Hastings - Gigs / Raves / Events

18/06/2024

Our friend in st Leonard’s cat Prince is missing incase you spot him please msg us!

15/07/2023

What’s your plans for pirate day today & tomorrow what’s your advice on the best thing to do / go to??

Here’s the programme 👇

The event will be spread over a weekend – from Saturday 15th July through to Sunday 16th July – with pirate fun for everyone in our town’s pubs, venues and attractions. The Great Buccaneers Procession leaves the Town Centre at Noon on Sunday heading for the Old Town. There will then be live mu...

14/07/2023

Everything you need to know for Pirate Day this weekend ⚔️☠️🚀

Hastings is set to be invaded by pirates this weekend as thousands of people dress up to join in the fun.

30/04/2023

Bank holiday Monday festival 🌳

Timings for Mon: Jack In The Green procession starts at 9.45am – The Gathering – Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW. Near the black fishing huts. This is where the characters taking part in the procession will be gathering to wait for Jack.

10.15am – Jack is Released – This is where the fun really begins. Jack first appears in his familiar giant green-leafed cloak and flower crown, accompanied by his Bogies. The Bogies are Jack’s protectors and their job is to keep him safe whilst he creates his mischief in Hastings. After dancing with ‘Mad Jack’s Women’, his next move is to start the procession by leading everyone along Rock-a-Nore Road and up the very narrow All Saints Street in the Old town.

11.30am – Time for a pause in The High Street – Whilst everyone has the opportunity for dancing and some refreshments, Jack travels back through the procession to meet all of his followers. Once he’s ready, the procession re-gathers behind him so he can lead them up towards the West Hill at around midday.

11.45am – Entertainment for the crowd – This is a 45-minute slot where guest entertainers keep the crowd buzzing as the procession moves onwards towards the West Hill.

12.30pm – The procession winds its way up Croft Road and Collier Road in order to arrive at the Main Stage, West Hill (near the castle and smugglers caves) – This is where the fun really starts. Throughout the afternoon, a range of musicians and folk groups along with Morris dancing and drummers performing on the stage. There is also an entertainment area for children, food stalls and refreshments tents.

3.30pm – Slaying of the Jack – After all the merriments and the dancing, it’s time for the Bogies to parade Jack down to the main stage where he is symbolically slain. His demise signifies the release of the Spirit of Summer for the coming year.

The event also involves thousands of motorbikes and scooters parked along the seafront. See you there. Wear something green if you can!

30/07/2022

Carnival week coming up this week 😍🚀🚀 👉 https://www.oldtowncarnivalweek.co.uk/events/

A week of exciting events from Pram Racing to Treasure Trails, Open Houses to Walking Tours, Art Shows to Historical Talks, Live Music, Street Parties, all culminating in a Grand Carnival Procession

15/07/2022

More Piratey fun on Saturday folks! 👇👇

Captin Windsor and his crew invite you to an evening of singing, dancing, and Piratical debauchery

11/07/2022

For all the info on Pirate Day in Hastings 👉 https://hastingspirateday.org/index/

03/05/2022

What a brilliant day in Hastings yesterday 😍

26/04/2022

Some handy info for this weekends Jack in the Green festivities 👍

09/03/2022

Only 10 tickets left for the epic 80s Music Bingo Bottomless Brunch coming to Hastings Sat 19th March 🎉🎉
Book tickets here👉 skiddle.com/e/36015367

08/03/2022

Fat Tuesday was epic 👏👏 Now for the next BIG one …. Jack in the Green 🎉

Have a looksy at the event deets👉 https://hastingstraditionaljackinthegreen.co.uk

Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green celebrates the coming of Summer on Bank Holiday Monday in Hastings, with Morris dancing, music, and a procession.

24/02/2022

Loads of fun stuff going on tonight!!! 🎉

https://www.hastingslastthursday.com

An explosion of public illuminations, live music, performances and much more on the streets of Hastings

22/02/2022

Sunday Funday this weekend for Fat Tuesday The Unbrella Parade 😍🤣🚀🚀🚀🚀

An explosion of colour, music and fun for all the family, The Umbrella Parade is a firm Hastings Fat Tuesday favourite, and all you need to take part is a decorated umbrella.

22/02/2022

20/02/2022

For those that know … Henge is one the UK’s favorite festival bands. Do yourself a favor get a ticket before it sells out 🚀🚀 The Piper 5th March

18/02/2022

With the storm today lots of stuff is cancelled so keep it local with some Hastings punk tonight at the Carlisle Rock-Pub 🎸

!....a scoundrel from *Hastings called Jason Stirling, Punka, the incredible Throwback 282 and although it's free entry Butane Regulators have their price-promise..to ruin the whole night! Yes!

