Hastings Events
Discover what's happening in Hastings. Updated regularly with events for the town; from major events to quiz nights, theatre, markets and music evenings.
Here are just some the highlights of the year (2018) but there is always a good reason to visit Hastings at any time of the year.
February – Fat Tuesday - from 9-13
March – Hastings Half Marathon – 18 March
April – Beatles Day 19 – on 8th at White Rock Theatre
May - Hastings’ Jack in the Green
June – Stade Saturdays - cultural events every Saturday on Stade Open Space; and free!
July – Hastings Beer and Music Festival, The Oval
August – Old Town Carnival Week
September – Seafood & Wine Festival
October – Hastings Bonfire – 13 October
November – Hastings Storytelling Festival
December – It’s Christmas!
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Ongoing Events
Type
Type
Community
Location:
St Leonard's on Sea
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2018 To 27 Oct 2018
Come along to our annual Pumpkin Trail. As always this year will be full to bursting with spooky shenanigans!
- Follow the Witch's cats (and mice) around the trail. Search for the pumpkin pails, collect the pumpkin tokens then exchange them for some wicked treats!
- Meet the Pumpkin Witch in the...
Type
Type
Fete / Fair
Location:
St Leonards
Dates
- From:
- 3 Nov 2018 To 3 Nov 2018
The main shopping precinct of Central St Leonards is set to come to life as the fabulous and colourful Kings road street market returns for another year of showcasing new businesses, talent, offers and a vibe like no other.
The rich variety of stalls from people sharing their experiences and...
Type
Type
Heritage & History
Location:
Bohemia Road, Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 9 Nov 2018 To 9 Nov 2018
FREE weekly Local History talks on Fridays in August, November and December 2018.
17 August: Gilt on the gingerbread
24 August: Olla Podrida
31 August: Churches of Romney and Walland Marshes
9 November: Teachers Pets
16 November: Harley Shute and Combe Haven
23 November: The spice of life
30...Type
Type
Other
Location:
Battle Road, Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 9 Nov 2018 To 9 Nov 2018
Join us for the inaugural St Michael's Hospice Charity Ball at the prestigious Montgomerie Suite, Bannatyne Hotel, Hastings. The theme for this year's ball is Black and White.
Welcome drink
3 course meal
Magic from Michael Drinkwater
Music from local band, The Do Theys.
There will also be...
Type
Type
Heritage & History
Location:
Bohemia Road, Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 16 Nov 2018 To 16 Nov 2018
FREE weekly Local History talks on Fridays in August, November and December 2018.
17 August: Gilt on the gingerbread
24 August: Olla Podrida
31 August: Churches of Romney and Walland Marshes
9 November: Teachers Pets
16 November: Harley Shute and Combe Haven
23 November: The spice of life
30...Type
Type
Heritage & History
Location:
Bohemia Road, Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 23 Nov 2018 To 23 Nov 2018
FREE weekly Local History talks on Fridays in August, November and December 2018.
17 August: Gilt on the gingerbread
24 August: Olla Podrida
31 August: Churches of Romney and Walland Marshes
9 November: Teachers Pets
16 November: Harley Shute and Combe Haven
23 November: The spice of life
30...Type
Type
Heritage & History
Location:
Bohemia Road, Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 30 Nov 2018 To 30 Nov 2018
FREE weekly Local History talks on Fridays in August, November and December 2018.
17 August: Gilt on the gingerbread
24 August: Olla Podrida
31 August: Churches of Romney and Walland Marshes
9 November: Teachers Pets
16 November: Harley Shute and Combe Haven
23 November: The spice of life
30...Type
Type
Heritage & History
Location:
Bohemia Road, Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 7 Dec 2018 To 7 Dec 2018
FREE weekly Local History talks on Fridays in August, November and December 2018.
17 August: Gilt on the gingerbread
24 August: Olla Podrida
31 August: Churches of Romney and Walland Marshes
9 November: Teachers Pets
16 November: Harley Shute and Combe Haven
23 November: The spice of life
30...Type
Type
Theatre
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 15 Dec 2018 To 30 Dec 2018
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a pantomime comes to Hastings in 2018!
Michelle Collins will star as The Fairy and X Factor star Chico will star as Jack in this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Michelle Collins, a household name from her famed role as Cindy Beale in...
Type
Type
Free Event
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2019 To 5 Mar 2019
In New Orleans and Rio they call it Mardi Gras, in Venice it’s known as Carnivale and Hastings has “Fat Tuesday” (English for Mardi Gras).
Traditionally occurring on Shrove Tuesday which is the last day before Ash Wednesday, “Fat Tuesday” is a chance for people to let their hair down before...
Type
Type
Festival
Location:
HASTINGS
Dates
- From:
- 6 May 2019 To 6 May 2019
A festival of Morris and other traditional dance with visiting teams from all over England and Europe. Procession on Bank Holiday Monday with music, dance, singing and street entertainment.
Type
Type
Festival
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 22 Jun 2019 To 23 Jun 2019
Enjoy a variety of delicious summer fish dishes from local restaurants along with a range of the best produce the area has to offer. Locally made wine will also be available, as well as a beer festival, and the fishermen will be showcasing their skills and their catch.
There will be non-stop...
Type
Type
Show / Display
Location:
HASTINGS
Dates
- From:
- 12 Oct 2019 To 13 Oct 2019
This show is fully booked.
Show of classic cars and motorcycles up to 1988 (plus later exceptional vehicles).
Free admission.
Refreshments nearby
Street cruise each day from 1.30pm.
Type
Type
Festival
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 12 Oct 2019 To 20 Oct 2019
A week long celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066. The Classic Car Show, National Town Criers Championship, Battle of Hastings re-enactment and the grand finale of the Hastings Bonfire Torchlight Procession are just some of the exciting events on...
Type
Type
Run / Rally
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 20 Oct 2019 To 20 Oct 2019
The Sprat & Winkle Run from Sevenoaks attracts around 70 different commercial vehicles.
The event is named the Sprat & Winkle Run because the finish is at The Stade, Winkle Island, so we send a load of Sprats to catch the Winkle!
Type
Type
Participatory Event
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 5 Mar 2018 To 26 Nov 2018
A 6 round quiz on a variety of themes and subjects, often topical! Teams of up to 6, £1 per person entry. A selection of prizes to be won ...... come and join in the fun. Highly advise reserving a table - just give us a call.
Type
Type
Childrens Events
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 20 Oct 2018 To 31 Oct 2018
Join in the fiendish fun here at Blue Reef Aquarium, from searching for hidden pumpkins to designing your very own sea monster with the chance to win a child’s annual pass for the best entries! Then scuttle down to our jungle discovery room where you will find our hair-raising tarantula amongst...
Type
Type
Heritage & History
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 13 Sep 2018 To 16 Sep 2018
A change to visit the newly refurbished Hastings Library The Brassey Institute and see some of Lady Brassey dairies and photo albums
lady Brassey was notable Victorian who travel the world with her Husband. The Brasseys on their steam yacht the Sunbeam travelled all over the world on...
Type
Type
Heritage & History
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 6 Sep 2018 To 9 Sep 2018
A change to visit the newly refurbished Hastings Library The Brassey Institute and see some of Lady Brassey dairies and photo albums
lady Brassey was notable Victorian who travel the world with her Husband. The Brasseys on their steam yacht the Sunbeam travelled all over the world on...
Type
Type
Performance
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 13 Oct 2018 To 13 Oct 2018
With MC Hastings Town Crier Jon Bartholomew. Town Criers from around the country take part in this spectacular event. Judging will be based on volume, diction, clarity and inflection.
