Battle of Lewes Festival 2025
Schedule
Fri, 09 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Location
Lewes Convent Field | Lewes, EN
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A FREE EVENT and celebration of Lewes incorporating the Battle of Lewes reenactment, medieval traders and historical displays and demonstrations.Ticketed Live events on both Friday and Saturday nights
Friday 9th May – from 7pm – Open Air Cinema – A Knight’s Tale
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May – 10am to 5pm – Festival days
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May – 10.30am to 11.15am – Battle through the Town
Saturday 10th May – 7pm to 10.30pm – AC/DC Drummer – Chris Slade and his band Chris Slade Timeline – in support of Battle of Lewes
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May – 3.30pm – 13th Century Jousting and Tournament
• Immerse yourself in the Battle through the Town
• Be excited at the thrill of 13th Century Medieval Jousting
• Enjoy the Open Air Cinema on Friday night – Free tickets
• Rock with the ACDC drumming legend on Saturday night - ticketed
• Witness the commemoration of those who fell at The Battle of Lewes Monument each day at the event close
• Donate to the event on our crowdfunding page to take a ride on the 1952 Vintage ‘Battle Bus’ or lead the procession carrying De Montfort’s sword
• Witness medieval surgery and Knightly tales of Knightly Fails
• Pop into the Battle bar, partake in sustenance and enjoy the music throughout the day
• VE Day 80th anniversary memories with WWII numbers performed on stage on Sunday
• Enjoy the traditional May Fayre in The Priory
• Catapults, Axe throwing, Archery and Archery lessons
• Falconry displays both days
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Where is it happening?
Lewes Convent Field, The Convent Field,Lewes, East Sussex, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: