FESTIVALS AND OUTDOOR EVENTS
Many community, arts and special events take place across the Horsham District throughout the year. For details of these events and activities, from village fetes to classical concerts, please see the Horsham District Events Calendar.
Horsham town centre boasts an active events programme throughout the year including European-themed markets, a summer carnival and family fun day, a District-wide Food and Drink Festival in September and a Town Centre Festival in the autumn Half Term, Park activities, fun for children, over 40 free concerts in the Carfax every year throughout the summer and in December, and almost 20 free concerts in Horsham Park. Just click on the links in the left margin for further details of individual events or click on the pdf attachment below for a summary calendar of Horsham Town Centre Events this Spring / Summer.
Easter to Summer - Themed Market Celebrations
Horsham town centre hosts regular local produce and farmers markets throughout the year including three very special events when the market days are boosted by extra entertainment including live music, street theatre, dance, competitions, games and much more. Look out for the Italian-themed Piazza Italia over the Easter weekend featuring spectacular displays of fast Italian super cars and motorbikes, an English Festival in June celebrating English folk dance and music, and French Fest in July.
Summer - Free Outdoor Concerts
Free outdoor concerts are played on Horsham's Carfax bandstand, and Horsham Park Podium, on each weekend from April to September. There are also free concerts on the Carfax bandstand on the four Saturdays before Christmas to help Christmas shopping go wth a swing!
All outdoor concerts are free at this event. For further details and a programme of events, click on the links within this paragraph or contact Leisure Services on (01403) 215259 or email leisure@horsham.gov.uk
Summer - Free Toddlers Entertainment in Horsham Park
Horsham District Council provide free children’s entertainment in Horsham Park on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons throughout the May Half Term and August. Held on the Park's Podium, next to The Conservatory Café, there are two sessions on each of these afternoons, 2.00 p.m. and 3.15 p.m., each show lasting approximately 45 mins. Parents should remain with their children. Tel: (01403) 215259.
Autumn - Horsham Town Centre Festival
Horsham's annual Town Centre Festival attracts thousands of visitors to the town centre each year. The three-day event runs from Thursday to Saturday during the October Half Term week, 10am to 9pm each day, throughout most areas of Horsham. A diverse multitude of activities is always organised, including live music, comedy entertainment, a traditional turn-of-the-century fun fair, children's workshops as well as other great things for people of all ages to enjoy.
Winter - Christmas in the Horsham District
For full details on the range of Christmas activities on offer across the District please see our Christmas Section.
Planning an Outdoor Event in Horsham?
At the bottom of this page you will find general guidance notes for organisations and members of the public who are thinking of organising a public event in Horsham. The guidance is designed to provide you with an outline of what to consider, who to contact and what arrangements need to be in place to organise a safe public event. If you have problems opening this please contact Leisure Services for a copy: Tel: 01403 215259. Email: leisure@horsham.gov.uk.
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If you have any comments or suggestions about our arts and entertainment activities and services - including ideas about next year's entertainment options, the types of music you would like to hear at our events, how we can help your own community event etc - or would like further details about any of the leisure activities made available to you by Horsham District Council's Leisure Services, please contact Leisure Services on (01403) 215263 or email leisure@horsham.gov.uk
Horsham Town Centre Spring-Summer Events Calendar
Horsham Town Centre Spring-Summer Events Calendar (152kb)
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Outdoor Event Planning Guidelines Main Document
Outdoor Event Planning Guidelines Main Document (87.4kb)
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Outdoor Event Planning Guidelines Health and Safety Appendix 1
Outdoor Event Planning Guidelines Health and Safety Appendix 1 (25kb)
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Event Planning Guidelines - Summary Checklist Appendix 2
Event Planning Guidelines - Summary Checklist Appendix 2 (21kb)
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