After decades at Horsham’s Drill Hall, the Association of Sussex Artists (ASA) will hold its Annual Exhibition at the Camelia Botnar Garden Centre, Littleworth Lane, RH13 8NA on 10 – 18 October. The exhibition will feature around 400 paintings, sculptures and other works by some 100 artists from across Sussex, with prices ranging from £30 to £3,000. ASA spokesman Tim Wheeler said: 'We are very excited about the new venue, which is in the huge greenhouse at Camelia Botnar, frequently used craft fairs and a Christmas market. It is almost exactly the same length as the interior of the Drill Hall, so we will be able to keep the long-established layout of our annual show.’ The change breaks a long tradition which began soon after the ASA was formed in 1928, when it held its first exhibition in the then newly-completed Drill Hall. www.associationofsussexartists.co.uk 

 The Sussex Green Hub will be held at the United Reformed Church, Springfield Road, Horsham, on Saturday 27 September, 10am – 2.30pm. The Hub offers a welcoming space for anyone looking to have items repaired, reduce waste, save energy, learn new skills and connect with like-minded organisations. This month, there will be a focus on food waste with advice from West Sussex County Council and a hands-on talk at midday on composting systems. The Horsham Community Fridge is held from 10 – 11am, redistributing surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill. The Hub also includes the Green Book Library, Community Café, the Home Energy-Saving Help Desk, the Refill Shop and Horsham Repair Café. www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk

Direct from London’s West End, Fastlove: The Tribute to George Michael, comes to The Capitol on Friday 17 October, 7.30pm. Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries and selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. With a full video and light show, the show respectfully recreates all of the late, great singers best-known hits including Wake Me Up, Too Funky and Careless Whisper. Tickets from £34 from www.thecapitolhorsham.com

The Barns Green Players present Paradise X Club at the Village Hall, Muntham Drive, RH13 0PT, on 17 – 18 October, 7pm. This murder mystery has been written by Nigel Currie, who co-directs with Neale Francis. The Queen’s Head pub is to be knocked down and replaced by Paradise X, a nightclub and casino. The shock announcement causes uproar in the village, leading to murder. Bring your own food (not drinks, as there is a licensed bar). Tickets £15 from www.barnsgreenplayers.co.uk

Horsham Music Circle has announced three autumn concerts as part of its 84th Season. Renowned harpsichordist Steven Devine presents The Bach Circle, a stylish, intimate recital exploring works by J.S. Bach and talented contemporaries, at the Causeway Barn, Horsham, on Saturday 18 October, 7pm. For tickets visit wegottickets.com/HorshamMusiccircle.org.uk or email horshammusiccircle@gmail.com

The Horsham Artists Contemporary Art Fair will be held at Parkside (County Hall North), Horsham, RH12 1AB.continues on Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 October, at 10am-5pm (closes 4pm on Sunday). There will be 45 artists showing a rich diversity of artwork and creations including painters, illustrators, sculptors, print makers, ceramicists, up-cyclers, jewellers, glass artists, and fibre and textile artists. Free demonstrations will be held by textile artist Sandra Slinger, painters Pip Fitzgerald, Kat Giannini, Catherine Flanders and Emma Wakefield, astro-photographer Claire Bradshaw and thread painter Jane Thorndyke over the weekend. There will also be wine and a bar. Horshamartists.org

Horsham Symphony Orchestra presents an Opera Gala at the Capitol Theatre, Horsham on Sunday 19 October, 3pm (doors 2:30pm) with grandeur, drama, beauty and passion. The orchestra will feature a captivating programme of operatic favourites such as The Magic Flute, Carmen, Rusalka and more, performed by the full orchestra and soloists from the Singing Salon. Tickets £20 (U16s/students £5) at www.thecapitolhorsham.com/events/horsham-symphony-orchestra

Best-selling author Peter James introduces his latest thriller, The Hawk is Dead: A Killer in the Palace, at the Coombe Court Room, Steyning Centre, on Wednesday 22 October, 7.30pm. The novel sees Roy Grace gain access to the heart of Buckingham Palace, when he is called upon to solve a murder and what looks to be a royal assassination attempt. Peter will discuss how Queen Camilla and King Charles came to feature in the book and share his fascinating research into the inner workings of the Royal Household and Buckingham Palace. Peter will be in conversation with an interviewer, followed by audience Q&A and book-signing/meet and greet. There will be a licensed bar selling alcoholic and soft drinks. Tickets £22 including a copy of the book. www.steyningbookshop.co.uk

