What's on
Morning
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10:00to 16:00Newhaven Photographic CompetitionFree
The Atrium, Marine Workshops, Newhaven
Free public exhibition of amateur 'Best of Newhaven' mobile-phone photos at The Atrium; visitors vote for the winners. Newhaven (not Lewes town centre).
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Afternoon
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12:00to 20:00Sunday Roast
The Anchor Inn, Ringmer, Ringmer
Sunday roasts, with meat from Lew Howard, the local butcher
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12:00to 18:45Sunday Roast
A Sunday roast menu beside the main menu; vegetarian and vegan too. Book ahead
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14:00to 16:00The Telling Tree - Tales From The WildwoodFree (booking required)
Family storytelling with Ariane: autumn myths, folktales and woodland nature games. Ages 5+ (younger siblings welcome); under-18s with an adult. Free but book — places limited.
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14:00to 16:00Crystal Palace vs Liverpool (Premier League)Free to watch with drink purchase (typical pub screening)
Premier League football on the screens at the Tally Ho.
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15:15King Auk (Cinecity)See Depot ticketing
CINECITY Brighton film festival screening at Lewes Depot: King Auk (documentary on the extinct great auk).
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16:30Glorious Baroque Concerti with Corelli EnsembleAdult £18; child £5
Corelli Ensemble: Bach violin concerto, Vivaldi cello concerto, Locatelli 'Labyrinth', Bach Brandenburg 3. Soloists Maeve Jenkinson, Benn Hess and Richart Van Zyl.
Later on
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19:00to 22:30The Briefs + Cyanide Pills + Quick Romance
A music gig with The Briefs, Cyanide Pills and Quick Romance playing.
Time to be confirmed
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TBCRoasts
The Jolly Sportsman, East Chiltington
Sunday roasts with the trimmings, and guest specials
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Running now
Started before this day and still on: exhibitions, courses and series.
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Britten - 50 years onSee individual concert tickets on organiser site
Until Sat 12 Dec
Year-long Lewes festival celebrating Benjamin Britten 50 years after his death: concerts, films and talks with The Baroque Collective. Next cluster: autumn 11 & 19–22 Nov 2026; final concert 12 Dec.
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10:00to 17:00Quentin Bell ExhibitionIncluded in Charleston in Firle ticket (Visit Lewes guide ~£29 adult)
Until Sun 7 Mar
First major Quentin Bell retrospective in almost 30 years: 100+ works in ceramics, sculpture, painted objects and works on paper across Charleston's galleries, house and garden.
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10:00to 17:00Olivia Sterling ExhibitionFree
Until Sun 7 Mar
Exhibition of work by artist Olivia Sterling at Charleston, Firle.
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10:00to 17:00Mad BloomsburyPay what you can
Until Sun 11 Apr
Exhibition exploring how the Bloomsbury group engaged with ideas of madness; rare works by Helen Coombe plus contemporary responses. Part of Pay What You Can at Charleston in Lewes.
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10:00to 13:00Academic Life Drawing Course£275 per term
Until Wed 2 Dec
Academic life drawing course with tutor Lucinda Wait at Paddock Art Studios.
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11:00to 15:00Charging AheadFree
Until Sat 14 Nov
Free drop-in displays on Britain's green energy grid at Lewes Climate Hub, plus Saturday talks (7 Nov Future Electric Home with OVESCO; 14 Nov Inside the UK Electricity Grid).
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11:00to 16:00Fictional RealismFree (typical gallery entry; confirm on arrival)
Until Sun 15 Nov
Solo exhibition by Peter Kettle at Star Brewery Gallery.
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14:00to 17:00Beginners Oil Painting Workshop£275 for 10 weeks
Until Tue 1 Dec
Ten-week beginners' oil painting course with tutor Lucinda Wait at Paddock Art Studios.
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14:00to 17:00Learning How to See - The Portrait£160 per term
Until Wed 2 Dec
Portrait course (Learning How to See) with tutor Lucinda Wait at Paddock Art Studios.
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14:00to 15:30Poetry for Reflection£12.50 per session
Until Sat 21 Nov
Ringmer Village Library, Ringmer
Three Saturday poetry workshops with Lucy Foss: read, write and share in a small supportive group. Ringmer (not Lewes town centre).
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18:00to 23:00CINECITY Film Festival
Until Sun 15 Nov
World cinema premieres, previews and talks at the Depot
Deals of the day
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17:00to 19:00Happy Hour 2-for-1
2-for-1 on selected drinks (same drink x2) plus £5 off house wine bottles
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Complimentary 125ml glass of wineFree glass of wine
A free 125ml glass of red or white with a three-course meal, when you book
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12:00to 21:00Collection Pizza Deal£10.50
Selected takeaway pizzas for £10.50 when you collect
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Rémy Martin truffles
Complimentary chocolate truffles with a glass of Rémy Martin VSOP
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20:30to 21:30Happy Hour£5 selected drinks, 2 cocktails £15
Happy hour: £5 on selected drinks, or two cocktails for £15
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Loyalty card
Stamp per pint, glass of wine or house double+mixer; 10 stamps = free pint or 175ml house wine
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