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Local guide, Kim Adams
Guided walk along Eastbourne Promenade

Local guide, Kim Adams, will explain how Eastbourne became 'the Empress of Watering Places' in the…

Openings

Season

25th October 2026
AfternoonTeawithFatherChristmas
Afternoon Tea with Father Christmas

Join us for a magical afternoon as we welcome Father Christmas to our festive afternoon tea event…

Openings

Season

19th December 2026
Barnum the Musical show artwork
Barnum

Directed by Jonathan O'Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse, glorious musical Barnum will feature…

Openings

Season

20th October 2026-24th October 2026
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026

Eastbourne Music Fest Invite You To Join Us At Our 2026 Ultimate Christmas Party Fest For Three…

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4th December 2026

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5th December 2026

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12th December 2026
Eastbourne's interactive tree
Eastbourne Christmas Lights Switch On

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

Openings

Season

28th November 2026
Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow
Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow

Voted UK's Best Free Airshow - Airbourne returns with 4 days of spectacular flying and its all FREE!

Openings

Season

12th August 2027-15th August 2027
half term horrors at knockhatch.com
Half Term Horrors

Knockhatch Adventure Park presents Half Term Horrors from 24th to 30th October. Visitors can…

Openings

Season

24th October 2026-30th October 2026
Everybody's Talking About Jamie 10th Anniversary Tour Image
Everybody's Talking About Jamie

The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie RETURNS for the 10th…

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Season

13th April 2027-17th April 2027

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15th April 2027

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17th April 2027
Halloween Party
Halloween Party

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun on Friday 30th October, 3pm–6pm.

Openings

Season

30th October 2026
Animal Encounters at Knockhatch Adventure Park
Back to School!

Need a term-time treat? Knockhatch Adventure Park offers half-price entry after 3.30 pm. Enjoy…

Openings

Season

2nd September 2026-23rd October 2026
Little Christmas
Christmas in Little Chelsea

Gather your friends and family for some festive fun in Little Chelsea and welcome in December with…

Openings

Season

4th December 2026
Peelings Manor Barns Artisan & Farmers Market.
Peelings Manor Barns Artisan & Farmers Market.

Supporting local, shopping small and bringing our community together.

Openings

Season

25th October 2026
Eastbourne Farmers Market
Eastbourne Farmers Market

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a market of local produce and wares!

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7th November 2026

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5th December 2026

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2nd January 2027

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6th February 2027

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6th March 2027

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3rd April 2027

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1st May 2027

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5th June 2027

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3rd July 2027

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7th August 2027

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4th September 2027

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2nd October 2027

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6th November 2027
Eastbourne Carnival
Eastbourne Carnival

The biggest Seafront Carnival in the South East will return this year.

Openings

Season

29th May 2027
Show Title Artwork for Burlesque the Musical from Exec Producer Christina Aguilera
Burlesque - A Big New Musical from Executive Producer, Christina Aguilera

Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring…

Openings

Season

9th February 2027-13th February 2027
Festive Bottomless Brunch
Festive Bottomless Brunch

Gather your favourite people and get ready for a fabulously festive afternoon of delicious food,…

Openings

Season

5th December 2026
Easter EGGspress
Easter EGGspress

Easter EGGspress at EMSR Adventure Park

Openings

Season

28th March 2027
Jersey Boys Musical UK Tour Artwork
Jersey Boys - the original Tony Award winning musical

Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life…

Openings

Season

30th November 2026-5th December 2026
Winterland
Winterland

Eastbourne Winterland is set to bring festive magic to The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour this…

Openings

Season

1st December 2026-31st December 2026
Artwork for Festive Fun on the Farm at Sharnfold Farm
Festive Fun on the Farm at Sharnfold Farm

Festive Fun on the Farm – Elf Training Academy - 28th November – 24th December 2026. Calling all…

Openings

Season

28th November 2026-24th December 2026
Maybe: Ryan Gander
Maybe: Ryan Gander

Towner Eastbourne will present the first major UK institutional solo exhibition in nearly 20 years…

Openings

Season

14th November 2026-11th April 2027
Christmas wreath-making experience at The View Hotel Eastbourne with seasonal crafts and festive treats
Festive Wreath Making Experience with Cream Tea

Create your own beautiful Christmas wreath to take home and proudly display throughout the festive…

Openings

Season

15th November 2026
Beachy Head Marathon
Beachy Head Marathon

Beachy Head Marathon is one of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK and also features a Half…

Openings

Beachy Head Marathon, Ultra & 10k

24th October 2026

Beachy Head Half

25th October 2026
Beachy Head Penny Farthing Hill Climb
The Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb Time Trial

The world's only hill climb for penny farthings.

Openings

Season

8th August 2027

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