What's On in Worthing
Things to do in and around Worthing: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Worthing Halloween 2026: Pumpkin Picking and Horror Films
Free-entry pumpkin picking at Sompting to 31 October, Connaught Horror-Fest films from £6, £5.75 museum crafts and a ghost train: Worthing's Halloween, checked.
Dates for the diary
- On now to 31 Oct Sompting Pumpkins pick your own
- Tue 6 Oct Beach House Park volunteer morning
- Tue 6 Oct Autumn Lectures: The Story of Highdown Hill
- Wed 7 Oct Worthing weekly Wednesday market
- Thu 8 Oct Getting Inside the Pictures, Art History Festival talk
- 8 to 9 Oct Jane Eyre
- 9 to 11 Oct Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape
- Fri 9 Oct Alan Davies: Think Ahead
- Sat 10 Oct Worthing FC v Solihull Moors
- Sat 10 Oct Leo Sayer: Can't Stop Loving You
- Sun 11 Oct Wurlitzer Organ Concert: David Gray and Simon Gledhill
- 13 to 17 Oct We Will Rock You, Worthing Musical Comedy Society
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Worthing Ice Rink 2026: Opens 7 November in Steyne Gardens
Worthing Ice Rink returns to Steyne Gardens on Saturday 7 November 2026, with permission now granted to 2033. Prices and session times are not out yet.
Events
What's On in Worthing: Ruby Wax, Halloween, Pier Fireworks
Ruby Wax on 15 October, Halloween films and pumpkin picking, then free pier fireworks at 7.30pm on 5 November. Worthing parkrun is off until 24 October.
Community
Sussex Youth Theatre Auditions in Worthing: Apply by 15 Oct
Young people aged 6 to 18 can audition in Worthing on 17 October to be Rising Star 2026 and win a year of free drama tuition. No experience needed.
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Worthing Remembrance Sunday 2026: 11am, 8 November
Worthing's Remembrance Sunday service is at 11am on 8 November at the War Memorial outside the Town Hall, with the march past at about 11.30am. Adur times too.
Community
Bay Cafe Worthing: Pumpkin Night 22 Oct, Fair 28 Nov
Bay Cafe at The SAND Project has three autumn events left: pumpkin arranging on 22 October, a supper club on 13 November and a Christmas fair on 28 November.
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Worthing Food Festival: 12-13 Sept, 10am to 7pm, Free
Steyne Gardens, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, 10am to 7pm, free entry. The 2026 vendor list runs to 53 traders and live music on the main stage is new.
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Worthing Fireworks 2026: Thursday 5 Nov, 7.30pm, Pier
Confirmed: free fireworks from the end of Worthing Pier on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 7.30pm, with a funfair and food stalls. Where to watch and where to park.
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Worthing Christmas Lights: The Town Has No Switch-On
Worthing does not hold a lights switch-on ceremony, and the BID explains why on its own site. Here is what runs instead, and what is confirmed for 2026 so far.
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Worthing Pantomime: Puss in Boots, 55 Shows From £14.75
Puss in Boots runs at the Pavilion Theatre from Thursday 3 December to Sunday 3 January, 55 performances, tickets from £14.75 plus a £1.75 fee. Five dark days.
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Things to Do in Worthing: Free Gardens, £9.40 Swim, Open Pier
Ten places worth your time in Worthing, each checked this week: five Green Flag gardens with free entry, the pier staying open through repairs, and what the lido is doing.