Events in 2008


January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

Below you will find details on a number of events in and around Hastings. Please click a month if you would like to see what is taking place then.



Hastings Farmers Market

The Farmers Market is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month, 9am-3pm in Roberston Street
The town also plays host to specialist markets throughout the years. The dates are below:
1th - 12th April: Italia in Piazza





January


February


March

1st - 31st March : Hastings Musical Festival

The festival has many competitions including singing, instrumentation, speech, drama, mime and dance. Times vary, but please contact the White Rock Theatre, White Rock for up to date details.



April

6th April : Hastings Beatles Day

A tribute to one of Britain's most famous bands including tribute acts and local musicians. Between 10.00 - 17.00 the White Rock Theatre will be playing host to this day of music. Please visit the Hastings Beatles Day website for further information.



May

3rd - 5th May: Jack in the Green Festival

This traditional May Bank Holiday event will have teams from all over Europe Morris Dancing and the crowning of the May Queen. The events run from 10.00 - 18.00 all days. Please call 0845 274 1001 for more information.



June

4th June : Blessing of the Sea

This will take place at Hastings Lifeboat Station. Please call 0845 274 1001 for further details.

15th June : Cancer Research UK Race for Life

The Race for Life will take place in Alexandra Park between 11.00 - 13.00. Please visit the Race for Life website to enter.



July

3rd - 5th July : Hastings Beer and Music Festival

Please note these dates are provisional
This year's festival will take place from 17.00 in Alexandra Park. Further details to follow.



August

2nd - 10th August : Hastings Old Town Carnival Week

This traditional Carnival will have many events taking place throughout the week including a welly boot race, belly dancing, a pram race and numerous craft, social and history events. Dates are to be confirmed, but the procession is expected to take place on 9th August. Please call 0845 274 1001 for further information.



September

21st - 22nd September : Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival

The festival takes place in Queens Square, Hastings from 11.00. Please call 0845 274 1001 for more information.

27the September : Hastings Gun Carriage Tournament

This event in The Oval, Bohemia Road, offers the chance for all to try and race with a model gun carriage. Replicating the event from the Royal Tournament, 7 - 18 year olds can take part in various races for different age ranges. Please call 01424 852513 for further details.



October

14th October : Hastings Day

This is the day when King Harold lost the Battle of Hastings. It begins a week of entertainment and discussions throughout the town. Please call 0845 274 1001 for more information.

18th October : The National Town Criers' Championship

Volume, Diction, Clarity, Inflection will make this years winner stand out. Join the Town Criers at the Priory Meadow Shopping Centre from 10.30 - 16.00 to see how they do. Please call 0845 274 1001 for further information.

18th October : Hastings Bonfire Procession and Fireworks

The traditional Fireworks display takes place on the seafront from 19.15 as part of Hastings Week. Please call 0845 274 1001 for further details.



November


December



Book your stay

If you are visiting Hastings to attend an event, please take a look at the accommodation on offer in our Directory Pages to book your stay.

Here you will find a selection of available accommodation in and around the Hastings area.








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