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.

17. Eastbourne Beer Festival - October 3 to 5
Eastbourne Beer Festival brings more than 120 cask ales, ciders, perries, and a variety of international bottled beers and wines, specially selected by the local CAMRA team. The event returns for 2024 at the Winter Garden. Photo: Vitus Sukoco

18. Eastbourne Bonfire - October 5
Eastbourne Bonfire Society will stage a colourful procession along the seafront with a giant bonfire and firework display as the finale. Photo: Jon Rigby

19. Beachy Head Marathon - October 26
The Beachy Head Marathon is one of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK. It is popular for its scenic and challenging route through the South Downs National Park countryside. Brand new for 2024 is the Ultramarathon which has a total distance of about 52.6 kilometres. A half marathon, now in its fourth year, will take place on the following day (October 27). Photo: Jon Rigby

20. Remembrance Sunday Service - November 10
Eastbourne's usual remembrance service will take place next year, with multiple parades and a two-minute silence at 11am. Photo: Jon Rigby


