Plan Your Visit
Southwick Revival 2026 – Event Schedule
A provisional programme of talks, tours, music, and special guests across the weekend. Times are subject to change.
Southwick Revival takes place across a living village and historic sites. This page is here to help you plan your day, arrive with confidence, and spend your time enjoying the experience rather than worrying about the logistics.
Southwick Revival takes place across a living village and historic sites. This page is here to help you plan your day, arrive with confidence, and spend your time enjoying the experience rather than worrying about the logistics.
09:30 – Ringing of the bells of Victory (Church) (Saturday only)
10.00 - Motorcade (Through the village)
10:30 – Muriele The French Singer (Village Green)
10:45 – D-Day Commemorative Service (Church) (Sunday only)
11.00—Joe Murell—George Formby
12:00 – The Horndean Band
12:30 - RMVCC Band marching display through the village
13:00 – The Horndean Band March to Village Green (Saturday only)
13:00 - THE GRAND OPENING by Air Marshal Steve Shell CB, OBE, MA (Sat only)
14:00- The Horndean Band
15:00 – Joe Murell—George Formby
16:00 – Presentation of Field Gun Trophy (by Church) (Sunday only)
16:30 – Motorcade (through the village)
Accordionist & Pétanque throughout the day
12:00— Muriele The French Singer
11:30— Vicki Michelle (‘Allo’Allo and SSAFA Ambassador) (Sunday only)
13:00 / 15:00— Can-Can performance (Sunday only)
Please note: all free to attend, seating is a first come, first served basis
Saturday:
10.30—Military Wives Choir
12:00—Adam Hart: Operation Pimento: My Great-Grandfather’s Great Escape
13:30 – Rt. Hon Dame Penny Mordaunt: Pomp and Circumstance :
15:00 – 1940’s Fashion Parade Best Dressed Competition
Sunday:
10.30 – Military Wives Choir
12.00 - Vicki Michelle: ‘Allo ‘Allo Actress and SSAFA Ambassador.
13:30 – Paul Beaver: The Dambusters
15.00 - 1940’s Fashion Parade Best Dressed Competition
All items correct at time of publication. Subject to change
10.00 - Cadet Field Gun procession: RN & RM Volunteer Cadet Corps accompanied by the RMVCC Band
11.00 - RMVCC Band marching display - followed by Field Gun Competition: RN & RM VCC
12:00 - Wizzo’s Rip-Roaring History – D Day to VE Day, Pegasus Bridge and Beyond
13.15 - Field Gun Competition: RN & RM VCC
14.30 - Field Gun Competition: RN & RM VCC
15:00 - Wizzo’s Rip-Roaring History – Dambusters
Saturday
Open 11:00am – 11:00pm
Food served all day until 11:00pm
11:00 – 12:00
Now That’s Jive dancers (Golden Lion marquee)
12:00 – 14:00
The Amazing Amy Baker sings live
14:30 – 15:30
Now That’s Jive dancers
20:00
Maury Deans Big Band Extravaganza
Tickets £5 on the door
Sunday
Open 11:00am – 5:00pm
Food served all day until 5:00pm
11:00 – 12:00
Now That’s Jive dancers (Golden Lion marquee)
12:00 – 14:00
The Amazing Amy Baker sings live
14:30 – 15:30
Southwick Belles Sing-Along (song sheets provided)
15:30 – 16:30
Now That’s Jive dancers
Final running order to be confirmed
The Red Lion will be alive with the sound of the 1940s across both days, with a mix of live music, dance and vintage DJ sets:
- Jive n Boogie – Jive lessons, tutorials & professional displays (both days)
- David Lovegrove (DJ) – Classic tracks from early to late 1940s (both days)
- Peggy Rose – 1940s singer & entertainer (2 x 45-minute sets, Sat or Sun)
- Roy Coombs – 1940s singer & compère (2 x 45-minute sets, Sat or Sun)
- Live Bands – Two 3-piece bands performing classic mid to late 1940s tunes
(each performing 2 x 45-minute sets across the weekend)
Map Room & Tunnels Tours
Some of our most popular experiences take place inside historic locations, including the Map Room at Southwick House and the Fort Southwick tunnels.
These are timed, guided tours and operate to strict schedules.
If you’re booking both the Map Room and the Tunnels, please plan your day carefully.
We strongly recommend:
• Allowing plenty of time between the two tours
• Accounting for walking time between locations
• Arriving at your tour meeting point at least 10 minutes early
Both experiences involve guided access, and late arrivals cannot always be admitted once a tour has started.
Spacing your bookings sensibly ensures you can enjoy each experience fully, without feeling rushed.
The weekend offers so much to explore across the village, so give yourself time to move between locations, enjoy the atmosphere, and take it all in.
Accessibility
We are committed to making Southwick Revival as welcoming and accessible as possible. Our team works closely with local volunteers, stewards and community groups to support visitors who may need additional assistance.
To help make your visit comfortable, we provide:
• Designated accessible parking close to the event
• A clearly marked drop-off point near the main village entrance
• Accessible toilet facilities
• Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the event
The event takes place across a historic village setting, which includes some uneven surfaces and gentle slopes. If you have specific mobility requirements, we encourage you to plan ahead and contact us in advance so we can offer guidance.
If you require a carer ticket, please get in touch prior to the event and we will be happy to assist you through the process.
We offer complimentary companion tickets where an attendee requires assistance to attend safely. PIP in itself does not automatically qualify for a carer ticket, but we’re very happy to review requests where support is genuinely needed.
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