Sussex Events Guide: Highlights To Look Out For Across The Region

Here are a collection of events across Sussex to keep your eyes peeled for over the next couple of weeks!

Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival

When: 21–25 August 2025 Where: Rye, East Sussex What: A vibrant lineup of jazz and blues performances set in the historic town of Rye. Visit South East England

Big Church Festival

When: 22–25 August 2025 Where: Wiston, West Sussex What: A four-day contemporary Christian music festival featuring genres like worship, gospel, and Christian rap.

SkyFest ’25 at Sky Park Farm

When: 23–25 August 2025 Where: Midhurst, South Downs What: A family-friendly summer fete offering entertainment, stalls, and countryside fun amid beautiful settings. Experience Sussex

England’s Medieval Festival (Over Bank Holiday Weekend)

When: Around late August (likely 22–25) Where: The King’s Grove, Pippingford Park, East Sussex What: Jousting, medieval banqueting, re enactments, crafts, music, falconry—the works for history lovers.

Add Handcrafted Histories at Standen

When: Ongoing (dates include this fortnight) Where: Standen House, near East Grinstead What: A free exhibit on Arts & Crafts movement, featuring unique handcrafted historical pieces. Visit Brighton

Live Music: Simulation Muse + The Runaway Killers

When: Ongoing (this fortnight) Where: Brighton & Hove What: High-quality cover band performances blending decades of entertainment under one roof.

Seasonal & Annual Events Across Sussex

When: All summer, including this fortnight Where: Various – from South Downs to coastal towns What: A broad calendar including motor shows, horse racing, guided walks, craft fairs and more.

Sussex Cultural & Family Activities

When: Ongoing Where: Across Sussex What: A rich mix of seasonal events—from theatre and music to outdoor family fun and community experiences.

Quick Snapshot

Date(s)	Event Name	Location
21–25 Aug	Rye Jazz & Blues Festival	Rye
22–25 Aug	Big Church Festival	Wiston
22–25 Aug (BH weekend)	England’s Medieval Festival	Nutley / Pippingford Park
23–25 Aug	SkyFest ’25 at Sky Park Farm	Midhurst
Ongoing	Live Music (Brighton)	Brighton & Hove
Ongoing	Standen Exhibit	Standen
All Summer	Seasonal & Annual Events	Across Sussex
Ongoing	Sussex Cultural & Family Activities	Across Sussex