Dalliance at Depot
Every weekend from Saturday 3 May
Depot’s weekly live music & street food extravaganza, which has been bringing those summer festival vibes to Lewes since 2021!
Each Saturday from May to September, we host live music and delicious street food vendors on our beautiful open terrace, guaranteed to give you that great festival experience. Mix that with a great selection of local beers and ciders, and you’ve got an unforgettable night out planned.
Video Nasties
25 August – 15 September
Uncover the dark underbelly of 1980s film culture with Video Nasties, a season of movies notoriously banned in the UK during an era of moral panic over the rise of unrated VHS tapes.
Board Game Night
28 August, 25 September
These monthly meet-ups in the Depot Studio will provide a welcoming space for adults of all experience levels to connect, compete, and unwind over some great games.
Edge of Summer
Tuesday 9 September
Part of Homegrown – Includes a Q&A with director Lucy Cohen
11-year-old Evie arrives in Cornwall expecting a girls’ holiday with her mum. But when she meets local boy Adam, a mysterious discovery down an old tin mine changes everything.
Morning Salons
Thursday 11 September & Thursday 9 October
A relaxed, inspiring space for mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers to enjoy a bit of culture and connection—without needing a babysitter.
Women Over 50 Film Festival 2025
Saturday 13 September
Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF) champions and showcases the work of older women on screen and behind the camera with an annual short film festival and year-round events and film screenings, and we’re delighted to be hosting their 2025 festival right here at Depot.
This is the 11th edition of the festival and it promises to be a joyful day for anyone – all ages and genders welcome – who loves to watch fascinating and surprising films
BeerFest 2025
Saturday 20 September from 12:00
From 12pm on Saturday 20 September, we’ll be inviting four of our favourite local breweries to take over our garden and terrace: Beak, Abyss, UnBarred and Hand Brew Co, who’ll all be bringing a selection of their biggest, boldest and best beers.
The Sound Of Music 60th Anniversary
Saturday 20 & Tuesday 23 September
Experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s™ iconic musical film “The Sound of Music.” Meticulously restored and remastered in 4K for its 60th anniversary, the beloved classic is more brilliant than ever with pristine picture and sound.
The Curse of Frankenstein - 4K Restoration
Wednesday 8 October
Directed by Terence Fisher and starring the legendary duo of Peter Cushing as Baron Frankenstein and Christopher Lee as the Creature, performing together for the very first time. Experience Hammer’s first colour horror, which redefined the genre and established Hammer’s signature gothic style that would change the face of horror filmmaking forever. This film has been meticulously restored in 4K from the original film elements, in collaboration with The Warner Archive Collection.
The Ouse Dragon
Sunday 2 November
Step into the unknown as Mark Chadwick (Levellers) takes the stage for a unique multi-arts experience exploring the darker corners of Lewes. Mark will debut two unreleased songs, delving into the shadowy undercurrents of the town.
Homegrown
Join us at Depot once a month for the latest in British Independent Cinema. We will be handpicking films that show the diversity and skill present across the industry – and inviting the filmmakers and actors themselves to join us and provide first hand personal insight into the process of making a film.
Cinelogue
Depot’s strand dedicated to screening arthouse, independent and cult films while engaging in discussion on issues surrounding film and cinema culture.
Cinemas of the Mind
A screening with post-film discussion facilitated by Dr Jake Harvey, a forensic psychiatrist, and Jenny Leeburn, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, focusing on the psychological aspects of the film, and the emotional impact on the viewer.
Kino Collective
A group of young people dedicated to sharing an enthusiasm and knowledge of cinema through the hosting of specially selected screenings and events for young adults.
Book to Film Club
Depot’s Book to Film Club is a relaxed and open space to talk about books and movies. With classics, horror, and sci-fi on the shelf, there’s something for everyone to get their reading glasses on for.
