Eastbourne’s iconic Bandstand will provide a Christmas Day highlight for
residents and visitors as the traditional free
concert returns for a triple bill over the festive period.
With more than 4,000 festive fans expected, the seafront venue will provide
yuletide entertainment on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day – all
completely free of charge.
A long standing tradition, the concerts date back to 1935 and have grown in popularity ever since, along with a customary Boxing Day dip in the sea for the brave bunch of hardy swimmers!
Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Member for Tourism, Cllr Carolyn Heaps said “These concerts have such a great atmosphere and are very popular as a pre-dinner delight for both residents and visitors alike. With many hotels packed out with festive guests, these concerts are an important part of the Christmas package in Eastbourne and it is a delight to see so many join us in our beautiful resort for their festive break.”
Christmas Day sees the return of the Eastbourne Silver Band with traditional
carols and classic Christmas songs in a pre-Christmas dinner treat.
The Ray Campbell Dance Band provide a refreshing alternative to the TV repeats on Boxing Day with a lively round up of festive hits and dancing, along with mulled wine to warm up the revellers.
For the third year running, the Bandstand will see a third concert in its festive calendar with The Ray Campbell Dance Band returning on New Years Day for some celebratory hits and a conga around the Bandstand, to welcome in the new year.
Concerts run from 10.45am to 12.15pm on Christmas Day, and from 11am to
12.30pm on both Boxing Day and New Years Day. Entry is free.
For more information visit the Bandstand website or telephone 01323 410611. For information on Christmas events and festive breaks visit the VisitEastbourne website.
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