Seasonal Events

Horsham's Big Day Out

Enjoy a number of special activities and events in Horsham this year.  From free children's fun sessions and outdoor music concerts to Festivals in Horsham Park and Town Centre, Italian-themed Easter processions and Christmas entertainment - there's something for everyone. 

Carfax Bandstand Concerts: (Link to Carfax Bandstand Concerts page)
Summer Sounds
Every Saturday and on alternate Sundays from April to September. Free.
Click on the link above for full details.
Christmas Sounds
Help your Christmas shopping go with a swing with free festive concerts on all four Saturdays before Christmas.

Horsham Park Podium Concerts: (Link to Park Podium Concerts page)
Alternate Sundays from early May to early September. Free
2.30pm - 4.30pm
Telephone: 01403 215259

Children's Fun Sessions on Horsham Park Podium (Link to Toddlers' Sessions page)
May Half Term Holiday -  Free
Tuesday and Wednesday
2pm - 2.45pm and 3.15pm - 4pm

Summer Holidays - Free
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout August.
2pm - 2.45pm and 3.15pm - 4pm
Telephone: 01403 215259

Summer Activities Guide: (Link to Summer Activities Guide page)
Every year Horsham District Council produces full details of our summer holiday children's activities, brimming with ideas for fun things for children to do during the long summer holidays. Full details will be available from June.

Horsham's Sparks In The Park: (Link to Sparks In The Park page
Sunday 15 July 2012, 12noon to 5pm. Free entry.
Horsham Park saw an explosion of international street theatre, live world music, creative workshops, a giant funfair, and food and craft stalls during Sparks In The Park 2011.  The event culminated with a spectacular Carnival - a lively procession of samba drumming, costumes and dance. Click on the above link for details of another Sparks in The Park in 2012. 

Parks and Countrysde Events
There is a full programme of countryside events at our three main countryside sites throughout the year; Southwater Country Park, Warnham Nature Reserve, and Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.  Horsham Park also hosts some exciting summer events including a giant funfair and circus most years.

Horsham Town Centre Festival
October Half Term. Free entry.
This three day festival attracts thousands of visitors every year, bringing Horsham alive with the buzz of international street theatre, live music, a traditional funfair and children’s entertainment. Telephone: 01403 215279 or visit www.horshamfestival.co.uk for further information.

Christmas in the Horsham District
Full details on the range of Christmas activities on offer across the District will be published on this website in early December.

Horsham Museum
Located in The Causeway, Horsham Museum hosts a varied Exhibition and Events programme. Free entry.
Tel: 01403 254959.

For further details on our annual programme of events and activities in Horsham and across the District please telephone the Visitor Information Centre on (01403) 211661 or email visitor.information@horsham.gov.uk