Poetry Open Mic Night
A poetry open mic night features live performances by local poets at a community venue.
Home · Events in Bexhill-on-Sea This Week
You can find a diverse range of events across Bexhill-on-Sea this week, from hands-on creative workshops to evening performances rooted in local expression. The focus on participation is clear: craft sessions at Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club offer seasonal decoration using traditional wax-resist techniques for Easter designs, drawing attendees into tactile engagement with heritage practices. These afternoon gatherings are complemented by late-night music events held across several community spaces, including a former school hall near De La Warr Parade and a converted retail unit on West Street, where ambient sets mix with Afrobeat rhythms and punk-influenced live acts in intimate settings.
The town’s historic character informs these happenings. Many venues occupy buildings originally linked to Bexhill-on-Sea’s development: some trace back to the 772 AD charter under King Offa, while others reflect its late Victorian transformation as a seaside retreat. The railway station remains central for access; local bus routes connect key hubs like Sainsbury’s car park and Eastbourne Beach during peak hours.
Parking near seafront venues is restricted, especially on weekends, and Glyne Gap Roundabout continues to present congestion challenges due to delayed A259 bypass works. Toilets at Egerton Park remain located downstairs, with reports of unpleasant conditions; public conveniences are currently closed for maintenance until early April. For those travelling by rail or bus, the Crowhurst branch line offers direct access into town centre via regular service from Eastbourne.
Check listings below for full details on timing and venue accessibility across this week’s schedule.
A poetry open mic night features live performances by local poets at a community venue.
The East Sussex Astronomical Society holds its monthly meeting at Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club.
Participants create traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs using wax-resist dye techniques in a hands-on workshop.
A feminist-themed live music night featuring horror-punk, surf-grunge, and kitchen-punk acts at The Carlisle.
Community musical festival with live bands at The Stade Open Space on Easter Saturday.
A weekly snooker handicap league event at O'Sullivans Snooker & Pool Club.
Join Amy Madge in April to create spring-themed embossed tin wall hanging decorations using wire and gold foil.
The Orb performs an immersive ambient and psychedelic live set at Henry Ward Hall in Hastings.
An interactive art exhibition at De La Warr Pavilion invites visitors to share personal perspectives through creative expression.
A monthly family-friendly art workshop at De La Warr Pavilion explores perception and creativity through drawing.
Easter services held at St Margarets Eartham in Eartham, Chichester.
Samaki performs live afrobeat music inspired by 1970s African artists like Fela Kuti and Tony Allen.
A family-friendly Easter trail combines with a spring makers market at The Manor Barn.