Latest Events in Hastings(April Updated)

Get ready to dance and sing along to all your favorite ABBA hits at our amazing ABBA Tribute event! Information Source: Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa | eventbrite

Due to injury, Andrew O'Neill is moving GEBURAH to the 16th May! Tickets are still valid - refunds available if you can't make it! Information Source: Andrew O'Neill | eventbrite

Army Officer Insight Day Welcome to the Army Officer Insight Day at Sandhurst! Join us for a day filled with exciting activities and valuable information about life as an Army Officer. Get a glimpse into the world of the British Army and learn about the various roles and responsibilities of an Army Officer. Date: Sat Jul 12 2025 Time: 09:00 AM Location: The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Come prepared to find out more about the application process, Army Officer Selection and the training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, see what life is like and interact with, and ask questions of, current Army Officers across all the parts of the Army. Whether you're considering a career in the Army or simply curious about what it takes to be an Army Officer, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight and experience! Any questions please email: RG-HQAORT@mod.gov.uk Information Source: British Army Officer Recruitment Team | eventbrite

The annual celebration of the Sword happens once again in Hastings on Labour Day weekend. Watch the Spectacle of the Sword wielded by different Sword fighting groups from across Ontario and Quebec. Falconers, Musicians, Merchants and Artisans await your presence of this 3 day festival. Hands on activities call you to participate in: Axe Throwing, Rapier Thrusting, Spear Throwing, Archery, and Sword Cutting. Each sword fighting style takes center stage where they showcase their form of medieval combat. Each sword fighting group also has a booth set up where their knowledgeable members can converse with you about History, Armour, and/or Weapons Limited Tickets - Max 400 per day 100 Tickets are available to purcahse at the Gate The festival goes on whether Rain or Shine. Dog Policy: The Festival is dog friendly, as long as the dog is leashed, controlled and clean up after it. Weapons Policy: No weapons are allowed to be brought in by customers. Each day there are special guests. Here are some of them so far. Saturday August 30, 2025 Special Guests: Gaasyendietha the Dragon Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor Mistress Jayne of Crime & Punishment Musicians: TBA Sword Fighting Group s Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP Ironwood Sword School (HEMA) SHARP Peterborough (HEMA) Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE) Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt) Sumo Wrestling - Ronin Judo and Sumo Club PLUS MORE! Sunday August 31, 2025 Gaasyendietha the Dragon Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor Musicians: TBA Sword Fighting Group s Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP SHARP Peterborough (HEMA) Ironwood Sword School (HEMA) Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE) Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt) PLUS MORE! Monday September 1, 2025 PIRATE DAY!! Pirate vs Knight Battle (show) Gaasyendietha the Dragon Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor Musicians: TBA Sword Fighting Group s SHARP Peterborough (HEMA) Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE) Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt) PLUS MORE! Merchants and Artisans that will be attending the festival There are also some amazing Merchants: DracCoilz Iron Phoenix Armoury Knot Today Stitches Magpie Costumes Trollkarl Armory Upper Canada Leather The Wooden Blacksmith Also some Artisans: Blacksmith Chainmail making activity Activities Axe Throwing (adult & child versions) Archery (adult & child versions) Challenge A Knight (children under 10 years old) Rapier Thrusting Balloon Head Spear Pop Cornhole Plus more Sword Fighting Groups: LARP: Linnagond, Peterborough Amtgard HEMA: Ironwood Sword School HEMA: SHARP Buhurt: Wakinyan Quebec MACE: Blades of Glory SUMO: Ronin Judo & Sumo Club Information Source: Blades of Glory Canada | eventbrite

Hayley Savage - Album Launch Welcome to the Hayley Savage Album Launch! Join us for an unforgettable night of music and celebration as Hayley debuts her latest album. This rare full band show will feature artists from the album: Evan Jenkins on drums, Ruby Colley on violin and Lizzie Rafati and Victoria Howarth on vocal harmonies. Performing with Hayley for the first time is James Davidson (Samaki) on Bass and Bonj (Wytch Pycknyk) on lead guitar. Don't miss out on this special occasion to witness the magic of her album coming to life on stage. Mark your calendars and secure your spot for a night to remember! Americana UK says it's 'intimate and authentic.... an album that lingers, not just in melody but in feeling - long after the final note fades.' 8/10**** Hayley Savage Hayley is a British folk singer and guitarist with distinctively pure vocals, understated charm and deeply personal songwriting. At the age of 29, Hayley moved to The Netherlands where she began writing the album and performing in Den Bosch with the support of her local record store. She then moved to Brighton where she formed Americana duo Grand Palace, and in 2016 she returned to her hometown, Hastings, where she made her first home recordings ‘All Along the Railings’ ep and in 2021 she performed at The De La Warr Pavilion supporting ‘This is the Kit’. With 15 years between now and her debut ‘The Daisy Room’, this album is more than a break of silence. It’s an explosion of expression both musically and lyrically and a sure sign that Hayley is back, with her full creative spirit intact. The new album by Hayley Savage is a collection of songs written between 2011 – 2021. It’s a mixture of Folk, Americana and Indie with a minimalist and organic production. Special guest opening act: Kristin McClement Kristin McClement is a singer and a songwriter. She plays guitar and piano and is part of the Willkommen Collective, an independent music label based in Brighton. “Her album, The Wild Grips, is an extraordinary collection of mournful yet beautifully crafted and poetic songs, with McClement’s deep resonant voice dominant throughout.” Brighton Music Blog Information Source: Hayley Moore | eventbrite