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The 1066 Country festival programme spans the whole year. Bexhil 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 – and the International Piano Concerto Festival.

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'. The St Leonards Festival brings together homegrown talent and international artists with street arts, festival markets, live music and theatrical performances, whilst Battle and Bexhill are full of life with the Streets of Rother festivals.

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.

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. You can also keep things contemporary with Journeys Dance Festival. 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, whilst Hastings Literary Festival is now firmly established. These are followed by the month-long Battle Festival of arts and music and the 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 and the grand finale of the Hastings Bonfire Torchlight Procession.

In 1066 Country we like to start the bonfire season early, the Hastings events is mid- October, whilst Battle, Rye and Robertsbridge's celebration take place on weekends through November.

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Hastings Fat Tuesday

Address

Various venues in Hastings, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EA

hftuesday@gmail.com

Hastings

Here we go! Let's kickstart this year's festivities with Hastings Fat Tuesday.

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From:

17 Feb 2023to21 Feb 2023

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Rye Bay Scallop Week

Address

-, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AT

Rye

The perfect opportunity to indulge in seafood delights!

Dates

From:

18 Feb 2023to26 Feb 2023

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Scallop School at Webbe's

Address

Webbe's Cookery School, The Fish Cafe, 17 Tower Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AT

Telephone
01797 222226

info@webbesrestaurants.co.uk

17 Tower Street, Rye

A full day of cookery school celebrating the Rye Bay Scallop.

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From:
20 Feb 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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21 Feb 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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27 Mar 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00

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Sussex Wedding Showcase

Address

Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS

Telephone
01323 844224

weddings@sussexpast.co.uk

Hailsham

Get inspiration for your Sussex wedding.

Venue

Michelham Priory, Rother

Dates

From:
26 Feb 2023Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Jack in the Green Festival

Address

HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 3AR

Telephone
+44 (0)1424 451111

HASTINGS

The traditional Jack in the Green festival returns to Hastings to celebrate the spirit of summer.

Dates

From:

28 Apr 2023to1 May 2023

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Jah Shaka Sound In Session - All Dayer By The Beach

Address

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DP

Telephone
01424 229111

customerservice@dlwp.com

Bexhill On Sea

Jah Shaka Soundsystem to return to the De La Warr's beach-side lawns!

Dates

From:
17 June 2023Open 15:00 - 22:30

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Bexfest - Live Outdoor One Day Festival

Address

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DP

Telephone
01424 229111

customerservice@dlwp.com

Bexhill On Sea

Bexfest returns to the De La Warr Pavilion.

Dates

From:
1 July 2023Open 14:00 - 22:30

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Battle Scarecrow Festival

Address

Town centre & Surrounds, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EA

info@battlefestival.co.uk

Battle

Now in its 15th year, the Battle Festival Scarecrow Competition will have a classic theme this year – "Top of the Crops" – to complement Beautiful Battle's Summer Flower Displays.

Dates

From:

15 July 2023to5 Aug 2023

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Battle Festival

Address

Throughout Battle, Battle, Battle, England, TN33 0AG

Telephone
07377 386468

info@battlefestival.co.uk

Battle

BATTLE FESTIVAL is a firm fixture on South East England's cultural calendar, winning public and critical acclaim. The festival stages performances in iconic settings and attracts world-class performances and audiences to 1066 Country.

Dates

From:

15 July 2023to5 Aug 2023

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Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems - Live Outdoor One Day Festival

Address

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DP

Telephone
01424 229111

customerservice@dlwp.com

Bexhill On Sea

Jo Whiley brings special guests to the De La Warr for 90s fun!

Dates

From:
15 July 2023Open 14:00 - 22:30

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Rye Jazz & Blues Festival

Address

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

info@ryejazz.com

Rye

Exceptional artists hit the heart of Rye for the International Jazz and Blues Festival.

Dates

From:

23 Aug 2023to28 Aug 2023

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Hastings Steampunk "Flight of the jabberwocky" 2023

Address

White Rock Theatre, Hastings, East Sussex, East Sussex, TN341JX

powereventseastsussex@googlemail.com

East Sussex

A not to be missed steampunk extravaganza at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings.

Dates

From:
16 Sept 2023Open 10:30 - 20:00

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