Sussex Events Guide - July 2026
- Dominic Kureen
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
Summer has arrived, and July is packed with fantastic events across Sussex.
From world-famous music and motorsport festivals to food celebrations, outdoor theatre and family days out, there's something happening in every corner of the county.
Whether you're planning a weekend away, looking for live music or searching for things to do with the family, here are some of the biggest events taking place across Sussex this month, listed in date order.
🎷 Love Supreme Festival
📅 Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July
🕒 Various times
📍 Glynde Place, near Lewes
💷 Day tickets and weekend passes available
One of Europe's biggest jazz, soul and funk festivals returns this weekend, bringing an incredible line-up of international artists to East Sussex.
✈️ Come From Away
📅 Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 July
🕒 7:30 pm every evening plus 2.30 Saturday Matinee
📍 New Bury Theatre, Hurstpierpoint College
💷 From £18 subject to availability. Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society present this multi-award-winning, uplifting musical, which tells the true story of how the residents of Gander, Canada, compassionately welcomed and housed 7,000 airline passengers stranded unexpectedly in their small town during a global crisis.
🏎️ Goodwood Festival Of Speed
📅 Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July
🕒 Gates open from 7:00 am daily
📍 Goodwood Estate, Chichester
💷 From around £75 (subject to availability)
The world's greatest celebration of motorsport returns to Goodwood, with Formula One stars, rally legends, classic cars, supercars and spectacular hillclimb action.
🎭 Chichester Festival Theatre Summer Season
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Various performances
📍 Chichester Festival Theatre
💷 Prices vary
The award-winning theatre continues its acclaimed summer programme with major productions, musicals and dramas featuring leading performers from stage and screen.
🎨 Art In The Park
📅 Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 July
🕒 10:00am - 5:00pm
📍 Hove Park
💷 Free entry
Browse artwork from local artists, watch live demonstrations, enjoy street food and discover handmade gifts at one of Brighton & Hove's biggest outdoor arts events.
🎪 Arundel Castle Festival
📅 Mid-July (selected dates)
🕒 Various times
📍 Arundel Castle
💷 Included with admission
Historic re-enactments, falconry displays, medieval entertainment and family activities bring one of Sussex's most iconic castles to life throughout the summer.
🍔 Worthing Food & Drink Events
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Various times
📍 Worthing town centre & seafront
Worthing's bustling seafront hosts a variety of pop-up food markets, live entertainment and seasonal events throughout July, showcasing local producers and independent traders.
🌊 Eastbourne Bandstand Summer Concerts
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Evening performances
📍 Eastbourne Bandstand
💷 Prices vary
From tribute acts to big band concerts and fireworks evenings, Eastbourne's famous Victorian Bandstand hosts live entertainment throughout the month overlooking the seafront.
🎼 Glyndebourne Festival
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Various performances
📍 Glyndebourne, Lewes
💷 Prices vary
Experience world-renowned opera in the stunning surroundings of the South Downs.
🏖️ Brighton Beach Live Events
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Various times
📍 Brighton Seafront
💷 Many free events
Brighton comes alive during July with outdoor entertainment, beachside activities, open-air performances and live music taking place across the city.
🚂 Bluebell Railway Summer Steam Days
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Various departures
📍 Sheffield Park & East Grinstead
💷 See website
Travel through the Sussex countryside aboard beautifully restored steam trains, with heritage stations, museums and family-friendly activities throughout the summer.
🎆 Bognor Regis Summer Entertainment
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Various times
📍 Bognor Regis Seafront
💷 Many events free
Live music, family entertainment and seaside events take place throughout July as Bognor Regis celebrates the height of the summer season.
☀️ More To Come...
July is just the beginning of a huge summer across Sussex, with the Goodwood Revival, Brighton & Hove Pride, Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, and dozens more events still to come over the coming weeks.
Keep checking More Radio for the latest What's On guides and event updates throughout the summer.
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