Hastings What’s On Listings

Notorious for casting convention aside, and remaining one of the UK’s most forward thinking and rule breaking live bands, Red Snapper embrace a unique blend of live, euphoric Afro-Jazz,Future Funk, Dub, Dark Hip-Hop and fragile soundscapes.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

14 May at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Internationally acclaimed clarinetist Adrian Cox is a leading authority on New Orleans music, bringing an authentic and electrifying voice to the idiom. As a celebrated exponent of the style, Cox has dedicated his career to preserving and pushing the boundaries of early jazz, earning praise for his masterful technique, deep historical knowledge, and infectious energy on stage. His unrivalled feel and virtuosity for the music he plays have led to concerts with the biggest names in jazz including two concerts with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra both in London and New York.

28 Nov at Henry Ward Hall, Hastings

Hastings United take on Whitstable Town in this South East Division fixture.

5 Dec at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

Made by Justin Welch (Piroshka, Elastica, Suede JAMC., Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere, Dollboy, Miki Berenyi Trio.), Katharine Wallinger (Wedding Present, Viv Albertine) & Riz Maslen (Neotropic, FSOL) in St Leonards on Sea.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

20 Dec at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulelemania?

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain!

Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter.

The world’s very first Ukulele Orchestra is not just about ukuleles; it is about entertainment, joy, fun, strum and artistry.

14 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Alfie Moore

Cop-turned-comedian Alfie returns with a brand-new show ahead of recording his BBC Radio 4 comedy It's a Fair Cop. The audience are sworn in as cops before Alfie shares a real-life scenario from his own casebook. He playfully challenges them to say what they would've done – with often unexpected and entertaining results. Policing decisions are easy in hindsight, aren't they? Now you can experience the thrills, spills and laughter of making high-risk calls in the moment. Fair Cop: Live! is challenging, thought-provoking and fun. It'd be a crime to miss!

Audience participation

Age category: 12+

26 Jun at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!

This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.

Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists, and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats.

Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Smooth Criminal," and of course, "Man in the Mirror." Complete with dazzling choreography, stunning visual effects, light show and authentic costumes. This is the show that pays tribute to Jackson's musical legacy.

So, whether you're a lifelong fan or experiencing the magic of Michael Jackson for the first time, get ready as we take you back in time, for a night like no other.

21 Aug at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

We are delighted to bring you this exceptional & unique show: this, is The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass player Dale Davis and Amy’s close friend from the very start of her career, celebrate her era defining global music and live performances, keeping her spirit and legacy and the Amy Winehouse sound alive in a true connection only possible by Amy’s original band.

20 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Join us for this coastal charity run and help support the incredible work of St Michael's Hospice. Whether you choose the 5k or 10k route, you'll enjoy a beautiful stretch of seafront while raising vital funds for local hospice care.

Race Highlights

• Coastal route • Ideal for spring marathon training plans • Friendly atmosphere • Inclusive for all abilities • Huge feel good factor for doing something amazing for St Michael's Hospice

What's Included

• Bespoke medal for all finishers • Free St Michael's Hospice (SMH) Running Vest for all registered runners • Trophies for winners

31 Jan at East Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea

Andy Goldsworthy in Conversation with Andrew Graham-Dixon

The 2026 documentary Andy Goldsworthy in Conversation with Andrew Graham-Dixon captures an exclusive dialogue between the land artist and the acclaimed art historian.

Filmed on-site at the National Galleries of Scotland during Goldsworthy's 2025 retrospective, Andy Goldsworthy: 50 Years, the film is an insight at Goldsworthy's largest indoor exhibition to date, where the artist discusses the environmental philosophies, sculpting natural materials, and the inspiration behind his 50-year career.

Followed by a post-screening discussion with Andrew Graham-Dixon and Olga Mamonova

6 Dec at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings United take on Horley Town in this South East Division fixture.

13 Mar at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

DJs rocking you into the New Year with an assortment of 70s glam rock belters, disco hits, and dancefloor bangers.

★ 31st December 2026 ★ The White Rock Hotel, Hastings (basement bar) ★ 8pm - 1:30am ★ Tickets £10 in advance

31 Dec at The White Rock Hotel, Hastings

Heralding from the North East of England, Juliet’s Not Dead (JND) are an adrenaline fuelled, modern hard rock band, driven by the sole intention of thrilling their audiences at each and every show. The band paired with Mercury Prize & Grammy-nominated producer Romesh Dodangoda and created something special with their recently released 2nd album, This World Is Ours.

Juliet’s Not Dead have toured the length and breadth of the UK and Europe, including countless festivals across 11 countries, building a strong reputation for high-octane performances focused around a stunning, custom-made video-wall show piece. With continued drive off the back of their chart success, all indications are that they will continue their rapid climb in the today's hard rock circles.

27 Nov at The Pig, Hastings

Since reforming in 2016, with the blessing of band founder Vincent Crane's widow, ATOMIC ROOSTER , with their early 70's heyday guitar player STEVE 'BOLTZ' BOLTON at the helm the band have gone from strength to strength playing scores of festivals in the UK and Europe and frequently touring to a steadily growing fanbase.

Aside from their two 70's UK and USA chart hits, DEVIL'S ANSWER and TOMORROW NIGHT, 'Rooster are also much acclaimed for at least two classic proto-metal-gothic-prog albums in the shape of the legendary 'DEATH WALKS BEHIND YOU' album from 1970 and 'IN THE HEARING OF…' released the following year. Both these albums plus the following 'MADE IN ENGLAND' with Chris Farlowe on vocals and Steve Bolton on guitar (not to mention SPINAL TAP's legendary drummer RICK PARNELL on drums!) have firmly established ATOMIC ROOSTER at the vanguard of British Progressive music.

The current line-up draw heavily on these early classics as well as new material from their forthcoming album 'CIRCLE THE SUN' to be released On Esoteric Recordings/Cherry Red Records on October 10th 2025 and debuted live on their October- November European Tour

Line up

STEVE 'BOLTZ' BOLTON - Guitar and Vocals

ADRIAN GAUTREY - Keyboards and Vocals

SHUG SPENCER - Bass

PAUL EVERETT - Drums

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

5 Mar at The Piper, Saint Leonards

The return of Kino-Teatr's favourite flamenco dancer Jesus Olmedo and his company.

8 Jan at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

What is The Bavard Bar? Well, it has become an institution. The best way to describe it is a delightful blend of TED Talks, comedy, & Radio 4. Sort of…

When you come along to The Bavard Bar, you will hear three regular people share their passions for 15 minutes each. The evening is interspersed with music and audience participation games, such as the "KP Lite" challenge, The "Oojah Kappivvy", and "Make it Stop", amongst others!

Past Bavard subjects range from meteorite hunting to crop-circles, circuit-bending to playing the James Bond theme on Kazoo. You never know what (or who) to expect, as passions (and speakers) are kept secret until the night. There is also a Q&A section after each talk for you to share an opinion, or learn even more about the subject.

A night of non-stop intrigue, complete with not one, but two, short intervals. The bar will be open, & snacks will be available. Past speakers have included Robin Ince, Professor Simon Schaffer, Dr Ljiljana Fruk, Cole Moreton and David Bramwell.

A great way to meet new people. Come along!

16 Dec at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Recently described by the Evening Standard as "Live Comedy's best kept secret" Scott Bennett has been blazing a trail through the stand-up circuit for the best part of a decade.

He's written for many high profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and recently recorded his debut on BBC Two's Live at the Apollo.

In massive demand as a comedy writer and with regular appearances on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and The Now Show, Scott is an act on the verge of breaking through into the big time.

16 Apr at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Vernon Kay is hitting the road with a record box time machine taking us back to the heady, hedonistic days of house phones, Sega Megadrives and Sony Discmans and raves in fields everywhere.

With the internet barely invented, the 90s brought us some of the greatest tunes of all time, from the Shamen to The Prodigy, Snap! To Underworld, JX to Ultra Nate and on and on and on youll find them all and much more at Dance Sounds of the 90s: The Live Tour with Vernon Kay.

Vernon hosts the iconic show on BBC Radio 2 and hes buzzing to escape the shackles of the studio for some touring mischief, so dig out those classic rave outfits and prepare for lift off.

Like Lisa Moorish sang, hes Mr Friday Night, and theres Nothing He Wont Do to deliver the absolute best night out. He KNOWS Rhythm Is A Dancer so Open Your Mind and dont dress like a Swamp Thing.

The 90s were of course the very best era for dance sounds so stand by for the ultimate nostalgia night coming to a venue near YOU.

18 Jun at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Get ready for the funniest, cheekiest, most wickedly fabulous ADULT PANTOMIME you’ve always wished to see. Release your inner child, and then leave them at home because this show is not for kids!

In a scandalous twist on the classic fairy tale, it’s time to swipe right on "Tinderella" - the naughtiest adult panto to ever hit the stage! You’re invited to a night of raucous laughter, innuendos, outuendos and unexpected encounters that will have you begging for more!

Tinderella is a whizz on social media, a real influencer, but it’s all a charade because poor Tinders has no money, no man and none of the glamorous life she claims to be living. Until one day, she meets not one, but two Princes in the woods…. But who has the biggest balls? Will this be her happy ending or will she lose more than her shoe?! You’ll be gagging for more in this outrageously funny Panto from the UK’s leading Adult Pantomime Producer. Expect cheesy anthems, spicy frolics, rib-tickling antics and all the audience participation you could want for all you big boys and girls.

Warnings: May not be politically correct Happy Endings are guaranteed.

Strictly 16+ - All Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult

9 Jan at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Sounds from the English 'drunk folk singer'.

13 Dec at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Fresh from winning Instrumentalist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards 2026, Will Wilde is one of the most exciting and original artists in modern blues rock.

A force to be reckoned with, Wilde is a phenomenal harmonica player with a voice to match. His explosive, hard-edged harmonica style takes centre stage, replacing the traditional blues rock lead guitar with an electrifying sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson. Constantly pushing the boundaries of his instrument, Wilde has redefined what the harmonica can do.

Wilde has built a reputation as one of the hardest-working and most exciting live performers on the UK blues circuit. He has toured extensively across Europe, sold out most UK headline shows in the last year and achieved his highly anticipated US debut over the summer.

