• Creative Writing Competitions

    Virtual Event

    Creative Writing has always played a big part in Hailsham Festival and once again we are running competitions for writers of short stories and poetry.  Join us in celebrating a legacy of creative expression from the past two decades by entering our 2026 Creative Writing Competition sponsored by BourneFree Magazine. 

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Family-Fun Volcanic Pots and Dino-Clay

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

    There'll be clay-fulls of fun in this drop-in clay workshop led by Ceramic Artist Nova Cookson.
    Free - donations to Gallery North welcome.
    Spaces are limited and will operate on a first-come-first-served basis. ​

    £5
  • Children’s Art Competition Awards & Prize-giving

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

    Free event for the young artists and their families and friends who entered work in the 2026 Children's Art Competition sponsored by Lightning Fibre and Knockhatch Adventure Park.

    Free
  • Once Upon a Whispering Wood

    Hailsham Pavilion George Street, Hailsham, United Kingdom

    For small children. Join Flock Theatre Makers on a magical journey in search of the Whispering Wood where trees tell tall tales and curious characters await. A tale of belonging featuring puppetry, immersive design, and music

  • Volya Voices – Ukrainian Choir and Dancers – back by popular demand!

    Hailsham Pavilion George Street, Hailsham, United Kingdom

    We are a group of Ukrainian women who formed a choir when we met together in Bexhill having fled from the war. We wanted to sing together to stay strong and raise funds to send first aid to those fighting on the front line.