You've had your main course, now it’s time for an after eight bint. Join us for a saucy, Bexually charged show of dark character comedy from..... more >

The Joker 2 Preston Road BN1 4QF

Wed 20 Nov 24

Creative Co Op at Gather Xmas 2024

Six local artists gather together to bring you affordable art and crafts for xmas. Art, cards, ,jewellery, textiles, xmas decorations, fairies,..... more >

Gather community space, The Beacon, Terminus Road, Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3NW

Sun 17 Nov 24

A Feast for Saint Cecilia

Sunday 17 November, 7.30 pm, St Dunstan's Church, Mayfield Programme Lotti: Missa Sancti Christophori Handel: Ode for..... more >

St Dunstans Church, Mayfield TN20 6AB

Sun 17 Nov 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in East Sussex

Oakwood Primary Academy Christmas Market

Christmas Market at Oakwood Primary Academy School, Magnolia Walk, Willingdon Trees. A mixture of crafts, gifts, foodstuffs and other stalls. more >

Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Walk Eastbourne BN22 0SS

Sat 16 Nov 24

J S Bach and his Contemporaries

a selection of arias from the Bach cantatas interwoven with trumpet music by contemporary... more >

St Thomas’ Church Winchelsea TN36 4EB

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Eastbourne

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld Eastbourne, The Beacon, Terminus Road, Eastbourne BN21 3NW

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Brighton

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld Brighton,Brighton Marina, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 5UF

Sat 16 Nov 24

Trullo X LIMEKILN Supper Club

We’re super excited to announce our new guest chef series, and first up is Trullo, Islington’s Italian institution led by Conor Gadd ??... more >

LIMEKILN, Parkwood Lane, Eridge Road, Crowborough TN6 3HD

Thu 14 Nov 24

Dobbies' Grow How: Grow your own gifts

Dobbies will host a free festive-inspired Grow How workshop focused on gardening gift ideas, just in time for the festive season... more >

Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX

Wed 13 Nov 24

Impressions of Childhood – A Recital for Violin and Piano

Jonathan Truscott (violin) and William Hancox (piano) perform a programme which will include Impressions of Childhood, Enescu’s hauntingly beautiful... more >

The Barn, Wickstreet BN26 6TN

Sun 10 Nov 24

Music for Remembrance

Music for Remembrance. Saturday 9th November, 7pm, at All Saints Church, Hove, BN3 3QE (Accessible venue) - corner of Eaton Rd and The Drive..... more >

All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE

Sat 9 Nov 24

Build your Biome with Roisin from Wildling Drinks

Build your Biome with Roisin from Wildling Drinks Come join us at The Seasons Kitchen and dive into the world of fermenting with Roisin from... more >

The Seasons Kitchen, 10-11 Hartfield Road Forest Row RH18 5DN

Thu 7 Nov 24

FREE taster session with the Crowborough Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Crowborough?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

United Church, Croft Road, Crowborough TN6 1HA

Tue 5 Nov 24

More Rock Choirs

The Rock House - November 2024

The Rock House is a gig where learning disabled bands rule the stage! We're back at Green Door Store this November for another epic night of..... more >

Green Door Store, 2,3, 4 Trafalgar Arches, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4FQ

Mon 4 Nov 24

I Was Glad! - A Singing Morning with Bexhill Choral Society

An OPEN SINGING MORNING on Saturday, 2nd November at Christchurch Methodist Church Bexhill. Anyone is welcome, including those with little or no..... more >

Christchurch Methodist Church, Springfield Road, Bexhill TN40 2BX

Sat 2 Nov 24

En Vogue: A Collage Workshop for 11-17 Year Olds

This 'Ways of Seeing' holiday workshop for 11-17 year olds will be full of glossy magazines and fashion-based imagery for participants to... more >

St Mary’s Centre, Lion St, Rye TN31 7LB

Fri 1 Nov 24

Here, There and Somewhere Else

Seven artists contemplate places, remembered and imaginary, and journeys metaph. The exhibitors are John Plummer, Clio Pinkey, Mark Shepherd, Ruth..... more >

Hastings Arts Forum 20 Marine Court St Leonards on Sea TN38 0DX

Tue 29 Oct 24

Dr. Zob’s Monster Academy: The Spook-tacular Halloween Show!

