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About Eastbourne Bandstand
Eastbourne Bandstand is a live music venue in Eastbourne, Eastbourne with a standing capacity of approximately 500. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Eastbourne Bandstand books Brass, Classical, Pop, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Eastbourne venue directory.
Eastbourne Bandstand is a Grade II-listed seafront venue opened on 5 August 1935, designed by Borough Engineer Leslie Rosevere in Neo-Grec style with cream faience cladding and a blue domed roof — the only semi-circular bandstand of its kind in the UK. Originally seating 3,500, current capacity is capped at 1,600. The season runs May to September plus Easter, Christmas and Boxing Day concerts: brass bands, tribute nights and fireworks concerts, with the 2026 programme confirmed and launched with a fireworks show in May.
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Grand Parade, Eastbourne, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD
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Eastbourne Bandstand books Brass, Classical, Pop, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Eastbourne Bandstand has a standing capacity of approximately 500 (1600 seated), classed as a large venue. See all Eastbourne venues for size comparisons.
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Grand Parade, Eastbourne, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Eastbourne venues nearby.
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