Entertainment

Sussex: Jewel of the South Coast will focus on several areas of the county, including Beachy Head

New TV series celebrating all things Sussex to air on Channel 5

Mental health author launches campaign to get men talking

Sweet Loretta's debut album release and launch show will take place in Brighton on Saturday, July 25.

Sweet Loretta's debut album release and launch show will take place in Brighton on Saturday, July 25.

Rising Sussex duo celebrate debut album release with special show

Rathfinny Wine Estate has become the exclusive sparkling wine patron of London’s Saatchi Gallery, serving Sussex vintage wines at art events and exhibitions.

Rathfinny Wine Estate has become the exclusive sparkling wine patron of London’s Saatchi Gallery, serving Sussex vintage wines at art events and exhibitions.

Sussex wine producer becomes exclusive patron at Saatchi Gallery

Debut novel tells powerful story of a Second World War nurse

DJ Fatboy Slim recently performed a sell-out gig at The Pipeline, on Little East Street, in Brighton

DJ Fatboy Slim recently performed a sell-out gig at The Pipeline, on Little East Street, in Brighton

City venue 'championing emerging artists' purchased by community scheme

Raymond Briggs collection in Hove Oxfam Bookshop.

Raymond Briggs collection in Hove Oxfam Bookshop.

Over 1,000 books from author's personal library go on sale in Hove shop

Richard Elfyn as Bryn and Caitrin Arron as Claire in Atlantis

Richard Elfyn as Bryn and Caitrin Arron as Claire in Atlantis

Chichester Festival Theatre

I didn't enjoy this play - yet I was still gripped until the end

National Lottery

Online lottery player becomes first in UK to buy ticket for new £300m jackpot

Just five months into his MA Fine Art course at the University of Brighton, Angus Greenhalgh was diagnosed with Chordoma - an extremely rare, slow-growing cancer that forms in the spine or base of the skull.

Just five months into his MA Fine Art course at the University of Brighton, Angus Greenhalgh was diagnosed with Chordoma - an extremely rare, slow-growing cancer that forms in the spine or base of the skull.

Artist transforms cancer diagnosis into powerful art exhibition

Written by award-winning former Fleet Street journalist Bernard Bale, The Gurning Bay Mystery is a laugh-out-loud cosy crime novel that celebrates the wonderful eccentricities of the British seaside.

Written by award-winning former Fleet Street journalist Bernard Bale, The Gurning Bay Mystery is a laugh-out-loud cosy crime novel that celebrates the wonderful eccentricities of the British seaside.

New cosy crime novel takes inspiration from British seaside towns

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are releasing a new, limited edition 10” picture disc vinyl of ‘Jubilee Street’ to celebrate their huge homecoming show in Brighton this month.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are releasing a new, limited edition 10” picture disc vinyl of ‘Jubilee Street’ to celebrate their huge homecoming show in Brighton this month.

Exclusive vinyl announced ahead of Nick Cave homecoming gig

Colin Hambrook.

Colin Hambrook.

Public invited to help preserve the history of disability arts

'Shadowed Dreamer' will be performed in Brighton this August.

'Shadowed Dreamer' will be performed in Brighton this August.

Powerful one-man play charts remarkable journey from trauma to success

Incredible drone pictures show beautiful blue skies over Brighton as the city basks in spring sunshine

Incredible drone pictures show beautiful blue skies over Brighton as the city basks in spring sunshine

'All these parties in Hove are so loud I called the police'

Show producers Jack Pallister and Allison Ferns.

Show producers Jack Pallister and Allison Ferns.

End of the Pier show spectacular returns this summer

Holly Willoughby has launched a new YouTube channel, Holly Willoughby Together

Holly Willoughby has launched a new YouTube channel, Holly Willoughby Together

Holly Willoughby

Holly Willoughby launches new project for first time since This Morning exit

Rinceoirí Ratton with Councillor Jenny Williams (right) at the Bandstand.

Rinceoirí Ratton with Councillor Jenny Williams (right) at the Bandstand.

New programme celebrates community talent at iconic bandstand

A vibrant new mural at the Wave Active Digital Hub on Clinton Place, Seaford has been unveiled.

A vibrant new mural at the Wave Active Digital Hub on Clinton Place, Seaford has been unveiled.

Colourful mural celebrates community spirit at new digital hub

Healing Prayers is a deeply personal body of work by Yoneko Shiraishi-West, inspired by her recovery from serious illness.

Healing Prayers is a deeply personal body of work by Yoneko Shiraishi-West, inspired by her recovery from serious illness.

New exhibition explores art, recovery and traditional Japanese craft

Bestselling author Matt Haig is set to open a new bookshop in Brighton

Bestselling author Matt Haig is set to open a new bookshop in Brighton

Bestselling Brighton author to open new bookshop and coffee spot

Wet Wet Wet are coming to Eastbourne.

Wet Wet Wet are coming to Eastbourne.

Wet Wet Wet bring anniversary tour packed with classic hits

Amid a sea of Hawaiian shirts and bucket hats Norman Cook made a triumphant return to Brighton beach for the first time in four years with Fatboy Slim’s Big Beach Boutique 7.

Amid a sea of Hawaiian shirts and bucket hats Norman Cook made a triumphant return to Brighton beach for the first time in four years with Fatboy Slim’s Big Beach Boutique 7.

Fatboy Slim dazzles with Big Beach Boutique 7

Grammy-winning Irish-American rapper, singer and songwriter Everlast has officially announced Embers to Ashes, his first album in eight years.

