
Annual Christmas pantomime Cinderella with live music, spectacular costumes, vibrant sets and special effects at Devonshire Park Theatre.

Family Easter pantomime adaptation of 'The Little Mermaid' with comedy, dazzling scenery and shimmering costumes, including a Strictly 18+ night and a Relaxed Performance.

The 20th Anniversary UK Tour of the Tony-winning jukebox musical about the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Three-day beer and cider festival on Eastbourne's seafront Western Lawns with more than 100 real ales, craft beers, artisan ciders and perries, plus street food stalls.

Echo & The Bunnymen play the Winter Garden in Eastbourne to support their new album 'Apples For Isaac'.

Bill Bailey brings his new show Vaudevillean, a stand-up show that weaves music, comedy and storytelling around the heritage of vaudeville.

Jim Davidson brings his new stand-up tour 'No Holds Barred' to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, with nothing off limits.

A festive Hippodrome pantomime about Dick Whittington and his clever cat, with evening and matinee performances and a visit to Santa's Grotto before Christmas.

Festive dance spectacular with Gorka Márquez, the XMAS DOLLS and a cast of dancers and singers bringing iconic Christmas hits to life.

Russell Watson, the original crossover superstar, brings his most intimate tour to the stage, telling the story of his life and career.

Family stage show with puppetry, songs and audience interaction bringing Rod Campbell's best-selling children's book 'Dear Zoo' to life.

The London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara, plays Sibelius's Fifth Symphony with Copland's 'Appalachian Spring' and Wallen's cello concerto.

Valentine's Day concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Shira Samuels-Shragg, with Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' Symphony and a clarinet concerto by Spohr.

Musical adaptation of the 2010 film Burlesque, with songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.

A family-friendly classical ballet adaptation of Peter Pan, with music by Stephen Warbeck, by the Eastbourne company South Coast Ballet.

December winter festival at Sovereign Harbour with a real ice rink, a traditional fun fair and a Christmas Market of festive alpine huts.

Live grime show by Dizzee Rascal, with his anthems and new tracks, at the Winter Garden in Eastbourne.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone brings his Argentine tango show 'Tango Passions' to the Devonshire Park Theatre.

A new production of James Phelan's magic show, billed as the UK's number one magic show, blending magic and comedy.

Willy Russell's musical about twins separated at birth, set in Liverpool, at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne.

Family touring dinosaur show in which the island's volcano wakes up and the Rangers and their dinosaur friends race against time to save it.

Musical theatre Christmas spectacular with numbers from Les Misérables, Wicked, Anything Goes, Matilda, Chicago and Grease, plus seasonal classics and dance routines.

Family musical play with puppetry based on Judith Kerr's classic picture book, aimed at children aged 3 to 7.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show, the world's biggest Pink Floyd tribute act, plays its UK greatest hits tour 'The Happiest Days Of Our Lives' at the Congress Theatre.

A new musical about the Scottish ceilidh tradition, brought to Eastbourne from London's West End and performed in the round.

Cole Porter musical, with Helen George as Tracy Lord, from its sell-out West End season on its 2026 UK and Ireland tour.

Live tribute show recreating the harmonies and guitar solos of The Eagles' hits like 'Hotel California' at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

A production of Puccini's Tosca by the Ukrainian National Opera, sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Free exhibition of watercolours, prints, drawings and ceramics by Eric Ravilious from the Towner collection, alongside work by his peers.

National Theatre Live screening of Clifford Odets' 'Golden Boy', starring Josh O'Connor and directed by Sam Yates, with a live string quartet.

First Christmas fair of St Wilfrid's Hospice with market stalls, handmade gifts, festive food and drink, pottery painting, a raffle and a Father Christmas experience.

One-night-only show of stage hypnosis and mind reading by Daniel Sinclair, blending comedy, music and Derren Brown-style mind games.

The Feeling play The Winter Garden in Eastbourne for its Devonshire Quarter, celebrating its album 'Twelve Stops and Home' with its 'Twenty Years & Home' tour.

Michael Portillo, former Conservative MP and broadcaster, shares funny and poignant stories from his life in his stand-up show 'A Life of Two Halves'.

Rhythm of the Dance returns to the UK with a brand-new Christmas production, a festive journey through Irish music and dance.

Dickens Theatre Company brings to the stage an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic thriller, set in the fog of London in 1888.

Over-18s night of funk and soul music with DJ Craig Charles at the Winter Garden in Eastbourne.

The BBC comedy 'Ghosts' returns to the big screen with its feature-length Halloween adventure 'The Possession of Button House' at Towner Cinema.

UK Bob Marley tribute show with his biggest hits and sing-alongs at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

First major UK institutional solo exhibition in nearly 20 years by British artist Ryan Gander, exploring the power of imagination to reshape collective reality.

Free public stargazing evening with telescopes and members of the Eastbourne Astronomical Society to view the moon, Saturn and the Andromeda Galaxy.

Festive big-screen experience with seven classic Peppa Pig Christmas episodes and four new songs at Towner Cinema.

Black-tie masquerade fundraiser with a three-course meal, live entertainment, dancing, auctions and raffles for the Children's Respite Trust.

