Festivals

The 1066 Country festival programme spans the whole year. February kicks it off with Rye Bay Scallop Week showcasing the most delicious scallop dishes, Hastings Fat Tuesday - the UK's biggest Mardi Gras celebration - and the International Piano Concerto Competition.

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.

In June the Cycling Festival takes place in Bexhill and Hastings, with a series of fun cycling activities. There's also the Midsummer Fish Festival in Hastings, a weekend of delicious fish dishes, workshops and live music.

July hosts Pirate Day, where thousands of bloodthirsty pirates descend upon Hastings, which currently holds the Guinness World Record for 'largest gathering of pirates in one place'.

Carnival season begins in July in Bexhill, with a week of events including a party in the park and a shop fancy dress competition. Over in Battle, the Scarecrow Festival is in full swing. 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 in August, with a packed programme of headline concerts, free outdoor music stage and fringe events spanning jazz, blues, RnB, soul, Latin, Cuban and funk.

England's Medieval Festival takes place in Herstmonceux over the August bank holiday, an immersive three-day celebration of the Middle Ages.

In September the Coastal Currents art festival sees a wide range of art exhibitions, performances and events throughout Hastings and St Leonards, and surrounding areas. Also this month we celebrate the sea with two delicious festivals, Bexhill Festival of the Sea and the Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival.

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 the month-long Battle Festival of arts and music 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 and the grand finale of the Hastings Bonfire Torchlight Procession.

October is bonfire season throughout 1066 Country, with Battle holding its own bonfire celebrations shortly after Hastings, and Robertsbridge and Rye bringing the season to a spectacular close.

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The Great Gatsby Fair

Address

Lawns by De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN40 1DP

Bexhill

A fabulous Roaring 20’s themed weekend celebrating the swing eras from 1920 -1950 with fun for the whole family.

Dates

From:

19 July 2019to21 July 2019

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Battle Scarecrow Festival

Address

Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AD

Telephone
+44 01424 772210

Battle

Explore the streets to discover the scarecrows, created by community groups and local businesses.

Dates

From:

19 July 2019to4 Aug 2019

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Bluebell Ridge Summer Fair

Address

Bluebell Ridge CRC, Chowns Hill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4PA

Telephone
01424752121

bluebellridge@outlook.com

Hastings

Help local animals in need by coming along to our Summer Fair - we rely on funds raised locally and the generosity of our supporters.
This is a purrfect day out for the whole family with a variety of stalls, including face painting, children's…

Dates

From:
21 July 2019Open 11:00 - 14:00

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Hastings Old Town Carnival Week 2019

Address

Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EY

Hastings

A week of exciting events from pram racing to treasure trails, open houses to walking tours.

Dates

From:

3 Aug 2019to11 Aug 2019

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Dubs at DLWP

Address

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DP

Telephone
01424229111

dominika.hicks@dlwp.com

Bexhill-on-sea

We are very pleased to announce that after successful first event in August 2018, Dubs at DLWP will be back on Saturday 10 August 2019.
We invite all "Dubbers" – VW Camper and classic/custom VW car owners –to head down to the De La Warr Pavilion…

Dates

From:
10 Aug 2019Open 10:00 - 23:00

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Garden Full of Cultural Delights, and the Mayor's community picnic

Address

Burton St Leonard's Gardens, Maze Hill,, St Leonard's on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0BA

Telephone
07768390974

bethie20@googlemail.com

St Leonard's on Sea

The 11th August is Hastings and District Interfaith Forum's 10th year for holding our Garden Full of Full of Cultural Delights event. So far the event has attracted between 300 and 450 people. We showcase and celebrate local talent from our very…

Dates

From:
11 Aug 2019Open 13:00 - 17:00

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Bexhill Record Fair

Address

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DP

Telephone
01424 229111

boxoffice@dlwp.com

Bexhill-on-sea

Revolver and DLWP proudly present the Bexhill Record Fair.
Free entry with 1000s of records for sale including many rarities and bargains.
DJs throughout the day
Live music includes a headline set from William the Conqueror performing on the…

Dates

From:
17 Aug 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Rye Jazz & Blues Festival

Address

St Mary's Church, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HF

info@ryejazz.com

Rye

It is the 8th year for the Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2019.
Some great headline artists include the fantastic Richard Thompson and Beverley Knight.
Along with ticketed events there will be plenty of free outdoor music at our dedicated…

Dates

From:

24 Aug 2019to26 Aug 2019

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Journeys Dance

Address

The Terrace, De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill, East Sussex

Bexhill

Venue

De La Warr Pavilion, Rother

Dates

From:
26 Aug 2019Open 13:30 -

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Bexhill 100 classic & custom car show

Address

The Polegrove, Brockley road, Bexhill on sea, east sussex, TN393HA

Telephone
01424222866

bexhill100@bexhill100mc.co.uk

Bexhill on sea

A display of over 500 cars, 40 trade stands & children's fairground rides.

