String – the Musical, with John Bowler, Narrator

Hailsham Pavilion Hailsham Pavilion Theatre, Hailsham, United Kingdom

String – the Musical is a brand new, specially-commissioned musical set in Hailsham and the surrounding area and is probably the most ambitious project Hailsham Festival has undertaken in its 15 year history. The creative team includes Brighton-based writer and lyricist, Stephen Plaice, one of Britain’s leading librettists and writers for Music Theatre. The music […]

£10

HAILSHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENT

Vicarage Field High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex

Hailsham is gearing up for a spectacular show in Vicarage Field this year, featuring festive entertainment in addition to the big switch-on, which will see the town centre transformed into a winter wonderland of twinkling Christmas lights. From 4pm Santa will be handing out free sweets to children at the event (courtesy of Hailsham Rotary […]

Free

Bluebell Roots Christmas Special with Milton Hide and friends

Bates Green Farm Tye Hill Road, Arlington, Polegate, East Sussex

Live music in the kitchen and 2 course meal with Milton Hide and friends Milton Hide Your regular co-hosts, Milton Hide, joined by one or two familiar faces, provide an unforgettable evening of music in the lovely Bluebell Kitchen. There will be a delicious 2 course meal. Milton Hide (AKA Jim and Josie Tipler) come […]

£25

LIVE MUSIC

White Hart (The) Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham, East Sussex

Live music at The White Hart, Horsebridge, Hailsham from 9pm.

JAZZ EVENING & TALK BY JENNY KING

Hailsham Pavilion Hailsham Pavilion Theatre, Hailsham, United Kingdom

Revisit those early days of music and enterprise with a fantastic evening of jazz from the 1920s and 1930s performed by Chimera Jazz. We are also going to celebrate the founders, Shipman and King, with a short talk from Sam King’s granddaughter, Jenny King, who will be launching her book ‘Cinema King – a granddaughter’s […]

£10

CHIDDINGLY CHURCH FETE

To be opened by the new Vicar, James Vine. Raffle, East Sussex Concert Band, Chiddibgly School Choir, Silent Auction, games, books, plants, tombola and more... BBQ, Pimms, cream teas, cakes etc

COWBEECH BIG WEEKEND

Merrie Harriers Public House (The) Cowbeech, Hailsham, East Sussex

Cowbeech Big Weekend tickets are now available for this years’ Gig in the Garden. Three amazing acts  Foul Play, Watson Bros and solo singer Rosie-Ann Page. £10 tickets now released and available from The Merrie Harriers or £12.50 on the gate. All profits donated to local good causes via the organisers Cowbeech Bonfire Society Charitable […]

Summer Serenade

Civic Community Hall 9-20 Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex

An evening of light music including favorite choruses from Gilbert and Sullivan, popular classic songs like Autumn Leaves, In the Mood, Blue Moon and even a choral arrangement of The Teddy Bears' Picnic.

£6 – £18

SUMMER PROM CONCERT

Carters Corner Farm Cowbeech Hill, Cowbeech, Hailsham, East Sussex

The Southdowns Singers and Warbleton Brass band will be performing their Summer Prom Concert in aid of two charities: East Sussex Wildlife and The Hospice. Bring a picnic and maybe some wine to enjoy in spectacular surroundings. Tickets are £10. Gates open at 1.45pm and will close at 2.30pm. For further information or to pre […]

£10

CHIDDFEST

Nash Street Farm Nash Street, Chiddingly, East Sussex

Chiddingly music and beer festival 2023. Welcome to Chiddfest Music and Beer Festival 2023. This will be our 9th year which has grown in size and popularity due to the array of artist we bring to entertain our festival goers for a fun packed weekend. Not only will you have a fantastic 3 days camping, […]

COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT

White Hart (The) Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham, East Sussex

Outside Bar, haybale seating. Take your country themed photo with our backdrop. We have our cowboy hats. Do you?

Free

Summer Trifle

Pickhams Pickhams, Polegate

Mini arts festival at Pickhams in Wilmington. 12- 5pm - Tea and cake in the garden, art exhibition, open mic (from 1pm) for music and spoken word. Evening concerts: Saturday- Seffy and Ann open for Milton Hide. Sunday - Chloe Levaillant plus floor spots. Entry by donation to Summer Trifle funds. Music concerts- pass the […]

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