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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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. Held at The Pig Hastings on White Rock, the festival returns from 17–19 July 2026 for its tenth anniversary. Since launching in 2016, Beatwave has -
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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. Free Live Music on Hastings Seafront This lively two-day event brings together a mix of local bands and artists. It creates a relaxed, festival-style -
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 William the Conqueror first landed in England. Now in its ninth year, it features historical talks, guided walks, workshops, re-enactments and live entertainment. Most events -
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 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 -
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 & Museum during the August Bank Holiday weekend. Set within the former Royal Greenwich Observatory site, the festival is one of the South East's leading astronomy -
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 the August Bank Holiday, this vibrant four-day festival transforms the historic town of Rye into a hub of live music. Established 2012 – A -
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 UK garage, R&B and feel-good 90s and 2000s throwbacks, with live PAs and DJs. Live Music and Dance Anthems The Saturday line-up features Jaguar -
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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 -
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 live bands, punk acts and a strong DIY atmosphere. A free-entry warm-up show takes place on Thursday 3 September. Live Music in Hastings The -
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,
