What's On in Eastbourne
Community Events
- Wednesday 16th September 10:00am until 2:00pm + More Dates
Browse more than 40 local stalls every Wednesday at East Dean Village Market, with food, crafts, produce, gifts, collectables and plenty more from local traders.
- Thursday 17th September 10:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Our Community Pop-in is open every Thursday from 10am to 12pm.
- Friday 18th September 10:00am until 12:30pm + More Dates
Step into Hailsham’s past with fascinating local artefacts, historic photographs, wartime memorabilia and displays about the town’s history.
- Saturday 19th September 9:00am until 10:00am + More Dates
Enjoy a free weekly 5K along Seaford seafront, whether you want to walk, jog, run, volunteer or simply cheer everyone on.
- Saturday 19th September 10:00am until 11:00am + More Dates
Experience one of Pevensey’s historic traditions at this open Saturday bell ringing practice, held each week on the church’s newly restored ring of six bells.
- Sunday 20th September 8:30am until 1:00pm
Hunt for bargains and browse craft stalls at Seaford Bonfire Society's popular Martello Fields fair.
- Sunday 20th September 1:00pm until 4:00pm + More Dates
Climb aboard Polegate’s miniature railway for an afternoon of train rides run by local volunteers, with rides available in return for donations.
- Thursday 24th September 7:33pm until 9:31pm + More Dates
We are a Super Advanced International speaking club .... meet the best, mix with the best, learn from the best. Fully interactive .......
- Saturday 26th September 10:00am until 3:00pm + More Dates
Browse local food, crafts, produce and treats at Seaford’s regular town centre street market.
- Saturday 3rd October 9:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
Shop local produce, food, drink and handmade goods at Eastbourne Farmers Market outside Towner and Congress on the first Saturday of the month.
- Sunday 4th October 9:00am until 1:00pm
Browse car boot bargains, crafts and produce while helping Seaford Rotary raise money for good causes.
- Wednesday 7th October 10:30am until 12:00pm + More Dates
The Royal Hippodrome Theatre Friends invite you to discover the history of Eastbourne’s oldest working theatre.
- Wednesday 7th October 7:00pm until 9:15pm + More Dates
Enjoy an evening of wildlife talks, quizzes and natural history with the RSPB Eastbourne & District group at its regular monthly meetings in Pevensey Bay.
- Thursday 8th October 10:30am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Join Us for the Walfinch Eastbourne Community Coffee Morning!
- Sunday 11th October 8:00am until 1:00pm
Pick up a bargain at Seahaven Scouts' popular car boot sale on Seaford's Martello Fields.
- Saturday 24th October 7:40am until 6:00pm + More Dates
Take on one of the UK’s biggest off-road running events as the Beachy Head Marathon Weekend returns to Eastbourne and the South Downs.
- Sunday 25th October 3:00pm until 5:00pm
Celebrate Paul Robeson’s historic connection with Eastbourne at a special Black History Month commemoration and plaque unveiling at the Winter Garden.
- Sunday 8th November 10:25am until 11:30am
Join Eastbourne’s annual Remembrance Sunday Service and civic parade as the town comes together to remember those who served and sacrificed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.