His latest album, Blues Is Still Alive, which features blues legend Walter Trout, reached No. 1 on the IBBA (Independent Blues Broadcasters Association) Chart and No. 5 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart.

19 Mar at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings

Join us for a festival of Italian music with Dudu Folk Experience, singer with the legendary Modena City Ramblers, alongside Jason McNiff, Sergio Dogliani, Fabrizio Gonella and Matt Armstrong, paying tribute to Italian singer-songwriter genius, Fabrizio De André.

Expect songs of partisans, liberation and romance, alongside the poetic beauty, wit and humanity of one of Italy's greatest songwriters.

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7 Feb at Crown House, St Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings United take on Sheppey United in this South East Division fixture.

17 Apr at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

Scotland's much loved purveyors of jangling indie magic.

16 Dec at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Jimi Hendrix celebration, on would have been his 84th birthday, with The Lewes Floyd Henry Experience.

Plus guests.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

27 Nov at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Blues and rock talent Ben Poole takes the stage.

4 Feb, 3 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The Madchester Experience recreate the iconic sounds of BRIT bands such as The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, Oasis, Blur, The Verve, The Farm, EMP, The Charlatans and many more…

Taking their audiences on a trip back to the 90’s indie era with the attitude and baggy fashion to boot.

12 Dec at The Piper, Saint Leonards

The Best Of Benatar is the UK’s only dedicated live tribute to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, celebrating the powerhouse vocals, signature guitar work and unmistakable attitude that made the duo icons of the MTV rock era. With a full live band, authentic styling and electrifying stage energy, the show brings together the classic hits, rock anthems and fan favourites in a high-impact performance made for festivals, theatres and live music venues. The show is packed with classic ’80s rockers, punk-pop hits and power ballads, including Love Is A Battlefield, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, We Belong, Shadows Of The Night, All Fired Up and Invincible, alongside deep cuts for the dedicated Benatar audience. The Best Of Benatar is a full-band rock show designed to get audiences on their feet, singing along and reliving one of rock’s most exciting eras!

29 Jan at The Carlisle Pub, Hastings

Mike Bowler is a local painter, living in Fairlight with Trish, his wife. Mike started painting fifteen years ago and some years after retiring, when, as he said, his grandchildren's paintings were far better than his. He studied, and continues to study with local artist, Mike Funnell, whose skill and patience has "helped Mike to get where he is today".

Mike works in a style that he describes as somewhere between realism and surrealism. He works in acrylic paint, using palette knives on large format boards.

"Just as an author uses words to create an image in our minds, so does an artist use paint to create a scaffolding, on which to hang our imaginations".

2 Nov–26 Nov at The Crown Hastings, Hastings

The Best of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is back by overwhelming demand, delivering a spectacular, high-energy celebration of the timeless music from one of the biggest-selling groups of all time.

19 Mar at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Omar Lyefook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has produced in the last 40 years. If anyone has doubts about that, then they might want to consider the list of legendary artists who happily line up to collaborate with him musically, or simply sing his praises - from Stevie Wonder, the late Leon Ware, Erykah Badu, Common, through to Carleen Anderson, D’Angelo, and Soul II Soul’s Caron Wheeler, Angie Stone and U.K. artists Courtney Pine, Rodney P, Kele LeRoc, Natasha Watts and Estelle, all appreciate his truly original and unique voice, musicianship and songwriting talent.

First gaining international attention via that signature hit, There’s Nothing Like This, Omar launched his series of standout solo albums, the latest of which Brighter The Days was released to great acclaim in late 2025, with a remixed album being released in June 2026.

" When I grow up I wanna be Omar" Stevie Wonder

"One of the best voices I've ever heard" Erykah Badu

"Do drop off a copy of your new album when it's finished" King Charles

"His importance as an artist within soul music cannot be understated" BBC

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

11 Jun at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Fragrant new folky, bluesy chantoozie for your perusal.

26 Jun at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*. Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and only Ross Noble!

He is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers’ Noodler and he’s back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents.

What the show will be about is anybody’s guess, but that’s all part of the fun when you look inside his Cranium of Curiosities.

‘Thrilling to watch… weepingly funny’ - Daily Mail

*We strongly advise trying not to get trapped in a barrel before or during the performance. Despite the expression “barrel of laughs”, it may impede your enjoyment of the show.

16 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season with The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, this heartwarming live experience promises an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and Christmas cheer.

One of the UK’s most iconic voices, Aled Jones will perform some beloved highlights including his signature rendition of Walking in the Air, alongside a selection of classic carols that have become synonymous with the festive season. Joining him on stage is English comedian, actor, television presenter and bass-baritone singer Alexander Armstrong, whose rich vocals and natural charm promises to bring humour, warmth, and festive sparkle to every performance.

Audiences will be invited to put on their favourite Christmas jumper and sing along with them both to a joyful mix of traditional Christmas carols, modern festive favourites, and timeless seasonal classics in the most Christmas of settings.

Aled Jones MBE has had an extraordinary career over the past four decades. He is the original crossover star, has sung for the Pope and the Royal Family, has received an MBE, released over 40 albums, with over 10 million album sales and has over 40 Silver, Gold and Platinum Discs. After beginning his career at the age of 12, Aled became one of the world’s most successful boy sopranos, releasing 12 hit albums in 4 years, he was the first classical artist to have 2 albums in the Top 5 of the Official Album Charts. Aled has built an extensive career as a TV and radio presenter and hosts one of the nations most loved Classic FM shows and BBC1 Songs of Praise - all whilst continuing to record and tour. Last year, Aled also released his third book, Aled’s Book of Blessings for 2026 and is working on his next book release.

Alexander Armstrong is best known as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, who had series on Channel 4 and BBC1. As well as hosting Classic FM’s flagship weekday mid-morning programme, Alexander continues to be a regular on the BBC series Have I Got News For You, having hosted more than 40 times and helms the hugely popular TV quiz show Pointless on BBC1. More recently, he has found success as a travel presenter, he makes his 5th travel series for Channel 5 in the US in Summer ‘26. He published his bestselling debut children’s novel, Evenfall: The Golden Linnet, in 2024 and the follow-up in the Evenfall series, The Tempest Stone in February 2026.

The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long will capture the true spirit of Christmas, offering a magical evening filled of festive cheer and uplifting songs that everyone can join in with!

20 Dec at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Singer songwriter Jason McNiff returns to the Crown House with a new show that brings together the songs of Leonard Cohen with his own deeply lyrical work. Songs of Love, Loss and Light places McNiff's acclaimed songwriting alongside that of the Canadian master, tracing the thread between influence and originality, and offering a rare glimpse into the enduring art of songcraft.

Long admired as one of the UK’s most distinctive songwriters and guitarists, McNiff has built a devoted following through exceptional musicianship and the understated depth of his songs. His album Dust of Yesterday (2022) was named Album of the Week in The Times, and in 2024 he was voted Male Artist of the Year by Fatea. McNiff has just released his tenth album, Ten Blue Songs, which may well prove to be his strongest offering yet.

UK’s premier fingerstyle guitarist.” - MOJO ★★★★ "Wistful & Nostalgic" Album Of The Week - The Times ★★★★ “A triumph of English-Americana.” - Time Out ★★★★ “Not just a good songwriter, a truly great one.” - Folk Radio “An immense talent.” - Janice Long, BBC Radio' "A superior singer songwriter' No Depression

24 Feb at Crown House, St Leonards-on-Sea

Our popular annual mix of choral Christmas music and audience participation in singing well-known carols. We will be joined by HPO Songbirds and Cromwell Brass, accompanied by Francis Rayner and conducted by Marcio da Silva.

12 Dec at All Saints Church Hall, Hastings, Hastings

Fundraiser for Shelter (suggested donation £20)

All materials provided.

Suitable for both children and adults.

Call or text 07723638982 to book.

14 Nov at The Crown Hastings, Hastings

Bexhill Choral Society presents "a delightful entertaining Christmas evening" Our Christmas concert is a feast of seasonal music and carols -traditional and modern, familiar and less familiar - with the audience invited to join in singing some well-known favourites. As always the choir will be accompanied by the Cinque Ports Brass Ensemble and organist Nigel Howard, and this year will be joined by soprano Kristy Swift. The concert has traditionally been a very popular and well-attended event, and will definitely put you in the right mood for the Christmas season! Bexhill Choral Society is a friendly non-audition choir and warmly welcomes new members. We usually perform 3 concerts each year, and rehearse on Wednesday evenings with our renowned Director of Music, Kenneth Roberts, and well-known local pianist and organist Nigel Howard as accompanist. For further information on concerts, joining the choir, or to join our email mailing list, email info@bexhillchoral.org.uk or visit Bexhillchoral.Org.UK

5 Dec at St. Peter's Community Centre, Bexhill-on-Sea

Tramhaus is the live wire postpunk sensation from Rotterdam, heralded for their energetic

shows filled with fiery songs. The band is known for their broad and ever electrifying sound

that reaches from shoegaze to punkrock. This amalgam is clearly a product of the diverse

and rich musical tastes of the different band members. Nonetheless, in a live setting the

band forms a strong union. It makes sure to grab the audience from the first to the last note

In a maelstrom of emotions

In its relatively short existence, the symbiotic five piece have toured endlessly, gaining

popularity along the way. In 2023 the band did a successful tour in Japan. Their first album

titled ‘The First Exit’ came out September 2024. Major Dutch newspapers De Volkskrant

NRC and Trouw all gave them five out of five stars in their reviews, a situation which is

unique in itself. Also their sold-out show at the big hall in Paradiso was greeted with a perfect

score by reviewers. Internationally the band is gaining massive traction just the same - in

the fall of 2024 the band did a month-long tour throughout Europe, playing for many sold-out

venues. Plans are big, as a new Asia tour is in the making and the band is playing

extensively throughout the EU and UK the coming year.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

8 Jan at The Piper, Saint Leonards

With the production now in its third year, CHOOSE GEORGE - Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe. The show features early WHAM! hits right through to George Michael's later songs, all performed perfectly by the incomparable Steve Mitchell.

Steve is considered by many to be the closest to George's vocal. He's been a fan for most of his life, which is apparent in his detailed and passionate performance of the songs.

