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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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








