Local arts news
2026 BIG LITTLE ARTS WEEKEND – LATEST NEWS
ON THIS PAGE WE WILL POST THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2026 BIG LITTLE ARTS WEEKEND. Provisional Running Order, with elements confirmed so far: Friday 4th September am – Art show set-upFriday 4th September Evening – Rushlake Green Open art show preview…
2026 BIG LITTLE GIG – GET YOURSELF ON THE LINE-UP
As part of this year’s Little Arts Rushlake Green weekend of arts events, we’re putting together an open mic music evening devoted to giving local talent a platform. The Open Mic Big Little Gig will be on Saturday 5th September 2026, starting at around…
OPEN ART SHOW – Now open for submissions
Here’s an opportunity for you to put some of your creative work into the 2026 Open Art Show, which is part of this year’s Big Little Arts Weekend. The Open Art Show, in the Dunn Village Hall, runs from Friday 4th September (Preview evening) though to…
HOUSECARLS AT WHITE HORSE INN – MAY 16th.
A new monthly event hosted by Hastings based trio The Housecarls, featuring local emerging and established artists, kicks-off on Saturday 16th May 8pm, at The White Horse, Bodle Street Green. The Housecarls have been building up a reputation in the local area with…
BRASS BAND SPRINGS INTO ACTION
The Warbleton Brass Band spring concert is on Sunday 10th May 2026 3:00pm, at the State Hall, Kings Church, Heathfield. The band has evolved into a modern, forward-thinking brass ensemble, but still ensures that it keeps some of that wonderful traditional feel with…
CRANFORD – BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
Tickets are selling fast for what looks set to be one of the Village Players’ most entertaining productions – CRANFORD (13th – 16th May 2026) – a rich and comic costume drama that will stretch the Players’ wardrobe department to its…
ANOTHER RUDE SUNDAY ON RUSHLAKE GREEN
The ever popular Rude Mechanicals return for another original performance on our Green. 7.30pm Sunday 28th June 2026. Tickets on sale now. They say: “The Wife is The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company’s original musical play inspired by Chaucer’s Wife of Bath….
LITTLE ARTS RUSHLAKE GREEN 2026 YOUTH AWARDS GRANT SCHEME NOW OPEN
Are you a young person living near Rushlake Green with special talents in music, art or the performing arts? Or are you a professional who wants to develop artistic expression in local young people? If you are, check this out… The Little Arts Rushlake Green (LARG)…
A DRAMATIC VILLAGE EVENT
The next production by the Village Players Rushlake Green will be CRANFORD, a rich and comic costume drama, adapted by Martyn Coleman and written by Elizabeth Gaskell and Martyn Coleman. The play will be directed by Helen Halliday. This is what the Village Players say…
MAYFIELD FESTIVAL STARTS 26-04-26
We are delighted to learn that the unmissable MAYFIELD FESTIVAL 2026 is back from Sunday the 26th of April, Tickets are already selling fast (see booking details below and website for full programme details). Proceedings get underway with one of the showpiece events…
WHEN WILL TAYLOR BE LIVE? 11th APRIL 2026.
Will Taylor is performing at the White Horse, Bodle Street Green once again on Saturday 11th April from 7.30pm Booking in advance advised if you wish to eat. The White Horse regularly features excellent local musicians and we look forward to the imminent return of the…
NOTHING IS REAL TICKETS SELLING FAST
Tickets to see Nothing is Real play The Beatles’ 1969 albums Help! and Rubber Soul, on Sat 27th Sept, in the Dunn Village Hall, are selling fast online. It’s £10 in advance and £11 at the door. Booking is super easy. Here’s a link: NOTHING IS REAL…
MEET THE ARTISTS
The Preview Night (from 7.00pm Thursday 25th Sept) is open to all, and offers a unique opportunity to meet the creators of many of the works featured in this year’s Open Art Show in the Dunn Village Hall. These Preview Nights are always popular and very well…
WHO KNEW WE HAD SO MANY POETS
The organisers of the ‘IN YOUR OWN WORDS’ poetry and prose session have been thrilled by the response from local writers offering to come to the session to share their ideas. The afternoon session from 2.00pm in the Dunn Village Hall, on Sunday 28th…
FINAL BIG LITTLE ARTS WEEKEND LINE-UP AND TIMINGS RELEASED
Here’s the confirmed line-up for the Big Little Arts Weekend 25th to 28th September 2025. There’s still time to register for the Open Art Show. And you’ve also got time to tell Pa know that you’d like your poem(s) or prose writings included in…
Clear your Diary for 25th to 28th September
The programme for the Big Little Arts Weekend is shaping up to be fantastic. A great collection of not to be missed events. Follow the links highlighted below. BIG LITTLE ARTS WEEKEND Introduction, including how to take part OPEN ART SHOW The weekend kicks off with a…
THE PLAZA TO BE
Friday and Saturday are already almost completely sold out but there are still tickets available for Wednesday’s and Thursday’s performances of the Village Players’ production of Plaza Suite by the renowned playwright Neil Simon. The theatre…
Something Different from Cowbeech Players
On Friday 6th June, the Cowbeech Players present “And Now for Someting Completely Different. A panto production narrated by non other than Tom Baker. Performances at at 6.30pm and 8.30pm, with entry by donation at the door.
THE GIG IN THE GARDEN IS BACK
Get ready for a night of “epic live music, great vibes, and summer fun”. The Gig in the Garden returns to the Merrie Harriers pub Cowbeech on Saturday 7th June. Gates open at 5.30pm. Three amazing bands: – Skarlettos – Cry Wolf – Watson…
AUTHENTIC SUSSEX HARMONIES IN RINGMER 30th May 25
If you missed Sussex Harmony at last year’s Little Arts Festival, there’s another chance to hear them in a concert of 18th and 19th Century music from the pubs and pulpits of rural Sussex with readings from a local farmer’s diaries. Where: Ringmer Village Hall, Lewes…
WARBLETON BRASS presents music from Stage & Screen. Sunday 11th May 25
Warbleton Brass Band present Music from Stage and Screen, 3pm Sunday 11th May 2025, State Hall, Kings Church, Heathfield. Full details, and an up to date calendar of Brass Band appearances at : https://warbletonbrassband.org/2024-engagements.html
MARK AUSTIN – AT PURE ARTS, Roche Gallery, Rye from 12th April
Local artist Mark Austin is thrilled to be exhibiting with the Pure Arts Group at the stunning Roche Gallery in Rye. This exhibition brings together an exclusive group of artists, showcasing bold, contemporary works in a beautiful setting. He tells us: “Come and…
NIGEL HORN LIVE at BLUEBELL ROOTS Arlington Village Hall 6th April 25
Nigel Horn, the acoustic guitarist who received a rapturous reception at last year’s Little Arts Festival, will be appearing at the Bluebell Roots in Arlington Village Hall on Sunday April 6th, where the featured artist will be Erica Steencamp. Nigel has himself…
TAYLOR MADE TO ROCK The Bear Inn Burwash 22nd March 25
Local Rock, Pop, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll band TAYLOR MADE are playing a gig at the Bear Inn Burwash on 22nd March. Many will remember the bands barnstorming appearance at the 2024 Little Arts Festival Big little Gig.