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Tue 6 — Sat 10 October
40 left this week.
Across 19 venues. 24 free.
- Sat
All Saints Church Organ Concert: Alice in Wonderlandorgan 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 Church19:00 - Tue
Writers Cafe – Silent Writing Session- Every Tuesday and Thursday 3.00Two hours quiet working – set your intention – make progress on your projects then join us for a drink downstairs.Barnaby’s Lounge15:00 - Tue
AiP: SON OF UGLY // MARS // THE BARBARIAN HORDEThis month’s Adventures In Pop welcomes Son of Ugly, a cinematic, genre-fluid, instrumental 5-piece band based from Brighton.The Jenny Lind19:00 - Tue
JazzHastings Presents Rebecka Edlund, Laura Jurd & Ruth GollerDrawing on the evocative edge of Nordic landscapes, bodily freedom and peace of mindBarnaby’s Lounge19:30 - TueButthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt + Intro at the Electric PalaceA documentary feature about legendary psychedelic punk band, Butthole Surfers.Electric Palace19:30
- Wed
In Conversation with Akinola Davies at the Electric PalaceAn on-stage conversation with BAFTA-winning director Akinola DaviesElectric Palace18:00 - Wed
Annie Keating Band + The Dreaming Spires“Country rock with a renegade bite.” -LA WeeklyThe Jenny Lind19:00 - Wed
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 Palace19:30 - WedLeo SayerDe La Warr Pavilion19:30
- Wed
The Longshore Drifters (duo) at The Seadog"With its bright lights and stardust stride, this is a country tune that transcends time"The Seadog19:45 - ThuWriter’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
Electric Palace TV Festival: I ❤︎ AdsCopywriter Richard Russell has been dreaming up ads for 40 years.Electric Palace18:30 - Thu
John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at The Piperembodies the spirit of progressive rockThe Piper19:00 - Thu
FLUX: Meet the ArtistsDon’t miss the chance to meet the artists, discover their work and celebrate the creativity.Barnaby’s Lounge19:00 - ThuLove Hurts – Rock Anthems and Power BalladsWhite Rock Theatre19:30
- ThuA Load of PoetsTwelve Hundred Postcards19:30
- Fri
Jeremy Maendel & The Darvell Folk GroupHailing from just up the tracks in Robertsbridge, the Darvell Folk Group serves up a unique mix of original songsBarnaby’s Lounge17:00 - FriGina Cassisa (Willis Duo) LIVE at The Dolphin InnThe Dolphin Inn19:30
- Fri
King Size SlimTaking his unique rootsy sound across the UK and Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.The Jenny Lind20:00 - Fri
Dan Foster Jazz TrioHe also wrote and recorded brass parts for a Freeform Five remix of David Byrne’s LazyBarnaby’s Lounge20:30 - FriROUTE A259 Live at Pissarros Townhouse RoomsPissarro’s Townhouse Rooms20:30
- Fri
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 Lounge23:00 - SatBig Sing 2026Every choir brings something different, with their own style, personality and choice of songs.St John the Evangelist Church09:00
- Sat
Hastings Observer Trophy 2026celebrating 79 years of twinningSummerfields Leisure Centre15:00 - Sat
Richard Erickson: Strange Cocktails | An Evening of Piano, Jazz & Improvisation 5Richard will be joined in the second set by C.J.Barnaby’s Lounge17:00 - SatAZYMUTH + SABRINE MALHEIROS at The Piper HASTINGS/ST LEONARDSThe Piper18:30
- SatHERE COMES CHER!The Bo Peep19:00
- Sat
Phil Maguire and the BalladeersExpect an evening of outstanding contemporary folk/rock and blues!The Jenny Lind19:00 - Sat
Let Me Entertain You A Tribute to Robbie WilliamsThis 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 Theatre19:30 - SatMystic Shed, ATKRTV, halfneckAvant rock, post-hardcore and noise rock from emerging local bandsWhite Rock Theatre19:30
- Sat
50 Ways to Kill a SlugIn a pristinely manicured garden, amidst the bucolic borders, lurk two shameful pests…The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre19:30 - Sat
