The Stables Theatre presents Jez Butterworth's award-winning play 'Jerusalem', directed by Gareth Brighton, about a troublemaker who refuses to be driven out of his village.
Jazz quintet led by Andy Slack plays lesser-known jazz and Latin tunes at Barnaby's Lounge.
Live jazz night with vocalist Nikki (GertskiSings) reimagining classic standards and ballads, with cocktails and dining by Powell's Kitchen.
Morning of art and storytelling with nature activities for children and carers in Alexandra Park.
Interactive murder-mystery supper inspired by Carry On and Agatha Christie, with guests playing along to solve the crime, all in aid of Friends of Conquest Hospital.
Free solo acoustic gig by Nelson King at The Custom Cafe in Hastings.
Free solo and acoustic session by Kay Iris at The Albion in Hastings.
Annual fundraising ball for Arts on Prescription, the charity's fifth edition, with best-dressed prize, raffle and Santa collecting for children in need.
Subtitled screening of the dark comedy 'Wicker', in which a fisherwoman commissions a wicker husband and sparks chaos in her seaside village, with Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård.
Thursday morning matinee screening of Vincent Munier's wildlife documentary about three generations of nature-lovers in the Vosges forests, subtitled for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Screening of Jim Jarmusch's all-star portmanteau film on family relationships, subtitled, as part of the Independent Visions series at the Electric Palace Cinema.
Relaxed screening of the 1990 Christmas comedy Home Alone, with Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci.
Screening of Disney's 'The Muppet Christmas Carol', with Michael Caine as Bob Cratchit and Gonzo as Charles Dickens, including a singalong on Wednesday.
80th anniversary screening of Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' at The Electric Palace Cinema.
Subtitled screening of the British comedy 'Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint', with John Bradley, Celia Imrie and Richard E. Grant, at the Electric Palace Cinema.
Screening of the 2003 Christmas comedy 'Elf', directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell and James Caan, for all the family.
Screening of Johan Grimonprez's Oscar-nominated documentary on Patrice Lumumba and the 1960s Congo, set to a jazz soundtrack, with an interval.
Subtitled screening of the British comedy 'Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint', with John Bradley, Celia Imrie and Richard E. Grant, in the Electric Palace's Christmas film programme.
Screening of Alex Gibney's documentary on Fela Kuti and Afrobeat, with a post-screening discussion, part of Hidden Beach: Winter of Culture.
Double bill screening of the boxing films Rocky III and Rocky IV, directed by Sylvester Stallone, with an interval between the two films.
Screening of Denzel Washington's 2016 film 'Fences', with Viola Davis, part of the Hidden Beach: Winter of Culture programme at the Electric Palace Cinema.
UK premiere screening of the documentary on the monasteries of Zanskar, with short films, introductions by Chris McKenna and a Q&A with Dr John Harrison.
Live music by Logan + Steve at Porters Wine Bar in Hastings' Old Town.
Live music night with Liane Carroll at Porters Wine Bar on High Street in Hastings' Old Town.
Live music night with Liane Carroll at Porters Wine Bar on High Street.
Live blues session by New Shoes Blues at The Nags Head in Hastings.
Queer country music night with live music from Pink Suits and The Northdown Rodeo, a cabaret performance, a costume contest and DJs, for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Screening of the macabre black comedy 'Theatre of Blood' (1973), introduced by archivist and writer Jenny Hammerton, with a Vincent Price Bloody Mary.
Album launch by Philippe Nash, with support from Woodpig, at The Piper in Hastings.
Semi-professional football match between Hastings United FC and Steyning Town in the Isthmian League South East Division.
Family rave with uplifting dance music, big-name DJs and MCs, lasers, glow sticks and games for all ages.
Friday night jazz session with the pop-inspired jazz trio of Eleonora Claps, John Crawford and Terry Pack at Barnaby's Lounge.
Acoustic Gypsy Jazz afternoon by the duo Adrian & Jarrod, inspired by Django Reinhardt, with seasonal dishes from Powell's Kitchen.
Live jazz from the Simon Savage Jazz Quartet, with a Sunday roast from Powell's Kitchen.
Sue Perkins brings her stand-up tour to the White Rock Theatre, sharing stories from behind the cameras about stigma, humiliation and misunderstanding.
Swedish-born guitarist Jonas Larsson leads a quartet through blues, rock 'n' roll and classic jazz for a Sunday-afternoon jazz session at Barnaby's Lounge.
Adult pantomime 'Tinderella', a naughty reworking of Cinderella for the dating-app age by Happy Ending Pantomimes, strictly for ages 16 and over.
Queen tribute band Majesty, led by Rob Lea, recreates Queen's hits with theatrical showmanship at The White Rock Theatre.
Live music session with Phoenix Fires playing at Pissarro's, the Hastings venue on South Terrace.
