Christmas in Eastbourne

Head to Eastbourne this Christmas for a wonderfully festive short break with an array of events from a real ice rink to Christmas Markets, shopping events, theatre shows and pantomimes.

Check out our Christmas Countdown with great ideas of things to do each day in December.

Christmas Countdown

Festive Events

Eastbourne's Lightning Fibre Ice Rink

Get your skates on with a visit to Eastbourne's real ice rink. Experience the thrills of the ice with family and friends this Christmas.
1. 6 Dec 202431 Dec 2024
Sovereign Shines

Sovereign Shines is back with a glittering light display across the harbour plus real reindeer, Santa, live music, children's rides and festive artisan market.
Little Chelsea Christmas

Gather your friends and family for some festive fun in Little Chelsea and welcome in December with a cheer! This street party returns with late night shopping, a Christmas market on Grove Road and South Street, festive food and live entertainment.
Christmas Lights Switch On

See Eastbourne's Christmas lights and giant Christmas tree switch on with entertainment, street food and a Christmas market.
The Snowman

This Christmas, join us on an immersive magical journey and experience the heartwarming tale of The Snowman, screened with live orchestra.
1. 23 Dec 2024
Christmas Day Concert

Eastbourne Bandstand will be packed again this year as the traditional Christmas and New Year concerts return to the south coast with fantastic festive entertainment, and it is all for free.
1. 25 Dec 2024
Meads Magic

Beautiful Meads Street will be lined with stalls filled with festive activities, a Christmas market with local produce and arts and crafts, plus entertainers, a Christmas parade and Santa's Grotto.
Snow White

The Devonshire Park team will be back with another amazing family pantomime, packed with live music, sensational costumes, colourful sets and rip-roaring adventure. Grab your tickets now for the best seats!
1. 6 Dec 202412 Jan 2025

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Christmas at Drusillas

Address

Drusillas Zoo Park, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

Telephone
01323 874 100

info@drusillas.co.uk

Address

Drusillas Zoo Park, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

Have yourself a zooper Xmas and meet Santa at Drusillas Park

Dates

From:

23 Nov 2024to23 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
Lightning Fibre’s Ice Rink

Address

Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, EASTBOURNE, East Sussex, BN21 1BD

info@feastival.events

Address

Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, EASTBOURNE, East Sussex, BN21 1BD

Get your skates on with a visit to Eastbourne's real ice rink. Experience the thrills of the ice with family and friends this Christmas.

Dates

From:

6 Dec 2024to31 Dec 2024
Christmas Party Nights - York House Hotel

Address

York House Hotel, 14-22 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7AP

Telephone
01323 412918

events@yorkhousehotel.co.uk

Address

York House Hotel, 14-22 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7AP

Join us at our Festive Party Nights

Dates

From:
13 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 23:50
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14 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 23:50
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20 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 23:50
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21 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 23:50
That'll Be The Day: So This Is Christmas

Address

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BP

Telephone
01323 412 000

boxoffice@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BP

Get into the festive spirit with That’ll Be The Day’s Christmas Show So This is Christmas! coming to Eastbourne's Congress Theatre this December.

Dates

From:
14 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Fairytale of New York

Address

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BP

Telephone
01323 412 000

boxoffice@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BP

Direct from the West End and after two sell out tours, the ultimate feel good Irish-inspired Christmas show is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

Dates

From:
19 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Christmas Day Concert

Address

Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD

Eastbourne Bandstand will be packed again this year as the traditional Christmas and New Year concerts return to the south coast with fantastic festive entertainment, and it is all for free.

Dates

From:
25 Dec 2024
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
705 reviews
Boxing Day Concert

Address

Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD

Eastbourne Bandstand will be packed again this year as the traditional Christmas and New Year concerts return to the south coast with fantastic festive entertainment, and it is all free.

Dates

From:
26 Dec 2024
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
705 reviews
New Year's Day Concert

Address

Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD

Eastbourne Bandstand will be packed again this year as the traditional Christmas and New Year concerts return to the south coast with fantastic festive entertainment, and it is all free.

Dates

From:
1 Jan 2025