Events in Hastings From 24th August – 30th August 2026

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If you're looking for things to do in Hastings this week, from August 23rd to 30th, you’ll find a range of local events and entertainment. The calendar offers options for music, activity, or a film. Keep travel in mind, the Hastings Line and East Coastway Line provide rail access, and parking near The Stade can be limited during events. Your evenings include traditional folk music sessions for relaxed, acoustic sounds, and energetic DJ parties. These musical options offer different moods, so you can choose an atmosphere to suit your preference. Several pubs in the Old Town regularly host live music, and you might find performances connected to the summer festival programme. Beyond music, you can try a daytime session for beginner line dancing, offering a friendly environment to learn new steps. This is a different option to the evening’s music. For those interested in arts, there’s a film screening, allowing you to immerse yourself in a curated cinematic presentation. The Electric Palace Cinema often showcases independent and classic films. Whether you’re interested in local music, new dance steps, or a film, the coming days offer possibilities. Remember that the East Hill Lift can be affected by weather. The Saxon Shore Way also provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the coast. Browse the listings below for details.

Monday 24th August

Tuesday Folk Session at The Stag Inn

· The Stag Inn · Nightlife & Music

A weekly folk music session takes place at The Stag Inn in Hastings.

Tuesday 25th August

Beginner Line Dancing

· Stade Hall · Fitness & Outdoors

Beginner line dancing class held at Stade Hall for the community.

Wednesday 26th August

Captain of The Lost Waves, Gabriel Moreno

· Nightlife & Music

Gabriel Moreno performs live acoustic music at The Crown House in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Thursday 27th August

Black Octopus 8th Birthday Part 1 With Danilo Plessow Aka Mcde

· Nightlife & Music

Black Octopus celebrates its 8th birthday with a live DJ set by Danilo Plessow and local artists at Quarters Brighton.

Friday 28th August

Acidfest Hastings: Mini Psych Fest

· Nightlife & Music

A mini psych festival featuring psychedelic rock and electronic music at St Leonards, The Piper.

Leonora in The Morning Light

· Electric Palace Cinema · Culture & Arts

Film screening of 'Leonora in the Morning Light' at Electric Palace cinema.

Saturday 29th August

Encapsulated Energy The Summer Sizzler

· Nightlife & Music

Encapsulated Energy hosts a live DJ party with 15W lasers and beefed-up sound from 7PM to 3AM at Blackbox Hastings.

The Brighton Ska Train August Bank Holiday Weekender 2026!

· Nightlife & Music

3 nights of ska, reggae, and rocksteady at Brighton's Volks Nightclub during the August Bank Holiday Weekender.