Events in Eastbourne From 30th March – 5th April 2026

You can find a range of events across Eastbourne this week, from family-friendly gatherings to live music and themed nights. The programme reflects both long-standing traditions and recent developments in local culture. Weekend walks at Michelham Priory House & Gardens include guided trails through historic plantings, with interpretive panels explaining how 19th-century horticulture shaped public spaces in coastal towns like Eastbourne. Young visitors can take part in seasonal planting activities, learning about native species adapted to maritime conditions.

Live music takes place at CTRL Nightclub on the High Street, a former railway waiting room turned community performance space. Since early March 2026, acoustic sets and Afrobeat rhythms have been presented here under an informal licensing agreement. Performances run Tuesday through Saturday; seating is limited to allow for social distancing in this non-commercial public venue.

Themed nights include 'Coastal Poetry Evenings' at a well-known café with ties to Eastbourne’s literary past, drawing on works by local authors from the town's railway-era expansion phase. Community-focused events are held primarily in Hampden Park and nearby civic buildings, covering topics like sustainability workshops and discussions about rail access improvements.

These activities cater to younger visitors and adults seeking relaxed or late-night engagement. Events run through mid-week into Sunday, aligning with passenger movements on the London–Brighton railway line, which serves Eastbourne twice hourly during evenings and weekends.

See below for details on times and venues.