Face To Face Events

Please see the upcoming Face To Face events at the Hailsham Festival below.

Upcoming Face To Face Events

Aug 2026

08
August
Sat

FLOCK Community Art Interactive Exhibition at Gallery North

Date Aug 8 - Sep 20, 2026Time All Day EventVenue Gallery NorthOrganizer gallery northPrice FreeCategory Art Children Eco Exhibitions Face-To-Face Gallery North

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 ...

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Sep 2026

05
September
Sat

Dinosaur Take Over!

Date September 5, 2026Time 12:00 amVenue Hailsham High StreetPrice FreeCategory Art Children Comedy Dance Drama & Theatre Eco Entertainment Exhibitions Face-To-Face Food Gallery North Music Outside Presentations Saturdays Street Celebration Workshops

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 celebrat...

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05
September
Sat

20th Birthday Street Celebration

Date September 5, 2026Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pmVenue Hailsham High StreetPrice FreeCategory Art Children Comedy Dance Drama & Theatre Eco Entertainment Exhibitions Face-To-Face Food Gallery North Music Outside Presentations Saturdays Street Celebration Workshops

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 celebrat...

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05
September
Sat

ART-ASAURUS Arts & Crafts at Gallery North

Date September 5, 2026Time 11:00 am - 2:00 pmVenue Gallery NorthOrganizer gallery northPrice FreeCategory Art Children Eco Exhibitions Face-To-Face Gallery North Workshops

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.

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05
September
Sat

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

Date September 5, 2026Time 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmVenue Hailsham PavilionOrganizer Hailsham PavilionCategory Entertainment Face-To-Face Hailsham Pavilion Saturdays

“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 songw...

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06
September
Sun

Instrument Making at Dippy Doodah's

Date September 6, 2026Time 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmVenue Dippy Doodah’s CaféCategory Children Face-To-Face Music Presentations Workshops

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 ...

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07
September
Mon

Belle's Pottery - Session 1

Date September 7, 2026Time 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmVenue Belle’s PotteryOrganizer Belle’s PotteryPrice £10Category Art Children Face-To-Face Workshops

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.

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08
September
Tue

The History of Punch and Judy

Date September 8, 2026Time 3:30 pm - 5:00 pmVenue The Laurel CafeCategory Entertainment Face-To-Face Presentations Talks

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 Eastbour...

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09
September
Wed

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

Date September 9, 2026Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pmVenue The Pumpkin PatchPrice £20Category Art Face-To-Face Workshops

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. ...

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10
September
Thu

The Downland Poets

Date September 10, 2026Time 2:30 pm - 5:00 pmVenue Hailsham Parish Church LoungePrice FreeCategory Face-To-Face Literature Writing

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.

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10
September
Thu

Paint and Sip Evening

Date September 10, 2026Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmVenue off the linePrice £25Category Art Exhibitions Face-To-Face Presentations Workshops

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...

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12
September
Sat

Hailsham Pavilion Open Morning

Date September 12, 2026Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pmVenue Hailsham PavilionPrice FreeCategory Drama & Theatre Entertainment Exhibitions Face-To-Face Film Hailsham Pavilion Music Presentations Saturdays Talks

Hailsham Pavilion Open Morning organised by HOPS Live music provided by local musicians throughout, Tours of the projection room, An exhibition of The Pavilion and HOPS, past and present Home made cakes and refreshments available. See website for more details.

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12
September
Sat

The Mayor's Concert

Date September 12, 2026Time 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmVenue Hailsham Parish ChurchPrice FreeCategory Entertainment Face-To-Face Music Saturdays

Join us for this free concert at Hailsham Parish Church which will include performances by Hailsham Choral conducted by Jozik Kotz, guest soprano, Nicola Sharkey and Organist/Pianist, Brian Cotterill. Sponsored by Nic Gray and Associates.

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12
September
Sat

Jarman

Date September 12, 2026Time 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmVenue Hailsham PavilionCategory Drama & Theatre Entertainment Face-To-Face Hailsham Pavilion Saturdays

Derek Jarman: film-maker, painter, gardener at Prospect Cottage, gay rights activist, writer…his influence remains as strong as it was on the day AIDS killed him in 1994. But his story, one of the most extraordinary lives ever lived, has never been told. Until now.

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13
September
Sun

Family Concert with Wealden Brass

Date September 13, 2026Time 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmVenue Civic Community Hall HailshamCategory Children Entertainment Face-To-Face Music

Step into a world of musical memories with Hailsham's lively brass band! From beloved film themes to playground favourites, this fun-filled performance celebrates the soundtrack of childhood. Perfect for children, parents, and grandparents alike — sing along, smile, ...

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16
September
Wed

Nature in Cyan - A Sun-printing Workshop, Part 2

Date September 16, 2026Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pmVenue The Pumpkin PatchPrice £20Category Art Face-To-Face Workshops

A hands-on adult workshop exploring the art of cyanotype printing on fabric. Part two of our cyanotype workshop invites you to take your sun-printed fabric piece to the next stage. With expert guidance, you’ll transform your fabric into a unique finished item such as ...

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16
September
Wed

Belle's Pottery - Session 2

Date September 16, 2026Time 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmVenue Belle’s PotteryOrganizer Belle’s PotteryPrice £10Category Art Face-To-Face Workshops

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.

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16
September
Wed

The Magic of Pantomime

Date September 16, 2026Time 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmVenue The Charles Hunt CentreCategory Entertainment Face-To-Face Talks

Pantomime is an enduring and peculiarly British institution, yet it's beginnings go back a very long way and are in fact anything but British! Join Ian Gledhill for a fascinating talk about the origins of Pantomime and explore many of the traditions (and superstition...

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17
September
Thu

Sussex Wildlife Trust Cuckoo Trail Nature ID Walk

Date September 17, 2026Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pmVenue The Artists’ Bridge (formerly known as Eastwell Place footbridge)Price FreeCategory Eco Face-To-Face Outside

Join James from Sussex Wildlife Trust for a nature themed wander along a small section of Sussex's 14 mile Cuckoo Trail. With a wide variety of carefully managed habitats to explore, James will point out the assortment of species to be seen and heard along the trail.

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19
September
Sat

Book and Author Fair

Date September 19, 2026Time 10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue The Charles Hunt CentrePrice FreeCategory Exhibitions Face-To-Face Literature Presentations Saturdays Talks Writing

Following the highly successful Book and Author Fair at the 2025 festival we are repeating the event for 2026. A range of authors will display and talk about their work.  During the course of the day there will be book signings and vistors are encouraged to talk to aut...

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