Top of the Crops – Scarecrow Contest
Now in it’s 14th year, the Battle Festival Scarecrow Competition has a new theme – ‘Top of the Crops” – The Music Festival for ‘Popstar’ Scarecrows. The star-struck scarecrows will […]
Now in it’s 14th year, the Battle Festival Scarecrow Competition has a new theme – ‘Top of the Crops” – The Music Festival for ‘Popstar’ Scarecrows. The star-struck scarecrows will […]
Samuel Peacock Studio invites you all to view his “Summer Collection” of artwork at his studio. Based just off Battle High Street in Tills Yard. Samuel Peacock has been working […]
Bringing a taste of Indian dance, this is a high energy workshop and you will learn various styles, including traditional Indian folk dance and the more modern Bollywood styles. The […]
A hilarious, interactive comedy walkabout with a tree family looking for somewhere to settle down. As the forests are getting smaller and smaller the tree family decide to live with […]
An acoustic set of 20s and 30s numbers and some of LEKIDDO’s own Lobsterlicious compositions sung ‘a cappela’; popular especially at parties, weddings and events, creating pockets of sound to […]
Battle’s very own Battle Community Singers will be dressed in Medieval Costume to perform a brand new song “A Town was Built on Blood”, telling the tale of the aftermath […]
Following their success in last year’s festival, Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra make a welcome return to Battle in a must-see programme for any music lover. Soloist Susanne Stanzeleit joins the orchestra […]
After the national success of his long-running show NEIL BRAND PRESENTS BUSTER KEATON, the composer/writer/broadcaster/ musician returns with an all-new show about the immortal comedy duo so recently portrayed in […]
This was an age when North African based corsairs joined by renegade English privateers such as John Ward (a Kentish man and inspiration for Jack Sparrow) hounded the South East […]
Redwoood Productions are proud to present a very special tribute to the Clown Jewels of the Crazy Gang, Flanagan & Allen. Featuring their most loved songs, including Run Rabbit Run, […]
A Special 80th Anniversary Free Screening of this classic animated film, a wonderful film for young families. Own refreshments welcome.
Completely self-taught, vibraphone player and composer Roger Beaujolais originally gained recognition with 80’s jump jive favourites The Chevalier Brothers, whose musicianship & anarchic brand of humour took them all over […]
A jazz quartet unlike any other: this one is led by Mark Cherrie, a steel pannist bringing something unique to the jazz world. His critically acclaimed 2018 album Joining the […]
Liz Fletcher and guitarist Phil Capone enjoyed a musical collaboration for over 20 years in London. Now, by coincidence, they find themselves reunited on the artistically thriving South Coast music […]
Alan Barnes/Dave Newton/Andrew Cleyndert Trio Three of the biggest names in British jazz come together to set this afternoon of music off to a terrific start. Between them they have […]
Starring Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins, The Phantom of the Open is the heart warming true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist. Despite never playing a round […]
The dramatic 100 year race to reach the South Pole with its roots in Sussex. It was a century of incredible episodes by a series of extraordinary explorers which began […]
Battle Festival audiences are in for a treat with this concert given by Thomas Kelly, prizewinner at this year’s Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition as well as the prestigious Leeds […]
Barefoot Opera, back at Battle Festival after their great success here last summer, will present an unforgettable night at the Opera. Enjoy a glass of something sparkly, and listen to […]
A musical afternoon in the beautiful setting of Abbot’s Hall at Battle Abbey, featuring the internationally renowned Primrose Piano Quartet. One of the leading chamber ensembles of the UK with […]
Battle and District Arts Group (BDAG) have invariably held an annual art exhibition, but have missed the last two ‘lockdown’ years. We are pleased to be able to return for […]
Painter and sculptor who is new to the area. He will be showing a host of styles and approaches to landscapes, and abstract work all inspired by local areas of […]
Victoria will be showing a cross-section of her delicate and deft painted still lives alongside a mix of native animals and landscapes. These are perfect for a little nook that […]
A respected local artist and art teacher who exhibits across East Sussex, Tracey will be sharing a range of paints and sketches filled with local detail and technique. Things that […]
An accomplished ceramic artist who teaches at Senlac Studio and makes the art of taking organic materials and found clay to produce a stylish collection of pots and ceramic art. […]
Music and words on a summer’s afternoon, come and relax for an hour. Enjoy and share with us song and verse, some familiar and some new. Louise is a distinguished […]
George Crocker is keen to liven up his dull life so he desires to join the village Drama Club. What happens then turns his world upside down. Set during the […]
Bowler Crab is a theatre company which specialises in Shakespearean performance, producing UK tours as well as repertoire performances for schools, festivals, dining experiences, weddings and private events. Bowler Crab […]
This beloved Christmas classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
A musical journey through Spain and Latin America, from Flamenco to Tango. Includes music by: De Falla, Granados, Casals, Piazolla, Villa Lobos. Andrew Fuller, Cello and John Mills, Guitar Saturday […]
A colourful, wide-ranging lecture exploring the work of British war artists in WWII. Includes a chance to ask James related questions, and to buy cards, books and art prints by some of our war artists.
Come and meet award-winning children’s author and Battle resident Philip Ardagh.
Come and meet local author and illustrator, Thomas Taylor and explore the world of Eerie-on-Sea.
An evening of song, silliness and glorious mud!
Following last year’s hugely successful appearance, Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Marcio da Silva make a welcome return to Battle joined by soloists Susanne Stanzeleit and Andrew Fuller. Susanne Stanzeleit […]
Film Screening hosted by British Design British Made.
Have you ever dreamed of writing a children’s book? Here is your chance to make a start!
This is the 2:00am Sinatra you dream of meeting. Dangerous. Unpredictable. Brilliant.
Join us for an afternoon and evening of live jazz at Battle Memorial Hall. The main Saturday afternoon and evening session will take place in The Memorial Hall (81 High […]
Please note, this event will now take place at Battle Memorial Hall due to wet and windy weather forecast, which will affect the acoustic. Please bring your picnics as planned, […]
Romantic Music under the Stars: Operatic Favourites for Orchestra.
Inspired by Steven Spielberg’s own childhood, rediscover the magic of movies in The Fabelmans.
Tennyson/Strauss/Griffiths "Enoch Arden" World Première of Silent Film with live narration and music by Strauss.
Join Whatlington Singers and international opera singer Louise Winter and CATRIONA HEWITSON one of Opera Now’s 2022 Hot List of Young Artists.
Primrose Piano Quartet and Will Duerden, Strauss Treasure Waltz, Mozart Duo, Bottesini Gran Duo Concertant, Schubert "Trout" Quintet
James Russell, who is no stranger to our Festival, is delighted to be presenting his lecture on the remarkable artist Tirzah Garwood who was born in Kent in 1908 and attended the Eastbourne School of Art 1925-1928 where she met Eric Ravilious.
A celebration of Battle and its surroundings in music and words
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Now renowned for his work on the designed interior and his role in helping to found the Arts & Crafts Movement, in his lifetime William Morris was as well known for other talents – from poetry to publishing, heritage protection to social reform.
Cocktails with Joyce Grenfell is a sparkling musical entertainment written and performed by Nicola Keen and Malcom McKee.
Discovering "Blue Zones," Dan Buettner found secrets to longevity. Dena Smith Ellis shares "Power 9" principles for longer, happier lives.