The show also features Ex-Wham! bassist, Dave West who worked with George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley on the first sessions for Wham Rap, Careless Whisper and Club Tropicana

28 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The Van Morrison Alumni Band, a repertoire company unlike any other, features the musicians who played thousands of concerts and recorded hundreds of songs with Van Morrison, over a period of transition when Van Morrison was making some of his most successful and loved albums including 1995’s million selling “Days Like This” and 1997’s “The Healing Game”.

The evening will be curated and hosted by saxophonist and broadcaster Leo Green, who played on seven albums by Van Morrison and appeared on stages with him all over the world.

Choosing from over 44 studio albums the concert will feature the works from throughout Van Morrison’s career, some of which are very rarely heard live in concert.

6 Mar at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.

He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks!

Chris McCausland, purveyor of the finest in comedy waffle, is heading back out on the road with a brand-new stand-up show. He's got loads of funny stuff to talk about and he needs people to say it to.

22 Mar at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Adrian Cox Trio - celebrating the life of Sidney Bechet.

Internationally acclaimed clarinetist Adrian Cox is a leading authority on New Orleans music, bringing an authentic and electrifying voice to the idiom. As a celebrated exponent of the style, Cox has dedicated his career to preserving and pushing the boundaries of early jazz, earning praise for his masterful technique, deep historical knowledge, and infectious energy on stage. His unrivalled feel and virtuosity for the music he plays have led to concerts with the biggest names in jazz including two concerts with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra both in London and New York.

Sidney Bechet is the most revered saxophonist to come out of New Orleans, known for his stentorian sound and stirring musicality, he was a forerunner of jazz music, inspiring countless musicians to come including the Adrian Cox Trio. The Wonderful World Of Bechet explores Bechet's impact on the world of music, through his contributions as a clarinettist, composer (Si Tu Vois Ma Mère) and recording artist (Summertime).

The Adrian Cox Trio are an established group who have toured extensively worldwide focused on presenting music from the New Orleans tradition. Comprised of clarinet, guitar & double Bass, the trio respectfully and accessibly bring this music into the 21st century.

Adrian Cox (clarinet/vocal)
Honey Boulton (guitar/vocal)
Alex Gilson (double bass/vocal)

28 Nov at Henry Ward Hall, Hastings

Liverpool's undisputed kings of soulful pop harmonies. Renowned for an endless string of soulful hits including 'Forgotten Town', 'Ideal World', 'Born Again', 'Harvest for the World', 'What’s in a Word', 'Hooverville', 'Words', 'Father', 'The Bottle' and many more.

11 Jun at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Hastings United take on Peacehaven & Telscombe in this South East Division fixture.

28 Dec at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

This cross country event is great for all the family, with the main race being accompanied by a Fun Run and the Children's Scurry. There truly is something for everyone and afterwards, bask in the festive spirit and enjoy a yummy mince pie. Explore the farmland and woods around the tranquil Sussex village of Pett and expect mud, mud, mud! It's seasonal bliss with a racing twist!

19 Dec at Pett Village Hall, Pett

Hastings United take on South Park in this South East Division fixture.

20 Feb at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

Hastings-based Liane Carroll is an award-winning jazz singer described by Jamie Cullum as 'One of the greatest singers we have in this country'. Double BBC jazz-award winner, she has also won Best Female Jazz Vocalist at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Awards, and she made a head-line appearance at Glastonbury Festival.

With Support from the Melodians Choir and the Shady Pines.

PLUS OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS!

All proceeds go to The Sara Lee Trust.

5 Dec at St Clements Church, Hastings

Q The Music presents The James Bond Concert Spectacular, widely considered to be the finest performance of Bond music since the originals.

Featuring all the hit title songs and some special cues from the scores, this is the most passionate, adrenaline-fueled and polished performance imaginable.

The evening will be hosted by Miss Moneypenny herself, who will guide you through the concert as compere, sharing the odd anecdote about her time in this legendary series.

As the only James Bond concert created by die-hard Bond fans, for Bond fans, by people who understand the music better than anyone else: you won’t want to miss it.

18 Dec at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

The American Piano concert showcases America's diverse musical and ethnic melting pot through accessible classical piano music and smatterings of jazz. The concert represents both male and female African American, American Indian and European American composers with a mixture of familiar and new classical works for piano.

Beatrice Nicholas takes the voltage of the concert grand and drives it beyond the expected grid. A concert pianist with one hand in history and the other on the switch, she re-routes the circuitry of classical music - amplifying unheard voices, fusing classical and jazz, and re-charging the canon for both today's audiences and a newly connected generation.

Rooted in the rigour of classical training, she performs internationally as both soloist and collaborator at leading venues including Wigmore Hall, Southbank Centre, Ronnie Scotts, Kings Place, Snape Maltings and Edinburgh Queen's Hall. Whether performing as a solo artist at 10 Downing Street, in a broadcast on BBC Radio 3 or appearing on the Hollywood Blockbuster 'The Beekeeper' she stands at the forefront of a cultural shift within classical music.

Beatrice's acclaimed release Black and Classical, throws a spotlight on music by Black women composers and was described by Bandcamp as a "stunning record". The release led to her invitation to perform at 10 Downing Street in celebration of Black History Month 2025. She is a champion of diversity in classical music and often performs works my black ethnic and First Nation composers in her concerts.

21 Mar at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010’s The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013’s Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen Elizabeth Hall with an orchestra in 2014.

Now, as a solo artist, Bramwell travels a very different path, a path that criss-crosses the length and breadth of the UK with a humble agenda of taking his heartwarming songs to the stage and enjoying another moment in time with his devoted fans.

14 Feb at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Coffee Concert: Birsen Ulucan (piano) & Ozcan Ulucan (violin)

Born in Bulgaria, Turkish born Birsen Ulucan went to Dobri Hristov Music School in Varna and studied at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, University of London. An established concert pianist, Birsen performed with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Ferenc Liszt Chamber Orchestra and a variety of leading Philharmonic Orchestras and Opera Houses in Turkey and worldwide. Birsen is based in Istanbul.

Ozcan Ulucan is an Istanbul based violinist. He studied at Mimar Sinan University Music Department in the class of Salim Akcil. During 1993-95 he received a scholarship from the Turkish Educational Foundation (TEV) and did his postgraduate studies at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London in the violin class of Prof. Yfrah Neaman.

15 Nov at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Gordon Hendricks has crafted an impressive career as an Elvis Presley tribute artist, deeply inspired from a young age by the rock and roll legend. Growing up in Stoke on Trent during the 1970s, Gordon honed his talent by singing along to Elvis tracks played by his sisters. This early passion set the stage for an extraordinary path.

His breakthrough came with his appearance on ITV's ‘Stars in their Eyes,' where he wowed audiences with his uncanny ability to channel Elvis. His performance resonated not only with the public, who voted him as the series champion but also with industry legends like Elvis' songwriter Geoff Morrow. Morrow, impressed by Gordon's vocal prowess, offered him a recording opportunity, leading to the release of "Where Will I Be," a song meant for Elvis.

Gordon's achievements include winning the 'World's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artiste Champion 2017' title at Graceland, a testament to his exceptional talent in a field with global competitors. His performances impeccably capture the essence of Elvis, from the iconic 1968 comeback special to the dynamic Vegas years.

Now, as he embarks on ‘The King's Voice' tour, fans will experience a celebration of Elvis's legacy through Gordon's remarkable skill, showcasing the timeless hits and energetic performances that Elvis was known for. Gordon Hendricks stands out as a unique performer, embodying the spirit and voice of Elvis Presley on stage.

22 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Coffee Concert: Dominika Feher (solo violin)

Hungarian violinist Dominika Feher studied at the Franz Liszt Music Academy Budapest specialising in historically informed performance practice of 17th - 19th century music.

Dominika has appeared at the BBC Proms and also performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Royal Festival Hall in London, Carnegie Hall in New York and La Scala in Milan.

17 Jan at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Come and join Hilary Lewis for fun and relaxing day. Bring along any denim that you wish to embellish, or you can bring plain weave cotton or linen that has a visibly looser grid of threads.

27 Nov &bull; <strong>Cancelled</strong> at Pett Village Hall, Pett

Coffee Concert: Fenella Humphreys (violin)

Fenella Humphreys, winner of BBC Music Magazine Awards in 2025, 2023 and 2018, has attracted critical admiration and audience acclaim with the grace and intensity of her remarkable performances.

Artist in Residence at London's Wigmore Hall for the 2025/6 season, Fenella has been enjoying premieres of new works by Sally Beamish, Tom Coult, Stephen McNeff and Anna Berg as well as performances with orchestras including CBSO and London Mozart Players. Fenella performs widely as a soloist.

Her recent album of Sibelius' solo works with BBC National Orchestra of Wales has been featured in BBC Radio 3's Building a Library and Gramophone Magazine's Guide to the Concerto. BBC Music Magazine wrote of the recording: "Fenella Humphreys's playing is a genuine revelation in the way it brings out the music's dark and introspective qualities, with no shortage of technical panache."

Released in 2024, her Chandos recording of Adrian Sutton's Violin Concerto with BBC Philharmonic won BBC Music Magazine's 2025 Premiere Award, with the Strad Magazine writing "Humphreys brings her endlessly unfurling violin lines taut, silvery weightlessness." The concerto was written for her in 2023, and premiered at the Southbank Centre with the RPO.

Fenella plays on a beautiful G.B. Guadagnini violin kindly on loan from Jonathan Sparey. She will be performing a versatile programme for solo violin including pieces by Paganini.

29 Nov at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

A lot has happened in the past 18 months.

And now, we are finally rising from all four corners of the earth - and returning to the stage, transformed.

We are not the same women we were the last time we played.

We have been stretched, tested, explored and pushed beyond our boundaries. There have been births, deaths, endings, beginnings, and everything in between.

And now, we re-emerge.

We are heading higher.

Sacred fire.

Fill your lungs

We want to celebrate our return by sharing our first single from the album YOU helped make.

Rattlesnake.

A song about exactly this.

Join us on DECEMBER 4th at Printworks, for a night of sisterhood, music and magic!

Presented by Message from the Ravens.

All ages

4 Dec at The Printworks, Hastings

Begin your last Sunday before Christmas in the most delightful way with an inspiring morning of music, given by Sussex's foremost chamber music group Ensemble Reza. This will be a concert celebrating Christmas themed works written for string ensemble from different Regions and musical styles.

