Rushlake Green LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL Community Project
– bigger on the inside
The Little Arts Festival is a community project based in Rushlake Green. We organise arts events and promote arts activities featuring local artists, musicians and arts groups. You may well have been participated in, or attended, our events over the years. This website is here to share information about our activities and to provide a resource for all those interested in getting more involved in the arts, or in organising local events.
Don’t miss out on our BIG little ARTS WEEKEND 25th to 28th September 2025, based in and around Rushlake Green, East Sussex. Share your creativity, take part, get involved or share the experience by being there for the events. To find out more CLICK HERE
You can also Register online for regular news and updates on all things Little Arts: SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE
And the Little Arts Festival project is now offering Grants to support outstanding creative ideas and initiatives. It’s open to everyone. Get full details and apply online: CLICK HERE
Breaking news
THE GIG IN THE GARDEN IS BACK
Get ready for a night of "epic live music, great vibes, and summer fun". The Gig in the Garden returns to the Merrie Harriers pub Cowbeech on Saturday 7th June. Gates open at 5.30pm. Three amazing bands: - Skarlettos - Cry Wolf - Watson Brothers Plus BBQ and pay bar....
LITTLE ARTS TEAM WILL BE AT THE FLOWERSHOW
If you're interested in attending, or taking part in, the Big Little Arts Weekend, the Little Arts team will be on hand at the Rushlake Green Summer Show to answer questions and encourage your involvement and support. The Warbleton & District Horticultural &...
BIG LITTLE ARTS WEEKEND DATES ANNOUNCED
The dates have been set for this years Big Little Arts Weekend, which is a follow up to last years successful Little Arts Festival. This Rushlake Green based community arts event starts with launch preview on Thursday 25th September 2025 and continues through until...
AUTHENTIC SUSSEX HARMONIES IN RINGMER 30th May 25
If you missed Sussex Harmony at last year’s Little Arts Festival, there’s another chance to hear them in a concert of 18th and 19th Century music from the pubs and pulpits of rural Sussex with readings from a local farmer’s diaries. Where: Ringmer Village Hall, Lewes...
WARBLETON BRASS presents music from Stage & Screen. Sunday 11th May 25
Warbleton Brass Band present Music from Stage and Screen, 3pm Sunday 11th May 2025, State Hall, Kings Church, Heathfield. Full details, and an up to date calendar of Brass Band appearances at : https://warbletonbrassband.org/2024-engagements.html
MARK AUSTIN – AT PURE ARTS, Roche Gallery, Rye from 12th April
Local artist Mark Austin is thrilled to be exhibiting with the Pure Arts Group at the stunning Roche Gallery in Rye. This exhibition brings together an exclusive group of artists, showcasing bold, contemporary works in a beautiful setting. He tells us: “Come and...
What’s on – around Rushlake Green
Please send details of any local arts-related events you spot,
to thelittleartsfestival@gmail.com with ‘What’s On’ in the subject
Weds 4th June 2025 – God, the Bible and Everything. Stand up comedy by BBC writer James Cary.
Warbleton Parish Church.
Fri 6th June 2025 – Cowbeech Players Present ‘and now for something completely different’
Panto Night, narrated by Tom Baker. (yes that’s WHO). Merrie Harriers
Sat 7th June 2025, from 5.30pm. Gig in the Garden
Live music at the Merrie Harriers, Cowbeech
Weds 11th to Sat 14th June 2025 – Plaza Suite. Rushlake Green Village Players
Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green.
Sunday 29th June 2025 – Gentle Harry’s Game by Rude Mechanicals Open Air Theatre
On Rushlake Green. Doors Open 6.00pm
Sat 26th July 2025 7.30pm – Taylor Made (as seen at LAF 24 Big Little Gig) headline:
WDHPS Annual Summer Show evening gig, on Rushlake Green
Sat 26th July 2025 1.45pm – Displays of floral art, painting, drawing, photography, craft,
as part of Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Soc, Summer Show, on Rushlake Green
Thurs 25th to Sunday 28th September 2025 – Big Little Arts Weekend
Art Exhibition, Music, Poetry and more at the Dunn Village Hall and beyond.
For our full What’s On List, including recent events, click “More What’s On . . . . “