What’s on in June in Sussex in 2026? Well, I am glad you asked because the answer is lots! Here’s our serving suggestions:
Festival of Flowers, Chichester Cathedral
3 – 6 June
A four-day spectacular in the setting of Chichester’s 950-year-old Cathedral.
5, 6, 7 June
Sussex Day at Parham House, Storrington
14 June
Showcasing local produce, crafts and art in the picturesque setting of the Pleasure Grounds at Parham House. Attendees can look forward to exploring a wide array of locally sourced goods and creative works while immersing themselves in the rich heritage of Parham.
Bexhill’s Big Summer Sounds
27 June – 4 July
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have chosen to spend their season at the De La Warr Pavilion for Bexhill’s Big Summer Sounds – a festival of orchestral performances by the sea.
Sussex Craft Week
20- 28 June
Sussex Craft Week encourages people to take part in crafting activities to boost mental and physical wellbeing and to celebrate local heritage. Choose from willow weaving, book binding or collage at the stylish coaching inn, The Bell in Ticehurst; medieval ironwork, jewellery, woodcut printing, glass engraving or natural dyeing at the renowned West Dean College; sculpting in a beautiful barn in Friston; stone carving at the famous Skelton workshops in Streat; or children’s clay and raku workshops in Eastbourne.
Cheese and Chilli Festival, Chichester
2 – 21 June
The only Cheese and Chilli Festival in the county and its also packed with things to do like the cooking theatre and demonstrations, chilli eating competitions, wrestling and live music.
1812 & Prom firework concert, Eastbourne
Every Wednesday in June at the iconic seafront bandstand, this series of concerts ends triumphantly with traditional prom favourites and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture accompanied by a spectacular firework display. Booking required.
Festival of Chichester
13 June to 19 July
This summer a huge range of events will come together under the Festival of Chichester banner, embracing another rich and varied five weeks of arts and community fun. The festival comprises over 130 independently organised events across many genres.
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