Rye Arts Festival

Rye Arts Festival takes place over the weekends in the last two weeks of September in the picturesque medieval town of Rye, East Sussex. Venues range from ancient churches and cosy pubs to atmospheric halls tucked down cobbled lanes.

Expect a vibrant mix of music, literature, theatre, and visual arts. Internationally known performers share the bill with local talent so that you might catch a classical concert one evening and a lively folk gig the next. There are author talks, guided walks, exhibitions, and even secret pop-up events.