Divina De Campo of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK stars in Dragged to the Musicals, at The Capitol Theatre on Friday 24 October, 7.30pm. Whether you live for Les Miserables, cheer for Mamma Mia, or you’re crazy for Kinky Boots, there is something for everyone in this ultimate twist on a classic night at the theatre. Tickets £29.50 from www.thecapitolhorsham.com

The Causeway Chamber Orchestra begins its new season with Concert Spirituel at St Mary’s Church, Causeway, Horsham, on Saturday 25 October, 7pm. The CCO will be offering a diverse array of music during the season, from the composers that inspired Bach to works from four prominent music courts in Europe. October’s programme is inspired by the pioneering 18th-century Parisian series that first brought sacred and instrumental music to public audiences, including Haydn’s Symphony No.83, Leclair’s Violin Concerto Op.10, No.3 and Delalande’s Symphonies for the King’s Supper No.7. Conducted by Luca Imperiale, featuring soloist Maya de Souza and concert master Maria Noskova. Entry £5 - £10 (U16s free) from www.ticketsource.co.uk/causeway-chamber-orchestra

Horsham Fireworks Night will be held at Horsham Sports Club, Cricketfield Road, Horsham, on Saturday 25 October, from 5pm (fireworks from 7.30pm). As well as an amazing firework display, there will be fairground rides for children and a wide range of food stalls, a fully licensed bar and craft beers from Firebird Brewing Co. Full details to be released nearer the time. www.horshamsportsclub.com

A free Sustainable Energy at Home event will be held at The Rock Crafthouse, East Street, Horsham, on Monday 27 October, 7 - 9pm. Organised by Transition Horsham Energy Group, this informative event tells you everything you wanted to know about creating an energy-efficient home. The evening starts with a talk about Horsham District Council’s new Energy Saving Plan Builder and A Retrofit Journey, including the views of local homeowners already using the new technologies, followed by informal discussions.  Book via Eventbrite at www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/events-calendar/ 

Horsham Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (HAODS) present Scrooge! At The Capitol on Tuesday 28 October – Saturday 1 November, at 7.30pm. In 1970, composer/lyricist Leslie Bricusse adapted the classic Dickens tale A Christmas Carol into the hit screen musical, with the stage musical following in 1992. Scrooge! follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who despises Christmas and its season of giving. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of the consequences of his ways. Featuring songs like Thank You Very Much, December the 25^th and The Ministers Cat, this is a feel-good musical that appeals to all ages. Tickets from £19.50 from www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Billingshurst Sports and Recreation Association presents a Fireworks Display at Jubilee Fields, Billingshurst, on Friday 31 October, with gates open from 6.30pm (fireworks at 7.30pm). Fireworks by Aurora, children’s rides, licensed bar, BBQ, Kids rides and Halloween fancy dress competition.

The Horsham Rugby Club Fireworks and Bonfire Night at its Coolhurst ground on Hammerpond Road, returns on Saturday 1 November, from 5.30pm (fireworks at 8pm). The event includes hot food, sweet stalls, funfair rides, music and a huge bonfire. For tickets, visit www.horshamfireworks.com

Dr Andrew Wines presents The Kennedy Conundrum at Christ’s Hospital Theatre on Thursday 6 November, 8pm. This multimedia, interactive show tells the tale of the political titans and cultural icons who have comprised America’s First Family for nearly a century. Aspiring for the American Dream, and exemplifying the consequent nightmare, the Kennedy family provide a lens through which to view the current state of the USA. Tickets £8 from christshospitaltheatre.savoysystems.co.uk

The Holbrook Club in North Heath Lane, Horsham hosts a fireworks night on Friday 7 November, from 5pm. There will be a children’s display at approximately 7.10pm, with a main display at about 7.30pm. There will also be bouncy castles, live music, sweet treats, food stalls, BBQ, a children’s bar with soft drinks and snacks and children’s entertainer, Tomfoolery. Early Bird Tickets for a family of four £25. Adult members £7.50 (non-members £8.50), children Under 10 £6, U5s free (but tickets required). www.theholbrookclub.co.uk

Leonardslee Wine Estate hosts a Fireworks night at Mannings Heath Golf Club, Hammerpond Road, RH13 6PG (not at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens) on Friday 7 November, from 5pm. As well as a dazzling display, there will be live music from The Violet Jive, with local street food stalls too. Bar with beer on tap and Leonardslee sparkling wines, hot drinks and more. VIP dining experiences include a two-course meal at the Vineyard Kitchen. Tickets £12 per adult (£7 per child, U5s free). www.manningsheath.com

Coolham Live Music Club celebrates its 12^th anniversary by hosting the Adam Sweet Band on Saturday 8 November, 7pm. Adam Sweet played the club several years back as a solo artist and was well received. He delivers brooding blues and rootsy rock, inspired by British blues and rock riffs of the 60s and 70s. Since being crowned ‘Introducing Stage’ winners at The Great British Rock and Blues Festival in 2023, the Band have been rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the tightest units on the circuit. Adam will be joined by bassist Ian Jennings, Ross Stanley on keys and drummer Garry Kroll. F: Coolham Live Music Club.