Electric Palace TV Festival: Shooting Stars SpecialThey feature our very own home-grown comedians Jo Brand and Eddie IzzardElectric Palace19:30 - Sat
The Robbie Williams Tribute Concert Live – White Rock Theatre, HastingsWhite Rock Theatre19:30 - SatSarah G and the Other 3 at The AnchorThe Anchor Inn, Hastings20:00
- Sat
Martin Harley in The Shop – Late Show“A masterclass in taste, style and roots blues” Guitarist MagazineMikes20:00 - SatWitch Doctor October 10thWitch Doctor returns to The Standard with guest Matt Le Chatt.The Royal Standard20:00
- SatAquarius International ClubWhite Rock Theatre20:00
- Sat
Blackbox Presents: Oktoberfest with MR WILSON’S SECOND LINERSThe main section of the funeral lead the way, but the real fun starts with the Second LineBlack Box Hastings20:45 - SatUrgent Orange LIVE at The Dolphin InnThe Dolphin Inn21:00
- Sat
Stormy T & Bluesman’s LaneThey’ve also released an album of original material, Drinkin’ & Swingin’. (hastingssussex.uk)Barnaby’s Lounge21:30
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Sun 11 — Sat 24 October — 40, one at a time
Sun 11 Oct · 10:30
What’s ART got to do with it? People’s Emergency Briefing screening
Kino-Teatr
32 min walk from The Crown, Hastings
The venueSun 11 Oct · 11:00
Electric Palace TV Festival: TV Detectives: Danger Mouse
Relive 80s teatimes with DM, Penfold and Greenback with this classic cartoon James Bond parody.
Electric Palace
32 min walk from Kino-Teatr
The venueSun 11 Oct · 13:30
Michael Pilley & Stu Jackaman
Stu Jackaman is a highly experienced jazz guitarist known for his fingerstyle arrangements
Barnaby’s Lounge
13 min walk from Electric Palace
The venueSun 11 Oct · 14:00
Soulful Sundays!
2-4-1 Cocktails, Thai Food and Roasts!
The She
11 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueSun 11 Oct · 14:30
Old Hastings Preservation Society: The Easy Walking Route Old Town Walk
New for 2026. A fascinating tour of Hastings Old Town,
Winkle Island
6 min walk from The She
The venueSun 11 Oct · 15:00
Electric Palace TV Festival: TV Detectives: Columbo
Electric Palace
4 min walk from Winkle Island
The venueSun 11 Oct · 15:00
Macmillan Fundraiser at The Carlisle, Hastings
The Paul Huggett Band have asked Key Change and Gripper Lee to help them in their continuing quest to raise funds for Macmillan.
The Carlisle Rock Pub
10 min walk from Electric Palace
The venueSun 11 Oct · 16:00
NUBIYAN TWIST at The Piper // St Leonards/Hastings
Smooth, tight, jazzy grooves
The Piper
19 min walk from The Carlisle Rock Pub
The venueSun 11 Oct · 16:00
The Morph ska 6 – live at the Old King John in Ore
Old King John Public House
56 min walk from The Piper
The venueSun 11 Oct · 17:00
DANCE VADER – 90s Covers Band
‘It’s like finding an old CD copy of ‘Now That’s What I Call Music 35’
The Lord Nelson
31 min walk from Old King John Public House
The venueSun 11 Oct · 17:30
Anderson from Crazyhead & the Hedonists + Frank From Blue Velvet live at The Jenny Lind, Hastings.
As part of the Milk The Badger Tour, Anderson from Crazyhead & The Hedonists hits Hastings for their FIRST-EVER gig in Hastings!
The Jenny Lind
2 min walk from The Lord Nelson
The venueSun 11 Oct · 22:00
Battle of Hastings Re-enactment
Witness warriors clash and mud fly as over 300 re-enactors bring the Battle of Hastings to life
Battle Abbey
The venueSun 11 Oct · 22:00
Classic Car Show on the Stade
Classic Cars and Motorcycles up to 1988
Stade Open Space
The venueSun 11 Oct · 22:30
CWGC Tour of Hastings Cemetery
The focus of the tour will be on the 260 servicemen and women who fell during the two World Wars
Hastings Cemetery
38 min walk from Stade Open Space
The venueMon 12 Oct · 14:00
Hastings Local History Group’s Hastings Week History Event
Short 1066-related talks by different speakers,
St Clements Church Hastings
The venueMon 12 Oct · 15:00
Susie Warren’s Collage & Writing Workshop 3
Using found materials to make new visual narratives and meanings.
