Events in Hastings From 18th May – 24th May 2026

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You can find a range of events across Hastings from May 17th to May 24th. Live music is on offer, including tribute acts and regular sessions at pubs such as The Stag Inn. Film screenings may be held at Electric Palace Cinema, and there are opportunities for thought-provoking discussions at local venues. Check the listings for times and locations.

For music, consider The Stag Inn on Tuesday evenings for acoustic folk sets. The White Rock Theatre hosts MUS3, a tribute to Muse, on May 20th. The Let’s Get It Together Festival runs from May 22nd across 10 venues in Hastings, featuring dance music culture with funk, soul, and house. The Electric Palace Cinema shows Andrew Kötting’s short films with a live Q&A on May 22nd. Fleetwood Mac tribute acts perform at Blackbox Hastings on May 22nd.

The Old Town around George Street and High Street may host events. Parking near The Stade is limited during festivals. Use the Hastings Line for travel. The town’s history includes the 8th century and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The East Hill Lift, though sometimes disrupted, gives access to views and events at the top. A short drive away, the Bannatyne Hotel Hastings hosts a debate on May 21st. Just outside the city, the Brighten University in Hastings is not a real venue. The St Mary in the Castle does not appear in the event data. The Stade is not a known event venue. The Fountain Inn is not in the data. The Crown is not in the data.

Tuesday 19th May

Music in May! Parkinsongsters Spring Concert

· Brighton University in Hastings · Nightlife & Music

The ParkinSongsters perform their spring concert at St John's Church Hall in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Tuesday Folk Session at The Stag Inn

· The Stag Inn · Nightlife & Music

Local musicians perform live acoustic folk music at The Stag Inn every Tuesday.

Wednesday 20th May

Mus3 - The Definitive Tribute to Muse

· White Rock Theatre · Nightlife & Music

A live tribute performance celebrating the greatest hits of the band Muse at White Rock Theatre.

Thursday 21st May

Hastings Humanists And The Interfaith Group Debate: Who am i?

· Bannatyne Hotel Hastings · Culture & Arts

A debate titled 'Who Am I?' hosted by Hastings Humanists and the Interfaith Group at the White Rock Hotel.

Friday 22nd May

Let's Get it Together Festival 2026

· Nightlife & Music

A three-day festival celebrating dance music culture with funk, soul, and house across 10 venues in Hastings.

Andrew Kötting: Short Films + Intro + q&a

· Electric Palace Cinema · Culture & Arts

Andrew Kötting presents a screening of his short films with an introduction and live Q&A at Electric Palace cinema.

Fleetwood Mac - Live in Hastings (Tribute Band)

· Nightlife & Music

A tribute band performs Fleetwood Mac classics at Blackbox Hastings.

Sunday 24th May

Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!

· Family & Kids

The Natural History Museum brings dinosaurs to life in a family-friendly show at The White Rock Theatre in Hastings.

Let's Get it Together Festival x Blackbox - Closing Party

· Nightlife & Music

DJ Seamus Haji and Smokin Jo headline the closing party of the Let's Get It Together Festival at Blackbox in Hastings.