What's On in Mid Sussex
Things to do in and around Mid Sussex: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Mid Sussex Fireworks 2026: Five Confirmed Dates
Burgess Hill on 26 September, East Grinstead 17 October, Ardingly 24 October, Lindfield 5 November, Cuckfield 7 November. Times, prices and parking.
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Christmas
Burgess Hill Christmas Festival: Lights On 26 November
The four-day festival runs 26 to 29 November on Church Walk, with the lights switched on between 4pm and 7pm on the Thursday. Hours, acts and parking.
Christmas
East Grinstead Lights Switch-On: Saturday 21 November
The Big Reveal and the town council switch-on take over the High Street on Saturday 21 November, with the Christmas market on 6 December. Times to come.
Christmas
Haywards Heath Christmas Festival 2026: No Date Yet
The town council has not yet published a 2026 date. Here is what is confirmed, what 2025 looked like, and the nearby festive dates already fixed.
Summer Holidays
Free Things to Do in Mid Sussex Before 1 September
Eight free children's sessions are still to run in Mid Sussex before term restarts on 1 September. Dates, times, postcodes and what to book first.