Rye Bonfire
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
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Cultural & Traditional Events
Events
Discover cultural, traditional and country events in Hastings and Sussex, celebrating local heritage, seasonal traditions and community festivals. From historic celebrations and annual favourites to country fairs and rural shows, these events showcase the rich culture and character of the Sussex coast and countryside.
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Christmas Light Tractor Run
The Stade Hastings, East SussexAboutThe 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 -
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Jack In The Green
Old Town Hastings, East SussexAboutJack in the Green is one of Hastings’ most popular annual events. It ranks among the largest traditional May Day celebrations in the UK. The festival takes place over -
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Medieval Heritage Weekend
Herstmonceux Castle Estate Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, East SussexAboutThe Medieval Heritage Weekend at Herstmonceux Castle returns to East Sussex from 1–3 May 2027, bringing three days of medieval history, living-history displays, reenactments and entertainment to the grounds -
Famous May Day Motorbike Run
Seafront Hastings, East SussexAboutThe Famous May Day Motorbike Run to Hastings is an annual event full of tradition and adrenaline. Held on the first Monday of May, it draws motorbike enthusiasts from -
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South of England Show
South of England Showground Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West SussexAboutThe South of England Show is one of the UK’s best-loved countryside events. It takes place every June at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, Sussex. The three-day -
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Hastings Pirate Day
Hastings East SussexAboutHastings Pirate Day is one of the most popular annual events in Hastings, attracting thousands of visitors to the historic Old Town and seafront each summer. For one weekend, -
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Eastbourne Airshow
Western Lawns King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East SussexAboutEastbourne Airshow 2027, also known as Airbourne, returns for its 33rd year from 12–15 August 2027. This free four-day event brings spectacular flying displays to Eastbourne seafront, alongside military -
Rural Past Times Show
Monkings Farm Hastings Road, Horns Cross, East SussexAboutRural Past Times Show is one of East Sussex’s most popular countryside events. Held annually at Monkings Farm in Horns Cross, near Hastings and Rye, the show celebrates traditional -
Rye & District Country Show
Elm Tree Farm Main Road, Icklesham, East SussexAboutThe Rye & District Country Show takes place on Saturday 21 August at Elm Tree Farm in Icklesham, East Sussex, between Rye and Hastings. This popular summer event celebrates
