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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Hastings Fat Tuesday
Hastings East SussexAboutHastings Fat Tuesday is an annual music festival held in the historic town of Hastings. The lively event has become a highlight of the local cultural calendar and attracts visitors from across the UK and beyond. The festival usually runs for several days and ends on Shrove Tuesday, the day before the Christian season -
Hastings Musical Festival
White Rock Theatre Hastings, East SussexAboutThe Hastings Musical Festival, established in 1908, is one of the UK’s longest-running performing arts festivals. In 2027, it returns to the White Rock Theatre in Hastings, East Sussex, running from 22 February to 20 March 2027. Music, Dance and Performing Arts The festival brings together performers of all ages across singing, instrumental -
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Hastings Comedy Festival
Hastings East SussexAboutThe Hastings Comedy Festival returns from 7–13 June 2027, bringing a week of live comedy to Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea. Founded in 2015 by co-directors Chris and Jake, the independent festival has become an established part of the local events calendar. Live Comedy Festival in Hastings and St Leonards This independent event showcases -
Camper Marmalade
Bramley Farm Bay Tree Lane, Polegate, East SussexAboutCamper Marmalade is a annual family-friendly camping and campervan festival held at Bramley Farm in Polegate, East Sussex. The 2027 festival takes place from 11–13 June, combining a weekend of camping with live music, entertainment and outdoor activities. Live Music The festival features a mix of tribute acts, original 1980s bands, local artists -
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Hastings Beer & Music Festival
The Oval Bohemia Road, Hastings, East SussexAboutHastings Beer and Music Festival began in 1981. It is an annual four-day event organised by Hastings Round Table. In 2017, the HBMF committee decided the festival had outgrown its home in Alexandra Park. After 35 years, it moved to a new venue at The Oval on Bohemia Road in Hastings. A Volunteer-Led -
Battle Festival
Battle East SussexAboutBattle Festival is an annual arts and music festival held in the historic town of Battle, East Sussex. Now in its 17th year, the festival brings an eclectic programme of music, theatre, visual arts and cultural events to the town each summer. Festival Dates and Historic Battle Locations The festival runs from 17 -
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Hidden Beach Festival
The Oval Bohemia Road, Hastings, East SussexAboutHidden Beach Festival is a three-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 -
England’s Medieval Festival
The King's Grove Pippingford Park, Uckfield, East SussexAboutEngland's Medieval Festival returns to The King's Grove at Pippingford Park, East Sussex, from 28–30 August 2027 for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Established in 1993, the festival is one of the UK's longest-running medieval and Renaissance living history events, bringing jousting, battles, living history, music, markets and family entertainment together in an immersive woodland -
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Rye Arts Festival
Rye East SussexAboutRye Arts Festival returns to Rye, East Sussex, from 10–26 September 2027. Now in its 56th 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, -
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Bring Your Nan Fest
The Pig Hastings 37 White Rock, Hastings, East SussexAboutBring Your Nan Fest is a punk and live music festival in Hastings. It takes place at The Pig Hastings from 1–2 October 2027. The two-day event brings together live bands, punk acts and a strong DIY atmosphere. A free-entry warm-up show takes place on Thursday 30 September. Live Music in Hastings The
