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Thursday 8 October
11 gigs tonight.
Across 10 venues. 6 free.
617 gigs coming up. 271 this month. 82 this week.
- Thu 8 Oct
Writing Poetry In CompanyApproximate run time – 2 hours per week for four weeks.Thursdays – 8, 15, 22 & 29 October, 10am – 12noon.£80 for the block…The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre10:00 - Thu 8 Oct
Writer’s Cafe – Every Tuesday & Thursday 3Two hours quiet working – set your intention – make progress on your projects then join us for a drink downstairs.Barnaby’s Lounge15:00 - Thu 8 Oct
Electric Palace TV Festival: I ❤︎ AdsCopywriter Richard Russell has been dreaming up ads for 40 years.Electric Palace18:30on now - Thu 8 Oct
FLUX: Meet the ArtistsDon’t miss the chance to meet the artists, discover their work and celebrate the creativity.Barnaby’s Lounge19:00on now - Thu 8 Oct
Berth of the CoolPlus Special Guests: PETER IBBETSON, SEAN CHARIVARI & IBLAMETHEPARENTZThe White Rock Hotel19:00on now - Thu 8 Oct
John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at The Piperembodies the spirit of progressive rockThe Piper19:30on now - Thu 8 OctA Load of PoetsTwelve Hundred Postcards19:30on now
- Thu 8 OctLove Hurts – Rock Anthems and Power BalladsWhite Rock Theatre19:30on now
- Thu 8 OctThe Jazz Organisation at NURLive jazz, real grooveNUR Restaurant and Lounge20:00on now
- Thu 8 Oct
The Pig Open Mic NightWe have a Tanglewood Acoustic guitar, a Fender Stratocaster, 2 microphones, a set of Roland drum padsThe Pig20:00on now - Thu 8 OctCompletely Scuppered Shanty SessionsThe Jenny Lind20:30in 29m
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Fri 9 — Thu 22 October — 40, one at a time
Fri 9 Oct · 17:00
Jeremy Maendel & The Darvell Folk Group
Hailing from just up the tracks in Robertsbridge, the Darvell Folk Group serves up a unique mix of original songs
Barnaby’s Lounge
Free
16 min walk from The Piper
The venueFri 9 Oct · 19:00
Hazeology Sound Journey
Sound • Energy • Intuitive Guidance
The Humble Hub
£20.00
18 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueFri 9 Oct · 19:30
Gina Cassisa (Willis Duo) LIVE at The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn
Free
33 min walk from The Humble Hub
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:00
King Size Slim
Taking his unique rootsy sound across the UK and Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
The Jenny Lind
Free
3 min walk from The Dolphin Inn
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:00
Hastings Old Town Ukelele Club
A free community volunteer-run strumalong session welcoming absolute beginners up to experienced players.
The Lord Nelson
Free
2 min walk from The Jenny Lind
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:00
May Atkins + Jacob Flaherty at The Plough Inn
Plough Unplugged
The Plough Inn
7 min walk from The Lord Nelson
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:00
The Yes Mess & friends at French’s
A night of rock n roll with jolly pop trills
French’s
Free
13 min walk from The Plough Inn
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:00
KADE-O & Ravey Rafa’s Birthday Bash
Off Grid x Little Rig Planet x Hollowtek linkup
The Pig
£2.00
2 min walk from French’s
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:30
ROUTE A259 Live at Pissarros Townhouse Rooms
Pissarro’s Townhouse Rooms
Free
7 min walk from The Pig
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:30
Dan Foster Jazz Trio
He also wrote and recorded brass parts for a Freeform Five remix of David Byrne’s Lazy
Barnaby’s Lounge
Free
5 min walk from Pissarro’s Townhouse Rooms
The venueFri 9 Oct · 23:00
Friday Karaoke- 11pm til Late!
Bring songs you’d like to sing, we’ll load ’em up and have a great time until the early hours!
Barnaby’s Lounge
Free
The venueSat 10 Oct · 09:00
Big Sing 2026
Every choir brings something different, with their own style, personality and choice of songs.