Established over a decade ago, Ensemble Reza is a group of mostly Sussex-based Professional musicians, with the shared passion to create an exciting and inclusive musical community for audiences across Sussex and the South East. Widely celebrated for its virtuoso and accessible performances, it was thrilled to welcome Dame Judi Dench as Patron in its tenth anniversary year.

Performers will be Matthew Quenby, Pavlos Carvalho, Adam Barker and Sarah Carvalho Dubost. They are dedicated to sharing high-quality live music with audiences of all backgrounds. Bringing together experiences from playing regularly in the BBC Proms Edinburgh Festival, Salzburg Festival, Brighton and Chichester Festivals, Berlin Philharmonie, Vienna Musikverein, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Leipzig Gewandhaus and members of the St Martin's in the Field Chamber Ensemble and Trio Solona. Their engaging Stage presence and musical rapport promise a concert that is as entertaining as it is Enriching.

20 Dec at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Mystic Raags. A Night of Indian Classical Music with Mayukh Gangopadhyay (sarod), Jason Kalidas (bansuri) & Harkiret Singh Bahra (tabla)

A dynamic evening of Indian Classical music with some of the UKs leading Indian classical musicians and an amazing Sarod player touring from India. This is beyond performance where the audience is taken into 'raasa', the essence of emotions with the ancient yet contemporaray tradition of Indian Raags. The trio take us from deeply meditative explorations of feeling to fiery rhythmic improvisations, reaching ecstatic crescendos.

There will be 3 sections. A sarod and tabla concert, bansuri and tabla concert and a piece where the three musicians join for a 'jugalbandi' - melodic duet.

Bansuri player Jason Kalidas began as a multi percussionist at age 14 and was already living in India for long periods by age 19. He studied Hindustani classical music under his gurus for the last 26 years.

Mayukh Gangopadhyay is a professional sarod player and composer from India following a combination of Shahjahanpur-Imdadkhani Gharana style of music.

Harkiret Singh Bahra, based in the UK, is a distinguished tabla player and devoted teacher, contributing significantly to the vibrant tapestry of Indian classical music in the region.

13 Nov at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Classical guitarist Kianush Robeson studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music. He won the John Mills guitar prize, Gold Honour Award at the International Frince Association Hong Kong 2020 and has competed as finalist in the Houston International Guitar Competition 2021. He has toured UK with his programme 'Impressions of Segovia' and is much loved by audiences who praise his tone and musical sensitivity. He has been a regular tutor for many years at the prestigious Royal Greenwich Classical Guitar Festival held at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Kianush is supported by Knobloch strings and plays a guitar built by Phillip Woodfield and Oliver Moore in Catsfield East Sussex.

14 Feb at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Norman Jay is unquestionably one of the most respected and popular DJs in the world today.

Co-founder of the legendary Good Times Sound System and London dance music station KISS FM, Jay fostered the ‘Rare Groove’ scene pushing the boundaries of the UK’s emerging club culture. Awarded an MBE for services to deejaying and music, in 2017 he released ‘Mister Good Times’ capturing the true spirit of Good Times, and is currently taking his legendary Good Times party to selected venues around the UK, continuing to convert generations of clubbers to the cause, championing new sounds, yet never forgetting his musical roots, thus guaranteeing nothing but ‘Good Times’.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

11 Dec at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Luke Tyrrell: Spanish Guitar and Spoken Word Poetry

Music by Tarrega, Sainz de la Maza and Llobet accompanied by the poetry of Leonard Cohen, Irving Layton and Lorca.

18 Apr at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.

Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar-powered bidets. Well, we don't have visions like that anymore, do we?

But the universe is not over. The light has not gone out. Here's a candle in the dark. Contagious and whispering. And you can take it with you when you leave.

As seen on Would I Lie To You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

11 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

An exciting new quintet - Jacob Garside, Lucine Musaelian, Nathan Giorgetti, Samuel Ng and Gavin Kibble launch Republic of Viols, bringing together the UKs finest young viola da gamba players. Each a soloist in their own right, we have a shared passion for bringing a dynamic and fresh energy to the repertoire, informing our work with a deep understanding of historical performance practice. This group of friends champions the consort music of Englands musical golden-age with a vivid sense of discovery, inviting new listeners into its enduring beauty.

The violls bore all an equall share in the consort, and carrying the same aire, there was no reason to choose one part before another. But of the late that republica among the consortiers is dissolved, and there is always some violin spark, that thinks himself above all the rest, and above the musick itself also, if it be not screwed up to the top of its capability […] How far this unsociable and malcreate behaviour is an hindrance to the best use of consort musick, is easily conceived."

22 Nov at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

The group performs covers of 1990s dance music live.

30 Apr at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Simone Alessandro Tavoni

Simone Alessandro studied in Italy (Florence and La Spezia), in Budapest (Liszt Academy), Royal College of Music in London and Hochschule fur Musik in Stuttgart.

He has performed in some major venues in Europe and the UK - the Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, St. Martin in the Field's, Steinway Hall of London, Leighton House, Chelsea Art Club, Chichester Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, Salon Christopher (Berlin), Palau de la Musica Catalana (Spain), Liszt Museum in Budapest (Hungary) and Florence Conservatory Hall.

J. S. Bach: Partita no 2

J. Brahms op 116

I.Albeniz: Mazurkas (3 or 4 pieces)

M.Balakirev: Sonata no 2

28 Feb at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

World-famous tenor who has won four Brit Classical Awards and is still the only artist to top the UK and US classical charts at the same time.

19 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Coffee Concert: The Acappella Bellas

Songs from the folk traditions of Bulgaria, Georgia and beyond.

Shelagh Davis, Jilly Hall, Lotte Risbridger and Nicky McDonald are the Acappella Bellas. Based in Hastings and St Leonards they met at a community choir discovering a shared love of the haunting harmonies of Eastern European music and started singing together in 2013.

6 Dec &bull; <strong>Cancelled</strong> at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxer

He’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and created the smash-hit BBC comedy series Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show.

Simon is now one of the most exciting stand-up comedians in the world to see live. His last tour, Screwed Up, was a phenomenal success. Extended three times, it ran for 170 dates around the world, culminating in three sold out nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

Unleashed is Simon’s hysterical new show. Packed with outrageous punchlines and electric crowdwork, Simon rips into wild swimmers, vape shops, Greta Thunberg, religion and his wife’s friends Claire and Carl.

Join Simon for a wildly funny night on his biggest ever tour.

27 Feb, 27 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening. Don’t miss this potentially wonderful event. Because if you do miss it, you can’t say you were there, like some people do.

NB. Bring a hankie because you might get emotional.

5 Jun at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Sounds Familiar is more than just a Music Quiz, it’s the perfect combination of your favourite playlist and the best party you’ve ever been to. Expect rounds stuffed full of Chart Classics, Old Skool Anthems, Indie Bangers, marvellous Mash-Ups, Power Ballads, Guilty Pleasures and over 100 killer tunes from the '60s to the current day, all wrapped up in one epic Quiz.

18 Dec at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings

The Coven Club is a fabulous new live music night to bring more "oestrogen-fuelled" rock, punk and metal bands to Hastings!

23 Apr, 29 Oct at The Carlisle Pub, Hastings

The extremists of Extreme World Wrestling are back for 2027!

Battle lines have been drawn between the factions of EWW.

Between the cheating and conniving ways of the Syndicate, the honest and noble deeds of Team Extreme or the horror and psychotic behaviour of Hellta Skelta…

When all factions are at war… Who will come out on top in the…..

Survival of the Sickest!

20 Feb at Summerfields Leisure Centre, Hastings

Legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles is one of UK’s most beloved funk and soul DJs. From Robot Wars to Red Dwarf, Craig has now grounded himself as a funk & soul icon after 10 years of broadcasting on BBC 6 Music with their primetime Saturday night show.

29 Jan at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Playful, physical & fun! Use your body and your imagination together. The workshops will be an introduction to making theatre through movement and physical exploration. We'll play games, dance, move, swap props, travel, try out hats (and much more!) to imagine places, build characters and find out what happens when they meet. We will devise and develop ideas towards performance.

The focus will be on having a go. There is no need to have done any theatre-making before. But, if you already have lots of experience, this will be a wonderful opportunity to build on your skills and use them within a creative ensemble. It promises to be a joyful and magical journey for all.

12 Nov–17 Dec at Stade Hall, Hastings

Hip-hop, ska and swing nine-piece from Bristol.

4 Jun at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The ultimate show for any Ska fan, join us as we go 'One Step Beyond' to celebrate the iconic 2Tone records and the artists who brought this sound to the world in this high-energy, feel good show.

Featuring the finest Ska musicians from across the UK and a full 9-Piece live band, prepare to rock-steady and get ready to embark on a non-stop musical feast for the senses with a huge array of hits from the likes of Madness, Bad Manners, The Specials, The Selecter, The Bodysnatchers and much more.

20 Mar at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

In 'This Changes Everything', Dan Schreiber (host of the QI podcast ‘No Such Thing As A Fish’ and award-winning author of ‘The Theory Of Everything Else’) presents an evening of astonishing facts and hilarious tales, as he showcases the findings of his latest investigations into the world of the weird.

Which billion dollar industry was created by a dead doctor during a seance? Which Hollywood star was said to have a magical foreskin? How do you get into the world’s secretest secret society? And how do all things connect to each other?

Straddling the world between sense and nonsensibility, Schreiber dives into the funniest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories you’ve never heard.

Dan Schreiber is co-host of the smash-hit QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish (“Hilarious. Sideways. Brilliant.” Tim Minchin) and bestselling author of The Theory of Everything Else (“Utterly compelling and totally bizarre.” Louis Theroux)

19 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

American hard rock quartet from New York who originally formed in 1987.

1 Dec at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings

Tribute to classic rockers Deep Purple. Renditions of 'Smoke on the Water' almost guaranteed.

29 Apr at The Carlisle Pub, Hastings

Eccentric Geordie folk sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank.

9 Dec at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Dennis Bovell has earned himself the reputation of being Britain’s Reggae Maestro, from pioneering early developments in the genre over 40 years ago to producing classic hits. He is renowned as an accomplished multiinstrumentalist (playing guitar, bass and keyboards), sound engineer, composer, band leader and producer and continues to lead the UK scene with innovative and adventurous music.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

20 Nov at The Piper, Saint Leonards

The legendary PETER BRUNTNELL returns to St Leonards this Dec for another afternoon of Americana at the beautiful & intimate Regency Rooms in Crown House on the seafront. If you were lucky enough to have been at his last 2 gigs here you will know what a treat is in store once again this December, bringing his full band with him!

