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.
Beer and Cider by the Sea returns to the Western Lawns on Eastbourne's seafront from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. It's one of the biggest music, food and drink festivals on the south coast, and it comes back after the 2026 edition sold out.
The main draw is the beer: more than 100 real ales, craft beers, artisan ciders and perries, all kept in proper cellar conditions. If that's not your thing, there's Pimm's, cocktails, wines and gins too. CAMRA volunteers are on hand throughout the weekend to offer advice, and the event is supported by CAMRA South East Sussex, Harvey's, Long Man Brewery and plenty of local Sussex pubs. Street food stalls line the site, so you can eat while you drink.
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It's a family-friendly one, with dedicated sessions on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Child tickets are free for the final Sunday session, so it's an easy afternoon to bring the kids along. The festival runs across three days: Friday from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 4pm and again from 5pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. You'll find it at the Western Lawns on King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EH.
Date
14 May – 16 May
17:00
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+6 years
