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Hastings Seafood, Wine & Music Festival

2027 dates not announced yet — usually A weekend in mid-September (Friday evening to Sunday)

Stade Open Space, Hastings Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex · South East England

SeafoodLocal producersFood & drinkLive music Ticketed

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Tall black weatherboarded net shops and a blue fishing boat on the shingle beach of the Stade in Hastings
The net shops and fishing boats on the Stade in Hastings Old Town, where the Hastings Seafood, Wine and Music Festival is held (photo 2012) — Photo: Dominik Tefert, Public domain

A weekend on Hastings' fishing beach celebrating local seafood, Sussex and Kent wines and live music beside the historic net huts.

Hastings' seafood festival is held on the Stade Open Space in the Old Town, beside the town's fishing beach. Stalls showcase local catches, street food and artisan produce from Sussex and Kent, along with local wines and beers.

It is run by Stade Events CIC, a not-for-profit set up to celebrate the town's fishing heritage and support local producers. Live music is a big part of the weekend, and in 2026 each day had its own musical theme.

Tickets are needed. The organisers said prices for 2026 were unchanged from 2025.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet (usually A weekend in mid-September (Friday evening to Sunday)) Expected
2026 Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September 2026 Held

Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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