When is Hastings Fat Tuesday 2026?

Hastings Fat Tuesday takes place in 13-17 Feb 2026 at Venues across Hastings Old Town and St Leonards, Hastings.

Where is Hastings Fat Tuesday held?

Hastings Fat Tuesday is held at Venues across Hastings Old Town and St Leonards, Hastings, South East, UK.

What kind of music and lineup does Hastings Fat Tuesday have?

Hastings Fat Tuesday leans Multi-genre, jazz, brass. Recent headliners include Republica, The Brass Funkeys, Saidi Kanda & Mvula-Mandondo.

Does Hastings Fat Tuesday have camping?

Yes. Hastings Fat Tuesday is a camping festival, so you can stay on site across the weekend.

Is Hastings Fat Tuesday family-friendly?

Yes, Hastings Fat Tuesday is set up to work for families with children.

Festival profile13-17 Feb 2026 · Venues across Hastings Old Town and St Leonards, Hastings

Hastings Fat Tuesday

Republica, The Brass Funkeys & Saidi Kanda headlined 2026. UK's largest Mardi Gras: 350 gigs across 30 venues in Hastings each February.

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★ ON THE BILL13-17 Feb 2026

Republica/The Brass Funkeys/Saidi Kanda & Mvula-Mandondo

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Headliners for Hastings Fat Tuesday 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

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Hastings Fat Tuesday returns in 2026, running 13-17 Feb at Venues across Hastings Old Town and St Leonards, Hastings. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.

Expect a mardi gras, town-wide, free gigs feel. Multi-genre, jazz, brass fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Republica, The Brass Funkeys, Saidi Kanda & Mvula-Mandondo.

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