AboutThe Famous May Day Motorbike Run to Hastings is an annual event full of tradition and adrenaline. Held on the first Monday of May, it draws motorbike enthusiasts from across the United Kingdom and beyond. Riders celebrate the open road, the camaraderie of the biking community and the enduring spirit of freedom. History
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
AboutExperience one of East Sussex’s most celebrated cultural events at the annual Battle Festival. It brings music, arts and community spirit to the historic town of Battle each summer. Festival Dates and Historic Battle Locations The festival runs for around two weeks in July. Events take place across the town, including the iconic
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
