Forthcoming Events
Living on the edge, Eastbourne’s Prehistoric Mystery Exhibition
Monday, – 21st March to November 13th, all day at the Redoubt Pavilion
Go back before the time when Eastbourne existed and see and venture into the history of the area
Magnificent Motors
Saturday – 30th April – Sunday 1st May, on the Western Lawns
AEGON Eastbourne Tennis Trophy
Saturday – 28th May – Friday 3rd June, at the Devonshire Park
Eastbourne Annual Tennis championships
Eastbourne Cycling Festival
Saturday – 4th June – Sunday 5th June, at the Western Lawns
Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival
Saturday – 11th June, 4pm along Eastbourne Seafront
AEGON International Tennis Championships
Monday – 18th June – Monday 25th June, at the Devonshire Park
Eastbourne’s annual international tennis championship event
999 Emergency Services Display
Saturday – 2nd July – Sunday 3rd July, all day at the Western Lawns
Eastbourne Festival
Saturday – 2nd July – Sunday 24th July, at various venues throughout the town
The Annual festival of arts and crafts, readings and creative arts
Eastbourne Extreme
Saturday – 16th July – Sunday 17th July, on the seafront parade above Princes Park
The Lammas Festival
Saturday – 30th July – Sunday 31st July, all day event starting with a parade at 12 noon on Saturday, along the seafront to the Western Lawns
This annual pagan event celebrates Lammas with dancers, musicians and a Lammas village on the western Lawns.
Airbourne, Eastbourne’s International Airshow
Thursday – 11th August – Sunday 14th August, 10am – 6pm, Eastbourne Seafront between Pier and Wish tower
When major Bernard Fowler first put on an air display at Eastbourne in 1919, he could not envisage the massive leaps in aviation and
the spectacular air display which is annually put on in the town. From the aerial displays to the static aircraft on Western Lawns, one
feels a sense of awe at the power of these vehicles of the sky.
www.eastbourneairshow.com
South of England Tennis Championships
Monday – 29th August – Saturday 3rd September, tennis championships at the Devonshire Park.
Steampunk Festival
Saturday – 10th September – Sunday 11th September, all day on the seafront from the Pier to the Wish tower
The victorians never had it this good! For Steampunk is more than a festival, it is a time of invention, great gothic costumes and a little bit of what one may call eccentric activity. Singing, dancing and storytelling are all part of the programme!
http://www.steampunkfestival.co.uk/
Eastbourne Bonfire Society Procession & Fireworks
Saturday – 1st October, 7.30pm – 9pm, parade along the seafront
As night breaks, the smugglers come out carrying their cartons of brandy and holding high torches to light the way. This is the scene all along Eastbourne’s seafront as all of the Bonfire societies gather i a spectacular parade that sends shivers up the spine, but it’s all good fun!
www.eastbournebonfiresociety.com
Beachy Head Marathon
Saturday – 29th October, starting at 9am, commencing at St Bede’s School, Holywell
Over 1700 runners annually challenge the 26 mile course across the rugged South Downs, in pursuit of being the first one to win the coveted prize of being the champion for that year. For all the runners up, there is a gold badge to show that they have endured this strenuous course.
Christmas Day Concert
Sunday – 25th December , 10.45am – 12.15pm, at the Central Bandstand on the seafront
A tradition which has been in Eastbourne for many years is the Christmas day dance and concert at the Bandstand. It’s a wonderful way of joining in the christmas festivity and, for a lot, showing of their decorative constumes.
New Years Day Concert
Sunday 1st January, 11am – 12.30pm, at the Central Bandstand on the seafront
Celebrate the new year with the Ray Campbell Dance band as they entertain the new year revellers on the first day of the new year!
Regular events
Eastbourne Borough Market
Wednesdays and Sundays between 9am and 3.30pm
A friendly mix of stalls to suit every shopper, from food and produce to clothes and jewellery, located between Debenhams and
T J Hughes along Terminus Road.
www.eastbourneboroughmarket.co.uk
Tiny Towner at Towner Art Gallery
Tuesdays between 11am and 1pm
A free drop-in for toddlers under 5 held every week. Here you can enjoy exhibitions and bring your little ones to get creative and play.
Friday Foodie Nights at the Beach Deck
First friday of every month (March – August) 6.30
Meet friends, drink coffee and enjoy the sea air.
Old Town Food & Craft Market at Communitywise
Last Saturday of every month between 10am and 12.30pm
This popular monthly market is an ideal place to buy local produce including bread, meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables, homemade cakes, crafts, cards and other gifts.