Sussex Events: September (Part One)

Here’s your More Radio Sussex Events Guide covering standout events across Sussex for the first part of this month.

Artwave Festival

• When: 6–21 September

• Where: Across Lewes & nearby venues

• What’s On: 

  One of the South East’s biggest visual arts festivals, featuring over 160 free exhibitions in unconventional venues—from studios to windmills.

Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival

• When: 12–14 September

• Where: Stade Open Space, Hastings Old Town

• What’s On: 

  Fresh local seafood paired with Sussex and Kent wines, plus live music and artisanal producers in a charming coastal setting.

All Things Fungi Festival

• When: 12–14 September

• Where: Chiddinglye Estate, West Sussex

• What’s On: 

  Celebrate mushrooms with guided walks, art installations, lectures, and even UV-lit night experiences.

Hagstone Stunners – Wrestling Cabaret

• When: 12 September

• Where: Masonic Hall, St Leonards-on-Sea

• What’s On: 

  A theatrical mashup of cabaret and wrestling—quirky, energetic, and highly entertaining.

Crowborough Carnival & Bonfire Night

• When: 13 September

• Where: Crowborough

• What’s On: 

  Daytime fête, torchlit procession, and bonfire—cherished local tradition for all ages.

Rye Harvest Wine & Food Fair

• When: 13–14 September

• Where: Rye

• What’s On: 

  Over 30 vineyards, brewers, and food producers offering tastings amid medieval town ambience. Live entertainment included!

Heritage Open Days

• When: 12–21 September

• Where: Various Sussex locations

• What’s On: 

  England’s largest heritage festival opens up historic gems like Anne of Cleves House, Lewes Castle, and more—for free.

Seedscapes at Kew Wakehurst

• When: Until 14 September

• Where: Kew Wakehurst

• What’s On: 

  Interactive art inspired by the science of seeds—sculpture, sound, and immersive exhibits across the gardens.

Soil & Gut Talk (Goodwood)

• When: 4 September

• Where: Goodwood Art Foundation

• What’s On: 

  A wellness-themed talk exploring the link between soil and gut ecosystems, complete with kombucha and gut-friendly lunch.

Fontwell Family Festival Raceday

• When: 8 September

• Where: Fontwell Park Racecourse

• What’s On: 

  Jump racing meets free family entertainment—fun for all.

Sheffield Park Autumn Colour Walks

• When: Mid–late September

• Where: Sheffield Park & Garden, near Uckfield

• What’s On: 

  A photographer’s paradise—woodlands, lakes, and early autumn hues.

At-a-Glance Calendar

Date	Event	Location
Fri 4 Sept	Soil & Gut talk	Goodwood
Sun 8 Sept	Fontwell Family Festival Raceday	Fontwell Park Racecourse
Sat 12 – Sun 14 Sept	Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival	Hastings
Sat 12 – Sun 14 Sept	All Things Fungi Festival	Chiddinglye Estate
Fri 12 Sept	Hagstone Stunners – Wrestling Cabaret	St Leonards-on-Sea
Sat 13 Sept	Crowborough Carnival & Bonfire Night	Crowborough
Sat 13 – Sun 14 Sept	Rye Harvest Wine & Food Fair	Rye
Sat 12 – Sun 21 Sept	Heritage Open Days	Various across Sussex
Until Sun 14 Sept	Seedscapes at Wakehurst	Kew Wakehurst
Sat 6 – Sun 21 Sept	Artwave Festival	Lewes & surrounding areas
Mid–late Sept	Sheffield Park Autumn Colour Walks	Sheffield Park & Garden, Uckfield