Events

Our calendar includes events such as free live music, food markets, children's entertainment, charity fun-days and ticketed events.

Crawlifornia - until 30 September

A programme of entertainment, activities, music and more in the town centre. Find out more on the Crawlifornia website.

Crawley Festival – High Street Live, 30 September, 12 noon to 8pm

Crawley’s historic High Street comes alive with musical performances all afternoon. Free admission. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the food and drink on offer from the High Street bars and restaurants. Find out more on the Crawley festival website.

Creepy Crawley - town centre, 1 to 31 October

Keep a look out for all things creepy and Crawley this October! Visit the Creepy Crawley web page for more information.

Farewell to St Catherine’s Hospice on Malthouse Road - 2 to 8 October, 9am to 5pm

St Catherine’s Hospice is moving to Pease Pottage in November. To say farewell, St Catherine’s is holding an open week where visitors can drop in, write in a memory book and take time to reflect. Refreshments will be available. No need to book – just head to the hospice reception.

Oktoberfest - Southgate Park, 6 to 7 October

Experience a traditional Oktoberfest as Southgate Park is transformed into a traditional Bavarian bash with authentic Oktoberfest music, steins, food and huge bench seating! Visit the Oktoberfest Crawley website for tickets.

Reduce Reuse Recycle Halloween event - The Barn, Tilgate Park, 26 October

Halloween-themed event by West Sussex Waste Prevention.

The Big Sleep Out - Queens Square, 26 October

Annual fundraising event from Crawley Open House, promoting awareness of homelessness. Find out more on the Big Sleep Out web page.

Continental Street Market - Queensway and Queens Square, 26 to 29 October

Stalls selling food from around the world and a selection of craft items.

RM Sotheby's London to Brighton veteran car run - 5 November

Watch the vehicles as they pass through Crawley on their way to the finishing line in Brighton. Find out more on the veteran car run website.

Christmas tree lights switch-on - Queens Square, 18 November

Festive entertainment and Christmas carols followed by the tree lights switch-on.

Beacon: Homecoming by Estabrak - 19 November

All are welcome to contribute to this project no matter what age or in what language you choose, through the use of invisible ink and a UV light installation in the centre of town. Find out more at the Creative Playground Crawley website.

Phoenix Choir of Crawley concert - St Andrew’s Church, Furnace Green, 23 November, 8pm to 9pm

A choral concert including Faure’s Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine. Admission £10. For more details visit the Phoenix Choir Crawley website or call 07821 872666.