What's on in Rye Harbour

Event diary for Rye Harbour, East Sussex

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Below are events happening in Rye Harbour and the surrounding area showing what’s on today, this weekend and during the next fortnight.

All Categories (85) Children's Activities (6) Community and Social Events (2) Courses / Classes / Workshops (6) Displays and Demonstrations (1) Exhibitions (3) Fairs and Fetes (2) Festivals and Carnivals (1) Food and Drink Events (3) Fundraisers (1) Health Events (2) Live Music (37) Parties (1) Quizzes (2) Shopping Fairs and Markets (13) Shows (1) Tours and Walks (4)

Within 7 miles of Rye Harbour (85) Within 6 miles of Rye Harbour (82) Within 5 miles of Rye Harbour (81) Within 4 miles of Rye Harbour (76) Within 3 miles of Rye Harbour (75) Within 2 miles of Rye Harbour (72)

November 2023

• Abundance

  Exhibition
  Sat, 18th Nov 2023 to Sun, 14th Jan 2024
  Rye Art Gallery, Rye

  

• A 1970s Christmas

  Exhibition
  Mon, 27th Nov 2023, 11:00am to Wed, 20th Dec 2023, 4:00pm
  Lamb House, Rye

  

December 2023

• Christmas in Rye Festival 2023

  Festival or Carnival
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 9:00am – 8:00pm
  Rye

  

• Rye Arts and Crafts Fair

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 10:00am – 4:00pm
  Rye Community Centre, Rye

  

• Art Exhibition

  Exhibition
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023 to Sun, 3rd Dec 2023
  St Mary's Centre, Rye

  

• Christmas Fair

  Fair or Fete
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 10:00am – 2:00pm
  The Village Centre, Beckley

  

• Christmas Craft Fare

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023 to Sun, 3rd Dec 2023
  Garden Gems, East Guldeford

  

• Christmas Fair

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 10:30am – 3:00pm
  Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Rye

  

• Children’s Christmas Story Telling

  Children's Activity
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 10:30am – 3:00pm
  Rye Heritage Centre, Rye

  

• Santa’s Grotto

  Children's Activity
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 11:00am – 5:00pm
  Rye Baptist Church, Rye

  

• Ragati String Band

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 11:00am – 12:00pm
  Rye Town Hall, Rye

  

• George & Mandi – Side by Side

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 11:00am – 12:00pm
  The Rye Retreat, Rye

• Nelson King

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 11:00am – 12:00pm
  Knoops, Rye

  

• Pop-Up Vintage Shop at the Mint Arcade

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 11:00am – 5:00pm
  Domain Support Ltd, Rye

  

• Horse & Carriage Rides

  Tour or Walk
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 11:00am – 5:00pm
  Rye Railway Station, Rye

  

• The September Project

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  Rye Town Hall, Rye

  Playing live in the Buttermarket! … read more

  

• Sam Brothers

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  The Rye Retreat, Rye

  Playing live on Cinque Ports Street! … read more

• Blythe Spirits

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  Knoops, Rye

  Playing live next to Knoops! … read more

  

• DJ Party Marty

  Party
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
  The Mermaid Street Café, Rye

  DJ Party Marty performing on top of the Mermaid Street Café! 🎶 Delicious food and drink including homemade sausage rolls, crumble and soup available from the café – plus the bar at The Old Borough Arms will be open! … read more

  

• Funfair

  Fair or Fete
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
  Rye

  Shaw’s Leisure to provide a funfair in Cinque Ports Street Car Park … read more

  

• Visit Mother Xmas

  Children's Activity
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
  Old Borough Arms, Rye

  £3.00 per child for a cookie and a chat! (No booking required) … read more

  

• Christmas at Spencers Bar

  Food or Drink Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023 from 12:00pm
  Spencers Bar, Rye

  – Cakes and Bakes from Bakethat – Spencers Bar popup boat shop – Wild Child Studios popup – Kids lucky dip and games all for charity Plus mulled cider, drinks, music, gift ideas and lots of fun We have a … read more

  

• Sambalanco

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  The Rye Retreat, Rye

  Hastings’ own community samba band playing live at the Buttermarket! … read more

  

• Opera-lele

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  Knoops, Rye

  Opera-lele is the unique comedy music act specialising in performing music from opera and musicals with the ukulele. Playing live next to Knoops! … read more

