August 8 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
About
Hidden 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 events across Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea throughout the summer season.
The festival has grown in popularity in recent years. It attracts both local audiences and visitors looking for summer events in Hastings by the sea.
Hidden Beach Festival 2026 at The Oval, Hastings
The main festival day takes place at The Oval. The Oval in Hastings is transformed into an open-air cultural festival venue for live performances, DJ sets and community activities.
Across the day, visitors can expect a mix of:
- Live music from local and touring artists
- DJ sets spanning global and electronic sounds
- Street food village and pop-up food stalls
- Independent marketplace
- Workshops and cultural experiences
- Children’s zone and family activities
- Wellness and creative spaces
- Two bars
The atmosphere builds from relaxed daytime sessions into a lively evening programme. This creates a full-day summer festival experience in Hastings.
Hastings Summer of Culture Programme
Hidden Beach Festival is part of the wider Hastings Summer of Culture. This is a month-long programme of events across Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea.
It includes live music, film screenings, art installations, workshops and community events. This makes it one of the key cultural highlights of the summer calendar in East Sussex.
Family-Friendly Festival in Hastings
Hidden Beach Festival is an inclusive, family-friendly event. It welcomes families, music fans, creatives and visitors to Hastings.
Earlier parts of the day focus on relaxed programming. The evening then moves into higher-energy performances and DJ sets.
Plan Your Visit to Hidden Beach Festival
Don’t miss this celebration of unity, creativity and culture at Hidden Beach this August.
The festival is a paid event. See official website for ticket details.
This is an extremely popular event so please BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION EARLY to avoid disappointment.
