The year kicks off with the Brighton Half Marathon on 2nd March, a city-wide event that celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Come April, the Arundel Tulip Festival will transform Arundel Castle into a tulip lover's paradise, considered one of Europe's leading tulip showcases. The Brighton Marathon, the UK's third-largest, also returns in April, featuring a free one-mile race around Preston Park.
May is a month of creativity in Brighton, with the Brighton Fringe Festival and Brighton Festival offering a diverse range of performances across the city. Music lovers should also mark their calendars for The Great Escape festival, a showcase of emerging artists in intimate venues across Brighton.
June promises a fun-filled family day out at the South of England Show in Ardingly showground, complete with livestock judging, horse displays, and trade stands. The inaugural Hot Air Balloon Festival also takes place in June at Stanmer Park, offering a county fair-style entertainment programme.
The Love Supreme jazz festival at Glynde Place near Lewes in July is the largest outdoor jazz festival in Europe. The Petworth Festival follows in August, celebrating a variety of music and performers.
August also brings Brighton Pride, a weekend-long celebration of diversity and inclusion. The Eastbourne Airshow, Airbourne, takes place from 14-17 August, offering a thrilling spectacle on Eastbourne's seafront.
September sees Brighton and Hove host two Women’s Rugby World Cup games, a thrilling prospect for sports enthusiasts. Car enthusiasts should look forward to the Goodwood Revival in September and the London to Brighton veteran car run in November.
Finally, the Burning the Clocks parade in December, celebrating the winter solstice, rounds off the year.
At Burnett's, we're proud to be part of this vibrant community. If you're considering moving to Sussex to experience these events firsthand, we're here to help you find your perfect home. Let's make 2025 a year to remember!
