Sussex Day Concert

Sussex Day was first celebrated in Bexhill more than a century ago in 1917. Come along to the Coronation Bandstand and enjoy Sussex Day 2026 with music by two of Bexhill’s favourite local bands.

12:30pm-1:30pm
Albatross Ukulele Band
Based at the Albatross Club we enjoy regular social meet-ups at the club and playing for
 fun to local audiences.

2:15pm-3:30pm
Bodiam Concert Band
A community wind band formed in the 1980s and now based in Hawkhurst. About 30 regular players meet weekly to rehearse a wide range of music under the direction of its conductor John Cornford. The repertoire it enjoys includes light classics, selections from stage and screen, traditional military band works and popular music past and present. The band performs at various events in Kent and East Sussex throughout the year and holds occasional concerts.