Hailsham Festival

Hailsham Festival Lead Corporate Sponsor 2026 - Lightning Fibre. 5th - 20th September 2026 For eager artists, poets and authors - there is plenty to get involved in.

The Hailsham Festival of Arts & Culture is held annually and represents a celebration of both professional and amateur talent, creativity and community centred around Hailsham. Hailsham Festival of Arts & Culture returns for its 19th year with a vibrant September programme that celebrates the creative and cultural community at the heart of Wealden. Taking place between the 6th and 21st September,

visitors are invited to join in and book a range of joyful, diverse and affordable events taking place in and around Hailsham. This year, new acts include Voices of Volya - a Ukrainian choir that performs locally, raising funds for medical equipment sent to frontline soldiers in Ukraine. In addition, there will be various live theatre acts, cult cinema screenings, Meet the Author events, Immersive theatre Jane Austen-style, Jazz, Pottery, Art Workshops at Gallery North, classical music recitals, a Carpenters Tribute … and much more. The annual Children’s Art competition & Creative Writing Competitions will all return. The Hailsham Art Trail is back - with local artists and makers showcasing their works of art in and around Hailsham’s retailers, cafes and restaurants. For a full-bodied flavour of all that the Hailsham Festival has to offer, browse the What’s On programme and book at www.hailshamfestival.co.uk

02/09/2026

We are back rehearsing tomorrow evening 3rd September. Hope you all had a lovely summer.

There is a lot to look forward to with the Mayor's concert coming up as a part of Hailsham festival and then Carmina Burana later in the autumn.

🎺🎺Wealden Brass Family Concert - 13th Sept 2pm - 3.30pmStep into a world of musical memories with Hailsham’s lively bras...
02/09/2026

🎺🎺Wealden Brass Family Concert - 13th Sept 2pm - 3.30pm

Step into a world of musical memories with Hailsham’s lively brass band and enjoy a selection of much loved family favourites!

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, and rediscover music of your youth together.

🏟Held at Civic Community Hall, BN27 1BH
💷Tickets: Adults £8, children £4. Family of 4 £20

🎟Book here: https://hailshamfestival.co.uk/event/family-concert-with-wealden-brass/

02/09/2026

🎭Proud Sponsors of Hailsham Festival 2026!

🤩We're delighted that Crown Wealth Consultants is supporting the fantastic Hailsham Festival this year as sponsors of the Drama category.

💙We love supporting events that bring our local community together and celebrate the talent we have right here in Hailsham.

We're looking forward to seeing this year's performances and wish everyone taking part the very best of luck 🎭👏

02/09/2026

What a great loss we all felt at the passing of the remarkable Tim Curry last week.

Whether you knew him as Dr Frank N Furter, Pennywise, Rooster, Wadsworth, Darkness or any of the other roles he made his own, he was absolutely one of a kind.

On the 11th of September, you can enjoy possibly his most iconic role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Pavilion.

It's astounding, and so was he.

https://hailshampavilion.co.uk/events/hailsham-festival-presents-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/


Lightning Fibre Hailsham Festival

For this year's Festival, we've worked hard to provide musical events for all ages ! From pre-schoolers to the more matu...
02/09/2026

For this year's Festival, we've worked hard to provide musical events for all ages ! From pre-schoolers to the more mature members of our community and everyone in between - there really is something for everyone, at affordable, inclusive prices.

Here's a reminder of some of our musical line-up ranging from calming melodies to rousing encores, sponsored this year by Nic Gray & Associates

Browse the full music programme here and get those tickets booked!
📍https://hailshamfestival.co.uk/music/








🎭💃🏾🤡🃏Pantomimes are the bedrock of regional theatre and a much-loved British institution...But have you ever wanted to l...
01/09/2026

🎭💃🏾🤡🃏Pantomimes are the bedrock of regional theatre and a much-loved British institution...

But have you ever wanted to learn more about the history of Panto?

Well now is your chance in this fascinating talk from renowned lecturer and former Panto performer Ian Gledhill.

🏟 Join us at the Charles Hunt Centre on 16th September from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
£5pp

📍Find out more and book here:
https://hailshamfestival.co.uk/event/the-magic-of-pantomime/






01/09/2026

We’re delighted to be performing at the opening street party for Hailsham Festival this Saturday 5th September. See us from 11am in the High Street.



📍Update to our Street Celebration programme this Saturday!Marco the Magician will be performing at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12....
01/09/2026

📍Update to our Street Celebration programme this Saturday!

Marco the Magician will be performing at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm along with Brighton based Samba band Drum and Blaze

Also a reminder that the Hailsham high street will be closed during the event.

We look forward to celebrating our 20th Anniversary with you!



01/09/2026

Something big is happening in Hailsham this Saturday...

See you there! # #

With thanks to Stevens & Carter Sales & Lettings Agents our Street Celebration sponsor.




🦕🎷🎶🥳WHAT'S ON AT OUR FREE STREET CELEBRATION?Less than 5 days to go to meet Bumble the Brontosaurus, who'll be roaming H...
31/08/2026

🦕🎷🎶🥳WHAT'S ON AT OUR FREE STREET CELEBRATION?

Less than 5 days to go to meet Bumble the Brontosaurus, who'll 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, live music, and plenty of festival atmosphere as Hailsham's High Street comes alive for the day.

Join us from 10am when the street market opens, before Marco's Magic show begins at 10.30am. From 11am, 12pm and 1pm there'll be dinosaur mischief along the high street and dino-themed arts & crafts at Gallery North from 11am. Our street theatre extravaganza 'The Gazelle and the Hunter' will perform at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm along with live music from Drum and Blaze Samba and the Seaford Singers.

📍Find out more here: https://hailshamfestival.co.uk/street-celebration/ and celebrate our 20th Anniversary in style.

Please note the Hailsham High Street will be closed during the morning celebrations.

Street Market Open from 10am

10:30am Marco the Magician

11am Dinosaur Puppets

11:30am The Gazelle and the Hunter street theatre & Marco the Magician

12:00 noon Dinosaur Puppets

12:30pm The Gazelle and the Hunter street theatre & Marco the Magician

12:30pm Seaford Singers

1pm Dinosaur Puppets

1.30pm The Gazelle and the Hunter street theatre and Marco the Magician

2pm Dinosaur Puppets








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