Eastbourne is lucky to play host to so many fabulous events, including Rothesay international, Eastbourne Pride, regular shows at the Bandstand and a huge range of festivals for all to enjoy.
Take a look below at what’s on in 2024 and make sure to get those dates in your calendar!
Thank you to Visit Eastbourne for providing the information about next year’s packed programme of events.
5. Beer and Cider by the Sea - May 24 to 26
Real ale and cider lovers can sample around 100 drinks as ‘Beer and Cider by the Sea’ returns to Eastbourne. Live bands will play throughout the weekend to entertain festivalgoers. Photo: Jon Rigby
6. Eastbourne Carnival - May 25
The carnival will return to Eastbourne next year with the theme: ‘Into The Wild’. Participants are encouraged to 'get excited and creative about the beauty of the natural environment', the organisers said. The main carnival parade will start at 2pm from Fishermen’s Green and will end at the Wish Tower Slopes at about 4:30pm. The event will end with a street party at Victoria Place. Photo: Jon Rigby
7. 999 Emergency Services Display - June 1 to 2
The free emergency services display will return to Eastbourne's Western Lawns next year. Get a close look at emergency response vehicles, climb on board a fire engine or ambulance and see arena demonstrations from police dogs and sea rescue from the coastguard. Photo: Jon Rigby
8. Eastbourne Triathlon - June 16
The award-winning Eastbourne Triathlon is back with a nationwide field of athletes in a challenging 750m sea swim, 18.3km cycle and 5km run, plus brand new Olympic distance race. Athletes of all abilities and experience, from novice to elite, can sign up to take on the challenge. Photo: Phil Rhodes