  

• Customized

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  Rye Town Hall, Rye

  Playing live in the Buttermarket! … read more

  

• The Other Band

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  Rye Town Hall, Rye

  Shop and bop till you drop! Live blues, country and Americana in the Buttermarket with The Other Band. … read more

  

• Rye Ukulele Experiment

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  Knoops, Rye

  Playing live next to Knoops! … read more

  

• The Fieldstone Boys

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  The Rye Retreat, Rye

  A skiffle band, formed from a group of friends. … read more

  

• Story Telling

  Children's Activity
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  Rye Library, Rye

  Story telling at Rye Library. … read more

  

• Zumba Gold – Daisy Chain Fitness

  Display
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 3:00pm – 3:30pm
  Rye Town Hall, Rye

  Performing at the Buttermarket! … read more

  

• Danny Lloyd – Hybrid Kid

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  The Rye Retreat, Rye

  Playing live on Cinque Ports Street! … read more

• Ryebellion

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  Knoops, Rye

  Witness the massed drums of the incomparable Ryebellion drummers as they beat out a rousing rhythm next to Knoops. You really can’t better the Ryebellion beat! Free activities for the whole family. We hope you will participate in the free … read more

  

• Rock Choir

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 3:30pm – 4:00pm
  Rye Town Hall, Rye

  Playing live at the Buttermarket! … read more

  

• The Blues Cats

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
  The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar, Rye

  The Blues Cats rock the blues! … read more

  

• Christmas Procession

  Community or Social Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023 from 5:30pm
  Rye Railway Station, Rye

  After a long day meeting everyone in his grotto, Father Christmas will join in with the Christmas procession that makes its way around the town! This will start at 5:30pm at Rye Station and anyone is welcome to join – … read more

  

• Martin Blackman Band

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  The Crown Inn, Rye

  Playing live. We look forward to seeing you there with appropriate footwear! … read more

  

• Sing It Out

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023 from 6:00pm
  Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Rye

  The Sing It Out mindful choir in Rye are pleased to share that we will be performing at this year’s Xmas Carol Concert at St Mary’s Church in Rye lead by Rebecca Lodge Birkebaek for Christmas in Rye! … read more

  

• A Christmas Cracker

  Show
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023 to Sun, 3rd Dec 2023
  Rye Community Centre, Rye

  Kick off your Christmas with this fab, fun, uplifting Christmas show! Sat 2nd 7:45pm and Sunday 3rd at 4pm Very Christmassy with some very sweet and poignant moments. Just what you need to bring in the Christmas Spirit. Festive songs … read more

  

• Reptilian

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 2nd Dec 2023 from 9:00pm
  The Pipemakers Arms, Rye

  Come and join the monsters of rock! Reptilian will be playing from 9pm. All welcome. Free entry! … read more

  

• Lydd Farmers & Artisan Market

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Sun, 3rd Dec 2023, 9:30am – 12:30pm
  Lydd Community Hall, Lydd

  Something for everyone under one roof. The market offers great seasonal and locally produced items available including, grass feed/free range Meat & Game,Fruity tangy Jams,Chutneys,Pickles,Honey,Artisan breads, pies,fresh fruit & veg and lots more. The Community Hall, Manor Road, Lydd, TN29 … read more

  

• Sunday Cheese Club

  Food or Drink Event
  Sun, 3rd Dec 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  Rye Waterworks Micropub, Rye

  Bring cheese. Eat cheese. No cheese? Hard cheese, you’re not in the club! … read more

  

• Los Twangueros

  Live Music Event
  Sun, 3rd Dec 2023 from 4:00pm
  Royal Oak, Pett

  “An awesome Balearic-Latin ensemble that takes you back to Cafe del Mar in its infancy.” … read more

  

• Completely Scuppered Shanty Crew

  Live Music Event
  Sun, 3rd Dec 2023, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  The New Inn, Winchelsea

  Come down earlier enough for a table, see you all there! … read more

  

• Gumbo

  Live Music Event
  Sun, 3rd Dec 2023, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
  The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar, Rye

  Gumbo is a Sussex-based band that play all over the South East and further afield. … read more

  

• Rye Health Walk

  Tour or Walk
  Mon, 4th Dec 2023, 10:00am – 11:00am
  Rye

  Free one hour group walk – every Monday morning from Gibbet Marsh car park, get there just before 10am. No need to book, no commitment. NOT BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS. … read more

