Events

Hybrid Minds is headlining the festival

Thousands to descend on city park for new festival as roads to close

The Care and Support Provider drop-in event is taking place at Uckfield Civic Centre on Tuesday, October 6.

The Care and Support Provider drop-in event is taking place at Uckfield Civic Centre on Tuesday, October 6.

Care professionals and unpaid carers invited to free support event

There's two weekends left to take part in Dogtember at Saltdean Lido.

There's two weekends left to take part in Dogtember at Saltdean Lido.

Hundreds of dogs make a splash as popular pool event returns

The Bay Cafe is located on the ground floor at The SAND Project.

The Bay Cafe is located on the ground floor at The SAND Project.

College launches year-round events programme to bring community together

Discovery Day at Monkey Puzzle.

Discovery Day at Monkey Puzzle.

Nursery celebrates refurbishment and new management with special event

Portraits from the Threshold, is a sensual and politically charged exhibition at the Vault Gallery on Brighton seafront, presented as part of Brighton Photo Fringe 2026.

Portraits from the Threshold, is a sensual and politically charged exhibition at the Vault Gallery on Brighton seafront, presented as part of Brighton Photo Fringe 2026.

New photography exhibition shares hidden stories of identity and belonging

The Ivy will pay tribute to the unmistakable music and spirit of the late Dolly Parton, inviting guests to settle in for an evening inspired by the Queen of Country.

The Ivy will pay tribute to the unmistakable music and spirit of the late Dolly Parton, inviting guests to settle in for an evening inspired by the Queen of Country.

Restaurant announces Dolly Parton-inspired evening

The raucous, high-energy comedy collective Stamptown have announced date in Brighton as part of their 2026 UK and Ireland tour.

The raucous, high-energy comedy collective Stamptown have announced date in Brighton as part of their 2026 UK and Ireland tour.

Anarchic comedy show returns ten years after bringing its chaos to city

Steampunk at Amberley returns to Amberley Museum this October, with a weekend of eccentric entertainment and Victorian-inspired creativity.

Steampunk at Amberley returns to Amberley Museum this October, with a weekend of eccentric entertainment and Victorian-inspired creativity.

Cultural attractions

Tea duelling, airship racing and live music planned for Steampunk festival

Bongo's Bingo is back this Halloween.

Bongo's Bingo is back this Halloween.

Bingo meets rave culture for ‘spectral-tacular’ Halloween nights

The community united to celebrate British food and farming at the West Grinstead and District Ploughing Match and Agricultural Show in West Sussex.

The community united to celebrate British food and farming at the West Grinstead and District Ploughing Match and Agricultural Show in West Sussex.

More than 4,000 flock to agricultural show celebrating British farming

The sights, sounds and smells of industrial railways will fill Amberley Museum on Sunday, October 18, as the it hosts its Autumn Industrial Trains event.

The sights, sounds and smells of industrial railways will fill Amberley Museum on Sunday, October 18, as the it hosts its Autumn Industrial Trains event.

Cultural attractions

Historic locomotives to roar back into life for special railway event

Watching £20m Ferraris and F1 drivers at the world's best vintage motorsport race

This October half-term, Kew Wakehurst invites families to join the Fantastic Fungi Trail, inspired by the adventures of Wallace & Gromit and the villainous penguin, Feathers McGraw..

This October half-term, Kew Wakehurst invites families to join the Fantastic Fungi Trail, inspired by the adventures of Wallace & Gromit and the villainous penguin, Feathers McGraw..

Wallace and Gromit lead cracking new fungi adventure this half-term

Angmering Grange.

Angmering Grange.

Luxury care home invites community inside for special ‘taster day’

Dobbies’ Brighton store is kickstarting autumn by exploring the magical world of mushrooms.

Dobbies’ Brighton store is kickstarting autumn by exploring the magical world of mushrooms.

Children invited to discover the magical world of mushrooms in free workshop

Top 3 in the Best Dressed Ladies Competition.

Top 3 in the Best Dressed Ladies Competition.

Ladies Day makes long-awaited return with racing, fashion and celebration

A live whodunnit experience is coming to Preston Manor this autumn.

A live whodunnit experience is coming to Preston Manor this autumn.

The Traitors-inspired murder mystery game launches at historic manor

14-year-old female red panda Mulan at Drusillas Park.

14-year-old female red panda Mulan at Drusillas Park.

Wildlife park celebrates its adorable red pandas with special event

Tulleys Pumpkin Festival opened for the 2026 season on Saturday in West Sussex.

Tulleys Pumpkin Festival opened for the 2026 season on Saturday in West Sussex.

Europe's largest pumpkin festival opens with record-breaking crowds

Naked Bike Ride

Naked Bike Ride

Covering myself for the Naked Bike Ride

This November, Ariel Othellos SEN will bring its annual showcase to The Hawth Theatre in Crawley.

This November, Ariel Othellos SEN will bring its annual showcase to The Hawth Theatre in Crawley.

Special showcase celebrates achievements of performing arts group

The Shore Community Church in Bognor Regis.

The Shore Community Church in Bognor Regis.

Citizens Advice announces date for annual meeting

Perfect for families with young children, Ascarium: Tricks & Treats invites young sea explorers to take on a Halloween adventure.

Perfect for families with young children, Ascarium: Tricks & Treats invites young sea explorers to take on a Halloween adventure.

Families invited to take on spooky underwater Halloween adventure

This year’s theme, “La Dolce Vita”, was a key focus of Goodwood Revival

This year’s theme, “La Dolce Vita”, was a key focus of Goodwood Revival

Thousands flock to motor circuit for annual festival

Hundreds of riders joined the event on September 20

Hundreds of riders joined the event on September 20

Hundreds turn out for children's cycle safety ride

Last year's bonfire.