Grammy-winning Irish-American rapper, singer and songwriter Everlast has officially announced Embers to Ashes, his first album in eight years.

Grammy-winning Everlast confirms first album in eight years

Atlanticus are a dynamic British-American jazz quartet bringing together the distinctive sounds of US saxophonist Peter Fraize and Brighton-based musicians Terry Seabrook (organ), Jack Kendon (trumpet) and Milo Fell (drums).

Atlanticus are a dynamic British-American jazz quartet bringing together the distinctive sounds of US saxophonist Peter Fraize and Brighton-based musicians Terry Seabrook (organ), Jack Kendon (trumpet) and Milo Fell (drums).

Atlanticus to perform Oceans-inspired jazz concert in Shoreham

Christmas Concert, Glyndebourne, East Sussex, December 2025.

Christmas Concert, Glyndebourne, East Sussex, December 2025.

Glyndebourne announces return of popular Christmas concerts

Tony Jayawardena as Colonel Pickering, Keziah Ibe as Eliza Doolittle and Hadley Fraser as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady at the Chichester Festival Theatre

Tony Jayawardena as Colonel Pickering, Keziah Ibe as Eliza Doolittle and Hadley Fraser as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady at the Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre

This production of My Fair Lady had me feeling I could have watched all night

Brighton Marina has announced its sponsorship of The Story Trail, a new public art installation launching in Brighton this autumn.

Brighton Marina has announced its sponsorship of The Story Trail, a new public art installation launching in Brighton this autumn.

Interactive BookBench trail to launch across the city this autumn

A new archaeological-themed escape room opens this August at Tulleys.

A new archaeological-themed escape room opens this August at Tulleys.

One of world's best escape rooms opens new temple expedition experience

Sam Tompkins reveals emotional new album inspired by grief

Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on Wednesday, July 22.

Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on Wednesday, July 22.

Strictly star Nikita Kuzmin announces new dance show performance

Horsham Museum and Art Gallery has recently opened a display of jewellery made by Horsham based designer, Safa M Sharif studio.

Horsham Museum and Art Gallery has recently opened a display of jewellery made by Horsham based designer, Safa M Sharif studio.

New museum display showcases handcrafted jewellery collection

Rising music star Violet Grohl heads out on UK tour

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds will take over Resident.

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds will take over Resident.

Nick Cave visiting Resident record shop ahead of Brighton concert

Schoolchildren shine in original musical staged across Sussex

Clair Hall, Haywards Heath. Image: Mid Sussex District Council

Clair Hall, Haywards Heath. Image: Mid Sussex District Council

Sussex theatre due to become luxury cinema named among UK venues at risk

Courtney Pine, British jazz musician.

Courtney Pine, British jazz musician.

Jazz legend to headline four-day music festival in Sussex

Artist Cy Baker sketching.

Artist Cy Baker sketching.

Award-winning wildlife artist to host nature-inspired art workshops

Long-time Lewes resident John Agard has won the UK’s major award for published poetry for children, the CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award) for the third time.

Long-time Lewes resident John Agard has won the UK’s major award for published poetry for children, the CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award) for the third time.

Poet claims record-breaking third win at major children’s book award

Thee Sacred Souls are known for their vintage sounds

Thee Sacred Souls are known for their vintage sounds

Retro Californian soul trio set for headline show at Brighton Centre next week

New mural celebrates community, creativity and wellbeing

The All Or Nothing Experience Concert Show is coming to the Devonshire Park Theatre this July.

The All Or Nothing Experience Concert Show is coming to the Devonshire Park Theatre this July.

The Small Faces tribute show celebrates the band's greatest hits

Guided Tree Tours at Nymans are among the events taking place around the Haywards Heath area over the next couple of weeks.

Guided Tree Tours at Nymans are among the events taking place around the Haywards Heath area over the next couple of weeks.

What's on in Haywards Heath: July 11-24, 2026

BBC TV Licence 'unsustainable' says Culture Secretary ahead of public consultation

The Duchess of Edinburgh made a guest appearance on The Archers

The Duchess of Edinburgh made a guest appearance on The Archers

Duchess of Edinburgh

Member of the Royal Family makes surprise guest appearance on The Archers

Studying the town plans.

Studying the town plans.

Cultural attractions

Rare historic maps and artefacts to go on display at free exhibition

Classic Alan Ayckbourn comedy to delight theatre audiences this summer

More than 1,400 people attended the Haywards Heath Pop Up Cinema on Saturday, July 4.

More than 1,400 people attended the Haywards Heath Pop Up Cinema on Saturday, July 4.

Free cinema event brings hundreds together for day of family fun

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus

New musical show shines a light on hidden queer history

Ayesha Angel, Animal Studies Student, and HM The Queen at Plumpton College's Animal Education Centre.

Ayesha Angel, Animal Studies Student, and HM The Queen at Plumpton College's Animal Education Centre.

Flowers, lemurs, and a game of 'Pooh sticks': The Queen's big day out in Sussex

Southwick Players.

Southwick Players.

Amateur theatre group stages much-loved drama The Dresser

Music and poetry event raises funds in solidarity with Gaza

Sky Kingdom will see hundreds of illuminated drones take to the skies above 1st Central County Ground.

Sky Kingdom will see hundreds of illuminated drones take to the skies above 1st Central County Ground.

Giant dragon drone show coming this winter

Wish Tower Slopes, King Edward’s Parade.

Wish Tower Slopes, King Edward’s Parade.

Traditional Punch and Judy shows return for summer seaside season