# Events & Things To Do In Eastbourne on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Eastbourne on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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Discover the best events and activities in Eastbourne on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Eastbourne

- **Event Name**: Jethro Tull in Eastbourne
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Jethro Tull Live at Congress Theatre on Saturday, May 16, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Jethro Tull is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Aqualung, Locomotive B
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/jethro-tull-in-eastbourne/3300028405986317
  - **Venue**: Congress Theatre
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre, concerts, music, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: DANCE VADER - 90s Covers Band
  - **Description**: ‘The greatest ‘90s covers band of all time’ 
DANCE VADER, 2026.

Join live band DANCE VADER for an evening of your favourite and not so favourite ‘90s tunes!

Come and party to one of the best live bands around performing songs from…
Blink 182, Oasis, REM
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/dance-vader-90s-covers-band/200029761422458
  - **Venue**: Garden Bar
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, live-music, parties, kids
- **Event Name**: Absolute Bowie - Greatest hits Show
  - **Description**: Black Rabbit Productions & Absolute Bowie Presents

Absolute Bowie - Greatest Hits Show

"A lovingly crafted Bowie show" says NME

"An unmissable tribute act" hails the Mail on Sunday.

Winners of the 'Best Bowie Tribute' and 'Best Band' in the UK at
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/absolute-bowie-greatest-hits-show/200029761421253
  - **Venue**: The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: DJ Rude Boy Dave Ska & Reggae Original Vinyl
  - **Description**: Lace up your boots and polish your braces - the heavy, heavy monster sound is coming to Eastbourne! No fillers. No gimmicks. Just the pure uncut sounds that defined a generation. The dance floor will be packed as DJ Rude Boy Dave (SKA Tracks) takes contro
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:59 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/dj-rude-boy-dave-ska-and-reggae-original-vinyl/200029761413210
  - **Venue**: The Grove Theatre Eastbourne
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  - **Categories**: reggae
- **Event Name**: Ska Tracks | Ska & Reggae Night | Sat 16 May 7:30pm
  - **Description**: SKA TRACKS – Ska & Reggae on Vinyl
Saturday 16 May 2026 | The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne
Doors 7pm | Ends Midnight
Tickets £7

No background noise. No playlists. Just proper music.

Ska Tracks brings authentic ska and reggae to the Grove for a night bu
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/ska-tracks-|-ska-and-reggae-night-|-sat-16-may-7-30pm/200029690055706
  - **Venue**: The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne Library, BN21 4TL Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: reggae, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Bottomless Brunch At The Royal Oak and Castle Inn,
  - **Description**: 🤠 Country Theme Bottomless Brunch 🤠
Saddle up for an afternoon of great food, great drinks, and live country vibes! Join us for our Country Theme Bottomless Brunch, featuring live music from the duo Highway 24 🎶
Enjoy a 2-course meal alongside 90 minutes
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/bottomless-brunch-at-the-royal-oak-and-castle-inn/200029674309248
  - **Venue**: The Royal Oak & Castle Inn
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  - **Categories**: bottomless-brunches, brunch, music, entertainment, live-music, workshops, dance
- **Event Name**: FITBANKER Trek: Seven Sisters -Seaford to Eastbourne - May 16, 2026
  - **Description**: FITBANKER Trek: Seaford to EastbourneAbout this EventDetailsTrek Overview: This is a classic cliff-top walk – one of the finest coastal walks in England – affording stunning
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/fitbanker-trek-seven-sisters-seaford-to-eastbourne-may-16-2026/100001975282608455
  - **Venue**: Eastbourne
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 20
  - **Categories**: trekking, trips-adventures, workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Live Band: The Normans
  - **Description**: The Normans are a four-piece party tunes cover band based in Eastbourne and Ashford. They will be performing well-known pop, dance, rock, and indie songs from some of history’s greatest and most well-loved artists. The Normans choose only the best, most e
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/live-band-the-normans/200029761422257
  - **Venue**: 102 Firle Road, BN22 8ET Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music, performances, workshops, art, parties, pop

## Trending Events in Eastbourne

- **Event Name**: Eastbourne Carnival 2026
  - **Description**: Eastbourne Carnival 2026 🥳

Theme: Lights, Camera, Action 🎬

Bring to life your favourite films, Television Programs and Theatre Productions.

Create Costume, Props, Floats and Music & Dance around your chosen subject.

🎞️ Let’s make a Movie for 2026!
  - **Venue**: Fishermans Green
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- **Event Name**: Jethro Tull in Eastbourne
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Jethro Tull Live at Congress Theatre on Saturday, May 16, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Jethro Tull is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Aqualung, Locomotive B
  - **Venue**: Congress Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Beachy Head Lighthouse Challenge 2026
  - **Description**: We are delighted to announce that this year’s Lighthouse Challenge (fundraising walk) is on Sunday 14th June. For those who have not completed the Challenge before, it essentially involves a marshalled walk to and around the Beachy Head Lighthouse. We ask
  - **Venue**: BN20 7XL
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- **Event Name**: Bournefest 2026
  - **Description**: BOURNEFEST is set to light up the shores of sunny Eastbourne with a brand-new beachside festival from Saturday 29th of AugustArtistsArtful DodgerOxide & NeutrinoDJ Luck & MC NeatShola Ama
  - **Venue**: Western Lawns Eastbourne
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- **Event Name**: Alfie Boe - Eastbourne
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Congress Theatre
🏠 Address: Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, UK
🌆 City: Eastbourne
📍 Location: 50.7628, 0.283333🌟 Be part of history at Alfie Boe - Eastbourne, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The pr
  - **Venue**: Congress Theatre
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- **Event Name**: BJÖRN AGAIN | Congress Theatre, Eastbourne - JOY.
  - **Description**: Designed as a tongue-in-cheek rocked-up ABBA satire, the show rapidly garnering a global cult status with critical acclaim. Björn Again was recognized for singlehandedly initiating the ABBA revival which brought about ABBA Gold, Muriel’s Wedding and MAMMA
  - **Venue**: Congress Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Alan Carr at Congress Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Alan Carr at Congress Theatre, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Congress Theatre in the heart of Eastbourne, EN
  - **Venue**: Congress Theatre
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- **Event Name**: 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival
  - **Description**: 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival, 2–9 May across Cavendish Hotel & Hailsham Pavilion!  Pre-Launch Party: 24 Apr Belgian Café.About this Event🎬 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival – Festival Ov
  - **Venue**: The Cavendish Hotel
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/22eeb9eada62250bc330c90adfcdd26b5f0cd71641e0c5df65a5f5258cd0e8c2-rimg-w1200-h400-dcae4207-gmir.jpg?v=1770402796
- **Event Name**: Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsRomesh Ranganathan has 59 upcoming events.Note: Over 14s only. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled. Likely to be swearing and
  - **Venue**: Congress Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Eastbourne?
  - **A:** Jethro Tull in Eastbourne (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Congress Theatre), DANCE VADER - 90s Covers Band (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at Garden Bar), Absolute Bowie - Greatest hits Show (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne), DJ Rude Boy Dave Ska & Reggae Original Vinyl (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Grove Theatre Eastbourne), Ska Tracks | Ska & Reggae Night | Sat 16 May 7:30pm (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne Library, BN21 4TL Eastbourne, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Eastbourne?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Eastbourne on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Eastbourne?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Eastbourne?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Eastbourne include Congress Theatre, Garden Bar, The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Eastbourne?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Eastbourne range from up to GBP 20. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Eastbourne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Eastbourne include Melody Mapper, DANCE VADER, Black Rabbit Productions.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Eastbourne?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Eastbourne.

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