Jack in the Green, Hastings 2026
Jack in the Green Hastings is a festival of fun, frolics and foliage, celebrating the coming of summer in Hastings Old Town.

Events in Sussex – discover what’s on in Sussex.
There’s always something going on from foodie festivals and quirky events like Jack in the Green and Goodwood to Brighton Festival, airshows and music events.
Check out our event guides to the best of what’s on in Sussex around the year. From Spring and summer outdoor festivals to spooky Halloween attractions, Christmas markets and light trails.
Jack in the Green Hastings is a festival of fun, frolics and foliage, celebrating the coming of summer in Hastings Old Town.
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Looking for this year’s best Christmas light trails in Sussex? Read our round up of the best festive light trails and winter illiuminations.
The Burning of the Clocks is a unique festival of light to celebrate the Winter Solstice on 21 December in Brighton each year. The festival starts with a parade through the streets followed by beach bonfire and fireworks.
Fun, games and lashing of laughter at the Secret Cinema’s Drive-in at Goodwood near Chichester in West Sussex. The film was excellent too!
We’ve gathered together our favourite Christmas events held each year throughout East and West Sussex from Christmas Markets to carols concerts, ice rinks to festive workshops.