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
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:
- 1 Mar 2019 To 1 Mar 2019
Fat Friday Launch Party with Special Guests
Hastings Fat Tuesday music festival is the UK’s largest Mardi Gras celebration which showcases Hastings’ thriving music scene – opening its doors to a wealth of musical talent and music fans alike.
Type
Type
Festival
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 2 Mar 2019 To 2 Mar 2019
Unplugged Saturday
An afternoon of acoustic music where 40 acts play 15-minute sets at participating venues, expect everything from acoustic rock to Irish folk, a-capella, blues, brass, shanties, and world music.
Sonics
A two-day celebration of avant garde electronic music.
Le...
Type
Type
Festival
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 3 Mar 2019 To 3 Mar 2019
Umbrella Parade
An explosion of colour, music and fun for all the family, The Umbrella Parade is a firm Hastings Fat Tuesday favourite, and all you need to take part is a decorated umbrella.
Preservation Sunday
The culmination of the Umbrella Parade brings festival-goers together to...
Type
Type
Festival
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 4 Mar 2019 To 4 Mar 2019
UnConvention
Day-long music industry event with diverse panellists and trade fair.
Slim Monday
For the 10th year running, a “King Size Slim” special and QUANTICKS QUIZ.
Type
Type
Festival
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 5 Mar 2019 To 5 Mar 2019
Fat Tuesday Tour
The main event: a night of fancy dress, fabulous feathers, beads, masks and music! Twelve venues host ‘The Fat Tuesday Tour’ where 24 bands play 20 minute sets in 3 venues.
The After Party
The Fat Tuesday after party, music and mayhem into the early hours.
Type
Type
Music
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 7 Mar 2019 To 7 Mar 2019
The Lantern Society, Hastings' Candlelit Acoustic Club
The club is home to The Lantern Society Radio Hour, a radio show featuring the best performance live from the club, broadcast on Hastings Conquest Hospital Radio and online.
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
Sporting Event
Dates
- From:
- 22 Jun 2019 To 23 Jun 2019
The fourth Cycling Festival between Hastings (June 22) and Bexhill (June 23).
Exciting activities over the 2 days to be confirmed.
Historic Half Hundred: A British Cycling endorsed 50 mile ride taking in the best views of the 1066 area. For full details go to www.handsomebicycles.com/blog...
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
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:
- 17 Oct 2015 To 17 Oct 2015
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.
Type
Type
Performance
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 15 Oct 2016 To 15 Oct 2016
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.
Type
Type
Performance
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 18 Oct 2014 To 18 Oct 2014
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.
Type
Type
Performance
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 14 Oct 2017 To 14 Oct 2017
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.
Type
Type
Performance
Location:
Hastings
Dates
- From:
- 13 Oct 2012 To 13 Oct 2012
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.