The Merry Opera Company brings its unique, staged performance of Handel’s Messiah to St Mary’s Church, Causeway, Horsham, RH12 1HE on Friday 14 November, 7.30pm. Twelve professional singers play characters who experience transformation from need and despair to understanding and hope as they sing this traditional work in its entirety. Audiences report that the production gives the work ‘new meaning’ and ‘invigoration’. Tickets £25, (U18s £18) at www.merryopera.co.uk

Lights & Bushels, Horsham’s award-winning community theatre company, premieres its latest production at Cranleigh Arts Centre on 20 Thursday 20 November, with subsequent performances at Fishers Farm Theatre, Wisborough Green on 21 – 22 November. The evening will consist of two one-act plays - A Pot of Bones and The Reckoning.  Both plays are set in the 17th century and promise to be the perfect atmospheric entertainment for a dark winter’s night.  A Pot of Bones is based on actual depositions from the Ely assises, when the parents of a missing boy were accused of murder after a child’s bones were unearthed by a labourer.  The Reckoning sees the notorious Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins, being visited on his deathbed by three of his victims, intent on retribution. The plays were written by Lights & Bushels co-founder Barry Syder, who appears on stage alongside a company of 13 local actors. Tickets £16 from www.lightsandbushels.com

Leonardslee Lights returns to the Lakes and Gardens from 28 November – 30 December. This year’s theme, A Midwinter Light’s Dream, will transform the historic woodlands and lakes into a glowing dreamworld of light, sound and colour. The mile-long trail includes illuminated landscapes, with specially composed soundscapes and theatrical flourishes from live performers. As well as enchanting lantern creations from Lantern House, acclaimed local artists Ithaca unveil a dazzling new installation to amaze. For the first time, the trail concludes in Leonardslee Village, a lively new hub featuring a covered indoor bar and outdoor firepits for marshmallow roasting and freshly-made doughnuts. It’s the perfect place for families and friends to round off their journey with mulled wine, festive treats and seasonal cheer. www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/lights-2025

Horsham Music Circle has announced three autumn concerts as part of its 84th Season. The final concert sees the Aurora Trio (harp, flute and viola) bring the season to a close with works by Bax, Debussy and Ravel at the Causeway Barn on Saturday 29 November, 4.30pm. For tickets visit wegottickets.com/HorshamMusiccircle.org.uk or email horshammusiccircle@gmail.com

Horsham Twinning Association hosts a Carol Concert featuring One Accord Choir at the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road, Horsham, on Saturday 6 December, 7.30pm. Carols will be sung in English, German and French. The concert will be followed by seasonal drinks and light refreshments.  Free entry with a collection for church charities. www.horsham-twinning.org.uk

Horsham Harmony Choir ended its summer term with a varied concert led by Musical Director Sharon Lewis, raising £834 for St Catherine’s Hospice. The choir will be holding its Christmas Concert at YMCA FC, Gorings Mead, Horsham, on Sunday 7 December, from 3pm. The choir promise an entertaining hour or so and possibly even the chance for some audience participation. No admission charge, but donations are welcome in support of Turning Tides. Licensed bar. Horsham Harmony also welcomes new members in all voice parts.www.horshamharmonychoir.co.uk/

The Mediaeval Baebes perform their Twelfth Moon at St Mary’s Church on Friday 12 December. The vocal ensemble will lead a torchlit procession ending at the church, where they present an evening of musical stories, poetry and theatre. The Christmas concert will see several tracks from their new upcoming album, The Spinning Wheel, being performed live for the first time. A double A-side single, December, will be released in late November too. The Mediaeval Baebes are one of the most successful female-led, early music and folk ensembles in Europe, having released 11 studio albums and winning an Ivor Novella Award for their performance on the BBC serialisation The Virgin Queen. Tickets £32.50 (U16s £15) from www.mediaevalbaebes.com