What’s on in Sussex

Below we’ve listed the latest goings on and events in Sussex for you to enjoy so check back regularly!

We offer free event listing, however, also offer an enhanced paid listing including link to booking and use of own photos to your event with social media share additionally. If you would like more information on how to advertise your event with us then please email us at info@discoversussex.org.

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Saturday 15th April

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Super Six Weeks of Summer⭐

Saturday 19th July – Sunday 31st August, 10am – 4pm

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Aldingbourne Country Centre! Our Super Six Weeks of Summer is packed with exciting activities, family fun, and endless adventures

A fun packed Summer Holidays for pre-schoolers and primary school age children such as: Tom’s Talking Reptiles, The Lovely Bubbly Show, First Class Falconry, Teddy Bears Picnic, Animal Experiences.

All proceeds help the Aldingbourne Trust, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independent lives.

Aldingbourne Country Centre, PO18 0JP
No booking needed – just turn up, and join the fun!
See more: www.aldingbournecountrycentre.org/events 

Lindfield Repair Cafe

Lindfield Repair Cafe is also proud to offer computer advice:
They don’t carry spares, so physical repairs aren’t usually practical, and the aim is not to compete with local professional services, but they can help with many technical issues that may be making you think about replacing your device prematurely. Don’t forget the power supply!

Forthcoming events:

Visit their website for more details.

Petworth Festival 2025

17 July – 2 August 2025

Annual event 

Visit the Petworth Festival website for more information!

Full summer programme available to view online on their website from Wednesday 26 March.

 

Arundel Castle Medieval Weekend

Saturday 5th July, 2025 – Sunday 6th July, 2025

Annual Event

The festival takes place in the grounds of Arundel Castle. Visitors can see demonstrations of historical crafts, such as forging, cooking, leather work and also enjoy combat, falconry and the Knights and archery tournament.

 

Wanderwild

Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 July 2025

This summer, Wakehurst will host Wanderwild, an unforgettable twilight circus set against the backdrop of a summer evening outdoors.

  • A Summer festival experience with three nights of music and dance
  • Central hub with street food and a final evening showcase
  • Performances include live jazz, contemporary dance, gravity-defying aerialists and cane balancing, in stunning Sussex gardens

Members’ early bird tickets on sale now

 

Qatar Goodwood Festival

Brighton Pride

2nd – 3rd August 2025

Annual event

Visit the website for more information!

Nocturnal Wildlife and Perseids Meteor Shower Guided Walk - Petworth National Trust

12th and 13th August, 8pm – 10pm

Bring along your torch and blanket and visit the Deer Park at night discovering some of the nocturnal wildlife and try out a bit of star gazing.

Heritage Open Days 2025 - Standen House and Garden

Thursday 18th September
10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm

Join Head Gardener, James Masters, for a guided tour of the garden at Standen House, seeing areas that are normally closed to visitors, including the secret pond. Each tour lasts approximately an hour.

Visit the National Trust website for more info!

"Living in Victorian Sussex"

Saturday 11th October 2025

Interested in archaeology and history? The Sussex School of Archaeology & History have many interested events, join this one in October on Living in Victorian Sussex.

Kings Church Hall, Lewes

10am – 5.15pm

​In person or online https://www.sussexarchaeology.org/

Lewes Bonfire Night

Wednesday 5th November 2025

Annual event

The biggest bonfire event in the county including processions of the Lewes Bonfire Societies. An incredible night not to be missed!

Christmas in Sussex

Please see our dedicated Christmas in Sussex page for updates on what’s on in Sussex nearer the time!

Arundel Castle Tulip Festival

Spring 2026

Annual Event

This annual tulip festival is one not to be missed with a spectacular display! Visit their website for tickets and info.

Brighton Festival

Annual Event in May – Check back for 2026

Brighton Festival is England’s largest curated annual multi-arts festival, held every May across Brighton & Hove. Spanning three weeks, it showcases a diverse array of performances and events, including music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature, and debate.

Visit Brighton Festival website for all the information about the events on!

Ardingly South of England Show

June 2026

Annual Event

A great day out for all, the South of England Show features international showjumping, heavy horse displays, livestock judging, shopping, eating, forestry, falconry, fly casting and much more!

Worthing 10K

June 2026

Annual Event

Take part in the Worthing 10k, for runners of all abilities in a fast and flat route.

Discover new places to visit

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