Free Pop and Eurovision Themed Music Festival on Ferring Village Green
Worthing Silver Band, Worthing
Free Pop and Eurovision Themed Music Festival on Ferring Village Green. Saturday July 11th 1-4p.m. Bring a picnic and dress up in retro clothes encouraged! Stalls in the village hall from 11am - 4p.m.
11 Jul 2026
13:00 - 16:00
ELLIEFEST
The Ellie Thornton Foundation, Worthing
The one-day, FREE family-friendly music festival, ELLIEFEST returns to Clapham and Patching Village Hall and grounds on Saturday 11 July, 2026. This will be the third edition of the popular festival that brings together the perfect mix of incredible live music, activities and atmosphere.
Murdoch's Crazy Eyes will headline this year’s festival. With a reputation for electrifying live performances, their headline set promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and connection - a perfect fit for the festival's ethos.
Joining Murdoch's Crazy Eyes on the bill are four exciting up-and-coming local artists that ELLIEFEST is proud to platform:
- Amie Iris - Brighton-based singer-songwriter blends the energy of pop with the drama of musical theatre in her unique sound
- Mia Langridge - a rising star on the Brighton music scene, and fresh from The Great Escape; Mia performs her own infectious indie-folk pop melodies that will get you dancing
- Scarlett Leigh - Brighton-based singer-songwriter crafting intimate, heartfelt, story-driven songs in an authentic style that is unmistakably her own
- Luc Oratis - a high-energy musical theatre performer who loves to perform popular covers on his guitar
The music doesn’t stop with live performance, this year we will be encouraging the audience to get involved too, with Toby from Big Night Out hosting two interactive experiences:
- Disco Bingo - the ultimate singalong game show experience
- Big Night Out for Kids - a dedicated zone of activities, games, and entertainment for younger festivalgoers, expect disco tunes, massive laughs, and an unforgettable festival atmosphere!
ELLIEFEST 2026 goes far beyond music, there’s fun for all ages. For the little ones, don't miss Buckets of Fun, doodle box, face painting, an adventure inflatable and tea cup ride.
Festivalgoers can also look forward to:
- Satyam Dance’s Bollywood Workshop - an opportunity to learn this dynamic and energetic dance style in an inclusive, fun, participatory session
- Arts & Craft Market - with sellers from across Sussex selling their unique designs
- Scandilious - Nordic food and barista coffee
- Ellie’s Cake Café - relax with homemade cake and a cup of tea
- The Ellie Thornton Foundation's BBQ - serving freshly cooked burgers and vegetarian alternatives
Admission is free, but donations are strongly encouraged. All proceeds of the event will support The Ellie Thornton Foundation, a charity committed to improving road safety for children. By providing grants to schools, the foundation has improved the safety of over 9000 school children across the UK.
Mark your calendars for the can't-miss event of the summer, ELLIEFEST on Saturday 11 July, grab a drink from the licensed bar and kick back on the lawn to enjoy the sights and sounds of the day.
Mark your calendars for the can't-miss event of the summer, ELLIEFEST on Saturday 11 July, grab a drink from the licensed bar and kick back on the lawn to enjoy the sights and sounds of the day.
11 Jul 2026
11:00 - 18:00
Hospice Harmony Choir Summer Concert
Hospice Harmony Choir, Worthing
Hospice Harmony, the choir for St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House, are delighted to present their annual summer concert, in aid of both hospices. The evening will feature a wide variety of music, including popular, jazz, folk, and songs from musicals & films. Doors open at 6.30pm, and the performance will include an interval with refreshments. Tickets are £10 - please book in advance if possible, by emailing [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
11 Jul 2026
19:00 - 21:00
JAY SINGS SWING ROCK AND ROLL AND THE KING
SHEENA HUDSON FOR ST MARYS CHURCH EP, EAST PRESTON,
An evening of nostalgia with Jay entertaining us with Cool Crooner Classics, Rock 'n' Roll Legends and a Hunka Hunka Elvis hits. There is a raffle and a licenced bar. Tickets in aid of St Marys Church, Vicarage Lane, East Preston are available from Seaview Stores in East Preston. Ticket price is £7.
11 Jul 2026
07:30 - 09:30
ArtWorks Art Event
Lynda Leese, Littlehampton
ArtWorks exhibition celebrating over ten years of community arts and crafts workshops.
Arts and crafts for sale. In the garden: plants, birdbaths, planters, ornaments and much more.
There will also be the West Sussex Waste Prevention Team on hand to advise regarding recycling, composting, etc.
Results of the children's 'Rail Safety Poster Competition' will be announced, and there will be a prize-giving ceremony!