Last year's bonfire.

All you need to know as safety message given ahead of Lewes Bonfire

The Plough Inn, Ifield.

The Plough Inn, Ifield.

Community invited to picnic meeting over future of treasured meadows

Kangaroos Learning Disability Charity visit last year, organised by The Budding Foundation.

Kangaroos Learning Disability Charity visit last year, organised by The Budding Foundation.

Garden centre looking for Santa to bring Christmas magic to children

Brighton Dome to explore over 200 years of working life at free heritage event

Sussex is set to be a standout destination in autumn for those wanting to escape the city and celebrate the cosy season on the coast.

Sussex is set to be a standout destination in autumn for those wanting to escape the city and celebrate the cosy season on the coast.

From grape picking to battle re-enactments - what's on this autumn

As part of this year’s Black History Month, a new community symposium will bring together internationally recognised scholars, campaigners and local community leaders to reveal Brighton's historic role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

As part of this year’s Black History Month, a new community symposium will bring together internationally recognised scholars, campaigners and local community leaders to reveal Brighton's historic role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Brighton symposium to examine city's historic links to slave trade

Attendees at Wealden Crematorium open day.

Attendees at Wealden Crematorium open day.

Crematorium open day hailed a 'huge success' after attracting 150 visitors

Strictly favourites join forces for dazzling new 24-date dance tour

Ladies Day after party.

Ladies Day after party.

Sussex heroines to be celebrated for charity work at special racing event

Some of the guests that will appear at Eastbourne LitFest.

Some of the guests that will appear at Eastbourne LitFest.

Bestselling children's author among stars of new three-day book festival

The gatherings are designed as a space where people can experience Oliver Tree’s work together while creating something of their own.

The gatherings are designed as a space where people can experience Oliver Tree’s work together while creating something of their own.

Fans invited to celebrate musician's legacy through art and creativity

Don Letts is coming to Ropetackle this Friday.

Don Letts is coming to Ropetackle this Friday.

Grammy winner Don Letts to bring reggae beats to intimate venue

Everyone is welcome to join the family-friendly walks.

Everyone is welcome to join the family-friendly walks.

Free walking festival encourages children to put down their screens

Michaela Strachan.

Michaela Strachan.

BBC wildlife stars to bring new Wild Women Live tour to Sussex

Families from across the district came together at Chichester skatepark last weekend for a fun and inspiring event celebrating skateboarding, scooting and BMX riding.

Families from across the district came together at Chichester skatepark last weekend for a fun and inspiring event celebrating skateboarding, scooting and BMX riding.

Families enjoy free stunt displays and coaching at popular skatepark

Festival organisers to fund repair works after park left a 'mess'

Commuters will be able to try McDonald’s new lighter roast, along with the new and permanent Salted Caramel and Vanilla syrups.

Commuters will be able to try McDonald’s new lighter roast, along with the new and permanent Salted Caramel and Vanilla syrups.

McDonald's giving away free coffee at Brighton train station

In pictures: Historic sheep fair draws huge crowds

Food and Drink Festival

In pictures: Food lovers flock to popular seaside festival

Brighton couple Matt and Nicki Spiers, who completed the 100km challenge in memory of their daughter, Issy.

Brighton couple Matt and Nicki Spiers, who completed the 100km challenge in memory of their daughter, Issy.

Thousands take on Sussex coast challenge raising £600,000 for charity

In pictures: Naked bike ride returns to city streets to protest car culture

The annual Steampunk festival returned to Eastbourne over the weekend.

The annual Steampunk festival returned to Eastbourne over the weekend.

Steampunk festival returns to Eastbourne with parades, music and games

Brighton and Hove’s beloved family and friends cycling event is back for its first event of the autumn: a marshalled ride from pick-up points in Brighton and Hove to Stanmer Park for Brighton Permaculture Society’s Apple Harvest Day event.

Brighton and Hove’s beloved family and friends cycling event is back for its first event of the autumn: a marshalled ride from pick-up points in Brighton and Hove to Stanmer Park for Brighton Permaculture Society’s Apple Harvest Day event.

Free family cycling event returns with six pick-up points across city

Horsham town centre came alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of Sussex as residents and visitors flocked to the Carfax for the Big Nibble food and drink festival on Sunday, September 6.

Horsham town centre came alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of Sussex as residents and visitors flocked to the Carfax for the Big Nibble food and drink festival on Sunday, September 6.

Crowds enjoy food festival packed with Sussex produce and live cooking

Hove Park's condition following the festival

Hove Park's condition following the festival

Festival organisers promise park is being repaired after grass left in a 'mess'

Cyclists bare all for Brighton's naked bike ride

Cyclists bare all for Brighton's naked bike ride

Naked Bike Ride to return this weekend - everything you need to know

A pup named Dexter having a great time at one of his first Dogtembers at Saltdean Lido.

A pup named Dexter having a great time at one of his first Dogtembers at Saltdean Lido.

World's largest dog swim event returns for four weekends of fun

Around 500 independent restaurants and takeaways across 22 award categories enter the semi-finals of the UK’s leading celebration of the kebab industry, as the awards mark their 15th anniversary.

Around 500 independent restaurants and takeaways across 22 award categories enter the semi-finals of the UK’s leading celebration of the kebab industry, as the awards mark their 15th anniversary.

Sussex kebab businesses named British Kebab Awards semi-finalists