Sussex Music Festival Round up Summer 2026

With a summer of heatwaves forecast, festival season is well and truly on its way. As ever, Uckfield and our surrounding areas has a packed agenda of summer shindigs. I’ve picked five of the best local music events to look forward to and a ticket giveaway for a pair of lucky readers.

Lewes Music Festival

5^th – 7^th June at Lewes Rugby Club

Back for the fifth year Lewes Music Festival offers 3 days of camping, live music and a spot of rugby at the foot of the South Downs. This year’s line-up includes The Skints and Mungo’s Hi-Fi as well as a Country themed day on Sunday including 21 Whiskeys and a Zach Bryan tribute.

Love Supreme

3^rd – 5^th July at Glynde Place

Love Supreme is one of Europe’s biggest Jazz festivals hosting some of the biggest names in music. In addition to their outstanding music line-up festival goers can indulge in wellbeing, yoga, secret swims, children’s area, pop up eateries and funfair. Their incredible run of acts this year includes Sister Sledge, Gabrielle, Del La Soul and Ezra Collective.

Chiddfest

24^th – 26^th July at Nash Street, Hailsham

Chiddfest has a local beer festival vibe but with an awesome music line-up to boot. The 3 day event takes place just outside of Chiddingly village with a host of camping, food & drink, kids activities and of course, good music on the agenda. Acts on the mains stage for 2026 include N-Trance, Phats n Small, The Undertones and Toploader.

Good Vibrations Society

31^st July – 2^nd August at Pippingford Park, Nutley

Good Vibration Society is a festival offering music, wellbeing (including a spa), ecology and local food & drink all set against the stunning back drop of the Ashdown Forest. Good vibes only here guys – this is one not to miss and just a skip and a jump outside of Uckfield. This year’s listings include Ms Dynamite, Orbital, Gentleman’s Dub Club and… Bay City Rollers!

Borde Hill Summer Series

13^th – 15^th August at Borde Hill, Haywards Heath

Set within one of Sussex’s most captivating historic landscapes, this year’s Borde Hill Summer Series sets the scene with a stunning backdrop for their upcoming concerts. Expansive lawns, dramatic views and a timeless heritage creating a natural amphitheatre. Take your pick from Nile Rodgers & Chic; McFly or Becky Hill you’ll be guaranteed a night of dancing and good times.

Ticket Giveaway!

We have a pair of tickets to Good Vibrations Society which takes place over the weekend of July 31^st – August 2^nd at Pippingford Park in Nutley. If you’d like to enter please email jugglingonrollerskates@outlook.com I’ll select a winner at random on Friday 26^th June. Good luck!