13 Dec at Crown House, St Leonards-on-Sea

Almost 40 years ago, Lionel Richie & Diana Ross released Endless Love.

A song which Billboard voted as the number 1 Duet of all time and stayed in the charts for a staggering 27 weeks. It has since become synonymous with couples, lovers and enjoyed by millions of people around the globe to this very day.

However. what no one could have foreseen is that since its original recording, these two icons of popular music would never perform the song together again!

Yes! Incredibly for 40 years Lionel Richie has been asking Ms Ross to share that magic moment with him once more. but as yet she has declined.

This brings us to the show you see before you.

What if they did perform Endless Love again? If they spent one more magical night on stage? A chance to perform many of their songs BUT with each other? A mesmerising collection of hits and memorable moments from the decades, wowing audiences once more? ..Ultimately, a glorious celebration of their music..together at last!

Together, the set list of these two musical heavyweights is unrivalled.

Endless Love as a show is beautifully presented by a dazzling cast and a highly energised band, the result is a joyful, emotional rollercoaster from the glitz, glamour and sentiment of soaring love songs, rocking out to 80's classics and gettin' down to outright floor fillers. there really is something for everyone. It's impossible not to sing along and it's going to be one of the most memorable and enjoyable shows you'll see.

After all, it's been 40 years in the making…

Please note this production is in no way affiliated with the original artists

30 Jan at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Writing sketch comedy A 2-day intensive course for anyone interested in comedy writing.

The course tutor is the award-winning comedy writer Kim Fuller whose career spans four decades and who has worked across radio, theatre, TV and film.

His credits are wide-ranging and include iconic shows such as Not the Nine o'clock News, Spitting Image, Red Dwarf and the cult film: Spice World the Movie.

The sketch is the quintessential comedy format. Quick, immediate, with only one purpose: to make you laugh. It is the penalty shoot-out of comedy. Who doesn't remember Monty Python's Dead Parrot Sketch? Or The Two Ronnies Four Candles? Or the Fast Show's Ted and Ralph? Learn the secrets of sketch writing so that you can create ideas which break through into the zeitgeist to become cultural touchstones.

COURSE OVERVIEW Finding the comic idea Creating a comedic character Writing funny dialogue Structuring the sketch The punchline How to lay out the script

We will look at different genres of short-form comedy writing including sketches, character monologues, parodies, songs and standup, and explore the market for sketch comedy on TV, Youtube and social media which is where most short-form comedy can be seen.

Finally, all participants will produce a sketch of their own and we will organise the group into a writers' room to critique everyone's work.

Course times: 10am to 5pm on 18th-19th November 2026

18 Nov at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

From rags to royalty! Dick Whittington's epic journey is an action-packed climb from the gutter to the golden throne of London, fueled by destiny and one legendary cat. Featuring children from The Abbey Dance Academy.

12 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec at Memorial Hall, Battle

Hastings United take on Herne Bay in this South East Division fixture.

27 Mar at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

We're proud to launch District4 with our very first drum & bass night at The Pig! Powered by RE:FLEX sound system, we'll be bringing a mix of jungle, rollers, old school classics, new school sounds and a bit of jump up alongside our favourite DJ friends, Cliffy and Biggs. District 4 is built by 4 of us who share a passion for the music, and we can't wait to kick things off with you all-come down for good vibes and heavy sound.

12 Dec at The Pig, Hastings

Hastings United take on Margate in this South East Division fixture.

12 Dec at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

Cut up hip hop, beats, 80s and movies from cut-and-paste mixmaster Yoda.

20 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Hastings United take on Punjab United in this South East Division fixture.

27 Feb at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

Django Chutney & Mike Hatchard!

Mike Hatchard and Django Chutney combine forces for a spectacular night of Gypsy Jazz!

Mike Hatchard is one of the best jazz pianists in the south of the UK. Always a delight to listen to, he is able to switch to playing in any style instantly, adapt to and work with any melody, adapt to any mood, play with sensitivity and feeling, or sparkling flowing energy.

No wonder he is constantly working with top flight jazz professionals and impressing audiences wherever he plays, creating memorable, magic music nights.

Django Chutney is a virtuosic gypsy-jazz band with equal parts due respect for the genre, unruly chaotic energy, and a huge dose of tongue-in-cheek humour.

Combining tightly woven three part vocal harmonies reminiscent of 30s and 40s American vocal groups the Mills Brothers and the Ink Spots; ridiculous guitar show-offery that draws as much from Django Reinhardt as it does from Guthrie Govan; Double bass solos that drag Pops Fosters slap technique kicking and screaming into the 21st century; and a repertoire thats seemingly firmly rooted in the 30s Hot Club era, but will suddenly transport you through decades and styles, from New Orleans jazz, to Chicago blues and Parisian Musette, effortlessly, respectfully, but most importantly: with true joie de vivre!

11 Dec at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings United take on Sittingbourne in this South East Division fixture.

6 Feb at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

Dom Martin, a 28-year-old Belfast born singer-songwriter, has recently burst onto the UK scene amid high praise for his debut EP Easy Way Out.

A solo artist performing his own material, Martin's finger-style acoustic guitar evokes shades of John Martyn and Richard Thompson, with self-declared blues influences courtesy of Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. Expect the driving rhythms and compelling swing guitar of pieces such as The Rain Came.

31 Mar at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Hastings United take on Steyning Town Community in this South East Division fixture.

14 Nov at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

Rhythm'n'blues veterans from the 70s, whose unhinged sound inspired the early punk acts, but who now have the dubious honour of no longer featuring any original members.

7 May at The Piper, Saint Leonards

The musician, born John Wardle, plays world music from his career, plus new works.

2 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Bromley-based singer Tyber Cranstoun leads his eight-piece band as it plays lively ska and reggae.

11 Sep at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Jazz Breakfast at the Kino: Mike Hatchard & Friends

The last Jazz Breakfast of 2026: Mike will be joined by some very special guests for a Christmas Special.

13 Dec at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Perry Martin joins Due Course in Hastings on Friday 27th November, bringing his groove led sound and high energy sets from Ibiza, playing at venues such as Hï Ibiza and Pikes.

27 Nov at The Crypt, Hastings

In comedy, ‘killing’ is a good thing. Everywhere else, it’s frowned upon.Jimmy has confirmed kills in over 50 countries and on 13 specials. Eyewitnesses describe it as ‘a brutal, hilarious, life affirming night out’. The brand-new show is packed with fast, dark one-liners about all kinds of terrible things. But they are just jokes. They’re not the terrible things.Jokes are like magnets. They attract some people and repel others. You can joke about anything, but not with anyone. If you’re attracted to Jimmy’s brand of comedy and think you can take the jokes, then by all means come out and play. If you think you’d be offended, then stay away. At this point, being offended at a Jimmy Carr show is like buying a ticket to a horror movie and complaining you got scared. Don’t be a dummy. Look, if you’ve read this far, we know you want to come. So hurry up and buy a ticket. It’ll sell out, so don’t miss out.Please note, a £3 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket.

15 Jan at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Edge: Where the Land Meets the Sea is a major new exhibition exploringe the fundamental connection between land and sea, and the vital role both play in sustaining life on our planet. Through works that move between microscopic ecosystems and expansive coastal landscapes, the exhibition reveals the interdependence of forests and kelp, soils and oceans, human cultures and the more-than-human world.

Co-curated with The Land Gardeners, Edge invites visitors to explore these profound and often unseen connections through painting, photography, film, sculpture and installation.

Featuring more than 40 works by artists including: Wolfgang Tillmans, Cornelia Parker, Gillian Wearing, David Nash, Charmaine Watkiss, Maggi Hambling, Duncan Grant, Aimée Parrott, Nancy Cadogan, Emma Tennant, Mike Perry, Cedric Morris, Tanoa Sasraku and Thérèse Oulton.

26 Sep 2026–3 Jan 2027 at Hastings Contemporary, Hastings

Get ready to be blown away by JRN3Y U.K. - the ultimate tribute to Journey, featuring talent from bands like Magnum, Vega, Paradise Lost, Ten, and more!

11 Dec at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings

Million-selling British songstress belts out the hits as well as material from her latest album.

26 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Dirty, sweet, rock n' roll from London, UK. New album 'Promised Land' out now.

26 Feb at The Carlisle Pub, Hastings

You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy - but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. In this brand-new show, she shares the unlikely happenings from a career in the spotlight.

What’s the fallout when your pituitary gland goes haywire on live TV? How do you convince the public you didn’t really fall onto that hoover attachment? And when intimate photos get splashed all over the internet, how do you switch the shame to dignity and joy?

In her first live show in over a decade, Sue delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation, and misunderstanding.

23 Jan at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Mammal Promotions proudly present the return of Large 90s, a seven piece band playing classic 90s tunes live! Doors open at 8pm and the band will be on stage at 8.45pm. The performance should be over by 11.30pm. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! £12 plus booking fee Mammal Promotions This is an 18+ event .

22 Jan at The Piper, Saint Leonards

European Film Club

European Film Club continues at the Kino-Teatr with a post screening discussion with Olga Mamonova and Kim Taylor-Foster.

26 Nov at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

German metal band Majesty are ready to share their ninth studio album Legends. In the two years since they last dropped a record, they've been relentlessly touring and with this new one ready, they're going back on the road to lead all defenders of steel into a post-apocalyptic wasteland where mankind fights for a brighter future. Majesty keep taking things to the next level of heavy metal. This is a 14+ event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

8 Jan at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

It has been thirty years since viewers got their first glimpse of such iconic characters as Suits You Sir, Ted and Ralph, Does My Bum Look Big In This, Competitive Dad and so many more.

Now, to celebrate this anniversary, The Fast Show team are taking to the stage to give audiences a unique behind-the-scenes insight, telling you how they came up with the characters and the catchphrases and recreating some of your favourite moments - without the need for old age make up!

The tour is not just a performance; it's a celebration of the enduring appeal of The Fast Show and the laughter it has brought into the lives of millions.

