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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Pevensey History Festival
Pevensey History Festival Pevensey, East SussexAboutPevensey History Festival returns to historic Pevensey, East Sussex, from 20–31 August 2026. The festival brings almost two weeks of local history, heritage and entertainment to the village where -
Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival
Observatory Science Centre & Museum, Herstmonceux, East SussexAboutThe Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival returns from 28–30 August 2026 for its 22nd year, bringing three days of stargazing, science, camping and family-friendly activities to the Observatory Science Centre & -
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 -
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 29–31 August 2026 for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Established in 1993, the festival is -
Bournefest
Western Lawns King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East SussexAboutBournefest is a brand-new two-day beachside music festival taking place on 29–30 August 2026 at Western Lawns on the Eastbourne seafront. The festival brings together dance classics, house, old-skool -
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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 -
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 4–5 September 2026. The two-day event brings together -
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 -
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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
