December 4th, 5th & 12th 2026
Eastbourne Music Fest invite you to join us again for more festive fun this December as we return with 
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026! If you’re searching for the ultimate Christmas night out – this is it.
Expect real snow, immersive décor, twisted festive shots & non-stop party hits from the 80s to 00s performed LIVE ON STAGE at the stunning Eastbourne Town Hall
This Christmas, join us for live music, snow machines and full-scale festive party production
This December, we’re back with Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026 – bigger, snowier & more party-focused than ever.
At Eastbourne Music Fest, we do Christmas a little differently and our Ultimate Christmas Party Fest delivers a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else.
Alongside live bands, licensed bars and snow machines, you’ll find festive twisted shots, a themed selfie pod to capture the night, and Santa making appearances with gifts for our guests — all part of the EMF Christmas experience. No formalities. No sit-down meal. Just a proper Christmas party.
With multiple dates available, its the perfect option for groups, offices and festive get-togethers of all sizes, each one designed to take the Christmas party up a level. Here is the line up for 2026:
◈ Friday 4th December – The Normans & Dynamite
◈ Saturday 5th December – Inner Soul Collective & Dynamite
◈ Saturday 12th December – Inner Soul Collective & Dynamite
Expect high-energy, crowd-pleasing, sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs anthems from across the decades — performed live by some of the very best party bands around. Every night is built for dancing, big groups, office nights out and festive get-togethers that want more than just a meal and a DJ.
No sit-down meals. No seating plan. No waiting for dessert. Just freedom to drink, dance, sing, and party your way. It’s everything people actually remember about a great Christmas night out – so swap soggy sprouts for Snow & shots and join us for a real party.
- Full access to our Ultimate Christmas Party Fest with all the fantastic features that we bring to our events
- 4 hours of live music and entertainment with non-stop ultimate christmas party anthems to keep you dancing
- winter wonderland themed light & sound production (including snow machines of course!)
- EMF Selfie Pod with epic festive props & our official photographer to capture the fun
- fully stocked licensed bar & signature EMF Bomb & Shots Shelters featuring our new range of EMF twisted shots plus festive specials
- Santa appearances & Festive surprises throughout the night
- group booking deal - ideal for office parties and festive get-togethers
The Coverups have headlined at hundreds of shows & perform an incredible repertoire of party hits from all decades. They have built up an impressive following with their lively & energetic approach.
True to their name, Dynamite light up the stage with an incredible range of rock & party hits. If you like your live music loud, fast & full of energy – Dynamite are your band & will bring everything you could want from a party
The Normans are an epic band who always perform with infectious enthusiasm. Their set list features pop, dance, rock & indie songs from some of history's greatest and most well loved artists.
live feel-good music & dancefloor
snow machines & special fX
Signature EMF bomb, shots & bars
selfie pod, santa & festive extras
perfect for groups & office parties
NHS, Emergency & Carer Discounts
live bands & dancefloor
snow machines & special FX
Signature EMF bars & shots
selfie pod & gifts from santa
perfect for office parties
key worker & group Discount
a christmas party with a difference
Live Bands Built For Christmas Parties
Festive bars & EMF bomb & shots
santa, selfies & festive surprises
need some details on the venue?
We transform the stunning Eastbourne Town Hall into a fully themed experience to match each unique event – from our feel-good music fest nights to spooky spectaculars, aviation-inspired afterparties, festive winter wonderlands, and everything in between.
The Town Hall is easy to get to with excellent public transport links and is just a 5 minute walk from Eastbourne Train Station.
This historic venue has step and ramp access at the front, and the main event space is on the first floor, accessible via stairs or a small lift. Please note the lift may not accommodate all wheelchairs. There are disabled toilets & facilities on the ground level. If you have any special requirements, feel free to reach out to us beforehand.
wonder what our events are like?
You are guaranteed to get in the party mood as soon as you walk into the room with our full lighting display and ready to receive dance floor. We will also have some cabaret seating, although we do recommend getting there early to secure a spot as we have a limited amount available.
Doors will normally open at 6.15PM so you can get those drinks & snacks in from our fully stocked licensed bar.
Eastbourne Music Fest are set up to be relaxed and friendly feel-good events, and your safety and security is a high priority to us. Our on-site dedicated Security Team will be there to ensure this, and they will have a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to any negative behaviour.
Our aim is to make our events cater for all styles of music lovers, so whether you love to dance or want to catch up with friends and to listen to some great live music, it will be night to remember!
useful things to know
When you arrive, you will be welcomed by our team and provided with a wristband that will allow you to come and go as often as you like during the night. We highly recommend that you pre-order your tickets before you arrive to help you get ready to party quicker, but you can also buy them on the door.
We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for our guests and our zero tolerance approach is supported by our dedicated and highly experienced security team. Our events are 🔞18+ and if you are lucky enough to look younger than this 😊, our security team may ask you for some ID!
Please be aware that strictly NO ALCOHOL or FOOD not purchased from our amazingly stocked bar and refreshment areas can be brought into the event, and bags may be checked by our security team to ensure the safety of all our guests.
If we leave, can we come back in?
With such full-on intense events like ours, with pumping tunes and epic lighting productions, we understand that you may want to take a ‘breather’ so we have made it easier for you to leave and come back in as you please!
When you first arrive, we will scan your ticket (if you grabbed them in advance), and provide you with a wristband that you can wear for the duration of the night. This will allow you to simply show this to our security team whenever you leave and re-enter.
Please note that for the safety of our guests, we won’t allow drinks to be taken outside of the venue and when you re-enter you may have to have your bag checked again by our security team.
where can i buy tickets?
Tickets for each of our events will be available to buy online from the online ticket seller website, (there are links for each one on our Event page and also on our social media sites. We recommend this option for our guests to speed up your entry on the night and to ensure the best deal cost wise.
But, if you haven’t had a chance to grab your tickets, you will be able to buy them on the door during our events. Please see our ticket pricing for more information on our different rates and keep your eyes out for our promotions.
what do you mean by an early bird ticket?
When we launch each event, we offer our guests a chance to grab tickets at a discounted price during our “early-bird” period.
The cut off dates and reduced prices will be displayed on each of our event pages on our website and social media sites. But do contact us if you need as we will be happy to help!
If you do miss this period, we do sometimes also have time limited offers so follow us on Facebook or keep an eye on our website to keep up to date with what’s coming up next and ensure you get the best deal!
Can i bring my own refreshments?
For all of our events, Eastbourne Music Fest will provide a very well stocked licensed bar, serving a wide range of your favourite alcoholic and soft drinks, plus a range of bar snacks.
We aim to have something for everyone to keep you refreshed throughout the evening!
Our bars are open from when our event doors open at 6.15pm so you can get your refreshments in before our bands kick off.
Unfortunately, we do not allow our guests to bring in their own food and drink to our events and we do ask that our guests are responsible drinkers.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our guests, our security team may ask to check your bags on entry and have a zero-tolerance approach to unfriendly behaviour.