Events in Eastbourne From 20th April – 26th April 2026

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You can find live music, creative gatherings, cultural performances, and community meetups across Eastbourne this week. On Wednesday evening, emerging artists present their work at The Pines Community Centre. A spoken word night takes place in the railway shed next to Eastbourne Station on Friday, drawing attendees from nearby towns who use regular rail services.

Live theatre returns near Hampden Park with performances of mid-20th-century plays staged at The Old Assembly Rooms, its timbered ceiling still showing marks from 1950s repairs. Music events include a retro rave in the basement hall behind St Mary’s Church on Saturday night and an acoustic dance set during Sunday evening twilight along the seafront promenade.

Weekend programming includes wellness workshops hosted at Eastbourne Park, open to all ages and focused on mindfulness amid seasonal changes. Creative meetups continue through paint-and-drink sessions held monthly at venues across town, including The Book Barn café on Lancing Road. Family-inclusive events are scheduled for Saturday morning at the community centre near Station Approach, offering hands-on activities linked with local history.

The listings below provide precise times and locations; all spaces remain accessible to those using public transport due to ongoing parking constraints around central areas during peak hours.

Tuesday 21st April

Puffin at Ninkaci, Eastbourne

· Ninkaci · Food & Drink

Join a paint night at Ninkaci in Eastbourne to create puffin artwork with drinks.

Networking And Bingo With Children With Cancer Fund

· Nightlife & Music

An evening of networking and bingo hosted by Children with Cancer Fund at Foundry in Eastbourne.

Wednesday 22nd April

Mean Girls - The Musical

· Culture & Arts

A stage adaptation of the popular film 'Mean Girls' premieres at Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.

Thursday 23rd April

Eods: Priscilla Queen of The Desert

· Royal Hippodrome Theatre · Culture & Arts

A musical theatre production of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' is staged at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

Friday 24th April

Pre-launch Party of "10th Eastbourne International Film Festival"

· Culture & Arts

The 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival launches with a pre-event party at The Belgian Café.

Junior & Youth Cycling Club

· Fitness & Outdoors

Youth and junior cyclists can sign up for weekly sessions at Eastbourne Sports Park on 24 April 2026.

Jtl Eastbourne Trade Day

· Shopping & Markets

JTL hosts a free trade day in Eastbourne for electrical apprentices and local employers.

Eastbourne Silent Book Club - April (Friday).

· Culture & Arts

Eastbourne Silent Book Club hosts a monthly reading event at Waterstones for local book lovers.

The Gruffalo

· Family & Kids

A theatrical adaptation of 'The Gruffalo' is performed at Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne.

Priscilla Queen of The Desert

· Royal Hippodrome Theatre · Culture & Arts

A musical adaptation of the film 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' performs at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

Saturday 25th April

Set Menu (The Best of George Egg)

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian George Egg returns to The Lamb Inn with his latest stand-up show, 'Set Menu (The Best of George Egg)'.

Cicada

· Nightlife & Music

CICADA launches a new music night at The Belgian Cafe, spotlighting fresh and unheard acts.

Life After Cancer South Downs Fundraising Hike 2026

· Fitness & Outdoors

A 10 or 20-mile hiking event at Beachy Head Cliffs raises funds and awareness for adults living after cancer.

George Egg

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian George Egg performs a stand-up comedy show at the Lamb Inn in Eastbourne.

Raindance x Encapsulated Energy

· Nightlife & Music

Raindance and Encapsulated Energy host a nostalgic rave featuring acid, jungle, and old skool music in Hastings.

Latin Heat #3

· Nightlife & Music

DJs bring reggaeton, Afro, amapiano, and Latin music for an all-night party at Blue Bar Eastbourne.

Sunday 26th April

Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra

· Culture & Arts

The Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra performs a classical music concert at St Saviour's Church.

What's Love Got to do With it?

· Nightlife & Music

A tribute show celebrating the music of Tina Turner at Eastbourne's Congress Theatre.

Soulful Sundays With Danny Rampling

· Nightlife & Music

Soulful Sundays at The She Hastings features Thai food, roast dinners, and a dance set by DJ Danny Rampling with Soulprovyder.