11 Jul 2026
10:00 - 15:00
Charms, Cures and Potions: Keeping Well in Old Sussex – a talk by Chris Hare
East Preston & Kingston Preservation Society, East Preston, Littlehampton
In an era when most people could not afford to go the doctor, and when the skills of doctors and the potency of their medicines were very limited, most people relied on folk cures and remedies. There were not only physical illnesses to contend with; many people believed in the malign presence of witchcraft and there were rituals and charms for dealing with this threat too. Some of these “old wives tales” probably did some good, others none at all, and some probably did more harm than good. Chris Hare, Worthing historian and author, explores this fascinating topic in his illustrated talk. Entry is free for EPKPS members. Visitors £3, payable on entry (cash only). All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.
14 Jul 2026
19:15 - 20:30
Arundel Museum Talk: The Women’s Land Army in Sussex
Arundel Museum Manager, Arundel
We are delighted to be joined by Sussex historian and academic, Dr John Godfrey.
He has researched the Women’s Land Army extensively and will give us an insight into the set up of the Women’s Land Army during WW2.
War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical…
Tickets £8 member / £10 non-member.
Image from the Museum Collection.
15 Jul 2026
18:00 - 20:00
Tombstone Tourists - why cemeteries are so interesting - Ian Everest
Sussex Family History Group : Worthing Meeting Centre, Worthing
Find out about the development of the large municipal cemeteries during the 19th century and the background to their establishment. Using Newhaven Cemetery as a focus, the talk looks at how a cemetery can act as a reference library for local and family history, and a fascinating insight into Victorian social history.
Ian Everest is a popular speaker from Newhaven giving talks on Farming History, Sussex Local History, Military and Social History.
16 Jul 2026
19:15 - 21:00
Summer Flower Show
Ferring Gardening Club, Worthing
Our annual Summer display of Flowers, Plants, Vegetables and Homecraft. Viewing is open to all. Door entry £1. Homemade cake, tea and coffee is on sale in the Club Room
18 Jul 2026
14:30 - 16:00
Singers Rechoired Charity Concert: Sounds of Summer
Singers Rechoired, Worthing
Singers Rechoired is delighted to be back with a new selection of music celebrating the holiday season. The Sounds of Summer concert features classic pop and rock songs such as Summer of ’69, Walking on Sunshine, Mr Blue Sky and Here Comes the Sun, plus many more.
Leading the choir is Musical Director Curtis Lavender, back in Worthing from a tour of the UK and Canada with the hit show Walk Right Back – the Everly Brothers Story.
An exit collection will be made in aid of Andy’s Angels, a Sussex-based charity providing safe spaces for adults and children who are navigating their grief journey after the loss of a loved one.
18 Jul 2026
19:00 - 21:00
Family Geology Day 2026 at Rustington Museum
Ray Cooper, Littlehampton
The WSGS are returning for a second year.
With a one day event in partnership with the Rustington Museum, we will be talking to anybody, young and old, interested in fossils, rocks, minerals, dinosaurs and any related subject that you are interested in, to do with Geology and Palaeontology and have 'hands-on come and see' examples of items and actual specimens belonging to society members.
There will also be a visitor 'show and tell', where we will attempt to Identify any fossil, rock or mineral specimens that visitors may like to bring along.
In addition there will be an affordable original & pre-owned geology book sales at 'pocket money' prices.
Plus our ever popular Lucky Dips for the children.
So if you don't know anything about Geology but want to learn a little, then do come along to meet and talk to our 'guys & gals'. It is always low key but interesting, and who knows you may want to join the WSGS.
Visit our website for the West Sussex Geological Society at www.wsgs.org.uk for all the latest meetings and events info.
In addition there will be an affordable original & pre-owned geology book sales at 'pocket money' prices.
Plus our ever popular Lucky Dips for the children.
So if you don't know anything about Geology but want to learn a little, then do come along to meet and talk to our 'guys & gals'. It is always low key but interesting, and who knows you may want to join the WSGS.
Visit our website for the West Sussex Geological Society at www.wsgs.org.uk for all the latest meetings and events info.
18 Jul 2026
10:00 - 16:00
Angmering Neigh-Bourhood Stakes Race Night
Angmering Community Centre, Littlehampton
Betting from £1 - cash only
Prize for the Best Hat!
Buy your own Race Horse - be an owner for the day and if your horse wins, you win a prize!
£15 per ticket - includes buffet
Bring your own bottle. Soft drinks, tea & coffee and ice creams available for purchase
Prize for the Best Hat!
Buy your own Race Horse - be an owner for the day and if your horse wins, you win a prize!
£15 per ticket - includes buffet
Bring your own bottle. Soft drinks, tea & coffee and ice creams available for purchase
18 Jul 2026
19:00 - 22:00