# Events & Things To Do In Hastings on 2nd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Hastings on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Hastings on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Hastings

- **Event Name**: The Big Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green
  - **Description**: The Big Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green – with Banter and caller Martin Clarke.

Come along to the White Rock Theatre to dance at The Big Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green on Saturday 2nd May! Live music from Banter is su
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/the-big-ceilidh-at-hastings-traditional-jack-in-the-green/200029816478819
  - **Venue**: White Rock Theatre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, art, theatre, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: JACK ON THE BEACH
  - **Description**: 💚 Jack on the Beach is back! 💚

Celebrating all of our local DJS we bring you this amazing event where (weather permitting) we’ll be livening up the seafront at Oscar’s on the Square showcasing the very best in Afro House, Dancing, and Good Vibes all day.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/jack-on-the-beach/200029805487008
  - **Venue**: Oscar's on the Square
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: Headdress Workshop
  - **Description**: Join us at Stade Hall to make a headdress to wear over the May Day weekend. All materials provided.About this EventHeaddress workshops at Stade Hall
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/headdress-workshop/100001985213826997
  - **Venue**: Stade Hall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Rattlebag Singaround - The Stag Inn
  - **Description**: Rattlebag are a 5-piece, acapella group from Hastings. They have hats, headdresses and harmonies, and they entertain you with folk and contemporary songs. Their unique arrangements have delighted crowds at festivals, folk-clubs and singarounds since 2005.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/rattlebag-singaround-the-stag-inn/200029930765239
  - **Venue**: The Stag Inn
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: In Between Days (Saturday Special)
  - **Description**: An alternative afternoon
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/in-between-days-saturday-special/200029508469431
  - **Venue**: 80 Queens Road, Tn341Rl Hastings, United Kingdom
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## Trending Events in Hastings

- **Event Name**: Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green 2026
  - **Description**: A full weekend of festivities to welcome the coming of summer! With Morris dancing, giants, drumming, sessions, workshops, concerts and ceilidhs. 

On the Monday Jack leads the grand procession through the Old Town before being slain to release the spirit
  - **Venue**: Old Town, Hastings
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- **Event Name**: Hastings Beer & Music Festival 2026!
  - **Description**: Hastings Beer & Music Festival is an organised by Hastings Round Table where 100% of profits goes back to local good causes.About this EventHastings Beer & Music Festival is an event organised by H
  - **Venue**: The Oval
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- **Event Name**: HIDDEN BEACH FESTIVAL 2026
  - **Description**: Multiple Locations including:
The Oval | Horntye Park | Bottle Alley | Many more locations

After the success of 2025, HiddenBeach Festival returns to Hastings from 7–9 August 2026.

Across three days the town will be transformed with live music, DJs, wor
  - **Venue**: Hastings
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- **Event Name**: The West Hill Party and Slaying of the Jack
  - **Description**: The West Hill is transformed into a hub of excitement and noise for the afternoon. Bring a picnic blanket, find your spot on the hill and enjoy an an afternoon of live entertainment of dancing, singing, drumming and more! 

There will be lots of delicious
  - **Venue**: The West Hill, Hastings
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- **Event Name**: AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE – LIVE IN HASTINGS
  - **Description**: JUST ANNOUNCED: AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE – LIVE IN HASTINGS 

45th Anniversary Tour (1981–2026)
Saturday 25 April 2026
Henry Ward Hall

One of the most influential and mind-expanding dub collectives on the planet is coming to Hastings.

Expect:
Deep, seismic b
  - **Venue**: Henry Ward Hall
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- **Event Name**: Big Pop Party with Jon & Jo plus Bradley from S Club
  - **Description**: This November…there ain’t no party like an S Club party!

Wave your hands in the air at Hastings’ ultimate party night featuring Jon & Jo from S Club with a live band, and Bradley McIntosh’s ‘S Club Party’ DJ set. All in one Big Pop Party.

Jon and Jo
  - **Venue**: White Rock Theatre
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- **Event Name**: 808 State
  - **Description**: 808 State DJ Set

plus support

9pm – 2am

at Blackbox, Hastings

Mancunian electronic pioneers 808 State, known best for genre defining records including: Ninety, Gorgeous, ex:el and Don Solaris, are inspired equally by the haunting of their home city’s
  - **Venue**: Blackbox Hastings
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- **Event Name**: The Big Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green
  - **Description**: The Big Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green – with Banter and caller Martin Clarke.

Come along to the White Rock Theatre to dance at The Big Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green on Saturday 2nd May! Live music from Banter is su
  - **Venue**: White Rock Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b0db349ae54960581438155d72c0f4da77fcb731791c02ecbc341f1368db6c01-rimg-w680-h356-dcf1dae9-gmir?v=1775116115
- **Event Name**: Dub Pistols in Hastings
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Dub Pistols LIVE at White Rock Theatre on Saturday, April 25, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Dub Pistols is coming to White Rock Theatre on Saturday, April 25,
  - **Venue**: White Rock Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Hastings?
  - **A:** The Big Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at White Rock Theatre), JACK ON THE BEACH (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at Oscar's on the Square), Headdress Workshop (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Stade Hall), Rattlebag Singaround - The Stag Inn (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Stag Inn), In Between Days (Saturday Special) (Sat May 02 2026 at 80 Queens Road, Tn341Rl Hastings, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Hastings?
  - **A:** Headdress Workshop (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Stade Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Hastings?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Hastings on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Hastings?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Hastings?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Hastings include White Rock Theatre, Oscar's on the Square, Stade Hall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Hastings?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Hastings include Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green, Marie Oliver, Twelve Hundred Postcards.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Hastings?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Hastings.

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