45 upcoming events in Eastbourne · page 1 of 2
October 2026
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show, Eastbourne College
Sussex Guild makers show and sell contemporary craft in the sports hall of the Winn Building at Eastbourne College, a chance to buy directly from regional artists and craftspeople.
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Scheherazade, Congress Theatre
The London Philharmonic opens its Eastbourne season with Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, played by Ning Feng under conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh. A 3pm Sunday concert.
Beachy Head Marathon Weekend
Off-road marathon, ultra and 10K races across the South Downs in its 46th year, with the half marathon on the Sunday.
Beachy Head Marathon, Ultra & 10K
One of the UK's biggest off-road marathon weekends, with marathon, ultra, half marathon and 10K options starting from Eastbourne Seafront and running along the South Downs Way and Beachy Head.
Guided Walk along Eastbourne Promenade (25 Oct)
A second guided seafront walk of the month along Eastbourne's promenade, a relaxed way to see the pier, bandstand and Grand Parade with commentary on the resort's past.
Paul Robeson Commemoration, Winter Garden
An afternoon commemoration of the singer, actor and civil rights campaigner Paul Robeson at the Winter Garden, starting at 3pm, for visitors interested in music, history and social justice.
Autumn Artisan Market
A seasonal market of independent artisan stalls at Eastbourne's Waterfront/harbour area, family-friendly and free to browse.
November 2026
The Saffrons Fireworks Display
Bonfire Night fireworks show at The Saffrons sports ground in Eastbourne, with fairground rides and food and drink stalls.
High Society
Cole Porter's musical High Society, starring Helen George.
Diversity – Soul Tour, Eastbourne
The UK's most successful dance troupe Diversity brings its new concept tour, SOUL, to Eastbourne as part of a 31-town UK tour.
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Brahms's Second, Congress Theatre
An afternoon concert of Beethoven's Leonore overture, Neruda's Trumpet Concerto with the orchestra's principal trumpet Tom Nielsen, and Brahms's sunny Second Symphony, conducted by Adam Hickox.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Eastbourne
A large-scale tribute production recreating Pink Floyd's iconic live shows, complete with lights and lasers, at the Congress Theatre.
Eastbourne Christmas Market 2026
A festive market in Eastbourne town centre with seasonal stalls selling gifts, food, and entertainment, followed by a Christmas parade and live music weekend in early December.
Meads Magic Christmas Event, Meads Street
Meads Street is lined with festive stalls and activities for an evening of Christmas shopping in the village-style suburb below the South Downs, a good local alternative to the town-centre market.
Eastbourne Christmas Lights Switch On
A festive celebration on Terminus Road with a Christmas market of around 40 stalls, live music, children's rides, a Bonfire Society procession and laser show culminating in the town's Christmas lights switch-on at 6pm.
December 2026
Christmas in Little Chelsea, Eastbourne
Late-night festive shopping around Grove Road and South Street, with a Christmas market, food stalls and live entertainment, in one of Eastbourne's most characterful independent shopping quarters.
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026 (4 Dec)
Festive party night at Eastbourne Town Hall with real snow, immersive decor and live 80s-00s party hits from The Normans and Dynamite.
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026 (5 Dec)
Second night of the festive party series at Eastbourne Town Hall, featuring Inner Soul Collective and Dynamite performing live.
Bill Bailey, Congress Theatre
The musical comedian and TV favourite brings his stand-up tour to Eastbourne's Congress Theatre for one night in the run-up to Christmas.
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026 (12 Dec)
Final night of Eastbourne Music Fest's Christmas party series at Eastbourne Town Hall, with live bands and festive decor.
Kate Rusby, Congress Theatre
The Yorkshire folk singer-songwriter performs at Eastbourne's Congress Theatre in mid-December, a concert for fans of English folk music in the run-up to Christmas.