Jack is slain and the spirit of summer released for another year!

Timings are approximate, and can change due to circumstances. Get there in good time to avoid disappointment.

The big conclusion of the long weekend, an afternoon of live entertainment overlooking Hastings Old Town.

Blakeley & Lucas will start the proceedings before Jack and the procession arrive.

The procession pauses to allow groups to perform while Jack greets all his followers

Jack leads the procession through Hastings Old Town

Jack is released to the awaiting crowd in an eruption of green!

Start your day with a light breakfast to help fuel you through the day.

Session led by the Woodland Kitchen Band

An afternoon concert with The Copper Family, a Sussex-based family singing folk songs passed down through the family for generations.

For tickets please visit the Eventbrite Page.

Join 5-piece a capella group Rattlebag for their family friendly singaround at the Fishermen’s museum.

Children to be supervised at all times.

Free - Donations gratefully received

Join Ed Boxall for some giant-sized stories! Storyteller Ed will share a mix of old folktales and his original stories, exploring giants in their many shapes and forms. Some will be wild, some funny, and all with have a sprinkling of Jack in the Green Summery magic.

Morris sides perform around the Old Town and showcase their dances at the Stade Open Space

Annual service of celebration at St Clement’s Church

The Big Ceilidh with Out of Hand and caller Annie Bolt - an evening of dancing and live entertainment.

Don’t worry if you don’t know your Strip the Willow from your Threading the Needle, caller Annie Bolt will help guide you through the dances.

An afternoon with local 5-piece female harmony group Rattlebag

Host sides Hastings RX Morris and Hannah’s Cat kick off the dancing at the Stade Open Space, near the Hastings Contemporary. Sides from around the country perform before venturing into the Old Town and along seafront for further dancing.

A free family friendly arts and crafts workshop to create a garland or headdress for Jack in the Green.

Children to be supervised at all times.

Start the weekend off with a music and song session. For all those who want to sing, play, dance or just enjoy the live music with a pint.

Red Set Girls and Jack in the Green – A Celebration of Folk, Resistance, and Identity

WE OUT HERE and Playing the Race Card are thrilled to partner with Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green, for the 2025 programme.

Together, we look forward to celebrating creativity, culture, and community in this exciting collaboration.

Donations on the door

Create a Jack in the Green inspired spin drum.

All children to be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

Free - Donations gratefully received

11am - A free family friendly arts and crafts workshop to create a stick puppet to celebrate Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green.

2pm - Singing with acapella folk five-piece Rattlebag who celebrate their 20th anniversary this year.

All welcome. Join in with the singing, share a song or just watch and enjoy.

All children to be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

Free - Donations gratefully received

Free workshop for complete beginners introducing you to the wonderful world of paper making.

Session times:

10:00 – 11:00

11:15 – 12:15

12:30 – 13:30

13:45 – 14:45

15:00 – 16:00

Free to attend, book a free slot via Eventbrite

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Jack is slain and the spirit of summer released for another year!

The big conclusion of the long weekend, an afternoon of live entertainment overlooking Hastings Old Town

The procession pauses to allow groups to perform while Jack greets all his followers

Jack leads the procession through Hastings Old Town

Jack is released to the awaiting crowd in an eruption of green!

Start your day with a light breakfast to help fuel you through the day.

Session led by Squeeze box players Alan, Goose and Trooper

A concert with son and father duo with a strong traditional base of English music.

For info on tickets please visit the Eventbrite page

Join Section 5 and Sambalanco for some noisy fun!