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The 1066 Country festival programme spans the whole year. Bexhill After Dark lights up the streets in January with illuminated displays and performances. From February, Hastings is centre stage with Hastings Fat Tuesday – the UK's biggest Mardi Gras celebration.

As spring arrives, Pashley Manor goes all out for its Tulip Festival, with more than 35,000 coming into bloom in late April.

The May bank holiday weekend sees Hastings deck itself in ribbons, leaves and green facepaint for the Jack in the Green festival, culminating on the Monday when the town's population chase a giant tree up the West Hill and slay him to release the spirit of summer. Simultaneously – and perhaps incongruously – thousands of motorbikes roar into Hastings at the end of the Mayday Run, and congregate on the seafront.

July hosts Pirate Weekend, where thousands of bloodthirsty pirates descend upon Hastings, which currently holds the Guinness World Record for 'largest gathering of pirates in one place'. The St Leonards Festival brings together homegrown talent and international artists with street arts, festival markets, live music and theatrical performances.

You can't miss Battle's Scarecrow Festival, as they stuffed creations sit out on the high street and beyond to welcome all to the town. This is part of the Battle Festival of arts and music, a cultural gem in the South East's calendar.

Then the Hastings Old Town Carnival Week follows in August, including open houses and gardens, the famous Pram Race, Seaboot Race and Bike Race, and ending with the carnival procession. Rye hosts its International Jazz Festival, with a packed programme of headline concerts, free outdoor music stage and fringe events spanning jazz, blues, RnB, soul, Latin, Cuban and funk.

The Rye Arts Festival spans two weeks in September, a feast of cultural activities from literary talks to concerts and immersive theatre. This is followed by Hastings Storytelling Festival in October.

Hastings Week commemmorates the anniversary of the famous battle on 14 October 1066, and includes a Classic Car Show, National Town Criers Championship, Battle of Hastings Re-enactment at Battle Abbey and the grand finale of the Hastings Bonfire Torchlight Procession. Sussex's famous bonfire season continues with events in Battle, Rye and Robertsbridge's celebration take place on weekends through November.

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Le Grand Mardi Gras Ball

Address

White Rock Theatre, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JX

hftuesday@gmail.com

Hastings

Hastings' favourite night of revelry returns in 2026 — bigger, bolder, and brassier than ever! So dust off your sequins, shine up your shoes, and get ready to dance.
Kicking off the night are The Brass Funkeys, a high-energy 9-piece collective…

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Hastings Fat Tuesday, Hastings

White Rock Theatre, Hastings

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From:
13 Feb 2026

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Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival

Address

hftuesday@gmail.com

Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival is an annual five day festival taking place on the South Coast of England. The town wide celebration hosts free and ticketed gigs, parties, parades, and acoustic sessions in various venues across Hastings and St…

Venue

Hastings Fat Tuesday, Hastings

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13 Feb 2026to17 Feb 2026

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Hastings Fat Tuesday: Un-Convention

Address

White Rock Theatre, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JX

hftuesday@gmail.com

Hastings

We're pleased to announce that Un-Convention will be returning to Hastings Fat Tuesday for 2026 and tickets for the one-day grassroots music conference are now available!
No matter what area you work in within the music and performance sector,…

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Hastings Fat Tuesday, Hastings

White Rock Theatre, Hastings

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From:
13 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Fat Tuesday menu at The Crown

Address

The Crown Hastings, 64-66 All Saints Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3BN

Telephone
01424465100

hello@thecrownhastings.co.uk

Hastings

The Crown Hastings Fat Tuesday menu will be served from 14th-17th Feb. The Crown kitchen is open 12-4, 5-9pm. Book a table at www.thecrownhastings.co.uk.
The Crown is proud to be part of the Fat Tuesday Saturday Unplugged tour during the…

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From:

14 Feb 2026to17 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 21:00

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Craft Fair

Address

Northiam Village Hall, Frewen Close, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6RA

Telephone
07985705515

northiambonfire@gmail.com

Northiam

Northiam Bonfire Society's next CRAFT FAIR will be held in Northiam Village Hall on Saturday 7th March 2026, 10am to 2pm, in plenty of time for Mothers Day! There will be over 25 varied, quality stalls featuring local craftspeople and makers with…

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From:
7 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00

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White Rock Sings Out

Address

White Rock Theatre, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JX

box.office@whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Hastings

Get ready for a night of choral brilliance! On Sunday 29 March, Britain's Got Talent 2024 finalists Northants Sings Out and Choir Director Gareth Fuller (Credits: Liam Gallagher, Eric Clapton, Sting to name a few) and a showcase of the region's…

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White Rock Theatre, Hastings

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From:
29 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -

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Big Bank Holiday Bash

Address

White Rock Theatre, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JX

box.office@whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Hastings

This Easter Bank Holiday weekend…there ain't no party like an S Club party!
Wave your hands in the air at Hastings' ultimate party night featuring Jon & Jo from S Club with a live band, and Bradley McIntosh's 'S Club Party' DJ set. Plus, DJ act…

Venue

White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Dates

From:
4 Apr 2026Open 19:00 -

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