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Things to do in Sussex in January 2027

42 events are on in Sussex in January 2027. 9 of them start in January and 17 run for two weeks or more. The busiest stretch is 1 to 3 January, with 18 events on. Each one is checked against the organiser's own website, and events drop off as they finish.

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Events and seasons that are on for most of the month. Check each listing for the days it runs.

  1. 30 Mar to 28 MarThe Sussex Art ShuttleTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneFrom £3
  2. 1 May to 25 AprSussex Wine Tasting ExperienceRathfinny Wine Estate, Cellar Door, AlfristonFrom £24
  3. 5 Jun to 23 MayHenry Moore and moreWakehurst, ArdinglyIncluded with entry to the Gardens
  4. 21 Sept to 28 MarMini Quilt Competition 2026RSPB Pagham Harbour, ChichesterFrom £8
  5. 26 Sept to 13 FebCathy Lomax, Reflexion: enchantment, self-identity and filmWorthing Museum, WorthingSee website for prices
  6. 17 Oct to 13 MarStargazing at Helen GardenHelen Garden, EastbourneSee website for prices
  7. 17 Oct to 23 MaySurviving or Thriving: An exhibition on plants and usWakehurst, ArdinglyIncluded with entry
  8. 17 Oct to 16 JanTour | Highlights of the CollectionPallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  9. 17 Oct to 17 AprWomen of Graylingwell ChapelGraylingwell Chapel, ChichesterSee website for prices
  10. 23 Oct to 19 MarAge is a StageTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  11. 24 Oct to 27 MarBackstage ToursTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  12. 30 Oct to 31 JanRachel Howard and Frank Auerbach: NoisePallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  13. 31 Oct to 30 JanWalking With The CrowWorthing Museum, WorthingSee website for prices
  14. 6 Nov to 9 DecCurtain Up! The World of Toy TheatreBrighton Toy and Model Museum, BrightonSee website for prices
  15. 21 Nov to 17 JanChristmas at Nymans: The Gruffalo Art AdventureNymans (National Trust), HandcrossFree event. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  16. 21 Nov to 3 AprCraft Workshops with Sussex Craft StudioLewes Castle & Museum, LewesSee website for prices
  17. 11 Dec to 17 JanCinderella at Devonshire Park TheatreDevonshire Park Theatre, EastbourneFrom £17.50

1 to 3 January

  1. 26 Sept to 3 JanEdge: Where the Land Meets the SeaHastings Contemporary, HastingsSee website for prices
  2. 14 Nov to 3 JanThe Jungle Book Christmas spotter trail at Bateman'sBateman's (National Trust), BurwashFree trail sheet. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  3. 21 Nov to 4 JanChristmas at NymansNymans (National Trust), HandcrossFree family trail. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  4. 21 Nov to 5 JanDreaming of Christmas at StandenStanden House and Garden, East GrinsteadSee website for prices
  5. 21 Nov to 5 JanThe Merry Mice Christmas trail at StandenStanden House and Garden (National Trust), East GrinsteadFrom £4.50
  6. 26 Nov to 2 JanGlow Wild at WakehurstWakehurst, ArdinglyFrom £14.50
  7. 28 Nov to 3 JanA Magical Christmas at Petworth HousePetworth House and Park (National Trust), PetworthIncluded with normal admission (National Trust members free).
  8. 28 Nov to 3 JanChristmas at Bodiam CastleBodiam Castle (National Trust), BodiamFrom £2
  9. 28 Nov to 10 JanSnowdogs Discover Sheffield Park and GardenSheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, near UckfieldThe trail is free; normal garden admission applies (National Trust members free).
  10. 29 Nov to 3 JanDick WhittingtonThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  11. 3 Dec to 3 JanPuss in Boots: The Pantomime at the Pavilion Theatre, WorthingPavilion Theatre, WorthingFrom £15
  12. 5 Dec to 3 JanA Family Christmas at Borde HillBorde Hill Garden, Haywards HeathFrom £19
  13. 5 Dec to 3 JanChristmas at Lamb HouseLamb House (National Trust), RyeFrom £5
  14. 12 Dec to 3 JanSnow White – A Wickedly Fun Family PantomimeThe White Rock Theatre, HastingsFrom £26
  15. 12 Dec to 3 JanSnow White at the White Rock Theatre, HastingsWhite Rock Theatre, HastingsFrom £26
  16. 26 Dec to 3 JanWagging Walkies in the gardenStanden House and Garden, East GrinsteadSee website for prices
  17. 1 JanNew Year's Day Bird Watching WalkRSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, PaghamSee website for prices
  18. 3 JanSussex National RacedayPlumpton Racecourse, PlumptonSee website for prices

11 to 17 January

  1. 16 JanMotionhouse: HiddenThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  2. 17 JanBarnstormers ComedyThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices

18 to 24 January

  1. 18 JanJanuary Jumps RacedayPlumpton Racecourse, PlumptonSee website for prices
  2. 22 JanJames Haskell: Live & UnfilteredThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices

25 to 31 January

  1. 28 Jan to 30 DecStroke Friendship CaféKeymer Hall Care Home, Burgess HillSee website for prices
  2. 29 JanAn Evening of Burlesque CabaretThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  3. 30 JanThe Baby Fayre EastbourneKings Church, EastbourneSee website for prices