FESTIVALS AND OUTDOOR EVENTS
A number of arts and entertainment events take place in the Horsham District throughout the year, including a major town centre Festival in Horsham, Park activities and fun for children. Just click on the details in the left margin for further details.
Artists and Makers Festival - July 2008
Including Artists Open Studios across Horsham District and Worthing
Weekends 5, 6, 12 & 13 July
Full guide available from May email: dan@artistsandmakers.com
or call 01403 215253. Leave your name and address to receive a guide in the post. www.artistsandmakers.com
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. In 2008 the Festival will run from Thursday 30 October to Saturday 1st November 2008.
A diverse multitude of activities is always organised, including live music, street theatre, a traditional turn-of-the-century fun fair, unique workshops as well as other great things for people of all ages to enjoy.
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 is also an annual Live Music Week which takes place at venues across Horsham in late June. 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
Community Events Service
Events such as village fetes and school fairs are important aspects of community life. We are happy to give a helping hand to event organisers with their entertainment programme in the summer months, subject to availability. For further details on the Community Events Service contact Leisure Services on (01403) 215279 or email leisure@horsham.gov.uk
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.
Your Views Count
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
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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