Presentations
Upcoming Presentations
Virtual Art Gallery
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.
Dinosaur Take Over!
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...
Children’s Art Competition, Exhibition and How to Enter
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.
20th Birthday Street Celebration
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...
Instrument Making at Dippy Doodah’s
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 ...
Henry VIII – with Tony Harris
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 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...
Paint and Sip Evening
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...
Hailsham Pavilion Open Morning
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.
Children’s Art Competition Awards & Prize-giving
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.
Make Music with Sam from Ollie’s Music Room
Make Music with Sam from Ollie's Music Room. You will use the instruments you created at the Instrument Making event the previous Sunday, September 13th. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per child plus booking fee to include both sessions. Sponsored by Nic...
Death by Chocolate
Robert Slater - Local Author, Ghost Walk Guide, and founder of Pevensey History Festival tells the gruesome tales of Victorian murders.
Cackle Street Cats Puppet Theatre Performance & Workshop – Family Friendly
A rhyming fable from Rust & Stardust Puppet Theatre, featuring spellbinding songs, delightful dances, colourful costumes, and adorable cat puppets who make potions and fall in love!
Book and Author Fair
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...