Festivals, days out, fetes and other interesting events in West Sussex in 2022 and 2023
West Sussex festivals, fetes and events
See events, festivals and other days out in West Sussex this weekend and the rest of and into next year too. With dozens of festivals and events to choose from, use our West Sussex events guide to help you plan your trips to the best of the West Sussex's concerts, carnivals, fairs, arts festivals, rock festivals, film festivals, free events, fetes, open days, outdoor events, sport events, dance festival, business events, food festivals, celebrations and social events throughout the year.
Here are some great festivals and other events to look out for which are taking place in West Sussex in 2022 and beyond.
Please note that in some cases the dates have not yet been announced.
Festival of Chichester
| 11 Jun - 10 Jul 2022 | Chichester | More info >> |
| The Festival of Chichester runs for a month long celebration of the arts from mid June to mid July. With over 100 events all over the city and beyond, there's something for everyone. |
Uckfield Festival
| 1 - 10 Jul 2022 | Uckfield | More info >> |
| A smorgasbord of dance, music, theatre, walks and talks. |
High Salvington Windmill Fete
| 3 Jul 2022 | Worthing | More info >> |
| Enjoy one of Worthing's most-loved attractions. |
The Mundham and District Gala and Flower Show
| 16 Jul 2022 | Mundham | More info >> |
| 2pm: North Mundham Playing Field, School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1LA. The annual Gala and Flower Show is a fun event for all the family. |
West Chiltington Village Show
| 16 Jul 2022 | West Chiltington | More info >> |
| Traditonal village fete. Terrific. |
Russell Watson and the Last Night of the Heritage Proms
| 17 Jul 2022 | Ardingly | Venue info > |
| At Ardingly Showgound. |
Fulking Fair
| 24 Jul 2022 | Fulking | More info >> |
| Traditional village fete held at Downside Meadow, Poynings Road, Fulking. Cream teas, live music and lots of fun for kids too. |
Qatar Goodwood Festival
| 26 - 30 Jul 2022 | Chichester | Venue info > |
| One of the most glamorous events in the UK horse racing calendar, now called the Qatar Goodwood Festival. |
Madhurst
| 1 - 28 Aug 2022 | Midhurst | More info >> |
| 10 days of Musical entertainment, Drama and Arts ranging from Classical, Folk, Swing and Rock as well as re- enactments, Cabarets and Dance Shows and Art Trail. |
Chichester International Film Festival
| 5 - 28 Aug 2022 | Chichester | More info >> |
| Organised by one of the best independent cinemas in Sussex. A great selections of interesting and unusual movies from around the world. |
Lavant Flower Show
| 6 Aug 2022 | Lavant | More info >> |
| Lavant Horticultural Society's Annual Flower Show takes place in Lavant Memorial Hall. Entries accepted from Lavant and Summersdale residents and Lavant allotment holders, as well as LHS members. Show Schedule, entry form and help sheets can be downloaded from www.lavanthortsoc.org.uk. The Show opens to all at 2.00 pm with no entrance charge. Tea/coffee and cakes available. |
Arundel Festival
| 19 - 29 Aug 2022 | Arundel | More info >> |
| One of the biggest arts and music festivals in West Sussex. |
Ashington Festival
| 20 Aug 2022 | Ashington | More info >> |
| One day festival in the village incorporating Ashington Carnival and Parade. |
Harvesting The Old Fashioned Way
| 10 - 11 Sep 2022 | Chichester | More info >> |
| Old style farming methods in action. |
Findon Sheep Fair
| 10 Sep 2022 | Findon | More info >> |
| Centuries old and a glimpse at a now forgotten way of life in Sussex. The Sheep Fair at Findon is one of the longest established continuously held events in England and it's really important that we keep this link with Sussex culture going for future generations. |
Goodwood Revival Meeting
| 16 - 18 Sep 2022 | Chichester | Venue info > |
| 50s style chic and classic racing cars battling it out on Goodwood Motor Circuit. Great fun. |
Hurst Festival
| 17 Sep - 1 Oct 2022 | Hurstpierpoint | More info >> |
| Hurstpierpoint's annual festival has a bit of everything - from samba to bouncy football, dancing and much much more. |
Liphook Carnival
| 29 Oct 2022 | Liphook | More info >> |
| A day of fun with lots of children's activities followed by the crowning of the carnival queen and fireworks. |
Brighton Festival
| 6 - 28 May 2023 | Brighton | More info >> |
| One of the best arts festivals in the UK - a real diversity of creative arts and performers. |
Fittleworth Garden Trail
| May 2023 | Fittleworth | More info >> |
| 14 Gardens Open plus special attractions. £6 per person covers both days (children free) Plant Stall & Garden Miscellanea Children's Woodland Trail. Fulling Mills restoration. Botanical Art Exhibition by Vicky Maplin at Sofas & Stuff Hand crafted coppice work Ploughman's/Light Lunches from 12.30 Refreshments & Teas in Village Hall All funds in aid of St Mary’s Church Enquiries Tel: Charles Clark 01798 865202. |
Moonlight Walk
| May 2023 | Chichester | More info >> |
| 10 mile sponsored walk around Chichester starting at midnight. In aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. |
Steyning Country Fair
| May 2023 | Steyning | More info >> |
| Music, dancing and the country traditions of an old Sussex market town of Steyning brought to life for the day. Not taking place in 2018, though as the event alternates with the Steyning Festival. Both events are well worth a trip to the lovely little town of Steyning. |
South Downs Way Walk
| 9 - 17 Jun 2023 | South Downs | More info >> |
| An organised walk along the route of the South Downs Way over 9 summer days. |
Goodwood Festival of Speed
| Jun 2023 | Chichester | Venue info > |
| A huge celebration of fast cars. One of Britain's biggest motor racing festivals. Now a motorsport institution - at Goodwood House near Chichester. |
West's Wood Fair
| Jun 2023 | East Dean | More info >> |
| West’s Wood Fair is an event featuring the many interesting ways in which wood is used. Exhibitors include trade stands selling timber and other wood-related products and demonstrations such as hurdle-making, sawmilling, cider pressing and chainsaw carving. There are activities to take part in, such as axe-throwing and archery. |
Steyning Festival
| Jun 2023 | Steyning | More info >> |
| A great small arts festival - music, arts and theatre all well catered for. The Steyning takes place every other year. |
Ditchling Fair
| Jun 2023 | Ditchling | More info >> |
| Ditchling Fair is doesn't take place every year, but after 700 years of (almost) uninterrupted history, it's definitely worth checking out. |
Henfield Festival of Arts
| Jun 2023 | Henfield | More info >> |
| A trail of gardens and artists houses in Henfield each summer. |
Open Farm Sunday
| Jun 2023 | Sussex | More info >> |
| As part of a national event, farms across Sussex are throwing their gates open to show the world what farmers actually do. |
Binsted Arts Weekend
| Jun 2023 | Binsted | More info >> |
| A weekend to explore the cultural and artistic heritage of Binsted and what it means to people; encouraging the community to work more with all the creative arts. |
Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair
| 5 Jul 2023 | Petworth | More info >> |
| The Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair will have around 40 exhibitors, predominantly members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association and LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. Held in the grounds of Petworth House. |
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