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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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, installations and cultural events, with Open Studios taking place on 5–6 and 12–13 September. The festival showcases -
Rye Arts Festival
Rye East SussexAboutRye 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, -
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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 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 -
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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