16/02/2022

Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival is a 5 day event (now in its 12th year) running from 25th February - 1st March 2022. It's the UK's largest Mardi Gras and includes over 350 free gigs, workshops, parades and parties, with 100+ artists performing in mostly free events across Hastings and St Leonards.

Highlights include:
Le Grand Mardi Gras Ball, a full-on party of live music, dancing, fancy dress, feathers, sequins, masks and fantastic revelry embracing the spirit of New Orleans.

UMBRELLA PARADE & PRESERVATION SUNDAY an explosion of colour, music and fun for all the family parading with decorated umbrellas (free workshops next week) followed by a party with a host of second line brass bands

SATURDAY UNPLUGGED 300 FREE gigs in venues across Hastings and St Leonards. A brilliant way to explore venues and hear great music

FAT TUESDAY TOUR Mardi Gras madness in 12 venues with 24 bands. FREE.

Ticketed events are: Un-Convention at Hastings Fat Tuesday 2022 - a one-day music conference., Hastings Fat Tuesday After Party - Buddah Triangle + Kid Kapichi DJ set, Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival presents: The Magic Numbers and the Ball.

There is a wealth of information on the website: https://hastingsfattuesday.co.uk

Also here: https://linktr.ee/hastingsfattuesday including the schedules for Saturday and Tuesday

16/02/2022

📣 Tickets on sale now and selling very quickly for 80s Music Bingo Brunch - Hastings (SELLING FAST) March 19th, get your tickets here👉 skiddle.com/e/36015367

10/02/2022

The early Friday4-7pm Jason Mcniff weekly Folk Sundowner at The Jenny Lind with a different featured guest act each week are a lovely way to kick off the weekend in Hastings!

07/02/2022

One of the kings of improv and crowd work coming to Bexhill Feb 13th still a few tix left we hear 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

06/02/2022

This looks vibey and for a good cause!! 🎧🥁🚀

A night of global sounds from London's DJ Galego, Hastings drummers The YYPPFDs and DJ Remi Vibesman, in aid of Hastings Supports Refugees.

Click here for info👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pangaea-fundraiser-for-hastings-supports-refugees-tickets-254844164757

A night of global sounds from London's DJ Galego, Hastings drummers The YYPPFDs and DJ Remi Vibesman, in aid of Hastings Supports Refugees.

04/02/2022

🌿In less than 3 months Jack and his attendants will be back on the streets of Hastings! 🌿

🌿🌿 Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green returns 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 Friday 29th April - Monday 2nd May 2022 🌿🌿

Details are still being finalised but expect dancing, sessions, singing, drumming, concerts, ceilidhs and a Monday procession through the streets of Hastings Old Town.

04/02/2022

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01/02/2022

Huge line up just announced 🔥🔥

Billed as the biggest day of reggae Hastings has ever seen on Saturday 30th July 🚀

Featuring UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro, The Dualers, Collie Buddz, Sister Nancy & Legal Shot Sound System, Hollie Cook, Reggae Roast Ft Natty Campbell MC & The Bob Marley Revival! 💚💛❤️

You can sign up for tix👉 https://bit.ly/HRF2022

Hastings Reggae Festival Official face value tickets + latest line up. Buy with confidence from the UK's biggest festival guide, Est 2001.

30/01/2022

This will be the real deal don’t miss this one 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

👉 https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Tunbridge-Wells/The-Marina-Fountain/WHAT-A-LA-LA-BAM-BAM---JOE-GODDARD-Hot-Chip/35987190/

A Divine Night To Drink & Dance!

28/01/2022

11th March at The Crypt - Hastings this will be a big one!! Click here for details👉 https://fb.me/e/1vNSIwqAe

25/01/2022

This looks cool.
Tribute to Prince by a 9 piece band for the Hastings Festival of Disco in April.

The unavoidable Parisian band, led by the explosive Malca, take up the challenge with a Tribute concert celebrating 40 years of the unique career of Prince

24/01/2022

The Reggae Fest is back in July it’s gonna be a big one! 💥

Hastings Reggae Festival Official face value tickets + latest line up. Buy with confidence from the UK's biggest festival guide, Est 2001.

24/01/2022

A solid weekly pub quiz at The Forbidden Fruit Hastings definitely need to book for this one it gets super busy 🎉

23/01/2022

Nearly time for one of the biggest weeks on the yearly calendar Hastings Fat Tuesday the UKs largest Mardi Gras Festival. 25th Feb- 1st March 2022 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

hastingsfattuesday.co.uk