Hastings Pirates Day is a vibrant, exhilarating event that transforms the historic seaside town of Hastings, UK, into a swashbuckling haven. This annual summer extravaganza draws crowds of enthusiastic buccaneers, families and history lovers, all eager to enjoy a day of high-seas fun. The heart of Hastings Pirates Day lies in the spirited dress code. […]
Kick-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. This lively two-day event brings together a mix of local bands and artists. It creates a relaxed, festival-style atmosphere right by the beach. Expect everything from […]
Hastings Old Town Carnival Week takes place every summer in the Old Town of Hastings, East Sussex. The carnival week usually happens during the first week of August. Winkle Island officially opens the celebrations. During the week, organisers host concerts, street parties, charity races and Morris dancing. Participants join the Old Town Carnival procession, which […]
After the success of 2025, the Hidden Beach Festival returns to Hastings on 8th August 2026. This one-day celebration brings together live music, DJs, workshops, film screenings, wellness sessions, great food, community markets and late-night afterparties. Hidden Beach is a multi-genre festival that celebrates the creative spirit of Hastings, bringing together music, arts and community. […]
The Eastbourne Airshow (Airbourne) stands as one of the UK’s most spectacular summer events and attracts visitors to the South Coast every August. The organisers host it on Eastbourne’s iconic seafront and it ranks among Europe’s largest free seaside aviation events. Because of this, it draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Over four […]
Back 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 across […]
Experience 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. Since its launch in 2012, the […]
The Bexhill 100 Classic & Custom Car Show takes place each year at Polegrove Recreation Ground in Bexhill-on-Sea. The town earned its place in motoring history as the birthplace of British motor racing in 1902. The event celebrates Bexhill’s rich motoring heritage. It showcases an impressive collection of classic and custom cars. Visitors can admire […]
SWATCH BMX Battle of Hastings, founded in 2016, is a premier four-day international BMX event. It takes place at Source Park, the world’s largest underground skatepark in Hastings. The event attracts elite riders and passionate fans from around the globe. This unique team-format contest sees captains select their own line-ups. These crews compete across park, […]
Coastal Currents Arts Festival is an independent, annual celebration of arts and culture across East Sussex. Based in Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea, the festival also reaches Battle, Rye, Robertsbridge, Eastbourne, Fairlight, Bexhill and nearby towns. It brings together coastal communities, rural landscapes and historic market towns to showcase East Sussex’s heritage, diversity and contemporary creativity. […]
Sites like Airbnb & Bookings.com charge you a service fee & us a commission.
When you book direct with us, we pass those savings on to you so you get the best rate – guaranteed!
