Eastbourne Christmas Lights Switch On
Terminus Road, Eastbourne · 28 November 2026
Photo of Eastbourne: ChiralJon, CC BY 2.0Photo of Eastbourne: ChiralJon, CC BY 2.0
Eastbourne Borough Council's festive day in the town centre, with a Christmas market of food, handmade goods and gifts, live music and children's activities before the town's lights are switched on.
Highlights
- Christmas market stalls
- Live music
- Children's activities
- Big switch-on of the town lights
Good to know
- Outdoors in the town centre, so wrap up warm
Getting there
Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3NE
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