Dates

From:
26 Aug 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Bexhill Festival of the Sea

Address

Bexhill Seafront, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN40 1DP

bexhillseaanglingfestival@hotmail.co.uk

Bexhill

A brilliant weekend event next to the De La Warr Pavilion highlighting local produce and seafood cuisine, as well as marine and wildlife conservation, live music – and a Guinness World Record attempt for Largest Gathering of Mermaids.

Dates

From:

6 Sept 2019to8 Sept 2019

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The Big Green Cardigan

Address

Hawkhurst Road, Sedlescombe, East Sussex, TN32 5SA

Telephone
07923400067

thebiggreencardigan@gmail.com

Sedlescombe

2019 will mark the 9th Big Green Cardigan Festival. Great Artists – no particular theme, it doesn't matter if we haven't heard of them, let's discover someone new.
Artists for 2019 include Caravan, Geoff Achison & the Souldiggers, King Size…

Dates

From:
6 Sept 2019Open 16:00 - 23:45

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Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival

Address

Stade Open Space, Hastings Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AR

Telephone
+44(0)1424 451111

hic@hastings.gov.uk

Price
Price £2.50 to £4.00 Per Ticket

Hastings

The Seafood and Wine Festival shows the best of life by the sea. Indulge in a mouth-watering weekend of delicious seafood and luscious wines at this spectacular festival, with cooking demos, children's entertainment and lots of live music.

Dates

From:

14 Sept 2019to15 Sept 2019Open 11:00 - 18:00

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Rye Arts Festival

Address

RYE, East Sussex, TN31 7YB

Telephone
+44 01797 224442

RYE

A packed fortnight of opera, classical and contemporary music, drama, walks, authors, performers and artists.

Dates

From:

14 Sept 2019to28 Sept 2019

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Hastings Steampunk Circus of Curiosities

Address

Hastings, Hastings, East Sussex, TN373RP

Telephone
07706912180

powereventseastsussex@googlemail.com

Hastings

Introducing the spectacular Hastings Steampunk Circus of Curiosities 2019!
Coming at you with a field full of dreams and top hat full of tricks!
Entertainment throughout two days including on and off stage performances!
Array of exhibitors to…

Dates

From:

14 Sept 2019to15 Sept 2019Open 11:00 - 20:00

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Battle Festival

Address

various venues, Battle, East Sussex

info@battlefestival.co.uk

Battle

Events ranging from popular singalongs, classical recitals, contemporary dance, author events and a range of artistic masterclasses and demonstrations.
The Festival is now a firmly established event on the cultural calendar for October.

Dates

From:

29 Sept 2019to31 Oct 2019

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Hastings Oktoberfest

Address

St Mary in the Castle, 7 Pelham Crescent, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AF

Telephone
07817521677

info@whitelabelbars.co.uk

Hastings

Hastings Oktoberfest Vier
Beers.Bands.Bratwurst & more
We are back for the fourth installment of Hastings Oktoberfest at St Mary in the Castle. Expect all the usual shenanigans alongside great German beer & bratwurst.
DDFK Oompah Band, with The…

Dates

From:
5 Oct 2019Open 14:00 - 21:00

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Re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings

Address

Battle Abbey, High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AD

Telephone
+44 01424 775705

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Battle

Re-live the atmosphere and tension of medieval battle as over 400 soldiers clash in our annual re-enactment of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, on the very battlefield where it took place.

Venue

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield, Rother

Dates

From:

12 Oct 2019to13 Oct 2019Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Hastings Week

Address

various locations, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JR

Telephone
+44 (0)1424 451111

Hastings

A week long celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066.

Dates

From:

12 Oct 2019to20 Oct 2019

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Ninfield Bonfire Night

Address

Church Lane, Ninfield, TN33 9JN

Ninfield

Procession and firework display will follow the route of Church Lane onto the Green into Manchester Road, Coombe Lane and Standard Hill, onto the High Street, The Green and back into Church Lane leading onto the Recreation Ground.
Approximate…

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From:
12 Oct 2019Open 19:15 -

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