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.
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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.
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Sussex Day – Celebrating Sussex by the Sea
Did you know 16th June is Sussex Day? It’s the perfect excuse to celebrate everything we love about Sussex. And there’s a lot to love…
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Christmas Light Trails in Sussex this year
Looking for this year’s best Christmas light trails in Sussex? Read our round up of the best festive light trails and winter illiuminations.
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The Burning of the Clocks, Brighton 2025
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.
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Secret Cinema’s Drive-in at Goodwood in West Sussex
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!
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Christmas Markets in Sussex 2025
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.
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Going Retro at Goodwood Revival
Stepping back in time at Goodwood Revival, Chichester, West Sussex. Read about this unique 3 day festival of motor racing staged entirely in period dress.
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Turning up the heat at West Dean Chilli Fiesta
Chilli dipping sauces, chilli jams, chilli sausage rolls, not forgetting chilli chocolate brownies, chilli plants, even chilli art. All things hot and sizzling are celebrated each August at West Dean Chilli Fiesta.
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Gin Festival – It’s a Gin Thing
A visit to Gin Festival, the UK’s best gin festival showcasing small batch and artisan gins from around the world
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Showcasing the stars of Sussex at Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival
The Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival is a year-round celebration of the food and drink of our wonderful region. Twice a year they organise a fortnight of fabulous food events that culminate in…
