What's on
Morning
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10:45to 16:15Tim Edey melodeon workshop (Lewes Saturday Folk Club)£45, 2 under-25s £22
Tim Edey teaches melodeon playing at Lewes Arms. He's known for Irish music and playing guitar.
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11:00to 15:00Charging AheadFree
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).
Afternoon
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14:00to 16:00The Wreckers of Seaford Bay£12.00 per ticket
The Wreckers of Seaford Bay is a music event featuring the Shantymen singing at Claremont Hall in Seaford. It's for the Friends of Bishopstone Station.
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Early evening
Later on
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19:00to 22:00ABBA: The Greatest Hits£15
A concert with a nine-piece band playing ABBA's greatest hits.
Time to be confirmed
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TBCLight Fantastic!
Kingston Village Hall, Kingston near Lewes
A musical comedy about light, science and friendship. It's written and performed by John Hinton and Laura Mugridge. The music is a mix of electronic dance music, rap and pop.
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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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Sussex Skies
Until Mon 30 Nov
A photography exhibition of Sussex night skies by local photographer Jo Hunt.
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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 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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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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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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