Our picks.
Your choices.
There's a lot of home-grown talent in this week's list… but also a platinum selling pop sensations and the master of high-brow ukelele-driven hip-hop history to get you out of the house. If you've never seen Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer's live shows you really ought to put that right at his Studio 27 (White Rock Theatre) show.
This week we are leading with Jake Bugg (Instore) — De La Warr Pavilion · Tue 17 Nov, 1.30pm.
The platinum-selling 'Lightning Bolt' singer up-close and personal.
The rest
More from other venues and promoters across Hastings and the surrounding area.
WEDNESDAY
Liane Carroll at Porters
Liane at Porters is the gin in your tonic.
FRIDAY
Stray Bentos at The Jenny Lind
Tango, Cuban, and Latin American dance rhythms with quirky, humorous, and wonky interpretations of classics alongside original material.
FRIDAY
John Harriman Jazz Trio
For jazz-heads and general music fans alike…
SATURDAY
Kay Iris at The Albion
One of the best voices in Hastings. You don't believe us…check it out.
SATURDAY
Mister Super Juice – back at the Jenny!!!
They are big, brash, bold, and back at The Jenny
SATURDAY
Siddy Bennett at Mike's Shop
Siddy at Mikes will be a very intimate and friendly affair…
SUNDAY
Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer's Probably Accurate Hip-Hop History Tour at White Rock Theatre
We LOVE Mr. B! His chap-hop re-workings of Hip-Hop history are songs of legend.
12 acts from the local register are out this week. Here are the first 3. Tue 17 Nov Drawing on the warmth, grit, and storytelling tradition of American roots musicLocal bands playing this week
Mike Willis’s ‘Southern’
The whole week
Everything on, day by day
Monday 16 November
Goodness Collective at The Crown The Crown, Hastings, 10.30am
The Story Singers at The Stables The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 4.15pm
Board Games Night at The White Rock Hotel The White Rock Hotel, 6.30pm
The Seadog Quiz The Seadog, 8pm
Tuesday 17 November
The Crown Knitters The Crown, Hastings, 10am
Yo-yo club (Art in the Park) Art in the Park, 10am
Jake Bugg (Instore) De La Warr Pavilion, 1.30pm
Writers’ Café | Silent Writing Sessions in Hastings Barnaby’s Lounge, 3pm, free
Mike Willis's Southern Sessions The Jenny Lind, 7pm, free
Open Mic Night at Cactus Hound Bar Cactus Hound Bar, 7pm, free
Sanctuary Pub Quiz at The Crown The Crown, Hastings, 7pm
Improv Community Music Circle at the Royal Victoria Hotel Royal Victoria Hotel, 7.15pm
Tuesday Folk Nights at The Stag Inn The Stag Inn, 8pm
Trad Folk Session at The Royal Standard The Royal Standard, 8.15pm
Wednesday 18 November
Allsorts Auctions at Hastings United, Elphinstone Road Hastings United Sports and Social Club, 12am
Reading Between the Vines|Book Club in Hastings Barnaby’s Lounge, 6pm, free
Liane Carroll at Porters Porters Wine Bar, 6pm, free
Kay Iris at The Stag Inn The Stag Inn, 7pm, free
Playhouse Creatures The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 7.30pm
Quiz Night at The Pig The Pig, 8pm
Folk & Blues at The Dolphin Inn The Dolphin Inn, 8pm
Ms Kitty Solo – Ms Kitty's Guide To The Human Body The Jenny Lind, 8pm
Kat Lee-Ryan + UVBev The Jenny Lind, 8pm, free
Thursday 19 November
Hastings Town Centre Community Market at Wellington Place Wellington Place, 9am
Christmas Cottage Scene Workshop at The Crown The Crown, Hastings, 10am
Nova '78 (Subtitled) at Electric Palace Electric Palace, 11am
Writers’ Café | Silent Writing Sessions in Hastings Barnaby’s Lounge, 3pm, free
Hyphae Collective Poetry & Music Jam | Live Poetry & Music in Hastings Barnaby’s Lounge, 7pm, free
Brewing Brothers Quiz Brewing Brothers (Courtyard), 7pm
Liane Carroll at Mike's Shop Mikes, 7.30pm
Philippe Nash Album Launch with Woodpig at The Piper The Piper, 7.30pm
Dan Schreiber: This Changes Everything at Studio 27, Hastings White Rock Theatre, 7.30pm
The Civil Dead at Electric Palace Electric Palace, 7.30pm
Playhouse Creatures The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 7.30pm
The Pig Open Mic Night The Pig, 8pm, free
Completely Scuppered at The Jenny Lind The Jenny Lind, 8.30pm
Friday 20 November
Wicker at Kino-Teatr Kino-Teatr, 3pm
Jason McNiff + Jack Harris at The Jenny Lind The Jenny Lind, 5pm, free
