Cuckfield Music Festival

Welcome to Cuckfield Life’s Cuckfield Music Festival event page. Here you will find our most recent information for the festival.

Cuckfield Music Festival is a registered charity that 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.

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2026’s Music Festival will take place 7th - 14th June

Upcoming Bridgerton-style afternoon tea this April

You are cordially invited to join us at the historic Ockenden Manor for what will surely be the event of the season!

Cuckfield Music Festival, in partnership with Time Health, are delighted to debut the first event in the 2026 Cuckfield Music Festival Programme.

On Sunday 19th April 2026, be the envy of the Ton and enjoy a sparkling Sussex welcome, a traditional afternoon tea, and the exquisite sounds of a live String Quartet performing music from the beloved series.

We warmly encourage Regency attire, and a prize awaits the most distinguished guest! Beware that there is limited availability so please do book your tickets and fill your dance card today.

Society will be watching.

Easter with Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield - 2026

29th March/Palm Sunday:
9.45am: Festal Eucharist Palm Sunday begins with a shared procession of praise. as we journey together from celebration into the heart of the story. 
6pm : The Way Of The Cross A shared, reflective processional devotion tracing the Passion of Christ. Scripture, silence, music. 

30th/31st March and 1st April:
9pm: Compline is the church's gentle night prayer — simple, calm and held by psalms. scripture and silence. Gentle, restful and open to all. 

31st March:
1-4pm: Easter Fun day (Book) Join us for our Easter Fun Day — bouncy castle, egg hunts. games, crafts and friendly farm animals. A joyful afternoon for the whole community.

 2nd April/Maundy Thursday:
8pm: The supper of the Lord & Vigil Foot washing, Eucharist, stripping the alter and silent vigil. Stay as long or as little as you like.

3rd April/Good Friday:
12pm: At The Fool of the Cross
2pm : The Liturgy of Good Friday Prayer, silence & Music followed by Hot Cross Buns! 

4th April:
8pm: The Great Vigil of Easter From Darkness to Light- The Heart of Easter

 5th April/Easter Day:
9.45am : Festal Eucharist - CHRIST IS RISEN! Come join us for a glass of fizz.

30th March - 5th April:
Family Easter Trail -Enjoy o Easter trail through the churchyard - follow the clues, find the hidden message, and collect a sweet reward. Open all week for families to drop in and explore.

Cuckfield Parish Council Annual Meeting - 2026

A meeting for the whole community on 26th March at 7pm at The Queen's Hall, Cuckfield.

Confirmed speakers:
Katy Bourne - Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex
Simon Stokes - Chairman, Ansty & Staplefield Parish Council brings a Cuckstye update
New England Wood Trust brings an update
Cllr Malcom Avery - MSDC update
Paul Umney - Police Community Support Officer, meet your PCSO

Panel discussion:
Members of your parish council will also be available for a panel discussion - bring your questions and get involved. All residents are welcome.

www.cuckfield.gov.uk