4 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

In The Makings of a Murderer: Fatal Mistake, award-winning investigative journalist and broadcaster Donal MacIntyre examines the extraordinary true stories of killers who came terrifyingly close to escaping justice. These are the murderers who lied convincingly, destroyed evidence, created false alibis and, in some cases, remained free for years. But somewhere, something went wrong.

A tiny forensic trace. A forgotten witness. A change in behaviour. A piece of CCTV. A phone call. A contradiction. One mistake that finally began to unravel everything.

Drawing on some of the most compelling murder investigations of modern times, Donal takes audiences inside the hunt for killers who believed they had committed the perfect crime.

How did they avoid suspicion for so long?
What finally gave them away?
And just how close did they really come to getting away with murder?

Gripping, revealing and packed with extraordinary real-life cases, The Makings of a Murderer: Fatal Mistake explores the killers who nearly beat the system - and the investigators, evidence and chance discoveries that finally brought them to justice.

17 Oct at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

With hits including Making Plans for Nigel, Senses Working Overtime and Sgt Rock (Is Going to Help Me), XTC was one of the UK’s most exciting and influential bands. But as the band’s success snowballed and the tours grew (including globe-trotting spells with The Police and Talking Heads) XTC main man, Andy Partridge, pulled the plug on touring making XTC a purely studio-based entity.

26 Feb at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Vocalist, bassist and founding member of veteran folk rockers Wishbone Ash.

2 Apr at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The world’s greatest cabaret troupe is back with a BRAND NEW SHOW!

Devilishly funny and gloriously glamorous Dillie, Liza and Adèle, with Michael Roulston on piano, are back on the road following their hugely successful 40th Anniversary Tour.

With brand new songs generated by human neural networks and using their combined deep-learning age of 278 years, they have data-mined their back catalogue to bring audiences their greatest, most sensationally analogue show ever!

As the saying goes… when the world is going to sh*t, be sure to book tickets to see Fascinating Aïda!

Directed by Paul Foster.

23 Sep at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.

Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

13 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

With Tara Deighton.

Come and make a gorgeous handmade Holly Decoration.

There's nothing so wonderful as spending a couple of leisurely hours being creative with like-minded people and making something special for yourself or your loved ones this winter!

All materials and the pattern are provided and there will be beautiful vintage and Liberty fabrics for you to make your own festive heirloom treasure. I will show you step by step how to sew your own decoration that you can make to adorn your home and tree this festive season.

Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

You will need to bring your basic sewing kit and I will provide everything else!

Cost: £35

28 Nov at The Crown Hastings, Hastings

Jim Burke, Blond Ambition and Voodoo Rooms

Mr B invented chap-Hop in the summer of 2007, having drunk too much sherry and inadvertently created a new culture. Since then, he has travelled the world, spreading his beats, rhymes and manners. He has recorded 13 albums and has rapped for Jeremy Paxman on Newsnight and for Rob Da Bank, Steve Lamacq, Claudia Winkleman, Tom Robinson, Shaun Keaveny on the radio and for Zoe Ball on Sky TV. He has been described as ‘a cross between the home service and Run DMC’ by Evening Standard. ‘Too funny and dope’ (Nile Rodgers).

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22 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Join Ukrainian florist Lida to create a beautiful Christmas wreath using evergreen foliage, colourful dried flowers and ribbons. No experience needed.

£60 per person. All materials included.

21 Nov–12 Dec at The Crown Hastings, Hastings

Nicky Blackmarket is one of the original pioneers of drum and bass, and he is still the most faithful soldier for the scene around the world.

His early influences came from his mother's background in the jazz scene, and it is improvisation and variety that characterise his DJ performances throughout his career.

At the start of the eighties, Nicky was 14 and playing electro at youth clubs in London. He played with long-time collaborator Clarky and began to mix all forms of dance music, at house parties and on the radio.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

19 Feb at The Piper, Saint Leonards

A nine-man shanty folk group drawing on 200 years of traditional vocal repertoire.

26 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

One of the UK’s finest Rhythm ’n’ Blues bands, Nine Below Zero formed in 1979 and named themselves after the famous Sonny Boy Williamson song.

23 Oct at The Piper, Saint Leonards

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, and best known for their hits Hocus Pocus, House of The King, and Sylvia, as well as critically acclaimed albums 'Moving Waves', 'Focus 3' and 'Hamburger Concerto', the iconic Dutch music masters are back with their tenth album, which is guaranteed to please their legions of fans!

A new Focus era has arrived! There is a rejuvenated passion amongst the band as it enters the studio and prepares to go out on the road again.

20 Aug at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Omar Lye-Fook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has ever produced.

His deep baritone vocals sit perfectly on multi-instrumental productions for beautifully soulful music. Majorly self-produced works have inspired collaborations from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Leon Ware, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, and Estelle.

A truly unique and original voice accompanied with musicianship and song-writing talent, establish Omar as a pioneer in British soul. A precursor to neo-soul and acid jazz movements, he outlasted the peak of these tags to continue to deliver his own inimitable brand of soul music.

Omar received an MBE in 2012 for services to the British Music Industry. The father of neo-soul has a career spanning over 3 decades, garnering wide respect within the worlds of soul, jazz, funk and R&B.

11 Jun at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Get ready for a night of proper stompin' Hardcore (92 to Now), Heavy Jungle, and Drum & Bass powered by serious sound system culture.

18+ ID required.

14 Nov at The Pig, Hastings

Over 30's Rewind daytime clubbing are back in town and this time we're going to kickstart Christmas in style with our Christmas ball!

12 Dec at The Crypt, Hastings

The planets have aligned & the 2027 Galentine's bracelet workshop is on Galentine's Day! Grab your besties & get ready for the most love-filled workshop of the year! This workshop is full of joy, laughter, chats & creativity! It's a celebration of your friendship & the perfect girlie morning!

Tickets are £25pp & included are all the love-themed materials needed to make up to 4 bracelets each, a yummy hot drink, a love-filled goodie bag & loads of love!

13 Feb at The Crown Hastings, Hastings

Rautio Piano Trio: Patronage & Influence in Vienna - Music by Beethoven, Haydn & Marianne Martines

STOP PRESS! Rautio Trio's new album is Gramophone Magazine Editor's ChoiceOct 2026 "You could hardly do better than the ever-imaginative Rautio Trio."

Discover the musical world of eighteenth-century Vienna, where friendship, ambition, artistic influence and aristocratic patronage shaped the music of an extraordinary age. The programme centres on Beethoven, alongside music by Haydn and the fascinating Marianne Martines - composer, singer and keyboard player, who hosted one of Vienna's most celebrated musical salons. Together, these works offer a glimpse into the rich network of personalities and connections behind the music of the Classical era. The Trio performs on a fortepiano specially brought to Kino-Teatr from Glyndebourne, bringing the distinctive sound and character of the eighteenth-century keyboard to this evocative programme.

The Rautio Piano Trio has performed internationally for over two decades, withappearances at Wigmore Hall, Kings Place and Southbank Centre. Their recordings have received five-star reviews in BBC Music Magazine and recommendations in The Strad. Their complete recording of Beethoven's piano trios on fortepiano for Resonus Classics has also been named a Gramophone Editor's Choice.

Come to Kino for an opportunity to hear three exceptional musicians explore the music and personalities of Classical Vienna on period instruments.

Full Programme: Marianne Martines Sonata in A (transcribed by J. Rautio) Haydn Piano Trio in E-flat, Hob. XV:22 Beethoven Piano Trio in G Op. 1/1+ Artists in conversation talk Held in association with Hastings Chamber Music Festival. Kindly supported by the Continuo Foundation.

15 Nov at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Gans is a 2 piece from Birmingham, England.
They write music about love and hate.
Inspired by Dark Rum, Dark Literature and Bleak Skylines.

25 Mar at The Piper, Saint Leonards

The legendary day-glo Scots punks, fronted by the fabulous Fay Fife.

13 Feb at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Gary Delaney's last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he's doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth.

Come along. It'll be fun. Don't bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a TENA pad or dark trousers.

26 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The definitive insight into the real lives of Britain’s most notorious gangsters. For decades, they ruled the London underworld with fear and violence. But in 1969, the reign of Ronnie Kray and Reggie Kray came crashing down when both were sentenced to life imprisonment at the Old Bailey. Reggie would spend years behind bars in some of Britain’s toughest prisons, while Ronnie was confined to Broadmoor, his mental illness controlled only by heavy medication. Chosen by the twins themselves to tell their official story, TV legend Fred Dinenage became one of the very few people ever granted access to their inner circle - gaining extraordinary insight into the real lives behind the headlines. Now appearing live on stage, Fred Dinenage shares untold stories and rare moments never revealed before - including recordings made during his visits to Ronnie at Broadmoor. Hosted by broadcaster Alex Dyke, this gripping show brings you closer than ever to two of the most feared figures in criminal history - men other journalists could never get near. Hear first-hand what it was like to step inside Britain’s most formidable institutions, and uncover the gritty reality of gangland life in 1960s London - told by the only man they trusted.

24 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Clay Pipe Music is thrilled to welcome back Oliver Cherer with a new Gilroy Mere album Furlongs.

Since his 2023 album Gilden Gate, Ollie has kept himself busy. He has recorded an album and toured internationally with the Miki Berenyi Trio, and played bass in Lol Tolhursts band. Alongside this, he has made three albums with Hastings-based group Aircooled, and performed live with them in support of The Jesus and Mary Chain and Suede. He has also collaborated with long-time writing partner Riz Maslen on the soundtrack for Magick Hastings, a film by Michael Smith.

In early 2025, Ollie was diagnosed with cancer and had to cut short a tour to return home, travelling daily to Brighton Hospital for radiotherapy treatment.

Every day for six weeks I made the forty mile train journey from my home in St-Leonard's-on-Sea along the foot of the Downs, passing the Long Man twice a day. With my laptop and some headphones, I filled the journey time making music. Cutting through the landscape that Ravilious had painted 90 years earlier, the muted colours and undulations became textures, tempos and modulations. After more than a month immersed in his scenery, my laptop sketches crystalized into something that began to sound like a record, and by the end of the six weeks, I had more than enough material for this album.

