Calendar of East Sussex Coast Events
For a great day out by the beach check out our guide to East Sussex Coast events and seaside festivals taking place each year. If you are looking for things to do and find out what’s on in Sussex, see the events listed below.
Event Dates for your diary
East Sussex coast events and highlights throughout the year for your diary. Find out what’s on in 2023, from food festivals to sailing and sporting events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
FEBRUARY
Rye Bay Scallop Week
18th – 26th February 2023
Enjoy a seafood sensation at the Rye Bay Scallop Week in Rye, East Sussex. An 8 day festival for foodies.
APRIL
Brighton Marathon
2nd April 2023
The Brighton Marathon gets bigger every year and is now one of the top 12 running events in the UK. Includes the Mini Mile Races, the BM10K
MAY
Brighton Fringe
5th May – 4th June 2023
Brighton Fringe runs alongside the Brighton Festival with cabaret, comedy, classical concerts, club nights, theatre and exhibitions.
MAY
London to Brighton Challenge
27th – 28th May 2023
The London 2 Brighton Challenge returns as one of the UK’s greatest endurance events. Some will run, most will walk the 100K or 56K.
JUNE
Brighton Kite Festival
A perfect family event, the Brighton Kite Festival is one of the longest running kite festivals in the UK, flying for over 35 years.
JUNE
Paddle Round the Pier
A weekend of beach events which gets bigger every year, Paddle Round the Pier invites all kinds of vessels to take to the sea and spectators to enjoy the festivities on-land.
AUGUST
Rye Jazz Festival
24th – 28th August 2023
A perfect family event, the Brighton Kite Festival is one of the longest running kite festivals in the UK, flying for over 35 years.
DECEMBER
Brighton Christmas Day Swim
25th December 2023
Its freezing, but every year thousnds of people gather for the bonkers Brighton Christmas Day Swim.
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Discover East Sussex Beaches
If you are going to a coastal event in East Sussex, check out some of the other beaches nearby
Top East Sussex Beaches
Looking for top East Sussex coast destinations? Miles of sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and family attractions. Walk the coastal path or find family friendly Blue Flag beaches. There are sandy beaches in East Sussex which are safe for swimming as well as dog friendly beaches for long walks with our four legged friends.
Blue Flag
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For long walks with our four legged friends.
What’s On
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