Dark Fest Worthing

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

Our Darkfest Open Exhibition is back for another year!
ARTIST OPEN CALL
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Running from 23 October the Newland Gallery , will be taken over once again by Worthing’s celebration of the dark and surreal, Darkfest.

Artists are invited to submit their art inspired by the surreal, mythical, weird and wonderful. From dark traditional folk/pagan styles, poster art, graphic novel, surrealist illustrations, mixed media and more.

The Newland Art Gallery welcome entries of every level, from established professionals, students, graduates, enthusiastic amateurs and first time artists.

If you’re interested in exhibiting your work as part of the Darkfest Open Art Exhibition 2026 at Newland Gallery please head to handbrewco.com/darkfestex or via the link in our bio and fill out the submission form.

You can contact us with any questions at [email protected].

Submissions close at 23:30 on Sunday 27 September.
Location: The gallery will be hosted at the Toad in the Hole pub in Worthing between 12pm-11pm from Fri 23 October
Private View: Thursday 22 October

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AudioActive Worthing
Train of Thought Record Shop
Mythago Morris
Brighton Shape Note Singers page
Cellar Arts Club CIC
Dark Fest Worthing
The Toad in the Hole, Worthing
Hand Brew Co
Worthing Theatres and Museum
Colonnade House

05/08/2026

It may be a hot summer here on the UK but I'm still all about 🎃👻

06/07/2026

I’m delighted to announce I have nominated The Toad in the Hole in Worthing for the Community Support Hero award at the Community Pub Hero Awards.🍻

Thank you for all the nominations - there were so many worthy pubs across Worthing West and it was great to read the supportive comments on the post.

The Toad in the Hole is so much more than a pub. It's a welcoming community hub that is the driving force behind Worthing Festival, bringing people together, supporting local charities and community groups, championing local creative talent and working tirelessly to combat social isolation.

Pubs such as this are the real heart of our communities, and Jennifer Left and her team deserve recognition for all that they do. 🍻

21/06/2026

Wednesday 24th Cellar Arts Club CIC Worthing
No pressure— just a room full of people who enjoy drawing.
A bit of mindfulness, a chance to switch off.
Materials provided,
good vibes guaranteed.