Dates: 9 May 2026
Location: Various venues
Link: https://www.eastbournewaterfestival.co.uk
A community-led festival celebrating water, sustainability, and coastal life. Featuring talks, workshops, and family activities, it attracts environmentally conscious visitors and provides a relaxed, educational weekend by the sea.
Dates: 28–30 May 2026
Location: Winter Garden
Link: https://www.eastbournebeerfestival.co.uk
A well-established CAMRA beer festival featuring a wide range of real ales, craft beers, and ciders. It attracts enthusiasts from across the South East and creates a lively, sociable atmosphere.
Dates: 20–27 June 2026
Location: Devonshire Park
Link: https://www.lta.org.uk
A major ATP/WTA tournament and key Wimbledon warm-up event. It attracts top-ranked players and international spectators, creating one of Eastbourne’s strongest demand periods for premium leisure stays.
Dates: 18–21 June 2026
Location: Seafront
Link: https://www.visiteastbourne.com
A vibrant coastal festival combining live music, street food, and beach activities. It appeals to families and younger audiences, creating a lively early summer atmosphere across the seafront.
Dates: 4–5 July 2026
Location: Princes Park & Seafront
Link: https://www.visiteastbourne.com
A high-energy weekend featuring skateboarding, BMX, and urban sports competitions. It attracts younger visitors and spectators, adding a dynamic and modern element to Eastbourne’s summer calendar.
Dates: 15 August 2026 (aligned with Airshow weekend)
Location: Seafront
Link: https://www.eastbournecarnival.com
A colourful parade with costumes, music, and entertainment along the seafront. It draws strong local and regional attendance and complements the busy summer tourism period.
Dates: 13–16 August 2026
Location: Seafront
Link: https://www.eastbourneairshow.com
One of the UK’s largest free airshows, featuring RAF displays, aerobatics, and evening entertainment. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and is the biggest annual event in Eastbourne.
Dates: 11–20 September 2026
Location: Eastbourne & South Downs
Link: https://www.visiteastbourne.com
A well-organised programme of guided walks across the South Downs and coastline. It attracts outdoor enthusiasts and is ideal for guests seeking active and scenic autumn breaks.
Dates: 15–17 October 2026
Location: Winter Garden
Link: https://www.eastbournebeerfestival.co.uk
An autumn edition of the popular beer festival, offering seasonal ales and a relaxed indoor setting. It supports shoulder-season demand and attracts repeat visitors.
Date & time: July (Annual event)
Location: Princes Park & Seafront
Date & time: October (Seasonal events)
Date & time: Year-round exhibitions
Location: Towner Eastbourne Gallery
21 – 29 October 2025
Family-friendly fun for the Halloween school half-term: pumpkin hunts around the harbour, hidden letters spelling a secret password, free sweets and glow-in-the-dark goodies for children. There’s also an Autumn Artisan Market on the weekend (28-29 October). Perfect for guests with kids or for locals wanting affordable seasonal entertainment.
Event Info: Visit Eastbourne
Dates: 27 November – 20 December 2026
Location: Town Centre
Link: https://www.visiteastbourne.com
A festive market with seasonal stalls, gifts, food, and entertainment. It creates a welcoming Christmas atmosphere and is ideal for short festive breaks and shopping visits.
Dates: 31 December 2026
Location: Seafront & town venues
Link: https://www.visiteastbourne.com
New Year celebrations include dining, entertainment, and seafront gatherings. It is a key festive period attracting couples and groups looking for a coastal New Year break.
Head to the Devonshire Park for free to watch tennis tournaments including the Summer County Cup, men’s over 35 County Cup, women’s over 35 County Cup and the British Open Masters Tennis Grass Court Championships. Grab a coffee and enjoy these talented players competing in these competitions for free.
Open : 20 June – 27 June 2026
June will see Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park open its doors to the Lexus Eastbourne Open, which has run in Eastbourne since 1975, showcasing some of the world’s finest female tennis talent as well as the men from the ATP tour as they prepare for Wimbledon.
Date & time: Year-round exhibitions
Location: Towner Eastbourne Gallery