St John the Evangelist Church
Free
12 min walk from The Piper
The venueSat 10 Oct · 10:00
Classic Car Show on the Stade
Come and see Classic Cars & Motorcycles up to 1988
Stade Open Space
Free
44 min walk from St John the Evangelist Church
The venueSat 10 Oct · 10:00
‘Secret Hastings’ Guided Walk
…reveals historical secrets which have made this area what it is today
Butlers Gap
Free
7 min walk from Stade Open Space
The venueSat 10 Oct · 10:00
Hastings Ore Women’s Institute Autumn Fair
Christmas-themed items, toys, jigsaws, jewellery, gifts and hand-made craft
St Mary Star of the Sea Church
Free
8 min walk from Butlers Gap
The venueSat 10 Oct · 10:00
Battle of Hastings Re-enactment
960 years since the Battle of Hastings took place, the one and only re-enactment returns.
Battle Abbey
£28.00
The venueSat 10 Oct · 11:00
The Stade Fishing Quarter Walk
explore The Stade Historic Fishing Quarter with experienced guides
Hastings Fishermen’s Museum
£4.00
The venueSat 10 Oct · 11:00
Hastings Week Opening Ceremony
The flag is raised to mark the start of this year's celebrations
Winkle Island
Free
1 min walk from Hastings Fishermen’s Museum
The venueSat 10 Oct · 15:00
Hastings Observer Trophy 2026
celebrating 79 years of twinning
Summerfields Leisure Centre
Free
23 min walk from Winkle Island
The venueSat 10 Oct · 16:00
Saturday Seafront Session – Gary Skipsey
Live Music @ The Albion
The Albion
Free
16 min walk from Summerfields Leisure Centre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 17:00
Richard Erickson: Strange Cocktails | An Evening of Piano, Jazz & Improvisation 5
Richard will be joined in the second set by C.J.
Barnaby’s Lounge
Free
9 min walk from The Albion
The venueSat 10 Oct · 17:30
Hanushka coffee house sessions: live
Every Saturday evening, Hanushka Coffee House hosts Hastings troubadour Jason McNiff and a rotating collective of musicians on violin, double bass, clarinet, and mandola
Hanushka Coffee House
Free
1 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:00
All Saints Church Organ Concert: Alice in Wonderland
organ concert featuring Dr Matt Geer playing the 1878 Father Willis Organ whilst accompanying the 1915 black-and-white silent film Alice in Wonderland.
All Saints Church
£10.00
19 min walk from Hanushka Coffee House
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:00
Phil Maguire and the Balladeers
Expect an evening of outstanding contemporary folk/rock and blues!
The Jenny Lind
Free
50 min walk from The Bo Peep
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:00
Dirty Lexi + Viral Antics + Quantum Mist + Third Time Lucky + Fresh Air at The Carlisle
A-Sharp Music Promotions presents a night of live music at The Carlisle
The Carlisle Rock Pub
Free
10 min walk from The Jenny Lind
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
Mystic Shed, ATKRTV, halfneck
Avant rock, post-hardcore and noise rock from emerging local bands
White Rock Theatre
Free
8 min walk from The Carlisle Rock Pub
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
Electric Palace TV Festival: Shooting Stars Special
They feature our very own home-grown comedians Jo Brand and Eddie Izzard
Electric Palace
£12.00
18 min walk from White Rock Theatre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
The Robbie Williams Tribute Concert Live – White Rock Theatre, Hastings
White Rock Theatre
£29.50
18 min walk from Electric Palace
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
Azymuth + Le Beaubo at The Piper
The Piper
12 min walk from White Rock Theatre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
Let Me Entertain You A Tribute to Robbie Williams
This is a brand new unforgettable concert show celebrating the music and energy of the UK's biggest selling artist of the 90s: Robbie Williams.
White Rock Theatre
£29.50
12 min walk from The Piper
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
50 Ways To Kill A Slug
Devised and performed by Dre Spisto & Joana Nastari In a pristinely manicured garden, amidst the bucolic borders, lurk two…
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre
£15.00
20 min walk from White Rock Theatre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Kaveman – members only, guests welcome
Hastings & St Leonards Angling Association
7 min walk from The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Martin Harley in The Shop – Late Show
“A masterclass in taste, style and roots blues” Guitarist Magazine
Mikes
Free
28 min walk from Hastings & St Leonards Angling Association
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Sarah G and the Other 3 at The Anchor
The Anchor Inn, Hastings
30 min walk from Mikes
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Route 259 Unplugged at NUR
Blues-rock music with a side of funk
NUR Restaurant and Lounge
10 min walk from The Anchor Inn, Hastings
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Aquarius International Club
The White Rock Hotel
7 min walk from NUR Restaurant and Lounge
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Witch Doctor October 10th
Witch Doctor returns to The Standard with guest Matt Le Chatt.
The Royal Standard
Free
19 min walk from The White Rock Hotel
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