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RescheduledVisiting Congress Theatre: what to know before you go
Carlisle Road, BN21 4BP, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Congress Theatre is a theatre building in Eastbourne, open since 1963, with room for about 1,689 people.
Of the 12 upcoming shows with a published time, 67% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Friday and Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 3 dates.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 1,689
- Opened
- 1963
- Address
- Carlisle Road, BN21 4BP, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 14
- Usual start time
- 19:30
- Busiest days
- Friday, Saturday
Congress Theatre, month by month
- November 20263 dates, including Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv, The Australian Pink Floyd and Michael Starring Ben
- December 20261 date, including Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean
- January 20273 dates, including Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life, Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm and Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
- February 20272 dates, including Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? and An Evening with The Fast Show
- March 20273 dates, including The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I II & III, Victoria Wood's dinnerladies and 10cc & Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour
- April 20272 dates, including Allstars: The Music of ABBA and What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (6), Comedy (6) and Plays & Musicals (2).
Arriving by public transport
- Eastbourne Train StationTrain850 m
11 min walk
Arriving by car
2 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 550 m from the venue.
Next events at Congress Theatre
Nov23Mon
Nov27Fri
Dec8Tue
Congress Theatre: practical questions
How many people fit in Congress Theatre?
Congress Theatre has a capacity of about 1,689; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Congress Theatre open?
Congress Theatre opened in 1963.
What time do shows start at Congress Theatre?
Usually at 19:30 (67% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Congress Theatre?
Eastbourne Train Station (Train), 850 m away – about 11 min on foot.
Can I park near Congress Theatre?
Yes, 2 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 550 m away.
What kind of events does Congress Theatre host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (6), Comedy (6) and Plays & Musicals (2).
Which month has the most events at Congress Theatre?
November 2026, with 3 dates, including Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv and The Australian Pink Floyd.
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