Cuckfield Music Festival is a Registered Charity which exists to bring a programme of musical events to Mid-Sussex, working with professional,
semi-professional and amateur musicians, schools and colleges, to encourage people of all ages to engage with and perform live music.
Latest news from The Sussex Festivals:
Friday 7th November to Sunday 9th November 2025
From Cuckfield to Hurstpierpoint –
Music Lovers Invited to Cross the Border for HURSTfolk.
Just a few miles down the road, the neighbouring village of Hurstpierpoint is gearing up for its annual weekend of live music and community spirit. HURSTfolk. returns from Friday 7 – Sunday 9 November 2025, bringing together over 35 acts across multiple venues, including Danny House, Players Theatre, Hurst Works, The Poacher and The New Inn.
Founded by Hurstpierpoint resident and music industry professional Debbie Clare, the festival now welcomes audiences from across the BN6 area — and beyond — for three days of performances that range from intimate acoustic sets to lively pop-up shows in unexpected spaces.
This year’s highlights include:
- Words & Noise: The Story of Eddy Temple-Morris – a Desert Island Discs–style evening with the broadcaster and DJ.
- An all-female afternoon concert at Danny House featuring Heather McClelland, Jo Burke, and Made in the Shade.
- A drumming showcase with Terl Bryant (Peter Gabriel, Iona, John Paul Jones).
With a mix of free-entry and affordable ticketed events, HURSTfolk. champions local talent while supporting the village’s venues, cafés and pubs during the quieter winter months.
Full listings and tickets: www.hurstfolk.org
Instagram / Facebook: @hurstfolk
Cuckfield Music Festival – A Wonderful Week of Music!
What a fantastic week it’s been for music in Cuckfield! Over 500 people joined us at Holy Trinity Church and Whiteman’s Green to enjoy a wonderfully diverse range of performances. From beautiful vocals and piano pieces to lively Latin guitar, pop hits, Baroque classics, and timeless big band tunes—there truly was something for everyone.
This year marked the first festival under our new Musical Director, Mark Travers, who curated the exciting and eclectic programme. Many audience members experienced something completely new—such as music written for the bass clarinet, a captivating four-hands piano performance, and the premiere of two brand-new compositions.
Our very own Cuckfield community was proudly represented by the Singing Allsorts Choir, and we were deeply grateful for the many dedicated volunteers who made the festival possible. It would not be possible to run the music festival – especially the free lunchtime concerts – without the generous donations we received from our sponsors, the loyal Friends of Cuckfield Music Festival, and audience members kindly donating at the events. Thank you all.
We’re always on the lookout for more helping hands! If you’d like to be part of the next festival, and spread the joy of live music, please don’t hesitate to reach out via the contact page on our website.
Alison Sinclair
David Spear
Sue Vickery
Trustees of Cuckfield Music Festival
Some photos of our past events
Proud to be part of the Sussex Festivals’ Forum which helps to promote local Festivals and their events.
Rock music at Plumpton Music Festival Sunday 6th July.
Family music event featuring local Rok School singers and bands, local and national talent.
Family day at Picnic on the Square on Sunday 17 August at Horsham Sports Club. With music from the Fred Woods Big Band. The events start at 2pm, with carriages leaving at 7pm. All funds raised will go towards vital early intensive therapies for children under 5 with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments through the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity https://dvlcc.org.uk/.
To purchase tickets, please contact Keith on keith@ryanvehicles.com or direct from the Cricket Club
