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.
South of England Showground
Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex
AboutThe 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
AboutHastings Pirates Day is a vibrant, exhilarating event that transforms the historic seaside town of Hastings, UK, into a swashbuckling haven. This annual summer extravaganza draws crowds of enthusiastic
AboutHastings Old Town Carnival Week takes place every summer in the Old Town of Hastings, East Sussex. August Celebrations in Hastings Old Town The carnival week usually happens
Monkings Farm
Hastings Road, Horns Cross, East Sussex
AboutRural 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
Western Lawns
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex
AboutThe Eastbourne Airshow (Airbourne) stands as one of the UK’s most spectacular summer events and attracts visitors to the South Coast every August. The organisers host it on Eastbourne’s
The Polegrove
Brockley Road, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex
AboutThe Bexhill 100 Classic & Custom Car Show takes place each year at Polegrove Recreation Ground in Bexhill-on-Sea. The town earned its place in motoring history as the birthplace
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
AboutThe Battle of Hastings Re-enactment marks the 960th anniversary of the legendary 1066 battle. It will take place on 10–11 October 2026 at Battle Abbey. This iconic event invites
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
AboutEvery year on 5 November, the historic town of Lewes hosts one of the UK’s most famous Bonfire Night celebrations. Known as the “Bonfire Capital of the World”, Lewes