  

• Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course

  Course, Class or Workshop
  Mon, 4th Dec 2023, 10:00am – 11:00am
  The Elysian Centre, Rye

  Introduction to the Foundations of Yoga, Breathwork and Relaxation 11th September to 16th October 2023 Mondays 10 – 11am Elysian Centre JoJo considers it the highest privilege to introduce new students to the meaningful and intimate journey of yoga. She … read more

  

• Wittersham Community Market

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Tue, 5th Dec 2023, 9:00am – 11:00am
  Wittersham Village Hall, Wittersham

  Post Office services, coffee shop and a wide range of produce stalls including vegetables, fresh bread bacon, sausages and cheese, greeting cards, Fairtrade produce and used books for sale. … read more

• Christmas Table Sale

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Tue, 5th Dec 2023, 10:00am – 3:00pm
  The Ship, Winchelsea Beach

  Crafts, crackers, coffee, cakes. … read more

• Mystical Yoga

  Health Event
  Tue, 5th Dec 2023, 5:00pm – 6:15pm
  Peasmarsh Memorial Hall, Peasmarsh

  A Mystical Yoga class is aimed to deepen your own practice and re-connect deeper to the earth, moon and sun’s cycles. Whether a beginner or intermediate. Each asana is yours, and our aim is not to ‘get somewhere’ but to … read more

  

• Rock Choir

  Course, Class or Workshop
  Tue, 5th Dec 2023, 8:00pm – 9:30pm
  Hub on Rye Hill, Rye Foreign

  Uplifting choir singing rock music, no audition required, meeting at the beautiful Hub on Rye Hill. … read more

  

• Rye Farmers Market

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Wed, 6th Dec 2023, 9:00am – 12:00pm
  Cinque Ports Arms, Rye

  VJ Game & Sussex Smokers (with smoke fish, sausages, game) The French Delicatessen (with cheese, olives, patés, garlic) Please support your local market, and keep your distance. Prefer contact less payment when possible. We are looking for new traders to … read more

  

• Food Bank

  Community or Social Event
  Wed, 6th Dec 2023, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
  Rye Baptist Church, Rye

  If you’re finding things difficult just come along, we’re here to help – and we serve great coffee with no charge! Face to face benefits advice and live link with RDC for housing problems etc too. Open from noon to … read more

• Mystical Yoga

  Health Event
  Wed, 6th Dec 2023, 5:45pm – 7:00pm
  The Bale House, Fairlight

  Mystical Yoga is a Hatha based practice guided by India Terry, inspired by nature. This practice is offered to re-connect you to your whole being, your body, breath and Spirit; whilst connecting you to the world around you. The practice’s … read more

  

• Rye Bonfire Christmas Quiz

  Quiz
  Wed, 6th Dec 2023 from 7:00pm
  The Mermaid Inn, Rye

  Rye Bonfire Christmas Quiz Night Tudor Room, The Mermaid, Rye 7pm for 7.30pm start Teams up to 6, £3 per person, raffle, and nibbles. Please call Ian at Adams on 01797 223 136‬ to book your team in – do … read more

  

• Paint & Sip Workshop

  Course, Class or Workshop
  Wed, 6th Dec 2023, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  Globe Inn Marsh, Rye

  Every month at The Globe Inn Marsh in Rye we run painting workshops. These are taught by professional artists and are designed for people with no artistic experience! All sessions include everything you needed including a canvas to take home … read more

  

• King’s Christmas Quiz

  Quiz
  Wed, 6th Dec 2023 from 7:00pm
  Kings Head Inn, Rye

  Get ready to celebrate Christmas early with our fun-filled Christmas quiz night on December 6th. Indulge in delicious Christmas nibbles, sip on mulled wine, and shop for holiday gifts at our mini Christmas market. Join us for a night of … read more

  

• Rye Market

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Thu, 7th Dec 2023, 7:00am – 2:00pm
  Channon's Country Store, Rye

  Come down and support your local market. We have a large range of stalls every week. We need you to keep trading. Buy local, support small businesses. We are open all year round. … read more

  

• Rye Flea Market

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Thu, 7th Dec 2023, 8:30am – 1:30pm
  Rye Community Centre, Rye

