The Congress Theatre is one of the largest theatres in southern England, with a seating capacity of 1,689. It was designed in 1958 and built between 1961 and 1963, and it is part of Eastbourne Theatres.
Cole Porter musical, with Helen George as Tracy Lord, from its sell-out West End season on its 2026 UK and Ireland tour.
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Matthew Bourne's wordless dance thriller, loosely based on Bizet's Carmen, with Will Bozier in the lead role of Luca.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Adam Hickox, plays Brahms's Second Symphony, Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3 and the Neruda Trumpet Concerto with Tom Nielsen.
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.
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'.
A family-friendly classical ballet adaptation of Peter Pan, with music by Stephen Warbeck, by the Eastbourne company South Coast Ballet.
The 20th Anniversary UK Tour of the Tony-winning jukebox musical about the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Bill Bailey brings his new show Vaudevillean, a stand-up show that weaves music, comedy and storytelling around the heritage of vaudeville.
Festive dance spectacular with Gorka Márquez, the XMAS DOLLS and a cast of dancers and singers bringing iconic Christmas hits 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.
Musical adaptation of the 2010 film Burlesque, with songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.
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.
A production of Puccini's Tosca by the Ukrainian National Opera, sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Willy Russell's musical about twins separated at birth, set in Liverpool, at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne.
Live science show created by BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates, with explosive experiments, audience interaction and edible samples.
Live tribute to Coldplay playing the band's greatest hits, with LED wristbands that turn the audience into part of the show.
Stand-up show by Al Murray, 'The Pub Landlord', rescheduled from 16 October at the Congress Theatre.
The Drifters play their classic rock and roll hits live at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne.
A tribute show in which a live cast of West End singers, including stars of the West End production of 'Bat Out of Hell', perform Meat Loaf anthems by candlelight.
Tribute show in which Barry Steele recreates Roy Orbison's voice and stage presence to perform Orbison classics with a live band.
