Horsham's spring events programme launches with an A-MAY-Zing weekend in May

A very special weekend event over the first May bank holiday will bring a festival feel to Horsham town centre.
By Matt Pole
Published 9th Apr 2024, 14:40 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2024, 14:45 BST
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The A-MAY-ZING event from Horsham District Council is set to feature live music, street performances, great food and drink, children’s activities and more.

On Saturday, May 4 and Sunday 5, crowds can enjoy a great variety of acts on stages across the town including Piries Place, The Carfax, Market Square, and West Street.

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Visitors can sample our fantastic food scene with a variety of market stalls and exciting street food. As well as enjoying music and activities in Horsham Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday.

A very special weekend event over the first May bank holiday will bring a festival feel to Horsham town centre. Picture contributedA very special weekend event over the first May bank holiday will bring a festival feel to Horsham town centre. Picture contributed
A very special weekend event over the first May bank holiday will bring a festival feel to Horsham town centre. Picture contributed

On Saturday, May 4, from 12pm to 4pm, The Carfax Bandstand will feature a host of Sussex Sounds performers including duo Manyana, and singer/guitarist Paul Stanworth, as well as performances from the fantastic Horsham Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society.

West Street Market area will also be showcasing Sussex Sounds performers including acoustic singer-songwriter Jay Butler.

Pires Place will host a potting and planting workshop 11am to 4pm with Sussex Green Living.

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Fans of graphic art can head to Gobsmack Comics in Swan Walk where, to mark International Free Comic Book Day, they will be hosting a special comic book event, giving away free books.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy interactive street theatre from Fabularium, who are bringing their naughty flock of sheep to the town, so look out for these mischievous bunch.

On Sunday, May 5 award-winning performer Tamar Broadbent, will be hosting acts at the Carfax bandstand from 12pm to 7pm. Acts include bluegrass performers The Illbillies, Shanty group The Wellington Wailers, Bollywood drumming and dance from Dhol Collective, plus high energy crowd pleasers from Third Wheel, the Stanmer Band and Buddhalicious.