Here are 18 of the big events planned in the area this summer, many of them annual favourites, some returning for a second time after a successful launch last year and some are brand new – and looking very exciting!
13. July
Worthing Bus Rally: Part of the Worthing Summer Seafront Festival organised by Worthing Lions, this popular Worthing bus gathering and running day takes place on the seafront at West Parade (Heene Road to Rye Close) on Sunday, July 30, from 10am to 5pm. Visit worthingbusrally.co.uk for full details.Photo: Elaine Hammond
14. August
Summer in Southwick offers a traditional afternoon tea with life music from Rogers and Redmond, from wartime to swing, at Southwick Community Centre on Sunday, August 20, at 2pm. Tickets are £18 from Southwick Community Centre.Photo: Southwick Community Centre
15. August
ALIVE at the Barn, featuring The Men They Couldn't Hang, is the new Southwick Music Festival, featuring an eclectic mix of original live music over two days. It is taking place at Southwick Community Centre on Friday, August 25, 6pm to 11pm, and Saturday, August 26, noon to 11pm. Tickets £20 Friday, £30 Saturday, and for a limited time £45 for both days. Visit www.southwickcommunitycentre.org.uk to bookPhoto: Vernon Nash
16. August
Worthing Rotary Carnival is planned for the end of August, including the annual seafront parade on the Bank Holiday Monday on August 28. More information will be released soon.Photo: Derek Martin