This Halloween, kids aged 5 and up are invited to the spook-tacular world of Dr. Zob’s Monster Academy as it tours local schools, village halls, and..... more >

Brighton Girls School The Drama Studio Montpelier Road Brighton and Hove BN1 3AT

Tue 29 Oct 24

A Recital for Cello and Piano

A programme which includes three significant works from the early part of the twentieth century, two of them written during the First World... more >

St Margaret the Queen, Buxted, Uckfield TN22 4AY

Sun 27 Oct 24

Asian Futurism: Talks on Sinofuturism, post-cyberpunk India and more

Sudden Beams 3: Asian Futurism is a programme of presentations that dives into the cutting-edge ways artists are harnessing digital technology – like... more >

The Old Market, 11A Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS

Sun 27 Oct 24

Oska Bright Film Festival X Dreamy Place Film Trail

Experience a unique cinematic journey with Dreamy Place as we present films co-curated with Oska Bright Film Festival – the world’s largest festival... more >

Meet outside Napoli restaurant, 24 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HF

Sat 26 Oct 24

Walk Right Back

After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll Be The Day, the show tells the story of the most..... more >

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne BN21 4BP

Sat 26 Oct 24

Lewes Chidlren's Book Group: Book swap & 50th celebration

Come help us celebrate our 50th birthday with a special bookswap at Malling Community Centre on Saturday 26 October, 2-4pm... more >

Malling Community Centre, Lewes BN7 2HQ

Sat 26 Oct 24

Night Watch Queer Film Trail (Dreamy Place Festival 2024)

Experience Brighton like never before – immerse yourself in Queer cinema under the stars with videoclub’s Night Watch Film Trail... more >

Meet outside Legends on Camelford Street (the beach end), Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TR

Fri 25 Oct 24

Asian Futuristic Party with indepedent label Chinabot

An evening of immersive, live Asian futuristic electronic music as we celebrate Platform Asia’s 5th anniversary... more >

The Brunswick, 1 Holland Road, Hove BN3 1JF

Fri 25 Oct 24

Collectif Scale: Ammonite (Dreamy Place Festival 2024)

Especially for Dreamy Place, you are invited to explore the Victorian Cab Road tunnel that runs beneath Brighton Railway Station... more >

Beneath Brighton Station, 52 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1 4ED

Fri 25 Oct 24

Transmission at Gallery Lock In (Dreamy Place Festival 2024)

A meeting of cities, a meeting of minds and an opportunity for transformation, Gallery Lock In has been regenerated into an audio-visual portal by... more >

Gallery Lock In, Little Western Street, Brighton BN1 4EE

Wed 23 Oct 24

Hildegard Transfigured 2 - Voice Trio with Innerstrings

Female vocal trio Voice returns to BREMF with a new version of their spellbinding medieval trance for the 21st century, complete with immersive... more >

St Martin’s Church, Brighton BN2 3HQ

Sun 20 Oct 24

Tales in the Key of Terror - Spooky Storytelling Performance

Author and actor C.J. Carter-Stephenson will be returning to Brighton this October for a special Halloween performance of his readers theatre show..... more >

The Yellow Book, 3A York Place, Brighton BN1 4GU

Sun 20 Oct 24

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at De La Warr Pavilion

Over fifty Guild makers will exhibit beautiful, hand-made crafts produced in small workshops and ateliers across Sussex & adjacent counties at the... more >

Marina Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP

Sat 19 Oct 24

2024 Tunbridge Wells Competition Winners Concert

The Mayfield Festival welcomes back to Mayfield six of the section winners of this year’s Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition... more >

Concert Hall, Mayfield School, High Street, Mayfield TN20 6PH

Sat 19 Oct 24

39th Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition

Come and see many fantastic Model Railway Layouts from all over the country, with model trains moving through detailed model scenery... more >

Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield TN22 1AE

Sat 19 Oct 24

Coffee Meeting for Women in the Music Industry

Let’s talk about the music industry, and share our experience and journey over Coffee. Being a music professional can have its ups and downs, and..... more >

Brighton and Hove, Business Centre, 15-17 Middle St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AL

Fri 18 Oct 24

Pumpkin Spooktacular Brighton

Pumpkin Spooktacular Brighton, at Preston Manor! Join us for pumpkin season to celebrate all things spooky... more >

Preston Manor Garden Preston Road BN1 6SA

Fri 18 Oct 24

CLOGG Comedy 54

Is it spoopy time again Mother? Is it? It is! And we've got a cheeky bundle of treats on board. I'm soooo excited!... more >

The Caroline of Brunswick 39 Ditchling Rd Brighton BN1 4SB

Thu 17 Oct 24

Afterglow - Turps Hastings Alumni 23 - 24

25 painters who completed the first inaugral year of this mentoring programme - led by Matthew Burrows - exhibit their work... more >

Hastings Arts Forum 20 Marine Court St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 0DX

Thu 17 Oct 24

Origins

An immersive show exploring ancient roots and connections via music, dance and stories from the Mediterranean, India and West Africa... more >

St Martin’s Church, Brightom BN2 3HQ

Sun 13 Oct 24

Spell Quest at Bodiam Castle

Join a thrilling quest to save Bodiam Castle from the clutches of a wicked warlock. Follow an immersive family trail with magical lights, spooky..... more >

Bodiam Castle - National Trust Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5UA

Sat 12 Oct 24

C*M with ERIKALUST

Erika Lust, the adult movie visionary and award winning ethical porn director, will bring her UK tour to Brighton on Saturday 12 October for one... more >