Hazeology Sound Journey The Humble Hub, 7pm
HASTINGS – Discos for Grown ups 70s 80s 90s Party WHITE ROCK White Rock Theatre, 7.30pm
Madness: Take It or Leave It 4K Restoration at Electric Palace Electric Palace, 7.30pm
Playhouse Creatures The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 7.30pm
Osukaru + Rizen The Carlisle Rock Pub, 7.30pm
Cut The Mustard LIVE at The Dolphin Inn The Dolphin Inn, 7.30pm, free
Dennis Bovell + guests The Piper, 8pm
Stray Bentos at The Jenny Lind The Jenny Lind, 8pm, free
Hastings Old Town Ukelele Club The Lord Nelson, 8pm, free
Panda and The Moniums Autumn Tour at The Pig The Pig, 8pm
John Harriman Jazz Trio Barnaby’s Lounge, 8.30pm, free
Roots Reggae Session French’s, 9pm, free
Karaoke Nights | Every Friday at Barnaby’s Lounge Barnaby’s Lounge, 11pm, free
Saturday 21 November
Storytelling with Ed Boxall and Cole Morton at The Beacon The Beacon, 12am
Festive Wreath Workshop at The Crown The Crown, Hastings, 10am
St Leonards Church Indoor Market St Leonards Church, 10am
Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair at The Observer Building The Observer Building, 10am
Earthworks Family Workshop at Hastings Museum Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, 11am
Bongo's Bingo – Christmas Special at White Rock Theatre White Rock Theatre, 12pm
Stormy-T and Bluesman's Lane at Custom Café The Custom Cafe, 12pm, free
Earthworks Magazine – Discussion & Project Launch at Hastings Museum Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, 2pm
Playhouse Creatures The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 2.30pm
Kay Iris at The Albion The Albion, 4pm, free
Brook Tate at Mike's Shop Mikes, 4.30pm
David Cane-Hardy – Chill-out Guitar Vibes 5.00pm Barnaby’s Lounge, 5pm, free
Mister Super Juice – back at the Jenny!!! The Jenny Lind, 7pm, free
Hastings: A Nashville Country Music Experience 🇺🇸 Black Box Hastings, 7pm
Playhouse Creatures The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 7.30pm
Hanushka coffee house sessions: live Hanushka Coffee House, 7.30pm, free
Theatre of Blood with Silver Screen Sippers at Electric Palace Electric Palace, 7.30pm
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club at De La Warr Pavilion De La Warr Pavilion, 7.30pm
Siddy Bennett at Mike's Shop Mikes, 7.30pm
True Crime Museum Ghost Hunt Hastings East Sussex with Haunting Nights True Crime Museum, 8pm
Dead Calm at The Anchor The Anchor Inn, Hastings, 8pm, free
Nu Metal tribute by Ten Ton Duvet @ The Carlisle, Hastings, TN34 1PE The Carlisle Rock Pub, 8pm, free
King of Everything Band Night at The Pig The Pig, 8pm
The Magpies LIVE at The Dolphin Inn The Dolphin Inn, 9pm, free
Black River at The Clarence, Hastings The Clarence, 9.30pm, free
Sunday 22 November
Living Sanctuaries: The Monasteries of Zanskar at Electric Palace Electric Palace, 11am
Republic of Viols at Kino-Teatr Kino-Teatr, 11am
Paleo Art through the lens of the Magic Lantern workshop at Hastings Museum Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, 11.30am
Liz Fletcher Jazz Trio Barnaby’s Lounge, 1.30pm
Jason McNiff at The She The She, 2pm, free
Fences at Electric Palace Electric Palace, 3pm
Insecure Men + guest bands and DJs at The Piper The Piper, 3pm
Route 259 The Carlisle Rock Pub, 3pm
A Community In Harmony The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 3.30pm
The Normans – live at the Old King John in Ore Old King John Public House, 4pm, free
Ragati String Band at The Jenny Lind The Jenny Lind, 4pm
Crowley’s Curse at The Lord Nelson The Lord Nelson, 4pm
Gina Cassisa Royal Oak Pett, 4.30pm, free
Paul Huggett Band with Yasmien Huband | Live Soul & R&B in Hastings Barnaby’s Lounge, 4.30pm, free
Bingo Night at The Seadog The Seadog, 7pm
Sunday open mic at French's French’s, 7pm
A Community In Harmony The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 7.30pm
Improv @ The Stables – November 2026 The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, 7.30pm
Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer's Probably Accurate Hip-Hop History Tour at White Rock Theatre White Rock Theatre, 7.30pm
Dark Circles presents Jazz Britannia + Director's Q&A at Electric Palace Electric Palace, 7.30pm
Weekly BYO Vinyl Night at The Jenny Lind The Jenny Lind, 7.30pm