Many of the pieces on this record were inspired by specific paintings that were already familiar to me, while others are reactions to the landscape gently swooshing past the windows of the train and which I knew from walking its footpaths with an ordnance survey map in hand. Furlongs is the name of the cottage where Eric and his wife Tirzah often stayed, and where he created many of his paintings. Beachy Head and Chalk Paths are tributes to well-known Ravilious works, whereas Hope Gap is an exploration of a place with an isolated coastal bleakness that I felt reflected the sadness of his early death in 1942, on an RAF search and rescue mission over the Icelandic sea.

While finishing the recordings I called on friends to help out on a few pieces which lead to contributions from Helen Edwards on clarinet, Hutch Demoulpied on trumpet and flute and stalwart collaborator Riz Maslen on flute and vocal. It was all written on the train and recorded in my studio, The Laundry, in St Leonard's on Sea.

Almost a year after diagnosis, Ollie was given the all clear, and is now back at work touring, recording and playing music.

Performing live at the Kino-Teatr with Ollie are Hutch Demouilpied, Riz Maslen, Maria Marzaioli, Darren Morris and Helen Edwards.

27 Nov at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science.

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef’s signature stunts and encyclopedic science knowledge.

Stefan Gates is an award-winning presenter of 20 TV series (including five for CBBC including Incredible Edibles, Gastrolab and Gastronuts), and a STEM author of 12 books (including Fartology and Science You Can Eat), and he’s internationally renowned for his clever, high-octane, highly-educational stage shows that inspire young audiences to fall in love with science.

31 Oct at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Girlschool

Girlschool is a British rock band formed in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene in the 1970s and is frequently associated with contemporaries Motörhead. They are the longest-running all-female rock band, still active after almost 40 years.

Originally formed in 1975 from a school band called Painted Lady, Girlschool enjoyed strong media exposure and commercial success in the UK in the early 1980s with three albums of "punk-tinged metal" and a few singles.

During their career, Girlschool traveled the world, playing in many rock and metal festivals and co-headlining with important hard rock and heavy metal bands. They maintain a worldwide cult following and are an inspiration for many female rock musicians. Original members Kim McAuliffe, Denise Dufort, and long-time member Jackie Chambers are still in the band. Bassist Olivia Airey joined in 2024.

Raven

RAVEN are that rare thing in music, true originals - cut these guys with a razor and they will BLEED true heavy metal - a more intense live band does not exist on this planet! Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne in North East England back in 1974 (yes - 46 YEARS ago!!!) the brothers Gallagher cut their teeth playing the pubs & clubs until solidifying their line up in 1980 with drummer Rob Hunter.

The trio went on to release three of the most influential metal albums of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) inspiring every band of that era and beyond. Basically, without Raven you just would not have thrash/speed metal…. after all, the band did give Metallica & Anthrax their first tours!

Following an insane blur of world touring over the last 3 years, the guys released the next RAVEN opus, "Metal City" in September 2020 taking their game to the next level…a scorcher of immense proportions!

In a cynical musical landscape these days, where bands are not "gangs "but faceless corporations, RAVEN are a band that are REAL not FAKE - and proud of it!

Alcatrazz

Alcatrazz is a heavy metal band that was formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by Jimmy Waldo, Gary Shea (both formerly of melodic rock band New England) and Graham Bonnet (formerly of Rainbow and Michael Schenker Group). The initial line-up was completed by the addition of young Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, who had recently left American metal band Steeler, and former Iron Butterfly drummer Jan Uvena, who had just recently departed Alice Cooper's backing band. It was Shea that named the band "Alcatrazz"; the misspelling of the famous prison's name deliberate.

Alcatrazz are currently writing and recording for a 2026 album release.

Airforce

After disbanding in 1997, Airforce took to the stage once again in 2008 with Chop Pitman being the only original member involved. The band underwent a number of line-up changes over the next 8 years until 2016, when the retro-spective album "Judgement Day" was released. This album marked the return of the original Airforce line- up of Chop Pitman, Doug Sampson and Tony Hatton, with new recruit Dilian Arnaudov on vocals.

With line-up complete, Airforce released several EPs, including songs with guest appearances from former Iron Maiden vocalists Paul Di'Anno and Paul Mario Day. Their most memorable live performances include North American tours which won loyalty of new fans, as well as the appearance on Hills of Rock festival in Bulgaria, where they played on the same bill as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.

The band continued to tour the UK as well as taking their show to other countries, both in Europe and across the Atlantic, including some festival appearances and a successful tour supporting Steve Harris' British Lion in 2021. When you hear the air-raid siren, you'll know the hour of Airforce has arrived.

4 Dec at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings

The Dignity of Love features songs old and new with Sarah Jane Morris, Tony Remy, Marcus Bonfanti, Henry Thomas, Otis Coulter & special guests.

4 Dec at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Get ready for an epic night of wrestling as Grand Slam Wrestling brings the heat on February 20th! Prepare for a thrilling evening packed with high-octane action, featuring some of the biggest stars in the wrestling world.

15 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the album that redefined electronic rock, Flaunt It. To celebrate. MARTIN DEGVILLE - the original voice and iconic face of SSS brings the high octane SSSPUTNIK experience to The Piper.

Performing the masterpiece FLAUNT IT, plus much more from start to finish. Martin Degville delivers a high decibel assault of sci-fi glam and cutting edge digital sound.

19 Dec at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Greg Coulson is a British musical powerhouse - an expressive singer-songwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz. Known for his mesmerising stage presence and unique sound, Greg has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and versatile musicians.

In 2018, Greg made waves with his debut album, What’s New?, which received widespread critical acclaim and sparked memorable performances at top UK festivals. His music captures both depth and energy, resonating with fans who crave authenticity and world-class musicianship. Audiences often remark Greg’s live performances are like watching musical magic happen in front of their very eyes!

Beyond his solo work, Greg has collaborated with some of theindustry’s greatest legends such as the iconic Burt Bacharach. His impressive résumé also includes celebrated artists: Morcheeba, The Blockheads, The Selecter, Lilly Moore, Tom Grennan, and Sway. As a member of renowned rock band Spiritualized, he has graced stages across America, even opening for the legendary Queens of the Stone Age.

Currently pushing his original music to new limits, and crafting a brand new album due for release in 2025, Greg has performed at leading venues and events including Ronnie Scott’s, Isle of Wight Festival, Coachella, Camp Bestival, PizzaExpress Live, Riot Fest, Upton Blues Festival and The Great British R&B Festival. Greg is currently an official collaborator for Guitar World, one of the world’s most respected resources for guitarists, with a reach of 3.8 million players each month. He was also nominated in the Top 20 of the UK Blues Awards 2025 for Best Contemporary Artist and Best Instrumentalist.

An experienced producer and noted talent on both keyboards and guitar, Greg’s artistry is inspired by the timeless work of Steely Dan, Randy Newman, Little Feat, Ray Charles, Booker T., and Dr. John. Hailing from an accomplished West End theatre background, Greg captivates audiences with his animated Hammond organ solos, deeply expressive songwriting and soulful vocal ability. His unique fusion of genres and outstanding musicianship set him apart from the rest, laying the path for a very exciting career ahead for this admirable world-touring performer.

For fans who appreciate quality music, Greg Coulson is an artist who never disappoints.

22 Oct at The Carlisle Pub, Hastings

The world's only all-female Slade tribute.

20 Dec at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings

Winner of midsized event of the year at the 2025 running industry awards!

Join thousands of runners on the start line at the iconic - and award-winning - Hastings Half Marathon. It is fair to say that this is not a flat course - there are hills! - but what goes up must come down, and with a bracing finish along the seafront, we guarantee your endorphins will be high as you complete the 21.1KM challenge and cross the finish line. With incredible support from the locals who line the streets, the whole town comes out to cheer you on as you make your way around and through this gem of a town, with entertainment and cheer stations along the route to keep you motivated.

21 Mar at West Marina Gardens, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Soul Bingo: a night of classic hits, fun, and games!

Get ready for Soul Bingo: the ultimate night of soul, motown, and classic hits from the 70s & 80s! Brought to you by Soul Supper. We're delivering the best in real music that will have you dancing all night long!

Groove to hits from Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, and more! Play bingo with a soulful twist, exciting prizes, and classic tunes from the golden era of music.

27 Nov at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings

A fantastic day out for model railway fans and families alike with over 20 layouts and 17 trade stands and associations. The leisure centre has an on-site cafe selling a range of hot and cold snacks and beverages.

Summerfields Leisure Centre Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1ET

Sun 16th May 2027 10am - 4pm (09:45am entry for pre sold ticket holders)

Entry £8 adults - £5.95 pre booked £5 aged 3 to 16 - £3.95 if pre booked £15 Family - £12.95 if pre booked (family max 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) Rail staff/ TFL staff with staff passes £5

The venue is next to the gorgeous Hastings Museum which has a section dedicated to the railways of Hastings and free entry, so worth visiting there after the show.

Summerfields Leisure Centre is approximately 3/4 mile from Hastings Rail Station (up hill!) but buses operate from both Hastings and St Leonards stations direct to the venue. Direct buses from Rye, Bexhill and Tunbridge Wells also to outside venue.

Parking There is a pay-and-display parking on-site. The machine accepts either coins only or payment by Ringgo phone app (Location code: 17164). Please check the link for more details before your visit. https://www.hastings.gov.uk/parking/carparks/summerfields/ There are 100 spaces and these will fill up very fast, so recommended leaving car at home and coming by bus.

There is some limited on-street parking immediately surrounding the leisure centre. We recommend if coming by car to park away from the venue and take a 10 minutes bus ride direct to the site entrance.

Public transport Stagecoach buses operate from Hastings and St Leonards stations direct to the venue. Connecting buses from Rye, Tenterden and Eastbourne are also in operation - please check timetables before you travel.

Please note: The exhibition is located on the lower ground floor of the venue, accessible via a short flight of stairs. Full wheelchair access to the exhibition hall is available via a lift; venue staff will assist with this if required. Regretfully, pets are not permitted in the venue with the exception of guide dogs. Most traders will accept card payments, but smaller trade stands/ pre-loved stands may be cash only. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

16 May at Summerfields Leisure Centre, Hastings

Let the festive magic begin at St Michael's Hospice with three days of seasonal shopping and entertainment.

