 May 26
Lantern Theatre, 77 St James' St, Kemptown BN2 1PA
This new show is a tribute to the life and music of Doris Day, the legendary movie star and singer. It depicts the story of Doris’ life, how she got...
FREE taster session with the Brighton and Hove Rock Choir
Thu 14 May 26
Central United Reformed Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove BN3 3YF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Hove Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Natasha Graimes...
Rapkyns Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 13 May 26
Rapkyns Nursery, Heathfield TN21 8UB
We have been growing plants in an idyllic country setting for over 30 yrs, and during that time have amassed an extensive range, inc a large...
Mountfield Court - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Mountfield Court, Robertsbridge TN32 5JP
3 acre wild woodland garden with bluebell lined walkways through exceptional rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and other flowering shrubs...
That'll Be The Day
Sat 9 May 26
Eastbourne, Congress Theatre
Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne BN21 4ST
Don't miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour...
The Ladyboys of Bangkok Full Moon Brighton
Sat 9 May 26
Preston Park, Preston Road BN1 6SD
Step into the dazzling glow of the Full Moon — where glamour meets illusion and every heartbeat dances to the rhythm of the tropics!...
Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Tue 5 May 26
The View Hotel, Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DN
The popular star of TV's 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eye and Psychic Academy. TONY STOCKWELL demonstrates his belief that...
Skysteamer to Athens: Steampunk Storytelling Extravaganza
Sun 3 May 26
The Walrus, 10 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AD
All aboard - the skysteamer is about to depart! Join C.J. Carter-Stephenson as he brings his steampunk novelette SKYSTEAMER TO ATHENS vividly to life...
NIUSIA
Sun 3 May 26
The Lantern @ ACT ; 77 St James's Street East Sussex BN2 1PF
Following a sell-out, Scotsman Fringe First award-winning Edinburgh premiere, the debut work from Filipa Bragança Award...
KINDER
Sat 2 May 26
The Lantern Theatre, 77 St James's Street, Brighton BN2 1PA
KINDER will head to the Brighton Fringe this May. Following acclaimed runs at the Melbourne, Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, Ryan Stewart...
Medieval Heritage Weekend
Sat 2 May 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux Castle Estate will transport visitors back over 600 years for an immersive Medieval Heritage Weekend...
Foodies Festival 2026
Sat 2 May 26
Preston Park, Preston Rd, Brighton BN1 6SD
Foodies Festival is back for its 21st birthday - and it all kicks off in Brighton from 2nd–4th May
As the UK’s largest and longest-running touring...
Bexhill Choral Society - Mendelssohn's Elijah! - Sat 2nd MAY at 7.30pm
Sat 2 May 26
De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP
Bexhill Choral Society presents… Mendelssohn’s Elijah at the De La Warr Pavilion
on Saturday 2nd May at 7...
96 Ashford Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 2 May 26
96 Ashford Road, Hastings TN34 2HZ
Small (100ft x 52ft) Japanese inspired front and back garden. Full of interesting planting with many acers, azaleas and bamboos...
SMOKE
Thu 30 Apr 26
Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton BN1 4GD
SMOKE is the newest play from acclaimed queer theatre-maker Alexis Gregory (“Riot Act) whose work has appeared in the West End, across London, the...
SMOKE
Thu 30 Apr 26
Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton BN1 4GD
SMOKE
Created and performed by Alexis Gregory
Directed by Campbell X
+
You Are Loved panel...
SMOKE
Tue 28 Apr 26
White Rock Theatre, Studio 27, White Rock,
Hastings TN34 1JX
Alex wakes one morning to a new message on Insta from his boyfriend Ben. But Ben died two years ago. What appears to be an everyday hack soon turns...
Printing & Collaging Day
Sun 26 Apr 26
St Marys Centre, Lion St,
Rye TN31 7LB
This new, mixed media workshop will get you combining your gel plate printing skills with your collage practice to create a unique mixed media...
Reawakening with The Symphonova - a concert
Sat 25 Apr 26
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Church St, Old Town, Eastbourne BN21 1HS
A unique chance to hear music you’ve never heard before performed with The Symphonova, a digital orchestra conducted and invented by Shelley Katz, in...
Kotimaki - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Apr 26
Kotimaki, Heathfield TN21 8UH
Large, creatively planted gardens featuring a long double border enclosed by yew hedging, along with a rockery, shade garden, exotic garden, pot...
Banks Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Apr 26
Banks Farm, Lewes BN8 5DY
9 acre garden set in rural countryside. Extensive lawns and shrub beds merge with the more naturalistic woodland garden set around the lake...
Springle Uckfield
Sat 25 Apr 26
Luxford Field TN22 1BP
Luxford Field, Uckfield | Saturday 25 April | 11.30-3pm
Springle Uckfield is a free, family-friendly daytime festival featuring walkabout...
The Old Rectory, Warbleton - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 23 Apr 26
The Old Rectory, Warbleton, Warbleton TN21 9PT
Nestled in the High Weald AONB, The Old Rectory garden was re-imagined by renowned designer Arne Maynard...
