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The 33rd Artwave Festival returns with 176 free-to-visit exhibitions and open studios across Lewes and the surrounding towns and villages. Meet and buy direct from hundreds of artists and makers in their homes, workshops, at exhibitions in ancient churches, disused mills, and in farms and gardens across this creative corner of East Sussex.
The festival continues to grow year on year, and festival organisers are delighted that hundreds of young creatives will be participating once again. In the same spirit, this year Artwave extends a warm welcome to visitors arriving to Newhaven via the cross-Channel ferry, with works by local Sussex artists exhibited onboard, and brochures available to pick up on both boats and at the terminals.
The majority of Artwave venues are within a short drive of Newhaven, with many just a short walk, cycle, bus or train ride from the terminal. Following the Artwave trails is the perfect way to
explore historic towns and villages, and the beautiful coast and country of the South Downs National Park.
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Opening Times
| Artwave Festival (12 Sept 2026) | ||
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| Saturday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
| Artwave Festival (13 Sept 2026) | ||
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| Sunday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
| Artwave Festival (19 Sept 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
| Artwave Festival (20 Sept 2026) | ||
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| Sunday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
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