The celebrations start with our Festive First Look on Friday 13 November, from 6pm to 8pm. This exclusive ticketed evening offers the chance to browse the Christmas Market before the weekend crowds arrive. Enjoy a glass of fizz, light entertainment and relaxed shopping in a cosy, quiet atmosphere. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

The Christmas Market continues on Saturday 14 November, from 10.30am to 4pm, and Sunday 15 November, from 10.30am to 3pm, entry is by donation. Explore a treasure trove of stalls filled with locally handmade crafts, jewellery, gifts and decorations. Pause for festive refreshments, sweet treats and drinks, then enjoy live music and family-friendly games.

Families can also book a visit to Santa's Grotto, where children can share their Christmas wish list, pose for a festive photo and take home an early Christmas treat.

Whether you are beginning your Christmas shopping, searching for a thoughtful handmade gift or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the season, this welcoming event has something for everyone.

Join us at St Michael's Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN38 0LB, for a joyful start to Christmas.

Please book the Festive First Look and Santa's Grotto in advance via the relevant event pages.

13 Nov–15 Nov at St Michael's Hospice, St. Leonards-on-Sea

The Hastings Old Town Cider Festival: a celebration of apples, cider, producers, food & music. Fun for all the family, come and meet cider producers and taste the best local and national cider, perry and apple juice. The Crown (All Saints Street) - Features "Meet the Maker" talks, special apple food menus, and live music from groups like The Twitten Revellers.

The Albion - Known for its seasonal "Great Wall of Cider" selection.

The Jolly Fisherman - Extends its tap and bottle offerings with limited-edition items.

The Jenny Lind Inn

The Dolphin Inn

First In Last Out (FILO)

East Hastings Sea Angling Association (EHSAA)

7 Nov–15 Nov at The Crown Hastings, Hastings

The UK Classic Rock band STRAY make a long awaited return to Hastings, East Sussex.

After touring with Iron Maiden, Kiss, Rush, Black Sabbath etc this show features tracks from across their acclaimed career. With a new album, About Time, there has never been a better time to see these legends.

Support from our mates the cheeky cockney rockers 'Soho Dukes ' …..who are absolutely brilliant

1 Oct at The Carlisle Pub, Hastings

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?

The Hastings Rock Choir is led by East Sussex based musician Esther Jones. The choir will be performing locally again soon so it's a chance for you to join in, sing and perform without pressure and under the supportive guidance of Esther. Rock Choir members have performed at the Royal Albert Hall, on top of the BT tower and many more iconic venues across the country.

Whether you only sing in the shower or along to your car radio, or whether you see yourself belting out a showstopper at Wembley Arena (which we did! - for the ITV1 documentary 'The Choir that Rocks'), there's a place for you in the Hastings Rock Choir. With no singing audition or need to read music, anyone can come along to a FREE taster session and see what all the fuss is about!

Here is a quote about our choir - 'I am a Rock Choir member and love my weekly 90 minutes of singing and smiling with so many people and also the addictive 'high' that it leaves me with. Caroline Redman Lusher and her team have created something very, very special.' - Kate (Rock Choir Member)

Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

11 Nov–25 Nov at The Hastings Centre, Hastings

Hue Williams and Amelia Fletcher of the Pooh Sticks are reunited in Swansea Sound, with a brand new set of songs and full-on indie attitude.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

13 Nov at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Three talented young musicians play concertos by Mozart, Beethoven and Dvorak.

15 Nov at His Place, Eastbourne

In these workshops we will approach theatre-making physically through body, space and movement. Led by Rebecca Fifield (20+ years of practice) she will share her process of exploration to devise scenes and stories. The spontaneity of approach will be retained in performance, keeping vitality and presence. Discover where movement and space meet your imagination!

12 Nov–17 Dec at Stade Hall, Hastings

The HC group began in 2003, is now 15 albums deep, and has never felt more alive. Forever changing. Always pushing forward. Merging the repetition of Oneida and The Fall with touches of Gang Of Four / Lungfish / Sabbath.

HC band members have been in, or are in, numerous other projects, a wide sounding list of groups. From Haress to PJ Harvey via Joeyfat and more. HC is a big focus, a focal point. Every band is connected.

They recorded their most recent album, Heaven Was Wild, in November of 2024 . The album was released in March of 2026 (Wrong Speed Records in the UK, Learning Curve in the USA). The band had gone quiet. No gigs leading up to the album. No gigs after the album. No live performances for two years.

They were working behind the scenes. The line-up was mutating. They'd known Tom House for years. His bands Charlottefield and Sweet Williams are irrepressible, just like he is. An infectious melody. A twisted lyric. An ear for the dark. Tom was the perfect replacement for former frontman, Paul, who has taken a step back from music and is focussing elsewhere.

Keeping some old songs but also working on an entirely new set the band toiled in Birmingham and Somerset. Long weekends. Regular get togethers. Getting it correct. Two years of rehearsals and writing.

So, now, with a new front person, fresh fire and a whole new set of songs the band is taking it out. There will be a new album in 2027. There will be WAY more live shows. Onwards.

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event

6 Dec at The Piper, Saint Leonards

It’s Tim Vine and he’s back with a brand new stand-up show. Enjoy a mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs, wobbly props and ridiculous humour.

10 Jun at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Kick-start 2027 with purpose at our brand-new Hospice Run, celebrating 40 years of local hospice care.

Whether you're aiming for a personal best, stepping up to your very first race, or gathering friends and family for a memorable day out, this event is for everyone. The 5K is the perfect starting point for new runners and walkers alike, while the 10K offers an exciting challenge for those ready to go the extra mile.

Join hundreds of supporters at the start line outside Bexhill Sea Angling Club for a feel good event bursting with community spirit and just the right amount of friendly competition. Most importantly, every mile completed and every pound raised helps provide vital hospice care for local people and their families.

Lace up your trainers, take on the challenge and start the year making a real difference.

Run, race, raise and celebrate 40 years of local hospice care.

31 Jan at East Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea

Sweet sweet soul Tom Davis is best known for hit shows King Gary, The Curse, Murder In Successville, Live At The Apollo and his hugely popular podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan.

Embarking on his biggest tour to date with his brand new show, ‘Underdog’, Tom will be exploring life as the longshot. From leaving school with no qualifications to years working on building sites, all the way to the difficult road to fatherhood, acting in blockbuster films and yet still being told he’s punching by a waiter.

23 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Hailing from Cambridge, The Hot One Two is a four-man unit built on a foundation of bone-shaking riffs and pure swagger. With Nick Blackburn on bass and Joe Chivers on drums locking down a rhythm section that hits like a freight train, the band delivers a relentless, no-frills rock assault. The fire is fueled by Nick Manners' searing lead guitar and the raw power of frontman Simon West, a combination that turns every live show into a full-blown demolition derby. This is rock and roll, stripped down and turned up to eleven.

5 Feb at The Carlisle Pub, Hastings

Stone Roses tribute act featuring graduates of the Leeds College of Music.

31 Jul at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Welcome to the House of Fun. Whether you were there the first time around or you’re discovering 2Tone and Ska revival for the first time, expect non-stop dancing, hands-in-the-air choruses and serious feel-good vibes from start to finish. So dig out your sharpest suit, lace up your dancing shoes and get ready…

15 Apr at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Get ready to dance the day away and relive the iconic 80s at Tropicana Nights! Whether you’re a child of the 80s or just love the era’s unforgettable beats, this is the party you don’t want to miss.

6 Mar at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings

Hpo Singers Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra

Christmas Gala

Marcio da Silva - Conductor

19 Dec at Christ Church, St Leonards on Sea

Since the early 1980’2 Tyla has led his Dogs D’Amour through the highs and lows of Rock and Roll.

The elegantly scruffy ( now known as shabby chic) band underwent various line up changes over the years but always remained focused on their own style of bluesy rock much like the Rolling Stones and The Faces.

Tyla J Pallas also forged a successful solo career as a songwriter and performer. This allowed him to spend more time on his other passion, art. Indeed, Tyla’s paintings and prints have become much sought after and a couple can usually be found for sale at his live shows.

28 Nov &bull; <strong>Cancelled</strong> at The Piper, Saint Leonards

HPO Singers

HANDEL Messiah

Hpo singers HPO Ensemble

Marcio da Silva - Conductor

2 Dec at All Saints Church Hall, Hastings, Hastings

Acoustic and mobile-amp sets across various local venues, including us!

14 Feb at The Crown Hastings, Hastings

The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship.

21 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Step inside Pogley Manor for a night of mystery, mischief, and melodrama with The Vampires of Pogley Manor. A delightfully over-the-top murder mystery inspired by the cheeky humour of Carry On and the intrigue of Agatha Christie. Set in a creaky, candlelit manor filled with eccentric characters and suspicious secrets, guests must unravel a spine-tingling whodunnit where nothing is quite as it seems. Expect dramatic twists, playful comedy, and just a hint of supernatural silliness in this unforgettable evening of interactive entertainment. Who knows, you might win a prize! All in aid of Friends of Conquest Hospital.

13 Nov at The White Rock Hotel, Hastings

All ages mini-fest. Bands on-stage 7pm

i once took too much acid at a pool party in the hollywood hills and believed i was the ACTUAL devil. i tried to send psychic signals to lias [Fat White Family] and his new wife by glaring at them in the hope that they would leave. they left. i walked outside and looked over LA secure in knowledge i was the one and only SATAN on earth. im not. this is that song

Presented by The Piper.

This is a 14+ event

22 Nov &bull; <strong>Cancelled</strong> at The Piper, Saint Leonards

Have you ever created a vision board? Do you have a goal, a dream, or something you'd like to bring to life? Making a vision board collage is a potent, creative & fun way to make the magic happen! A visual tool that you can reference as the year unfolds to keep you on track.

9 Jan at The Crown Hastings, Hastings

Hastings United take on Ashford United in this South East Division fixture.

3 Apr at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

Returning to the beautiful & intimate Regency Rooms, Crown House on St Leonards Marina, DJ WENDY MAY brings her joyful mix of great retro Soul, Funk, Ska, Mod Jazz & more all played on vinyl. She will be joined by guest DJs TBC

15 Nov at Crown House, St Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings United take on Broadbridge Heath in this South East Division fixture.

30 Jan at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

This in-person session will be run by peer researchers from Explore the Arch.

18 Nov at Archer Lodge, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings United take on Cray Valley PM in this South East Division fixture.

16 Jan at Hastings United Football Club, Hastings

A tribute to the New Jersey rockers.

19 Jun at Blackbox Hastings, Hastings