Guided tour of the Towner Collection and its bespoke art store, with over 5,000 works from the Victorian bequest to contemporary artists.

Free immersive experience using a 270-degree touch-interactive projection system to bring the story of the Bayeux Tapestry and the Norman Conquest to East Sussex.

First UK institutional solo exhibition by British artist Michaela Yearwood-Dan, with painting, ceramics and a bespoke musical score by Alex Gruz.

A narrated jazz suite reimagining George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess, with vocals by Imogen Ryall and the Chris Coull Quintet.

Festive spectacular of Christmas favourites with a country twist, hosted by Dolly Parton tribute artist Sarah Jayne and Andy Crust.

A powerful and uplifting dance show by the women of Bodiblossom celebrating the journey from self-doubt to self-expression and the realities of womanhood.

Evening of live music and stalls at Bankers Corner to mark the switch-on of the Christmas lights across Eastbourne.

National sea angling team competition with more than 25 teams of five anglers fishing along Eastbourne and Pevensey Bay beaches.

Fundraising Christmas carol concert with the Eastbourne Citadel Band, the Songsters and the Salvation Army's young people.

Free Christmas market with local makers, artisan gifts, seasonal produce and festive refreshments at Peelings Manor Barns.

Annual Christmas festival with decorated trees, refreshments, a raffle, a craft stall and an Angel Trail for children.

A festive 18+ drag bingo night hosted by Miss Demeanour, with camp comedy, live performance, festive music and a Best Dressed award.

Special Christmas edition of the Eastbourne Farmers Market, with more than 30 local stallholders, a brocante of antiques and carol and sing-along acts.

High-energy show choir from Ratton School brings numbers from Wicked, The Lion King, Grease, Legally Blonde, West Side Story and Billy Elliot to the Royal Hippodrome.

Annual competitive festival of music, dance, speech and drama held in Eastbourne, with music singing and piano sessions at the Royal Hippodrome.

Live rock concert experience with Lee Brady on vocals and a full band recreating Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out of Hell' shows for its 50th anniversary.

Show created and performed by Chris Kavanagh that journeys through the life and songs of Irish folk singer Luke Kelly.

Tribute show to Adele fronted by Katie Markham, the singer from X Factor who was hand-picked by Adele herself.

A bawdy adult pantomime by The Market Theatre's Adult Panto Company that turns the tale of Dick Whittington into a fast, funny show for over-16s.

A live tribute show celebrating the music of Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb, with a special guest appearance celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

A live six-piece band plays songs from the Laurel Canyon era and then performs Carole King's album 'Tapestry' in full.

Live tribute show to Electric Light Orchestra with soaring strings, vocal harmonies and special effects.

American soul vocal group The Icons of Soul bring their show 'Under The Boardwalk', recreating the hits of 1960s and 1970s soul vocal groups.

A night of drag showstoppers with 100% live vocals, starring Ella Vaday from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, mixing West End musicals with drag.

A single-night swing show led by vocalist and trumpeter Gareth John with the SOS Big Band, from the Rat Pack to modern crooners.

A new ballroom dance show created by Dancing with the Stars Australia champion Aric Yegudkin, with a live band played by the dancers.

Slapstick whodunnit comedy in which four actors play a dozen characters as Detective Stuart Pidcock tries to solve the theft of a priceless painting.

Dickens Theatre Company's accessible adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth for GCSE students, with a free post-show Q&A at every matinee.

Sixth edition of the stand-up comedy club at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, with four emerging talent numbers.

UK premiere of the flamenco production 'Al Compas del Querer' by the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company, fusing flamenco guitar, singing and dance.

Elvis tribute show by 2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion Emilio Santoro, backed by his authentic 1950s band The Creoles, marking the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.

Queen tribute band The Bohemians play 34 of Queen's greatest hits in a two-hour show at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

26th annual youth radio broadcast by students aged 5 to 19, with a focus on Anti-Bullying Week and mental health, on 87.7FM and online.

Fundraising afternoon with Leighton Morgan, former Great British Bake Off contestant, who bakes for St Wilfrid's Hospice in Eastbourne.

Musical theatre show by Cavendish School that brings together the best songs from the West End in one performance.

Past life regressionist Tony Rae takes the audience on a journey into their past lives in a show about deja vu.

Adults-only hip hop and comedy bingo show hosted by Grandma Flash and her 87-year-old DJ, with lip sync battles and dance-offs.

Afternoon of 1950s and 60s jazz in the Bop tradition played by The Simon Savage Quartet.

Conversation with artist filmmaker Sadia Pineda Hameed and a screening of her film 'Anak Where Did We Stay?' as part of the 2026 Jarman Award Artist Film Programme.

Ghost-hunting night in which small teams use traditional and modern equipment to investigate the hauntings of the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

Guided tour of the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne's oldest working theatre, through places the public do not normally see.

Guided tour of the Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne's oldest working theatre, through places the public do not normally get to see.

Small Christmas market with local traders and a pop-up café at Sovereign Harbour Community Centre.

Hour-long yoga flow sessions led by Alli Stevenson that bring movement practice to the gallery's exhibitions, suitable for all levels.

Talk by buildings archaeologist Lisa Fisher on the historic houses of Sussex and the people who shaped their character.