  Collectables, Vintage & Bric-a-Brac Every Thursday (except election days) 8:30am to 1:30pm Free Admission Bookings: 01797 223 605 … read more

  

• Christmas wreath workshop

  Course, Class or Workshop
  Thu, 7th Dec 2023 from 11:00am
  Tea Beside the Orchard, Icklesham

  Come along and make your own christmas Wreath and enjoy a home cooked lunch. Head to our Facebook page to book … read more

  

• Charles Palmer Wine Tasting

  Food or Drink Event
  Thu, 7th Dec 2023, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  Rye Fine Wines, Rye

  We’re excited to announce an evening wine tasting with Head of Wines Chantal Palmer of Charles Palmer Wines. Charles Palmer Vineyards is a family run wine estate at Winchelsea in East Sussex. The tasting lasts 1 hour and cost just … read more

  

• Live Music

  Live Music Event
  Thu, 7th Dec 2023 from 7:30pm
  Globe Inn Marsh, Rye

  Live music from 7:30pm. … read more

  

• Rye Country Market

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Fri, 8th Dec 2023, 10:00am – 11:30am
  Rye Community Centre, Rye

  Sells local produce which includes: Cakes, Preserves, Savouries, Free Range Eggs, Seasonal Vegetables and Fruit, Unusual Plants, Handmade Crafts. Open every Friday 10 – 11.30am … read more

  

• A Wurlitzer Christmas

  Live Music Event
  Fri, 8th Dec 2023 from 7:15pm
  Rye Theatre, Rye

  A Wurlitzer Christmas with Michael Wooldridge, guests, mince pies and mulled wine. … read more

  

• Moss

  Live Music Event
  Fri, 8th Dec 2023, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
  The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar, Rye

  Moss… as cool as Slash, voice as deep as Louis Armstrong, and guitar playing like Santana, this man can perform! From Morocco, Moss has spent his career impressing countless audiences with his incredible electric-guitar abilities. You’ll catch Moss playing soft … read more

  

• Black River

  Live Music Event
  Fri, 8th Dec 2023, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
  The Crown Inn, Rye

  Purveyors of the finest hard rock songs. If you want it and we don’t play it, it’s probably 💩! … read more

  

• Entertaining Mr Stone

  Live Music Event
  Fri, 8th Dec 2023, 8:45pm – 11:00pm
  The Queen's Head Inn, Rye

  Original and well-crafted songs played with intensity and flair; music for bobbing around, singing along, and wiping away the odd tear; a semi-acoustic trio rooted in post-punk South London, filtered through the gentler country air of East Sussex and Kent. … read more

  

• Childrens Karate

  Children's Activity
  Sat, 9th Dec 2023 from 8:45am
  Rye Sports Centre, Rye

  Childrens Karate for ages 5-11. … read more

  

• Local Produce Market

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Sat, 9th Dec 2023, 10:00am – 1:00pm
  Icklesham Memorial Hall & Pavilion, Icklesham

  The Market returns to Icklesham Memorial Hall. The usual wonderful array of local producers and makers – locally grown fresh vegetables, bread, and locally sourced pre-packed meat. The cafe will be back with delicious cakes and home made soup – … read more

  

• The Blues Cats

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 9th Dec 2023, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
  The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar, Rye

  The Blues Cats rock the blues! … read more

  

• Barefoot Opera Fundraiser

  Fundraiser
  Sat, 9th Dec 2023, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  Rye Art Gallery, Rye

  We have joined forces with the ‘Barefoot Opera’ for a very special evening of music with singers performing set pieces from famous operas including Giuseppe Verdi’s popular ‘La traviata’, ahead of the Barefoot opera’s tour of La traviata in 2024. … read more

  

• Guided Ghost Walk

  Tour or Walk
  Sat, 9th Dec 2023 from 6:30pm
  Rye Town Hall, Rye

  Starts from Rye Town Hall Enjoy a 2+ hour walk around some of Rye’s spookiest spots, with the Town Crier, including a visit to the Town Hall. Not recommended for under 12’s, subject to parent’s discretion. Under 16’s must be … read more

  

• Four Teas and a Sugar

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 9th Dec 2023 from 8:00pm
  The Pipemakers Arms, Rye

