Events in Worthing From 6th April – 12th April 2026

Events in Worthing this week highlight regular civic and cultural activity across the town. At East Beach, children take part in textile and natural materials workshops led by local arts groups, continuing a long tradition of seaside recreation. A late afternoon open mic night happens at Highdown Gardens, attracting visitors from nearby villages who travel on the PULSE bus or Govia Thameslink Railway.

The seafront promenade hosts evening talks by West Sussex history experts discussing 19th-century developments linked to Queen Victoria’s visits, with sessions held near Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. These are followed by low-key music nights in converted rail carriages on the East Beach platform during high tide windows, intimate performances featuring local DJs playing folk-influenced electronic sets.

On Wednesdays, an open-air market runs along Marine Drive, where independent crafters sell handwoven baskets, ceramic tableware from Cissbury Ring studios, and small-batch preserves. The event draws retirees commuting on foot or by donkey bike via Donkey Republic Bikes as part of a growing trend in sustainable local travel.

Comedy nights alternate with spoken word projects at the Town Hall, including performances inside an old railway signal box now used for community events, showing how civic infrastructure adapts to new uses. Monthly roundtables meet near The Pines pub, where small business owners discuss shared challenges like parking shortages in town centre or accessibility concerns despite step-free claims.

Check the listings below for times and venues.