AboutThe Hastings Comedy Festival returns from 7–13 June 2027, bringing a week of live comedy to Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea. Founded in 2015 by co-directors Chris and Jake, the independent festival has become an established part of the local events calendar. Live Comedy Festival in Hastings and St Leonards This independent event showcases
Adventure Golf
Pelham Place, Hastings, East Sussex
AboutThe World Crazy Golf Championships (WCGC) is the world's premier crazy golf tournament, attracting players from across the UK, Europe and beyond to compete for the sport's most prestigious title. Held annually at Hastings Adventure Golf on the seafront in Hastings, East Sussex, the championship has become one of the UK's most unique and
AboutCamper Marmalade is a annual family-friendly camping and campervan festival held at Bramley Farm in Polegate, East Sussex. The 2027 festival takes place from 11–13 June, combining a weekend of camping with live music, entertainment and outdoor activities. Live Music The festival features a mix of tribute acts, original 1980s bands, local artists
South of England Showground
Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex
AboutThe South of England Show is one of the UK’s best-loved countryside events. It takes place every June at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, Sussex. The three-day event attracts thousands of visitors from across the South East. Farming Heritage and Rural Traditions Since 1967 Organised by the South of England Agricultural
AboutHastings 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 its home in Alexandra Park. After 35 years, it moved to a new venue at The Oval on Bohemia Road in Hastings. A Volunteer-Led
AboutHastings Pirate Day is one of the most popular annual events in Hastings, attracting thousands of visitors to the historic Old Town and seafront each summer. For one weekend, pirates of all ages take over the town, creating a lively atmosphere with colourful costumes, live music, family entertainment and themed activities. Guinness World
AboutBattle Festival is an annual arts and music festival held in the historic town of Battle, East Sussex. Now in its 17th year, the festival brings an eclectic programme of music, theatre, visual arts and cultural events to the town each summer. Festival Dates and Historic Battle Locations The festival runs from 17
Western Lawns
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex
AboutEastbourne Airshow 2027, also known as Airbourne, returns for its 33rd year from 12–15 August 2027. This free four-day event brings spectacular flying displays to Eastbourne seafront, alongside military aircraft, historic planes, aerobatic teams, family entertainment and evening shows. World-Class Aircraft Displays Over Eastbourne Seafront Visitors can watch fast jets, historic aircraft, helicopters
AboutHidden Beach Festival is a three-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
Monkings Farm
Hastings Road, Horns Cross, East Sussex
AboutRural Past Times Show is one of East Sussex’s most popular countryside events. Held annually at Monkings Farm in Horns Cross, near Hastings and Rye, the show celebrates traditional farming, vintage machinery and rural heritage with a full weekend of family-friendly entertainment. Vintage Tractors, Steam Engines and Rural Heritage Visitors can explore impressive
