Discover festivals and events in Hastings and the surrounding area. Enjoy a vibrant mix of music, arts and cultural celebrations throughout the year. From live performances and creative showcases to lively seaside events, this category highlights the very best of the Hastings festival scene and beyond.
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Battle Festival
Battle East SussexAboutExperience one of East Sussex’s most celebrated cultural events at the annual Battle Festival. It brings music, arts and community spirit to the historic town of Battle each summer. Festival Dates and Historic Battle Locations The festival runs for around two weeks in July. Events take place across the town, including the iconic -
Beatwave
The Pig Hastings 37 White Rock, Hastings, East SussexAboutBeatwave is a music festival in Hastings celebrating live 1960s surf, beat, rock ’n’ roll and garage music. It also features DJs playing ska, psychedelic rock, R&B and soul. Held at The Pig Hastings on White Rock, the festival returns from 17–19 July 2026 for its tenth anniversary. Since launching in 2016, Beatwave has -
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Nearly on the Beach Concert
The Stade Hastings, East SussexAboutKick-starting the famous Hastings Old Town Carnival Week, the Nearly on the Beach Concert is a much-loved free live music event on the seafront at the Stade Open Space. Free Live Music on Hastings Seafront This lively two-day event brings together a mix of local bands and artists. It creates a relaxed, festival-style -
Hidden Beach Festival
The Oval Bohemia Road, Hastings, East SussexAboutHidden Beach Festival is a one-day summer festival in Hastings. It brings together live music, DJs, street food, creative workshops and cultural programming in a coastal setting. Taking place at The Oval in Hastings, the event is part of the wider “Hastings Summer of Culture” programme. This showcases music, art, wellbeing, food and community -
The Koho Festival
East Hastings Sea Angling Association The Stade, Hastings, East SussexAboutBack for its third year, the Koho Festival will return with some exciting changes to this year’s event. One of the biggest updates is a redesigned layout. The acoustic stage will now sit beside the main rock stage. This new arrangement should keep the energy flowing while creating a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere -
Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival
Observatory Science Centre & Museum, Herstmonceux, East SussexAboutThe Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival returns for its 22nd year, bringing three days of stargazing, science and family-friendly activities to the historic Observatory Science Centre & Museum over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Set within the former Royal Greenwich Observatory site, the festival is one of the South East's leading astronomy events. It attracts everyone -
Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival
Rye East SussexAboutExperience one of the South East’s most celebrated music events with the Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival, just a short journey from Apollo Guest House. Held annually over the August Bank Holiday, this vibrant four-day festival transforms the historic town of Rye into a hub of live music. Established 2012 – A -
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Coastal Currents Arts Festival
Hastings East SussexAboutCoastal 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, open studios, installations and cultural events. The festival showcases the region's creative community and attracts artists, performers -
Rye Arts Festival
Rye East SussexAboutRye Arts Festival is an annual arts and culture festival held in Rye, East Sussex. Running since 1971, it is one of the longest-established cultural festivals in the South East of England. The festival takes place each September and features a diverse programme of music, literature, theatre, film and visual arts across venues throughout
