Watch morris dancers perform The Legend of Herne the Hunter to launch Dark Fest in Worthing

The annual celebration of the dark and surreal incorporates music, live performances, film, film making, art, craft, workshops, competition, poetry and spoken word.

The launch party was held at The Toad in the Hole, in Newland Road, on Thursday, October 23, with dancing by Mythago and the opening of the pub's Dark Fest art gallery.

Find Dark Fest Worthing on Facebook for more information about events. Many elements are suitable for under-18s. A few will be labelled as suitable for children and families.