Artwave 2026
5th - 20th September

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Community With Creativity Since 1993

Artwave is the annual festival of artists and makers in the Lewes District. Every year hundreds of creatives exhibit in Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and the surrounding villages.

The event gives art lovers the chance to discover new work, meet artists and makers, and buy directly from them. In 2025, an estimated 62,000+ people visited Artwave over the three weeks of the festival.

Art at Gorringe’s

We are delighted to be supported by Gorringe's as our Headline Sponsor again this year. Gorringe's is a Lewes-based family business that has been selling fine art, furniture, jewellery, silver, watches, ceramics, and Asian art since 1929, when Rodin's The Kiss was offered in their first sale at Lewes House.

Drop into their Lewes galleries on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays to explore the fascinating objects on offer every week.

To discuss your own item or collection, their Lewes saleroom is open Monday – Saturday for complimentary valuations, or head to their Tunbridge Wells office every Tuesday, 1pm – 5pm, and Thursday, 9am – 5pm (no appointment necessary).

During Artwave, Gorringe's is exhibiting works by Lord Gage in their Lewes galleries. The exhibition will run from 5 – 20 September, with a number of works available to buy. Exhibition viewing is on the following days in September: 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 18 & 19. Friday and Monday, 9am – 4pm; Saturday, 9am – 1pm. For more event information, click here.