There are lots of big events, including everything from festivals to traditional Sussex bonfire celebrations and a day when the whole town dresses up as pirates! Have you read? Hastings is ‘cooler than Brighton’ according to the Daily Telegraph
. Fat Tuesday
Hastings Fat Tuesday is the UK’s largest Mardi Gras and the ultimate mid-winter carnival, taking place between 17 - 21 February. The five day town wide celebration will present over 350 free gigs, gatherings, parties and parades alongside ticketed events, with internationally acclaimed artists from across the globe appearing alongside a wealth of local bands. Photo: supplied
. Jack in the Green, Hastings
Hastings Jack in the Green is one of the biggest May Day festivals in Britain with dancing, live music and a big costumed street procession. It takes place from Friday April 28 - Monday May 1 in and around Hastings Old Town. Photo: staff
. St Leonards Festival
St Leonards Festival usually takes place on the first Saturday in July in and around Warrior Square Gardens. The free event includes a day of live entertainment and a colourful street procession. Photo: supplied
. Hastings Pirate Weekend
Hastings will be overrun by pirates when Hastings Pirate Weekend takes place on Saturday July 16 and Sunday 17. Expect nautical fun across the town. People are encouraged to dress up and join in and its all free. Photo: supplied
. Hastings Beer Festival
Hastings Beer and Music Festival takes place at The Oval from July 6 - 8 and features a top line up of live music and a huge selection of beers. Photo: supplied
. Nearly on the Beach Concert.jpeg
The Nearly On The Beach concert is a free two day festival of line music at the Stade Open Space and is the curtain raiser for Old Town Carnival Week. It raises funds for the RNLI and other good causes and usually takes place on the last weekend of July. Photo: supplied
. Hastings Old Town Carnival Week
Hastings Old Town Carnival Week gets underway on Friday July 28 with the carnival procession taking place on Saturday August 5 after a packed week of fun and activities including the popular Pram Race. Photo: supplied
1. Fat Tuesday
Hastings Fat Tuesday is the UK’s largest Mardi Gras and the ultimate mid-winter carnival, taking place between 17 - 21 February. The five day town wide celebration will present over 350 free gigs, gatherings, parties and parades alongside ticketed events, with internationally acclaimed artists from across the globe appearing alongside a wealth of local bands. Photo: supplied
2. Jack in the Green, Hastings
Hastings Jack in the Green is one of the biggest May Day festivals in Britain with dancing, live music and a big costumed street procession. It takes place from Friday April 28 - Monday May 1 in and around Hastings Old Town. Photo: staff
3. St Leonards Festival
St Leonards Festival usually takes place on the first Saturday in July in and around Warrior Square Gardens. The free event includes a day of live entertainment and a colourful street procession. Photo: supplied
4. Hastings Pirate Weekend
Hastings will be overrun by pirates when Hastings Pirate Weekend takes place on Saturday July 16 and Sunday 17. Expect nautical fun across the town. People are encouraged to dress up and join in and its all free. Photo: supplied