  We are ‘Four Teas And A Sugar’, a 4-piece band based in Hastings and covering East Sussex and West Kent. We play a range of songs through the decades from the 60s upwards. Most are very much classic party, dance-along … read more

• Freddie Hall

  Live Music Event
  Sat, 9th Dec 2023, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
  The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar, Rye

  Freddie Hall performs jazz, soul, Motown, and blues music. … read more

  

• Santa’s Grotto

  Children's Activity
  Sun, 10th Dec 2023, 10:00am – 2:00pm
  Daisy’s Café & Soft Play, Rye

  Tickets £9.50 per child includes meeting Santa and receiving a present and sweet cone. Complimentary festive treat for parents. … read more

  

• Pass the Cat

  Live Music Event
  Sun, 10th Dec 2023 from 4:00pm
  Royal Oak, Pett

  Playing live! … read more

  

• The Haystingers

  Live Music Event
  Sun, 10th Dec 2023, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  The Crown Inn, Rye

  Bringing hillbilly- boogie to Hastings! This one’s going to be lively so wear a cowboy shirt and bring some dancing shoes! … read more

  

• Robert Reid Trio

  Live Music Event
  Sun, 10th Dec 2023, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
  The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar, Rye

  Jazz pianist Robert Reid originally studied classical piano, but when at Oxford University switched to jazz after hearing records by the great pianists Fats Waller, Art Tatum, and Oscar Peterson. Inspired by their rhythmic and improvising brilliance, Robert was tempted … read more

  

• Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

  Course, Class or Workshop
  Mon, 11th Dec 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  Globe Inn Marsh, Rye

  Join us at The Globe Inn Marsh to make a gorgeous festive hanging wreath for your front door. Using lots of fresh foliage, dried fruits & flowerheads, foraged treasures and a ribbon. £45pp incl. the booking fee. For more information … read more

  

• Jam Night

  Live Music Event
  Wed, 13th Dec 2023, 8:30pm – 11:00pm
  The Queen's Head Inn, Rye

  Hosted by Ian Ellis (bass / vocals) ex Savoy Brown & Chicken Shack Chris Jolly (guitar) Loz Mann (drums) Good players and semi-pros welcome … bring your own guitars, bass, keys and horns. Blues, rock, country and good old rock’n’roll … read more

  

• Christmas wreath making workshop

  Course, Class or Workshop
  Thu, 14th Dec 2023 from 11:00am
  Tea Beside the Orchard, Icklesham

  Come along and create your own lovely Christmas wreath whilst enjoying a lovely home cooked lunch. Please head to our Facebook page to book. … read more

  

• Guided Ghost Walk

  Tour or Walk
  Fri, 15th Dec 2023 from 6:30pm
  Rye Town Hall, Rye

  Starts from Rye Town Hall Enjoy a 2+ hour walk around some of Rye’s spookiest spots, with the Town Crier, including a visit to the Town Hall. Not recommended for under 12’s, subject to parent’s discretion. Under 16’s must be … read more

  

• Rye Variations

  Live Music Event
  Fri, 15th Dec 2023 from 7:30pm
  Rye Community Centre, Rye

  A performance of original music, song and spoken word. … read more

  

• Something Else

  Live Music Event
  Fri, 15th Dec 2023, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
  The Crown Inn, Rye

  Rock n Roll. … read more

  

• Andy Twyman

  Live Music Event
  Fri, 15th Dec 2023, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
  The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar, Rye

  Andy’s one man band act is a unique blend of soulful blues music with raucous boogie, comedy, cabaret and rock and roll. The result is an exciting and entertaining show packed with heart and humour. Andy has found a place … read more

  

• Rye Craft Fair

  Shopping Fair or Market
  Sat, 16th Dec 2023, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  St Mary's Centre, Rye

  We make and sell our handmade crafts,from handmade wooden boxes, sun hats, wax cloth bags & hats, knitted children’s jumpers, dolls clothes, knitted donkeys etc for the donkey sanctuary, and much more. … read more

  

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What’s on in Rye Harbour

The September Project

Saturday, 2nd December 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Rye Town Hall, Rye

Playing live in the Buttermarket!

Category: Live Music

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Seal Spotting

Hi, I am going to Rye next week. Does anyone know where and what time is best to watch seals? … more

Fishing Trip

Can anyone recommend a fishing trip from either Rye harbour or nearby, for the last week of July. We are … more