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Discover what's on in Lewes District. From events and festivals to art exhibitions, theatre shows, markets and family activities, you'll find plenty to visit in Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven, along with the many towns and villages across the district.

This Month

Lewes Line Dance

Line Dance Class, in the Malling Community Centre, a big beautiful studio in Lewes. Every Wednesday…

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17th September 2025-16th September 2026

The Group

The Group – a Sussex club for unattached men and women, aged 55+ - meets at The Dorset on the…

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22nd January 2026-29th December 2026

Guerrilla Girls

The graphic art interventions of anonymous feminist collective, Guerrilla Girls, has challenged…

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1st April 2026-6th September 2026

Virginia Woolf and the Hogarth Press

Rediscover Virginia Woolf as a radical printer, publisher and maker through the Hogarth Press, a…

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1st April 2026-6th September 2026

Gladys Hynes: Radical Lives

The first major exhibition devoted to Gladys Hynes (1888–1958), 'Radical Lives' reintroduces a…

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2nd May 2026-11th October 2026

Walter Sickert: Working Notes

Discover a fresh perspective on Walter Sickert, one of the most provocative figures in early…

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2nd May 2026-11th October 2026

Glyndebourne Festival 2026

The flagship summer programme of world class opera opens in May. Enjoy Glyndebourne's beautiful…

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21st May 2026-30th August 2026

Cracked

'Cracked' joins 'Virginia Woolf and the Hogarth Press' and 'Guerrilla Girls' as part of a season of…

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6th June 2026-6th September 2026

Marking Time - Jane Merfield

Artist Jane Merfield returns for her solo exhibition, Marking Time. Following her last solo show in…

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13th June 2026-15th August 2026

In Conversation at Charleston

Charleston is hosting a summer season of in-conversation events featuring Tilda Swinton, Susie and…

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22nd July 2026-6th September 2026

Summer at Charleston

Extended opening hours and a packed programme of events From 22 July to 6 September, Charleston…

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22nd July 2026-6th September 2026

Palefest - Outlaw Juicy Ales

Are you gonna pull those pints of whistle Dixie? This annual Pale Beer Festival returns the…

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22nd July 2026-26th July 2026

Summer of Fun - Holiday Clubs

Summer of Fun 2026 - Lewes Holiday Clubs Looking for a summer holiday club your children will…

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23rd July 2026-2nd September 2026

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Michelham Priory

This July the Sussex Guild will exhibit and demonstrate crafts at Michelham Priory for the 59th…

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24th July 2026-26th July 2026

Church, Clock & Belfry Guided Tours

Tour includes: Introduction to the church; guided church tower climb; hear the ancient 1670 clock…

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25th July 2026

Living History Weekend: The Gabriellis Return to Lewes

The year is 1487, and Anne of Cleves House (once a guest lodging of the Priory of St Pancras) is…

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25th July 2026-26th July 2026

Marcus Cherrill Art Exhibition

This is then followed by contemporary artist Marcus Cherrill whose acrillics explore the East…

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25th July 2026-2nd August 2026

Port of Cool

A Family Store Festival is coming to Newhaven. Bringing together some of the UK's most exciting…

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25th July 2026

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Lewes Death Cafe

Lewes Death Café is safe space for people of all ages who want to discuss their thoughts and…

Annual Surrealist Picnic

Step into the extraordinary this August Bank Holiday weekend as our much-loved Annual Surrealist…

Say Something With Blockface

Explore BlockFace, a modular typographic printing kit. Use the stamps to create letterforms and…

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