Crowborough care home invites veterans to a special breakfast club
Wed 22 Apr 26
Heather View, Beacon Rd, Crowborough TN6 1AS
A care home in Crowborough is inviting members of the community who have served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces to a special breakfast...
The Quirky Wedding Fayre at The British Engineerium
Sun 19 Apr 26
The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Brighton and Hove BN3 7QA
Alternative wedding fairs for rule-breakers & rebels!
Ready to shake up wedding planning? Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre, the ultimate...
Jacobean Crewelwork Hand Embroidery Workshop
Sat 18 Apr 26
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Taught?in the stunning setting of Herstmonceux Castle, this is the perfect traditional handvembroidery experience...
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Things to do around East Sussex
East Sussex, a picturesque county on the southeastern coast of England, offers a wide range of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in East Sussex:
1. Royal Pavilion in Brighton:
- Begin your day by visiting the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. This exotic palace, built for King George IV, combines Regency grandeur with Indian and Chinese visual styles. Explore its colorful interiors, stunning gardens, and learn about its fascinating history.
2. The Lanes in Brighton:
- Afterward, wander through The Lanes, an area known for its eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Explore the narrow alleys, discover unique treasures, and enjoy a meal at one of the charming eateries.
3. Seven Sisters Country Park:
- For nature enthusiasts, head to the Seven Sisters Country Park. Hike along the dramatic chalk cliffs, enjoy panoramic views of the English Channel, and spot wildlife. It's a great spot for picnics and photography.
4. Battle Abbey and Battlefield:
- Visit Battle Abbey and Battlefield, where the historic Battle of Hastings took place in 1066. Explore the abbey ruins, learn about the Norman Conquest, and enjoy the serene surroundings.
5. Hastings Old Town:
- Explore Hastings Old Town, a charming area with cobbled streets, historic buildings, and fishing boats. Visit the Fishermen's Museum, stroll along the seafront, and enjoy fresh seafood.
6. Rye:
- Discover the medieval town of Rye, known for its preserved architecture and quaint streets. Climb to the top of St. Mary's Church for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside¹.
7. Bodiam Castle:
- Head to Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century moated castle surrounded by lush greenery. Explore its towers, drawbridge, and picturesque setting. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and photographers.
8. Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House:
- In Lewes, visit Lewes Castle for its panoramic views of the town and countryside. Explore the nearby Anne of Cleves House, a Tudor timber-framed building with a fascinating history.
9. Beachy Head and Birling Gap:
- Take a scenic drive to Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Admire the white cliffs, walk along the coastal paths, and breathe in the fresh sea air. It's a stunning natural landscape.
10. Charleston Farmhouse:
- For art and culture, visit Charleston Farmhouse, the former home of the Bloomsbury Group. Explore its vibrant interiors, gardens, and learn about the influential artists and writers who lived here.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural exploration, East Sussex promises an enriching and diverse day out!
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1. Royal Pavilion in Brighton:
- Begin your day by visiting the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. This exotic palace, built for King George IV, combines Regency grandeur with Indian and Chinese visual styles. Explore its colorful interiors, stunning gardens, and learn about its fascinating history.
2. The Lanes in Brighton:
- Afterward, wander through The Lanes, an area known for its eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Explore the narrow alleys, discover unique treasures, and enjoy a meal at one of the charming eateries.
3. Seven Sisters Country Park:
- For nature enthusiasts, head to the Seven Sisters Country Park. Hike along the dramatic chalk cliffs, enjoy panoramic views of the English Channel, and spot wildlife. It's a great spot for picnics and photography.
4. Battle Abbey and Battlefield:
- Visit Battle Abbey and Battlefield, where the historic Battle of Hastings took place in 1066. Explore the abbey ruins, learn about the Norman Conquest, and enjoy the serene surroundings.
5. Hastings Old Town:
- Explore Hastings Old Town, a charming area with cobbled streets, historic buildings, and fishing boats. Visit the Fishermen's Museum, stroll along the seafront, and enjoy fresh seafood.
6. Rye:
- Discover the medieval town of Rye, known for its preserved architecture and quaint streets. Climb to the top of St. Mary's Church for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside¹.
7. Bodiam Castle:
- Head to Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century moated castle surrounded by lush greenery. Explore its towers, drawbridge, and picturesque setting. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and photographers.
8. Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House:
- In Lewes, visit Lewes Castle for its panoramic views of the town and countryside. Explore the nearby Anne of Cleves House, a Tudor timber-framed building with a fascinating history.
9. Beachy Head and Birling Gap:
- Take a scenic drive to Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Admire the white cliffs, walk along the coastal paths, and breathe in the fresh sea air. It's a stunning natural landscape.
10. Charleston Farmhouse:
- For art and culture, visit Charleston Farmhouse, the former home of the Bloomsbury Group. Explore its vibrant interiors, gardens, and learn about the influential artists and writers who lived here.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural exploration, East Sussex promises an enriching and diverse day out!