August 8 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
About
Hidden Beach Festival returns to The Oval, Hastings, for a full day of live music, DJs, creative activity, street food and summer celebration by the sea.
Hastings Summer of Culture – Month-Long Festival Programme
Following the success of 2025, Hidden Beach 2026 expands into a month-long Summer of Culture across Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea. The programme brings together live music, DJs, food, film, art, workshops, wellbeing sessions and community experiences across the town. The festival day at The Oval remains the centrepiece of the summer.
Live Music, DJs and Creative Performances at The Oval
From midday into the evening, The Oval transforms into a vibrant coastal festival space filled with global sounds, local creativity and community spirit. Visitors can enjoy live bands, DJ sets and pop-up performances throughout the day. Workshops, wellness experiences, food traders, markets and fringe events add to the atmosphere.
Family-Friendly Festival Atmosphere by the Sea
The programme begins with laid-back daytime sessions before building into high-energy evening performances. The result is a dynamic festival atmosphere for music lovers, families, creatives and visitors alike.
Celebrating Hastings & St Leonards Creative Culture
Hidden Beach Festival celebrates emerging talent alongside established artists. It showcases the diverse creative culture of Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea in a welcoming and inclusive setting.
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.
