Edition: July 2025
Look out for a feast of fun this summer with live music, comedy, sports and leisure, children's play sessions, inclusive sports and free community activities.
Music in Horsham – Friday nights and through the weekend
Horsham’s popular Friday Lates are back for the summer. From 6pm to 8pm join us and Food Rocks for music, food and drink at Horsham Carfax’s Bandstand. This year's line-up is more varied than ever and as always the events are completely free to attend. And our Sussex Sounds performances on Saturdays celebrate local talent, bringing live music to West Street and the Carfax Bandstand.
Brilliant Big Bands
Don't miss brilliant Big Band performances on our Horsham Carfax bandstand on Saturdays and Horsham Park Podium on selected Sundays.
Soak up the culture
For holiday activities at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, check out our great themed trails and family friendly events, as well as our special Museum Lates live music events at: www.horshammuseum.org/events.
From family films and baby-friendly comedy to Saturday night stand-up with some of the UK’s top comics, The Capitol’s summer programme is packed with laughs for all ages. Book now at: thecapitolhorsham.com.
Community events
Our Neighbourhood Wardens run great programmes of community activities designed to combat social isolation and bring communities together. Look out for events near you on our website at: www.horsham.gov.uk/wardensevents.
Storrington Neighbourhood Wardens are hosting their third annual Storrington Fun Day at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre on 18 August. With the help of donations, this event is a free community based fun day without any financial pressure for parents.
We also have two summer Multi- Sports for children with SEN or Autism events scheduled for 1 and 15 August. These inclusive sessions held at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre are tailored especially for families with children with additional needs.
Our popular Children's Fun Sessions in Horsham Park are also back for the holidays. Find our free 45-minute children's entertainment shows on Horsham Park Podium. Shows run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2pm and 3.15pm during the summer holiday. For more on our events and to give us your feedback, please visit: www.horsham. gov.uk/events.
Tastes of the District
Celebrate Sussex food and drink
Come along to the Sussex Six market in the Carfax, Horsham on 7 September from 10am to 4pm, for exceptional Sussex food and drink, a live cookery theatre and lots of music and entertainment. Support Sussex Six shops, restaurants, pubs and cafés who serve and sell local produce – find them at: www.sussexfoodanddrink.org.
Explore local drink producers this summer with your copy of our illustrated Drink Producers of Horsham District leaflet. Use the map to find local producers of fantastic wine, beer, cider, spirits, and soft drinks and discover experiences such as events and tours to enjoy this summer. Find a copy at: www.horsham.gov.uk/drinks
Get active
Play areas
For a free adventure with little ones, our great play areas can save the day. Discover them all on our webpage at
www.horsham.gov.uk/parks-and-countryside/play-areas/find-a-play-area
Wellbeing Walks
Our Free Wellbeing Walks run each month. You can join a group near you or explore somewhere new.
Find details at www.horsham.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/walking/wellbeing-walks.
Accessible and inclusive activities
We also support a range of groups and organisations to deliver accessible and inclusive activities. Don’t miss our extra summer sessions for those wanting to try accessible cycling with adapted bikes at our Wheels for ALL group. These will run on 1, 8, 13 and 22 August.
Cycling trails
Those who like to blaze their own trails could try one of our 44 circular cycling routes. Find the maps at www.horsham.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/cycling
If you are feeling energetic play tennis on our courts, hit a skatepark, or try one of our sports sessions.
Find more sports and leisure opportunities at www.horsham.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure
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