Events in Hastings From 20th April – 26th April 2026

This week in Hastings features live music and community events across venues from The Stade to spaces near the old harbour. Shows range from intimate acoustic sets at local bars with seasonal programming, including mindful movement sessions like Qi Gong every Thursday evening at Stade Hall, to themed nights such as a tribute to 1970s British rock or open-mic storytelling by longtime residents. Family activities include interactive play zones in public parks with free access on weekend afternoons and guided walks along the Saxon Shore Way combining local history with light physical movement.

Music events cover multiple genres: soulful performances at a riverside café on Monday nights, rock acts from Hastings’ southern area every Friday, and late-night acoustic jams near East Hill. Karaoke returns to Yates in downtown Hastings every Saturday evening with rotating themes, 80s hits or local artist covers, held in a space built for casual gathering rather than formal performance.

Beyond music, ghost hunts are hosted on two evenings at Smugglers Adventure, combining theatrical re-enactments of known coastal incidents with exploration along the East Hill Lift path and The Stade perimeter. These events reflect community organisation patterns where people gather through rhythm, movement, shared stories or playful participation.

Check listings below for details on times, locations, and access points including public transport links via Hastings Line services operating from the main railway station during evening events.