Artwave Festival 2026 runs from 5 – 20 September 2026
The Artwave Festival is an absolute explosion of creativity that takes place across East Sussex in September. It’s a rare chance to see some fabulous venues, outstanding local art and to meet the creators.
There are a series of Artwave trails namely: Haven, Seaford, Lewes and Rural Trails. Trail booklets are available online or you can pick up a printed guide from Lewes or Seaford Tourist Information Centers, from Charleston Lewes, and at a number of the venues around the District. If you haven’t previously done any of the trails, make this the year that you do, whether that’s spending a full day exploring or just dipping in and out of the trails to visit the work that catches your eye.
There is such a gentle buzz around the festival and the artists, sculptors and creators are incredibly welcoming and generous with their time and their space – opening their homes and studios.
The amount and diversity of talent is fantastic and this year there are more than 170 venues, with free-to-visit exhibitions in private homes, artists studios, potteries, dis-used windmills, farms and churches, many of them opening their venues for the first time.
The headline sponsor is Gorringe’s (Family Auctioneers Since 1928) based in Lewes. During Artwave, Gorringe’s is exhibiting works by Lord Gage in their Lewes galleries. The exhibition will run from 5 – 20 September, with a number of works available to buy.
Check individual venues for opening times and facilities and plan your visits. It’s the perfect way to discover more of this beautiful part of the county whilst supporting the county’s many talented creatives and artisans.
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