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Sunday 4 October
18 gigs tonight.
Across 14 venues. 10 free.
- Coffee Concert: Lewis Kingsley Peart at Kino TeatrKino-Teatr10:00
- Alexandra Park Makers MarketAlexandra Park10:00
- Shoot the People at the Electric PalaceThis documentary follows Harriman as he highlights the resilience of grassroots movementsElectric Palace11:00
Marcus Bunton QuartetMarcus brings together a stellar trio of some of the UK’s exciting young jazz musiciansBarnaby’s Lounge13:30
Soulful Sundays!2-4-1 Cocktails, Thai Food and Roasts!The She14:00- Hunt for the Wilderpeople 30th Anniversary at the Electric PalaceBased on Barry Crump’s book ‘Wild Pork and Watercress’Electric Palace15:00
Admiral Finns Reloaded at The CarlisleHigh-energy rock cover band playing classic rock anthems and crowd-pleasersThe Carlisle Rock Pub15:00
Kinsella // Elisha EdwardsFeaturing full band with Andy Vickery, Callum Poole, Dan Piper and Miles GillThe Jenny Lind16:00
Hastings Got Soul – 4th OctoberThe Royal Standard16:00
Joel White at The Lord Nelsonmulti-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and lover of fine furnitureThe Lord Nelson16:00- Cry wolf – live at the Old King John in OreOld King John Public House16:00
SunSettersThe band’s relaxed, authentic approach makes them a perfect fit for Barnaby’s Lounge.Barnaby’s Lounge16:30- WHO PAYS THE COSTS OF WAR?This country is marching to war, and we and our children are being dragged into it.Isabel Blackman Centre17:00
- Freak Flags at The AnchorThe Anchor Inn, Hastings17:30
Open Mic Sunday Sesh at French’sAll welcome — PA, amps and instruments providedFrench’s19:00
Ilumetris ‘Here There Be Monsters’ TourBringing together live jazz, mythology and visual art.The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre19:30
Weekly BYO Vinyl NightCome on down with some platters and share your vinyl love with the friendly gang!The Jenny Lind19:30- Viy + Intro and Surprise Short Film at the Electric PalaceJoin Strange Frames for a surreal gothic folk tale based on the story by Nikolai Gogol.Electric Palace19:30
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Mon 5 — Sun 18 October — 40, one at a time
Mon 5 Oct · 18:00
Play Sharp Esports Event
Run by Team Mayhem, who also organise the weekly and regional Bexhill tournament series.
Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueTue 6 Oct · 15:00
Writers Cafe – Silent Writing Session- Every Tuesday and Thursday 3.00
Two hours quiet working – set your intention – make progress on your projects then join us for a drink downstairs.
Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueTue 6 Oct · 19:00
AiP: SON OF UGLY // MARS // THE BARBARIAN HORDE
This month’s Adventures In Pop welcomes Son of Ugly, a cinematic, genre-fluid, instrumental 5-piece band based from Brighton.
The Jenny Lind
13 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueTue 6 Oct · 19:30
JazzHastings Presents Rebecka Edlund, Laura Jurd & Ruth Goller
Drawing on the evocative edge of Nordic landscapes, bodily freedom and peace of mind
Barnaby’s Lounge
13 min walk from The Jenny Lind
The venueTue 6 Oct · 19:30
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt + Intro at the Electric Palace
A documentary feature about legendary psychedelic punk band, Butthole Surfers.
Electric Palace
13 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueWed 7 Oct · 18:00
In Conversation with Akinola Davies at the Electric Palace
An on-stage conversation with BAFTA-winning director Akinola Davies
Electric Palace
The venueWed 7 Oct · 19:00
Annie Keating Band + The Dreaming Spires
“Country rock with a renegade bite.” -LA Weekly
The Jenny Lind
1 min walk from Electric Palace
The venueWed 7 Oct · 19:30
My Father’s Shadow + Director’s Q&A at the Electric Palace
This is a gorgeous day-in-the-life-style coming-of-age film, sprawling and beautifully made.
Electric Palace
1 min walk from The Jenny Lind
The venueWed 7 Oct · 19:45
The Longshore Drifters (duo) at The Seadog
"With its bright lights and stardust stride, this is a country tune that transcends time"
The Seadog
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
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
13 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueThu 8 Oct · 19:00
John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at The Piper
embodies the spirit of progressive rock
The Piper
29 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
16 min walk from The Piper
The venueThu 8 Oct · 19:30
Love Hurts – Rock Anthems and Power Ballads
White Rock Theatre
12 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
The venueFri 9 Oct · 19:30
Gina Cassisa (Willis Duo) LIVE at The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn
15 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
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
3 min walk from The Dolphin Inn
The venueFri 9 Oct · 20:30
ROUTE A259 Live at Pissarros Townhouse Rooms
Pissarro’s Townhouse Rooms
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
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
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
The venueSat 10 Oct · 15:00
Hastings Observer Trophy 2026
celebrating 79 years of twinning
Summerfields Leisure Centre
21 min walk from St John the Evangelist Church
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
7 min walk from Summerfields Leisure Centre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 18:30
AZYMUTH + SABRINE MALHEIROS at The Piper HASTINGS/ST LEONARDS
The Piper
16 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:00
Phil Maguire and the Balladeers
Expect an evening of outstanding contemporary folk/rock and blues!
The Jenny Lind
29 min walk from The Piper
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
6 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
33 min walk from The Bo Peep
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
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
The Robbie Williams Tribute Concert Live – White Rock Theatre, Hastings
White Rock Theatre
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
18 min walk from White Rock Theatre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 19:30
50 Ways to Kill a Slug
In a pristinely manicured garden, amidst the bucolic borders, lurk two shameful pests…
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre
2 min walk from Electric Palace
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Witch Doctor October 10th
Witch Doctor returns to The Standard with guest Matt Le Chatt.
The Royal Standard
4 min walk from The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Aquarius International Club
White Rock Theatre
17 min walk from The Royal Standard
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Sarah G and the Other 3 at The Anchor
The Anchor Inn, Hastings
15 min walk from White Rock Theatre
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:00
Martin Harley in The Shop – Late Show
“A masterclass in taste, style and roots blues” Guitarist Magazine
Mikes
30 min walk from The Anchor Inn, Hastings
The venueSat 10 Oct · 20:45
Blackbox Presents: Oktoberfest with MR WILSON’S SECOND LINERS
The main section of the funeral lead the way, but the real fun starts with the Second Line
Black Box Hastings
30 min walk from Mikes
The venueSat 10 Oct · 21:00
Urgent Orange LIVE at The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn
4 min walk from Black Box Hastings
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.