What's On in Eastbourne
Christmas Events
- Friday 27th November 1:00pm until 7:00pm
Celebrate Christmas in Hailsham with festive entertainment, seasonal stalls, family activities and the town’s Christmas lights switch-on.
- Friday 27th November 2:30pm until 7:30pm
Celebrate Christmas in Meads with a festive market, local produce, crafts, entertainment, a Christmas parade and Santa’s Grotto.
- Friday 27th November 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Enjoy a relaxed Christmas painting evening at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne and create your own festive canvas with step-by-step guidance.
- Saturday 28th November 2:00pm until 5:30pm
Celebrate Christmas in Polegate with stalls, live entertainment, a DJ, charity raffle and the town’s annual Christmas tree lights switch-on.
- Sunday 29th November 12:00pm until 7:00pm
Kick off Christmas in Eastbourne with live music, children’s rides, a festive market, a Christmas light procession and the town centre lights switch-on.
- Sunday 29th November 2:00pm until 7:00pm
Shop local food, handmade gifts and festive treats at Peelings Manor Barns Christmas Market, with Father Christmas, roasted chestnuts and seasonal refreshments.
- Tuesday 1st December + More Dates
Harley-Davidson WinterLand Festival with Ice Rink and Christmas Market at Sovereign Harbour Eastbourne
- Friday 4th December 10:00am until 12:30pm
Browse small local businesses, enjoy a pop-up café and spend a relaxed festive morning at Sovereign Harbour’s Community Christmas Fair.
- Friday 4th December 3:45pm until 8:30pm
Enjoy festive shopping, live entertainment, Father Christmas, street performances and a Christmas market as Little Chelsea celebrates Christmas in Eastbourne.
- Friday 11th December 2:00pm until 4:30pm
Create a festive table decoration at this Christmas workshop in Wannock, with more details from the organisers to follow.
- Saturday 12th December 5:00pm until 8:00pm
See Sovereign Harbour light up for Christmas with decorated vehicles, festive market stalls, rides, street food, live music and a real ice rink.
- Friday 25th December 10:30am until 12:00pm
Enjoy a long-standing Eastbourne Christmas tradition with festive music from Eastbourne Silver Band on Christmas morning at the Bandstand.