Hastings, Jack in the Green, May 2026

Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green is a lively four-day May Day festival filled with music, dancing, and family fun. The highlight is the colourful Bank Holiday Monday procession through the Old Town, ending with the traditional “slaying of the Jack” on West Hill to welcome the spirit of summer.

Easily one of the highlights of my year so far. The people, the atmosphere, the performances — everything about it felt special. Photographing such a busy event alongside so many other photographers was definitely a challenge, but it also felt like a beautiful collective effort to capture and celebrate local culture, and the importance of keeping it alive.

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