In addition to the 4-day airshow Airbourne held every August in Eastbourne there are many other major events, listed below.
These events are run by both the council and independent groups and organisations. They all have their own websites which give you full information.
Additionally, Eastbourne Borough Council has a website dedicated to tourist events at VisitEastbourne.com. This website tells you all the information you need about what's going on throughout the year for both tourists and residents.
A Guide to Major Events
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Eastbourne Half Marathon: 6 March 2011
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Eastbourne Festival: 23 April - 15 May 2011
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Magnificent Motors: 30 April - 1 May 2011 Held every May Day Bank Holiday at Princes Park. Magnificent Motors hosts 500 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, steam traction engines, commercial and military vehicles displayed on the seafront along with a French Market along the western promenade.
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Eastbourne Cycling Festival: 21-22 May 2011
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Eastbourne Fiesta: 28-29 May 2011
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AEGON International: 11-18 June 2011
Held every June at the Devonshire Park, this tennis tournament hosts the world's top male and female players.
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Eastbourne 999 Display: 2-3 July 2011
The 999 display held on the Western Lawns and Wish Tower Slopes. It is now the largest show of its kind in the UK. The event is managed by and organising committee from the local emergency services and aims to raise awareness of the services that all these groups provide and to provide a fun and interactive day out for all the family.
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Eastbourne Extreme: 16-17 July 2011 Held every year in July on Eastbourne's Eastern Seafront. Includes Inline and Artistic skating and Waterborne Activities.
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Eastbourne Lammas Festival: 30-31 July 2011
An extravaganza of folk music, local bands and performers, morris dancing and drumming on Eastbourne's Western Lawns. Held every August around Eastbourne seafront and town centre; with live music, dancers, drummers and stalls both days. Includes a Carnival parade with traditional Giants and children's entertainment.
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Airbourne Airshow: 11-14 August 2011
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Eastbourne Victorian Festival (tbc)
Held every October at venues across Eastbourne. A week of events with groups, organisations, schools and individuals celebrating the Eastbourne of Victorian times. Includes theatre, music and children's activities.
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Eastbourne Beer Festival - 27-29 October 2011
Held every October at the Winter Garden. You can sample Beers, Ales, Wine and Ciders from around the world with food tastings and daily entertainment.
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Beachy Head Marathon - Saturday 22 October 2011
Held every October across the South Downs coast and countryside, 1,750 runners, joggers and walkers participate in this challenging event.
There are also regular community events held around the town. Find out more about these by visiting our What's On section. This also lists theatre performances.