Barnaby’s Lounge
14 min walk from St Clements Church Hastings
The venueMon 12 Oct · 19:00
Farol Negro @ The Jenny
Their latest single, “Areia escorregando pela mão”, invites the audience to reflect on time and the impermanence of life.
The Jenny Lind
13 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueMon 12 Oct · 19:00
Maureen Charlesworth Chess Challenge
The event welcome sbudding chess players new and old to become this year's champ
The White Rock Hotel
19 min walk from The Jenny Lind
The venueMon 12 Oct · 19:30
RYAN ZHU • Autumn Recital at The Stables, Hastings
Following his acclaimed Wigmore Hall debut earlier this year
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre
22 min walk from The White Rock Hotel
The venueMon 12 Oct · 19:30
Film Night ~ The Cabinet of Dr Caligari ~ Hosted by Mark Poole
I have a brain that functions in the 21st century
Barnaby’s Lounge
15 min walk from The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre
The venueTue 13 Oct · 14:30
Old Hastings Preservation Society: The Original Old Town Walk
Find out why the celebrities of their day flocked to Hastings
West Hill Lift (Upper Station)
The venueTue 13 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
6 min walk from West Hill Lift (Upper Station)
The venueTue 13 Oct · 19:30
Mariamna Sherling with Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra
White Rock Theatre
5 min walk from Barnaby’s Lounge
The venueTue 13 Oct · 20:00
Monthly Jazz Jam 8.00pm
A Real book with chord changes will be available if you don’t have one.
Barnaby’s Lounge
5 min walk from White Rock Theatre
The venueWed 14 Oct · 12:00
Celebrate the 960th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings
Join the Friends of Edith for a talk and readings to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings
West Marina Gardens
The venueWed 14 Oct · 14:30
Old Hastings Preservation Society: The Original Old Town Walk
Find out why the celebrities of their day flocked to Hastings
West Hill Lift (Upper Station)
31 min walk from West Marina Gardens
The venueWed 14 Oct · 18:00
Presentation of the ‘Order of 1066’ Award
By invitation only. The Order of 1066 Award is presented annually
Hastings Town Hall
6 min walk from West Hill Lift (Upper Station)
The venueWed 14 Oct · 19:00
Jenny Lind Open Mics Present UNPLUGGED WEDNESDAYS
More open mic fun at The Jenny
The Jenny Lind
13 min walk from Hastings Town Hall
The venueWed 14 Oct · 19:30
Open Rehearsal: Rheda’s Dream Morris Side
enjoy a taster session of friendly, fun and inclusive morris dancing
The Y Centre YMCA Hastings
26 min walk from The Jenny Lind
The venueWed 14 Oct · 19:30
Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026
De La Warr Pavilion
The venueThu 15 Oct · 11:00
The Christophers (Subtitled) at the Electric Palace
Julian Sklar (McKellen) was once a star of London’s 1960’s and 70’s pop art explosion
Electric Palace
The venueThu 15 Oct · 13:00
Cake and a Cuppa at Friary Gardeners
Find out all about the plant nursery and how its work supports better lives for disabled people
Friary Gardeners
35 min walk from Electric Palace
The venueThu 15 Oct · 16:30
Hastings Tractor Fish & Chip Run
Come and see a collection of vintage and classic tractors of all shapes and sizes
Stade Open Space
38 min walk from Friary Gardeners
The venueThu 15 Oct · 19:30
Willy Mason + Alexander Wolfe
A songwriter drawing on a deep well of melody and story passed on from two songwriter parents
The Piper
32 min walk from Stade Open Space
The venueThu 15 Oct · 19:30
Independent Visions present: Climate of the Hunter at the Electric Palace
Also known as “the Flyover Fassbinder” or “the Backwoods Bergman”.
Electric Palace
29 min walk from The Piper
The venueThu 15 Oct · 22:00
Cake and a Cuppa at Friary Gardeners
Find out all about the plant nursery and how its work supports better lives for disabled people
Friary Gardeners
35 min walk from Electric Palace
The venueThu 15 Oct · 23:00
The Stade Fishing Quarter Walk
discover the history of our sustainable fishing community
Hastings Fishermen’s Museum
38 min walk from Friary Gardeners
The venueFri 16 Oct · 14:30
Lost Pubs & Breweries of the Old Town Guided Walk
In the late 19th century there were 80-90 licensed premises in the Old Town and three breweries.
Hastings History House
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.