All the events happening in Eastbourne for 2023

Eastbourne Borough Council has announced its line up of events in the town which includes Eastbourne Airshow, the Rothesay International tennis, beer festivals and much more.

It will kick off with a free stargazing night on Saturday, January 28, at The Beachy Head Story in Beachy Head Road, near Eastbourne.

Other events will include another stargazing event on February 25, the Eastbourne Half Marathon on March 5 and the seafront markets from April 7.

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The council’s lead member for tourism and culture, councillor Margaret Bannister, said: “There is so much happening across Eastbourne in 2023. Our packed programme looks to provide something for everyone.

“We can’t wait to showcase Eastbourne to visitors and residents alike, making it a year full of entertainment and events.”

On April 29 and April 30, Magnificent Motors, which showcases classic cars, will be on the town’s Western Lawns for the bank holiday.

The Magnificent Motors event (Image: Matt Kuchta)

Approaching the summer, there is a beer and cider festival on the Western Lawns from May 19 to May 21.

It features more than 100 ales, craft beers and cask ciders.

The Rothesay International tennis tournament will be from July 23 to July 28.

Serena Williams was at the Rothesay International last year

The soapbox race returns on September 24.

Eastbourne Airshow is being held between August 17 and August 20.

Full list of Eastbourne events here:

• Stargazing nights with Eastbourne Astronomical Society – January 28 and February 25.
• Eastbourne Half Marathon – March 5.
• Coastal Trail Running – March 18.
• Seafront market – April 7 to April 10 and April 28 to May 1.
• Magnificent Motors – April 29 to April 30.
• Spring Water Festival – May 13 to May 21.
• Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival – May 27.

Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox race (Image: Media Attention)

• Beer and cider festival – May 19 to May 21.
• John Searle’s Fun Fair at Princes Park – May 25 to June 4.
• UK Ultra 50km and 100km on May 27 and May 28.
• 999 Emergency services display – June 3 and June 4.
• MacMillan Mighty Hike and Eastbourne Triathlon – June 10 and 11
• Eastbourne 10km run – June 25.
• Rothesay International Eastbourne tennis tournament – June 24 to July 1.
• John Davis’ Fun Fair in Princes Park – June 25 to July 9.
• CRUK 26 mile The Big Hike – July 1.
• Eastbourne Ironbourne triathlon – July 9.
• Beach Life Music and Food Festival – July 15 and 16.
• Outdoor Shakespeare – July 27 to August 6.

Eastbourne Airshow last year (Image: Ellis Skelton)

• Rude Mechanical Theatre performing Miss Popplewell’s Garden – August 9 to August 13.
• LTA Summer Cup – July 23 to July 28.
• GB Over 35s Inter-County Cup on August 4 to August 7 and August 10 to August 13.
• Circus at Princes Park – August 10 to August 13.
• International British Open Masters Grass Court Championships – August 22 to August 27.
• Eastbourne Airshow – August 17 to August 20.
• Eastbourne Festival – August 26 to August 28.
• MG South Downs Run classic MG event – September 3.
• Eastbourne Walking Festival – September 15 to September 24.
• Tempo 10km run on Eastbourne promenade – September 24.
• Eastbourne soapbox race – September 24.

Beachy Head Marathon

• Eastbourne Beer Festival – October 5 to October 7.
• Bonfire night – October 7.
• Wyntercon science fiction event – October 14 and 15.
• Beachy Head Marathon, ultra, half marathon and 10km – October 21 and October 22.
• Remembrance Sunday – November 12.
• Eastbourne Pantomime – December 8 to January 14.

For more information visit the Visit Eastbourne website.