Western Lawns
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex
AboutThe 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.
East Hastings Sea Angling Association
The Stade, Hastings, East Sussex
AboutBack 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
AboutExperience 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. Established 2012 – A
The Polegrove
Brockley Road, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex
AboutThe 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. Celebrating Bexhill’s Motoring Heritage The event celebrates Bexhill’s rich motoring heritage. It showcases an impressive collection of classic
AboutCoastal Currents Arts Festival is an independent annual arts festival held across Hastings, St Leonards and East Sussex each September. Established in 1999, it celebrates contemporary art, performance, film and creative practice. The month-long programme includes exhibitions, open studios, installations and cultural events. The festival showcases the region's creative community and attracts artists, performers
AboutSWATCH 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. World-Class BMX Action at Source Park This unique team-format contest sees captains select
Rye Cricket Salts
Fishmarket Road, Rye, East Sussex
AboutThe Rye Harvest Wine and Food Fair is a vibrant two-day celebration of local produce held in the historic town of Rye, East Sussex. Set against the backdrop of the Rye Cricket Salts, the event brings together award-winning vineyards, distilleries, brewers and artisan food producers from across East Sussex and Kent. The fair has
AboutThe Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival is an annual food and drink event celebrating fresh seafood, local wines and artisan produce from Sussex and Kent. Held in the historic fishing town of Hastings, it has become a popular tradition, attracting visitors from across the UK. Celebrate Fresh Seafood and Sussex Wines Held over
AboutHastings Heritage Open Days 2026 is a free annual event that celebrates the history, culture and architecture of Hastings and St Leonards. As part of England's national Heritage Open Days programme, it gives visitors access to historic buildings, heritage sites and community spaces that are not usually open to the public. The event takes
AboutRye Arts Festival is an annual arts and culture festival held in Rye, East Sussex. Running since 1971, it is one of the longest-established cultural festivals in the South East of England. The festival takes place each September and features a diverse programme of music, literature, theatre, film and visual arts across venues throughout
