# Events & Things To Do In Hastings on 3rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Hastings on 3rd 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 3rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Hastings

- **Event Name**: Blackbox Presents: 'Jack in the Box' with Brandon Block and Alex P
  - **Description**: Mayday weekend marks the one year anniversary of the relaunch of Blackbox, and what better way to celebrate than with not one, but two of our all time favourite DJs and all round lovely guys - Brandon Block and Alex P!
From the original acid house parties
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/blackbox-presents-jack-in-the-box-with-brandon-block-and-alex-p/3600029668790106
  - **Venue**: Blackbox Hastings
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  - **Categories**: parties, art, entertainment, nonprofit, bank-holiday, holiday, raves
- **Event Name**: The Family Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green - Free Event!
  - **Description**: Come and have a go at English ceilidh dancing! This year we are excited to host a free family ceilidh on the Stade Open Space. Brighton based Trad-folk trio ‘Belver’ play music you just can’t help but move to, and expert caller Martin Clarke will guide yo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 63
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/the-family-ceilidh-at-hastings-traditional-jack-in-the-green-free-event/200029930764728
  - **Venue**: The Stade Open Space
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, workshops
- **Event Name**: Procession of Giants
  - **Description**: We are bringing together a spectacular gathering of giants for a larger than life procession through the Old Town. Assembling in the Aspens Roebuck Centre, these towering figures will make their way down Roebuck Street, along The Bourne, and on to the Sta
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 154
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/procession-of-giants/200029930764931
  - **Venue**: Aspens Charities-Roebuck Enterprises
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: The Stables Improv Team Proudly Presents … Um … Improv … Yet Again
  - **Description**: The Stables’ official improv team is back, after a run of packed-out shows in 2025, with another night of comedy made up entirely on the spot.

Everything is created live from audience suggestions, so no two shows are ever the same. Previous scenes have i
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 28
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/the-stables-improv-team-proudly-presents-…-um-…-improv-…-yet-again/200029838696741
  - **Venue**: The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, TN34 3BD Hastings, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, comedy
- **Event Name**: Crowley’s Curse: Mayday Full Band Takeover
  - **Description**: Crowley’s Curse return for a special acoustic duo set this May Day Bank Holiday weekend.

📍 East Sussex Angling Association
📅 Sunday 3rd May 2026
⏰ Music from 2:00PM

We’re stripping it back for a Sunday afternoon session packed with indie anthems, Britpo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/crowley’s-curse-mayday-full-band-takeover/200029712568747
  - **Venue**: East Hastings Sea Angling Association
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, bank-holiday, holiday
- **Event Name**: King Size Slim
  - **Description**: Join us for fabulous live music every Sunday!

Award winning artist Toby Barelli aka King Size Slim has performed somewhere near 1500 shows over the last decade. Taking his unique rootsy sound across the UK and Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/king-size-slim/200029630955953
  - **Venue**: Elm lane , TN35 4HG Pett, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, festivals, art, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Concert with The Copper Family
  - **Description**: An afternoon concert with The Copper Family, a Sussex-based family singing folk songs that have been passed down the family for generations.About this EventJoin long-time Jack in the Green favourites The Copper Family for
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/concert-with-the-copper-family/100001984583538788
  - **Venue**: St Clements C Of E Church
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  - **Price**: GBP 14
  - **Categories**: Concerts, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Morris Dancers' Service - All Saints Church
  - **Description**: The annual service of celebration, includes readings, jigs, music and dances from host sides, Hastings RX Morris and Hannah’s Cat. Dancing outside the church from 11:15am
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/morris-dancers-service-all-saints-church/200029930765136
  - **Venue**: All Saints Church, All Saints Street, Hastings
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- **Event Name**: The BIG Squeeze
  - **Description**: Join The Woodland Kitchen Band for a big Sussex ‘tune-up’ in The Albion.

An open session so all musicians and singers welcome.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/the-big-squeeze/200029930765031
  - **Venue**: The Albion
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: DJs Natty Nick and Mike D
  - **Description**: Reggae Soul and Lots More
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/djs-natty-nick-and-mike-d/200029851320830
  - **Venue**: 80 Queens Road, Tn341Rl Hastings, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: reggae

## 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
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- **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:** Blackbox Presents: 'Jack in the Box' with Brandon Block and Alex P (Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at Blackbox Hastings), The Family Ceilidh at Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green - Free Event! (Sun May 03 2026 at 03:30 pm at The Stade Open Space), Procession of Giants (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at Aspens Charities-Roebuck Enterprises), The Stables Improv Team Proudly Presents … Um … Improv … Yet Again (Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, TN34 3BD Hastings, United Kingdom), Crowley’s Curse: Mayday Full Band Takeover (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at East Hastings Sea Angling Association).
- **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 Blackbox Hastings, The Stade Open Space, Aspens Charities-Roebuck Enterprises.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Hastings?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Hastings range from GBP 14 to GBP 14. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Hastings?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Hastings include The Pulse Hub, Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green, S.I.T Stables Improv Team.
- **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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