Festivals & Music Events

The Hastings Comedy Festival was founded in 2015 by co-directors Chris and Jake. Their shared passion for live comedy and the vibrant community of Hastings and St Leonards inspired the festival. This independent event features a diverse line-up of professional comedians and emerging talent from across the UK and beyond. Spanning seven days in June, […]

The Bexhill Festival of Music is one of East Sussex’s most popular annual cultural events. It brings together live performances, local talent and internationally recognised musicians in venues across Bexhill-on-Sea. The festival runs each summer and showcases jazz, folk, classical, rock and choral music. It attracts visitors from across Sussex and the South East. Performances […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Hastings Comic Con is back this year. It will be bigger and better than ever. From the award-winning producers of Portsmouth Comic Con, this two-day pop culture event will transform Hastings into a hub of creativity and colour. The weekend is packed with activities for geeks, gamers, film fans and […]

Hastings Beer and Music Festival began in 1981. It is an annual three-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. It is the biggest […]

Experience 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. The festival runs for around two weeks in July. Events take place across the town, including the iconic setting of Battle Abbey. The historic backdrop adds […]

The St Leonards Festival is back! This exciting event celebrates the vibrant community of St Leonards-on-Sea, showcasing the area's unique culture, creativity and diversity. Join us on the 1st of July for a day of music, art, food, and fun for the whole family. The festival is completely FREE, so come along and enjoy a […]

Beatwave is Hastings turned up loud — a feel-good celebration of reverb-soaked guitars, pounding drums and pure seaside energy. Hastings hosts a full weekend of live 60’s Surf, Beat, Rock ’n’ Roll and Garage Frenzy by the Sea. Bands deliver raw, high-octane performances soaked in fuzz and attitude. DJs keep the floors moving with top-notch […]

Kick-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. This lively two-day event brings together a mix of local bands and artists. It creates a relaxed, festival-style atmosphere right by the beach. Expect everything from […]

After the success of 2025, the Hidden Beach Festival returns to Hastings on 8th August 2026. This one-day celebration brings together live music, DJs, workshops, film screenings, wellness sessions, great food, community markets and late-night afterparties. Hidden Beach is a multi-genre festival that celebrates the creative spirit of Hastings, bringing together music, arts and community. […]

Back 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 across […]