• Virtual Art Gallery – Invitation to Upload your Art

    Virtual Event

    As in previous years we would like to offer artists and makers the opportunity to submit images of their work to be hosted on the Hailsham Festival Website where they will be supported by a social media campaign

    Free
  • FLOCK Community Art Interactive Exhibition at Gallery North

    Gallery North 70 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Flock is a Multi-Generational Art Exhibition that celebrates the power of community & collaboration. Multi-disciplinary artwork created by artists from the age of 4 and up. Free public art exhibition with opportunities for members of the public to engage, interact and make art with artists as part of the exhibits on display.

    Opening times - Tues & Weds 10am to 1pm and Thurs to Sat 10am to 4pm
    Artists will be in residence at Gallery North during the exhibition - times to be confirmed.

    Free
  • Dinosaur Take Over!

    Hailsham High Street Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    To open this year’s Hailsham Festival, we’re bringing something rather special — and rather large — to the town centre.
    Come along and meet Bumble the Brontosaurus, who will be roaming Hailsham High Street with his prehistoric chums for a joyful street celebration packed with family fun. There will be dinosaur walkabouts, magical surprises, music, and plenty of festival atmosphere as the High Street comes alive for the day.

    Free
  • Virtual Art Gallery

    Virtual Event

    The Virtual Art Gallery began life as a lockdown project in 2020. We decided to continue with it and you can see the work which local artists have uploaded here.

  • 20th Birthday Street Celebration

    Hailsham High Street Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    To open this year’s Hailsham Festival, we’re bringing something rather special — and rather large — to the town centre.
    Come along and meet Bumble the Brontosaurus, who will be roaming Hailsham High Street with his prehistoric chums for a joyful street celebration packed with family fun. There will be dinosaur walkabouts, magical surprises, music, and plenty of festival atmosphere as the High Street comes alive for the day.

    Free
  • Children’s Art Competition, Exhibition and How to Enter

    Gallery North 70 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Our 3rd annual children’s art exhibition will be held at Gallery North this year, showcasing the work of more amazing young artists from across Hailsham and the surrounding villages.

    Free
  • The Gazelle and the Hunter

    Hailsham High Street Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Our Greedy Mughal Hunter is on the prowl. Watch as the cheeky and playful Gazelle manages to outwit him and escape!

    Free
  • ART-ASAURUS Arts & Crafts at Gallery North

    Gallery North 70 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Inspired by our dino-friends at the Festival Street Celebration, come and make Prehistoric themed arts and crafts at Gallery North - free family fun.
     No booking required, but spaces will be limited. The Gallery will operate on a first-come-first-served basis.

    Free
  • Brighton Beach Boys – Still Crazy: the Iconic Music of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.

    Hailsham Pavilion George Street, Hailsham, United Kingdom

    “Still Crazy After All These Years” continues to resonate with new generations of listeners. Its exploration of middle-aged introspection and the complexities of modern relationships feels as relevant today as it did nearly five decades ago, proving that great songwriting transcends time and generational boundaries. The show features our favourite songs from this album plus music from both Simon and Garfunkel and Simon’s solo career.

  • Instrument Making at Dippy Doodah’s

    Dippy Doodah's Café 52 High St, Hailsham, United Kingdom

    Musical Instrument Making at Dippy Doodah's Community Cafe with Kate and Mel.
    You will use the instruments you create at the Make Music event the following Sunday, September 13th
    Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per child plus booking fee to include both sessions. Sponsored by Nic Gray Associates

  • Gibbon and Goldfinch Family Gig

    Upper Hall, Station Youth Club Western Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Interactive gig for 5-10 year olds. Colourful outfits, multiple instruments, songs about fruits and vegetables and some blasts from the past for the parents...!

  • Festival Quiz in support of Demelza Care for Children

    James West Centre Brunel Drive

    Join Demelza for their Mad Hatter's Tea Party Quiz. Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex.

    £5
  • Belle’s Pottery – Session 1

    Belle's Pottery 3 Station Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Create your favourite food inspired clay figures at BELLE'S POTTERY from air dry clay and paint & take home them the same afternoon. Tuition & guidance included.

    £10
  • Henry VIII – with Tony Harris

    Charles Hunt Centre Vicarage Field, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Back by popular demand, the fabulously entertaining, knowledgeable and hilarious Tony Harris - but this time as everyone's favourite king...Henry VIII.

  • The History of Punch and Judy

    The Laurel Cafe 1 George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    The history and origins of the Punch and Judy show together with anecdotes of Ray and Jacqui's journey through the world of entertainment and the situations they found themselves in. Ray was Eastbourne's Punch and Judy man performing on The Wish Tower Slopes in Eastbourne for 34 years until budget cuts stopped the show...
    The talk is fully self contained complete with a visual display and interactive parts to the presentation. This talk is suitable for audiences of all ages and abilities.

  • Nature in Cyan – A Sun-printing Workshop, Part 1

    The Pumpkin Patch 10A St Mary's Walk, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    A hands-on adult workshop exploring the art of cyanotype printing on fabric. Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll use natural materials to create your own sun-printed design and then transform your piece into a personal and unique finished item in the second week. A fun and inspiring way to experiment with creativity,  texture and design. Sponsored by Knockhatch Adventure Park.

    £20
  • The Downland Poets

    Hailsham Parish Church Lounge Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    A free informal hour or so of shared poetry, both profound and amusing. After a break, an "open mic" chance to share or listen. Light refreshments.

    Free
  • Paint and Sip Evening

    off the line NORTH STREET, HELLINGLY, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Paint & Sip is co-hosted by Claire Piper at Completed Studios and Rachel Nicol at Off The Line Vineyard. We aim to create the opportunity to allow people to unwind and relax with a glass of locally produced wine and explore their creative side! Guided by Claire who is visual artist, illustrator and facilitator the class is open to all levels of ability. The vineyard is the perfect spot to relax and paint.

    £25
  • Murder Mystery Supper – Murder on the Morlington Express

    St Wilfrid's Church Hall South Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Join us Thursday 10th September at St. Wilfrid's Hall, BN27 3JG for a thrilling Comedy Murder Mystery! Enjoy a Ploughman’s supper and our raffle. Tickets only £17.50!