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Major Events

A collage of a few annual events in Eastbourne
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

  • Magnificent Motors
    Held every May Day Bank Holiday on Eastbourne seafront. 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.
 
  • AEGON International
    Held every June at the Devonshire Park, this tennis tournament hosts the world's top male and female players.
 
  • Eastbourne 999 Display 2009
    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.
 
  • Eastbourne Extreme - July 2009
    Held every year in July on Eastbourne's Eastern Seafront. Includes Inline and Artistic skating and Waterborne Activities.
 
  • Eastbourne Lammas Festival - August 2009
      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.
 
  • Go Fast Speed Days
      The World Cup Downhill Skateboarding Championships held in association with the International Gravity
      Sports Association and Go Fast! Sports.
 
  • Eastbourne Victorian Festival - Saturday 27th September to Saturday 4th October 2008
    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.
 
  • Eastbourne Beer Festival - Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 October 2008
    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.
 
  • Beachy Head Marathon - Saturday 25 October 2008
    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.

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