Afternoon of silliness, chaos and joy with a live session by Custard Caravan at Barnaby's Lounge.
Free silent writing session at Barnaby's Lounge in Hastings, held every Tuesday and Thursday, with registration required.
Open jazz jam night hosted by Barnaby's Lounge, with a house band and a Real Book for singers and instrumentalists to improvise.
A morning of art and storytelling for children and carers with nature activities and imaginative projects at Alexandra Park.
Drop-in aerial hoop class for over-18s to link moves together at their own pace, led by instructor Active Cherry.
Screening of the documentary 'Northern Soul: Still Burning', directed by Alan Byron, exploring the legacy of the Northern Soul scene, as part of Electric Palace Hastings' First Tuesdays series.
Weekly free Monday board games night hosted by the Old Town's Board Game Café, with a library of modern games and a table for newcomers.
A Christmas show of comedy improv from Speechless Improv at the White Rock Hotel.
Screening of the 1955 Toho sequel 'Godzilla Raids Again', presented by the B-Movie Fan Club at the Electric Palace.
Free makers market with around 50 stalls of vintage homeware, handmade ceramics and homemade dog treats, plus open studios, food, coffee and live music.
Screening of Ava DuVernay's film 'Selma' with an introduction by Tola Dabiri, part of the 'Hidden Beach: Winter of Culture' series at the Electric Palace.
Weekly Saturday indoor market with arts and crafts, antiques, vintage finds and jewellery, plus a food and drink court.
Weekly co-operative market with local fish, organic vegetables, fresh bread, artisan cheese, flowers, clothes and home ware.
Introductory workshop on funny writing that draws on stand-up comedy writing, improv and flash fiction, with no experience needed.
Screening of the documentary 'NAZA', about the Israeli military's targeting of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, part of the Storm the Palace strand.
Weekly Wednesday evening antiques and collectables auction of ceramics, glassware, jewellery, watches and art at the Pilot Field.
Screening of Olivia Wilde's dark dinner-table comedy 'The Invite', with Seth Rogen and Penélope Cruz, at Electric Palace Hastings.
Free board games night hosted by the Old Town's Board Game Café, with a library of modern games for newcomers and regulars at the seafront White Rock Hotel.
Screening of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, with Matt Damon, subtitled and with an interval at the Electric Palace.
Screening of Clay Tatum's lo-fi ghost story 'The Civil Dead' within the Independent Visions film night, with introductions and a Q&A.
Weekly Thursday evening football kickabout for adults at Horntye Park, open and LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Screening of the documentary Nova '78, a restored film about the 1978 New York convention of Burroughs, Zappa and Ginsberg, within the Poetry on Screen cycle at the Electric Palace.
Screening of the 4K restoration of Madness' 1981 docu-comedy 'Take It or Leave It', directed by Dave Robinson.
Free open-mic night for electronic music hosted by Badger, with live performances, DJ sets and visuals at The Source Park.
Screening of the restored documentary 'Nova '78', with never-before-seen footage of the 1978 New York poetry convention, part of 'Poetry on Screen'.
Weekly Wednesday night live music session with a different musician each week at The Stag Inn.
Screening of the 2005 film 'Linda Linda Linda' in its 20th-anniversary 4K restoration, with an introduction by the Japanese Film Club.
Interactive screening of 'Withnail & I' with drinks at your seat, quote-along lines, goodie bags and prizes.
Screening of the Super 8 film 'Super Nature' followed by a Q&A with Hastings artist Beccy McCray.
Screening of Olivia Wilde's dark dinner-table comedy 'The Invite', with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, shown subtitled.
Screening of the documentary '50 Years of Punk' with a Q&A with director Mark Sloper and a performance by the Hastings Punk Choir.
Open session of traditional Irish folk music played by experienced musicians at The Albion heritage pub on the Hastings seafront.
Gig by Hastings band Woodpig, which fuses traditional folk with atmospheric electronics at Tough Love St Leonards.
Louse plays a late-night show at Tough Love in Central St Leonards, Hastings, with knifedoutofexistence, Blunt Knife Castration and Shut Up.
Free winter market with independent makers, candlelight, glowing fires and mulled wine over two days.
Weekly Thursday community market with local produce, artisan cheese, fresh bread, flowers, clothes and home wares at Wellington Place.
Free chatty crafting session held in the snug at The Crown in Hastings.
Cider festival with tastings of local and national ciders, perries and apple juices, plus food and music at The Crown.
Live music session by the Jamie Smart Band at Porters Wine Bar in Hastings Old Town.
Intimate hour of live sound with Elena Blank using crystal singing bowls, gong and rain sticks, held inside the gallery around the exhibition 'Edge: Where the Land Meets the Sea'.
Festive market of makers, artisans and independent traders with festive food and drink, Santa's Grotto, craft workshops and children's activities.
