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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Trash Cannes Film Festival
The Printworks 14 Claremont, Hastings, East SussexAboutGet ready for a celebration of cinematic creativity like no other at the Trash Cannes Film Festival, Hastings much-loved alternative film event. Originally known as the Hastings 5-Day Film Challenge, this annual festival has inspired filmmakers for over 20 years. It invites everyone—from total beginners to seasoned creators—to take part in a unique creative -
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Hastings Comedy Festival
Hastings East SussexAboutThe Hastings Comedy Festival began in 2015, when co-directors Chris and Jake combined their shared passion for live comedy with the vibrant community spirit of Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea to create the festival. Live Comedy Festival in Hastings and St Leonards This independent event showcases a diverse line-up of established comedians and emerging -
The Bexhill Festival of Music
De La Warr Pavilion Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, East SussexAboutThe 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 -
Hastings Comic Con
White Rock Theatre Hastings, East SussexAboutWe’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 -
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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. Festival Dates and Historic Battle Locations The festival runs for around two weeks in July. Events take place across the town, including the iconic -
St Leonards Festival
Warrior Square Gardens St Leonards-On-Sea, East SussexAboutThe St Leonards Festival is a free, family-friendly annual community arts and culture festival held in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. Taking place in Warrior Square Gardens, the festival celebrates local creativity, diversity and community through live music, street performances, visual arts, workshops, food stalls and interactive activities. Since 2006, it has become a key -
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 -
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 at The Oval in Hastings, the event is part of the wider “Hastings Summer of Culture” programme. This showcases music, art, wellbeing, food and community -
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
