AboutCoastal Currents Arts Festival is an independent annual arts festival held across Hastings, St Leonards and East Sussex each September. Established in 1999, it celebrates contemporary art, performance, film and creative practice. The month-long programme includes exhibitions, installations and cultural events, with Open Studios taking place on 5–6 and 12–13 September. The festival showcases
AboutRye Arts Festival returns to Rye, East Sussex, from 10–27 September 2026. Now in its 55th year, the festival brings together music, literature, theatre, visual arts and a range of talks and activities across venues in and around the historic town. What's On at Rye Arts Festival The programme includes live music concerts,
AboutHastings Heritage Open Days 2026 is a free annual event that celebrates the history, culture and architecture of Hastings and St Leonards. As part of England's national Heritage Open Days programme, it gives visitors access to historic buildings, heritage sites and community spaces that are not usually open to the public. The event takes
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
