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Wednesday 7 October
Five gigs tonight.
Across 4 venues. 2 free.
- Wed 7 Oct
In Conversation with Akinola Davies at the Electric PalaceAn on-stage conversation with BAFTA-winning director Akinola DaviesElectric Palace18:00on now - Wed 7 Oct
Annie Keating Band + The Dreaming Spires“Country rock with a renegade bite.” -LA WeeklyThe Jenny Lind19:00on now - Wed 7 Oct
Leo SayerDe La Warr Pavilion19:30on now - Wed 7 Oct
My Father’s Shadow + Director’s Q&A at the Electric PalaceThis is a gorgeous day-in-the-life-style coming-of-age film, sprawling and beautifully made.Electric Palace19:30on now - Wed 7 Oct
The Longshore Drifters (duo) at The Seadog"With its bright lights and stardust stride, this is a country tune that transcends time"The Seadog19:45on now
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Thu 8 — Wed 21 October — 40, one at a time
Thu 8 Oct · 08:00
The Pig Open Mic Night
We have a Tanglewood Acoustic guitar, a Fender Stratocaster, 2 microphones, a set of Roland drum pads
The Pig
Free
The venueThu 8 Oct · 10:00
Writing Poetry In Company
Approximate 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 Centre
18 min walk from The Pig
The venueThu 8 Oct · 15:00
Writer’s Cafe – Every Tuesday & Thursday 3
Two hours quiet working – set your intention – make progress on your projects then join us for a drink downstairs.
Barnaby’s Lounge
Free
15 min walk from The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre
The venueThu 8 Oct · 18:30
Electric Palace TV Festival: I ❤︎ Ads
Copywriter Richard Russell has been dreaming up ads for 40 years.
Electric Palace
£12.00
13 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueThu 8 Oct · 19:00
Berth of the Cool
Plus Special Guests: PETER IBBETSON, SEAN CHARIVARI & IBLAMETHEPARENTZ
The White Rock Hotel
£2.00
20 min walk from Electric Palace
The venueThu 8 Oct · 19:00
FLUX: Meet the Artists
Don’t miss the chance to meet the artists, discover their work and celebrate the creativity.
Barnaby’s Lounge
Free
7 min walk from The White Rock Hotel
The venueThu 8 Oct · 19:30
John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at The Piper
embodies the spirit of progressive rock
The Piper
£16.50
16 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueThu 8 Oct · 19:30
Love Hurts – Rock Anthems and Power Ballads
White Rock Theatre
Free
12 min walk from The Piper
The venueThu 8 Oct · 19:30
A Load of Poets
Twelve Hundred Postcards
Free
12 min walk from White Rock Theatre
The venueThu 8 Oct · 20:00
The Jazz Organisation at NUR
Live jazz, real groove
NUR Restaurant and Lounge
8 min walk from Twelve Hundred Postcards
The venueFri 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 · 19:30
Gina Cassisa (Willis Duo) LIVE at The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn
Free
15 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
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
15 min walk from The Dolphin Inn
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:00
May Atkins + Jacob Flaherty at The Plough Inn
Plough Unplugged
The Plough Inn
13 min walk from French’s
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
7 min walk from The Plough Inn
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
2 min walk from The Lord Nelson
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:30
ROUTE A259 Live at Pissarros Townhouse Rooms
Pissarro’s Townhouse Rooms
Free
10 min walk from The Jenny Lind
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
‘Secret Hastings’ Guided Walk
…reveals historical secrets which have made this area what it is today
Butlers Gap
Free
37 min walk from St John the Evangelist Church
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
7 min walk from Butlers Gap
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
6 min walk from Stade Open Space
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 · 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
7 min walk from Summerfields Leisure Centre
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
55 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
15 min walk from All Saints Church
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
10 min walk from The Carlisle Rock Pub
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
17 min walk from The Jenny Lind
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
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
31 min walk from The Piper
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
The Robbie Williams Tribute Concert Live – White Rock Theatre, Hastings
White Rock Theatre
£29.50
20 min walk from The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre
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 venueEverything on in Hastings and St Leonards tonight, plus the rest of the week and the weeks after. Bexhill, Rye, Battle and the rest of the coast too — switch towns at the top of any page.
Browse it however suits: by venue, by the 160-odd local acts who play them, or by the promoters putting the nights on. Festivals have a page of their own, and this town runs a lot of them. Every week the Gig Crunch takes the week apart, and there are longer pieces when something’s worth more than a listing. Putting on a gig? List it — it’s free.