AboutHastings Tap Takeover returns this October for a weekend of exceptional craft beer and a lively coastal atmosphere. Taking place across Hastings and St Leonards, the event transforms the town into a large-scale craft beer festival celebrating independent breweries from across the UK and beyond. Throughout the weekend, participating venues showcase a wide range
AboutHastings Week is an annual celebration in the historic town of Hastings. This vibrant event honours the town’s rich history, dating back to 1066 when the famous Battle of Hastings took place. Events run all week, with a massive bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 17th. Mayor’s Opening Ceremony and Civic Awards The
AboutThe Battle of Hastings Re-enactment returns to Battle Abbey on 10–11 October 2026, marking the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on the site of the original 1066 battlefield. The annual event offers visitors the opportunity to experience one of the most important events in English history in the setting where it took
AboutHastings Borough Bonfire Society’s Torchlit Procession and Fireworks – Saturday 17th October 2026. Bonfire societies from all over Sussex march through the streets of Hastings in a procession of drums, flares and flaming torchlights. Spectators will see a huge bonfire on the beach, watch the effigy burn and enjoy a spectacular firework display. The
The Phoenix Art Centre
50 Parkstone Road, Hastings, East Sussex
AboutExperience the authentic atmosphere of Hastings Oktoberfest, one of East Sussex's most popular autumn beer festivals. Every October, the Phoenix Arts Centre hosts this 18+ Bavarian-style event, bringing together German beers, traditional food, live oompah music and festival entertainment for an unforgettable evening in Hastings. Bavarian Beer Hall Experience Every year, organisers transform
AboutExperience Lewes Bonfire, one of the UK’s most famous Bonfire Night celebrations, held every year on 5 November in the historic East Sussex town of Lewes. Known as the “Bonfire Capital of the World”, this spectacular event features torchlit processions, traditional costumes, fireworks and centuries-old Sussex traditions. A Historic Sussex Bonfire Night Tradition
AboutBattle Bonfire is an annual Sussex Bonfire Night celebration in the historic town of Battle every November. The Battel Bonfire Boyes organise the event, and it is completely free to attend. The event features a large torchlit procession, a traditional bonfire and a spectacular fireworks display. The tradition dates back to 1646, when early
AboutRye Bonfire is one of the most famous Bonfire Night celebrations in Sussex. It attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Rye & District Bonfire Society organises the event. It features a torchlit procession, the town’s famous burning boat ceremony, a large bonfire and a spectacular fireworks display. The event showcases strong Sussex bonfire
AboutThe Christmas Light Tractor Run is an annual festive event bringing a spectacular procession of brightly decorated tractors to Hastings and the surrounding area. Combining Christmas lights, community spirit and charity fundraising, it is a popular event for families and visitors during December. Christmas Tractors in Hastings The procession begins at The Stade
Horntye Park Sports Complex
Bohemia Rd, Hastings, East Sussex
AboutThe Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress celebrates its landmark 100th edition this year, running from 28th December to 5th January 2027. The World’s Longest-Running Chess Congress As the world’s longest-running traditional chess congress, this annual tournament dates back to 1895 and remains a major highlight for the town. The main event is the