Duke of York’s Picturehouse, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 4NA

Sat 12 Oct 24

Femme Fatale

Femme Fatale is all about expression and bringing your most authentic self to canvas. Whether you are red and fiery, yellow and charismatic, orange..... more >

Pinot & Picasso Brighton, Ground Floor, 127 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AF

Sat 12 Oct 24

Lewes Craft and Gift Market

An established and expanding Craft and Gift Market selling quailty productys in this historic tourist town... more >

Lewes Town Hall, High Street Lewes, East Sussex. BN7 2QS

Sat 12 Oct 24

Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children's Market

Our Nearly New Baby Sales are community events for local families to make money while recycling unwanted items... more >

St Mary, Hampden Park, Church Hall, 69 Decoy Drive, Eastbourne BN22 9PP

Sat 12 Oct 24

The Chalk Garden

This drama explores the secret world of childhood through the prism of a dyed-in-the-wool British dowager Mrs St Maugham and her precocious and... more >

Rottingdean Public Hall Park Road Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7HL

Wed 9 Oct 24

The Lion and the Unicorn

Fascinating new drama The Lion and the Unicorn is set on an evening in 1939, just six weeks after war has been declared, at a private dinner between... more >

Taachi-Morris Arts Centre School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton TA2 8PD

Wed 9 Oct 24

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... more >

Warren Road, Brighton BN2 9XX

Tue 8 Oct 24

Blue Camel Club

Get ready for a cosmic journey with the Blue Camel Club at the newly-restored Brighton Dome Corn Exchange... more >

Brighton Dome, Church St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UE

Mon 7 Oct 24

Gwyneth Goes Skiing

Awkward Productions are taking their viral sensation Gwyneth Goes Skiing on a UK & Ireland tour this autumn... more >

11A Upper Market Street BN3 1AS

Sun 6 Oct 24

REID HALL Antique & Collectors Fair in EAST SUSSEX

Established over 22 years The Reid Hall Fair has 25 Stalls with Easy Parking and Refeshments Available more >

Boreham Street on the A271 BN27 4SD

Sun 6 Oct 24

Paper Daisy Brighton Makers Market at Jubilee Square

Discover many local unique, creative and diverse makers, artists & small batch at this buzzing Brighton Makers Market curated by Paper Daisy Events... more >

Jubilee Square, Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE

Sat 5 Oct 24

Bexhill Choral Society - British Choral Classics

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS- Toward the Unknown Region & Songs of Travel PARRY - I was Glad STANFORD - Songs of the Sea and works by HOLST, SULLIVAN &... more >

St. Barnabas Church, Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JG

Sat 5 Oct 24

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Things to do around East Sussex

East Sussex, a picturesque county on the southeastern coast of England, offers a wide range of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in East Sussex:

1. Royal Pavilion in Brighton:
- Begin your day by visiting the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. This exotic palace, built for King George IV, combines Regency grandeur with Indian and Chinese visual styles. Explore its colorful interiors, stunning gardens, and learn about its fascinating history.

2. The Lanes in Brighton:
- Afterward, wander through The Lanes, an area known for its eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Explore the narrow alleys, discover unique treasures, and enjoy a meal at one of the charming eateries.

3. Seven Sisters Country Park:
- For nature enthusiasts, head to the Seven Sisters Country Park. Hike along the dramatic chalk cliffs, enjoy panoramic views of the English Channel, and spot wildlife. It's a great spot for picnics and photography.

4. Battle Abbey and Battlefield:
- Visit Battle Abbey and Battlefield, where the historic Battle of Hastings took place in 1066. Explore the abbey ruins, learn about the Norman Conquest, and enjoy the serene surroundings.

5. Hastings Old Town:
- Explore Hastings Old Town, a charming area with cobbled streets, historic buildings, and fishing boats. Visit the Fishermen's Museum, stroll along the seafront, and enjoy fresh seafood.

6. Rye:
- Discover the medieval town of Rye, known for its preserved architecture and quaint streets. Climb to the top of St. Mary's Church for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside¹.

7. Bodiam Castle:
- Head to Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century moated castle surrounded by lush greenery. Explore its towers, drawbridge, and picturesque setting. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and photographers.

8. Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House:
- In Lewes, visit Lewes Castle for its panoramic views of the town and countryside. Explore the nearby Anne of Cleves House, a Tudor timber-framed building with a fascinating history.

9. Beachy Head and Birling Gap:
- Take a scenic drive to Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Admire the white cliffs, walk along the coastal paths, and breathe in the fresh sea air. It's a stunning natural landscape.

10. Charleston Farmhouse:
- For art and culture, visit Charleston Farmhouse, the former home of the Bloomsbury Group. Explore its vibrant interiors, gardens, and learn about the influential artists and writers who lived here.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural exploration, East Sussex promises an enriching and diverse day out!