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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

After the success of 2025, the Hidden Beach Festival returns to Hastings from 7–9 August 2026. For three vibrant days, the town will hosts live music, DJs, workshops, fringe performances, […]

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 […]

Coastal Currents Arts Festival is an independent, annual celebration of arts and culture across East Sussex. Based in Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea, the festival also reaches Battle, Rye, Robertsbridge, Eastbourne, […]