Friday Lates

Horsham’s popular Friday Lates live music and food entertainment nights returned for the spring and summer of 2025.

Organised by Horsham District Council and Food Rocks Markets, the events took place every Friday night from 6pm to 8pm throughout June, July and August this year at the Horsham Carfax Bandstand.

This year's line-up was more varied than ever and as always the events were completely free to attend.

A large group of adults and children enjoying music in Horsham's Carfax

October

Hocus Pocus Halloween Special

Date: 31 October 2025
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Carfax bandstand

Introducing our captivating Hocus Pocus themed Halloween show, a spellbinding extravaganza that will leave you bewitched and delighted! Prepare to be whisked away to the mystical world of Sanderson sisters and their mischievous antics, as we bring the beloved Hocus Pocus film to life, along with other thrilling Halloween-themed songs.

Special Friday Lates session highlights

Mariachi band Beato Burrito brought an extra touch of festive spice to our Feliz Navidad evening in December 2024. Before that Shrek tribute band The Ogretones kicked off the October Half Term with a brilliant Halloween themed show. The fancy dress efforts by children and adults alike were fabulous!

The Ogretone frontman credit Sam Khan photography

Crowds at the Friday Lates Halloween special credit Sam Khan photography

The Ogretones band dressed as blind mice credit Sam Khan photography

Image of three Mariachi performers with light up hats performing on a bandstand stage

Children in fancy dress credit Sam Khan photography

The Ogretones lead singer dressed as Princess Fiona credit Sam Khan

Summer 2025 highlights

Horsham came alive in summer 2025 as Horsham District Council’s Friday Lates entertainment programme lit up the Carfax with a dazzling mix of music, food, and community spirit. From June through to August, thousands flocked to the heart of town every Friday evening to soak up the amazing atmosphere.

This year’s programme (which ended on 29 August) smashed all expectations, drawing record-breaking crowds to enjoy free live performances spanning every genre imaginable. From the vintage harmonies of The Spinnettes on VE Day to high-energy tribute acts like Taylored Swift, The Almost Elvis Band, Abba, Is There a Soul Out There?, and Red Hot Tribute Peppers, the line-up was spectacular.
Themed nights celebrating Pride, Country and Western, Ska, Reggae, Bachata, and Salsa added even more flavour to the mix.

All 2025 images courtesy of Sam Khan Photography.

This followed a fabulous 2024 programme including Freshman Year, The Diamond Project, The Bavarian Boyz, Giovanni Spano & deVience, Buddhalicious and Horsham Town Centre's first Pride night!

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