Bournefest 2026

Bournefest takes over Western Lawns, Eastbourne, bringing full festival vibes to the seafront — sun, sea, and non-stop anthems. This brand-new beachside celebration of summer is all about sunset moments, hands in the air, and pure feel-good energy.

Saturday 29th of August

Get ready for huge DJ sets and live PAs serving up the best in dance classics, house, oldskool garage, and feel-good throwbacks. From sun-soaked daytime vibes to epic sunset moments, it’s a day of big tunes, high energy, and unforgettable seaside atmosphere.
With BBC Radio DJs, headline performances, live PAs, and special guests, Bournefest keeps the party going from day into night. Whether you’re reliving your youth or experiencing the magic for the first time, Bournefest is your soundtrack to nostalgia, energy, and seaside fun all in one.

Sunday 30th of August

Bournefest presents an unforgettable Beachside Festival on Sunday 30th August (Bank Holiday weekend – no work Monday!) at the stunning Western Lawns, right next to the beach in Eastbourne.
Get ready .. for a trip down memory lane for a full day of Motown, Soul, Funk & Disco under the summer sky, with the sea as your backdrop and an incredible line-up bringing the ultimate feel-good vibes to the coast. Sun, music, dancing, and pure Bank Holiday energy – this is the place to be!

SUNDAY LINE UP SO FAR

☀️ JOYCELYN BROWN
☀️THE COMMITMENTS (LIVE)
Performing their hits Including:
“Mustang Sally”
“In The Midnight Hour”
“My Girl” & many more
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☀️RAY LEWIS
(Former Lead Vocalist of THE DRIFTERS )
Performing All The Hits Including:

• “Under The Boardwalk”

• “Saturday Night At The Movies”

• “Save The Last Dance For Me”

• “Up On The Roof”

• “Come On Over To My Place”

• “Kissin’ In The Back Row”

• “Little Red Book”

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☀️ KAY JAY
(Original Lead Vocalist of Odyssey)
Performing All The Hits!
“Native New Yorker”
“Use It Up and Wear It Out”
“Going Back to My Roots”
Plus the dance classic
“Last Night a DJ Saved My Life”
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☀️ ROZALLA
Everybody’s free & many more
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☀️ ANGIE BROWN
(Bizarre inc vocalist performing live)
“ Playing with knives”
“I’m ganna get you baby”
& many more
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ADAM MORTON (play the BEST Motown, soul, funk, disco hits)
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& MORE ARTISTS TBA
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Sunset skies. Coastal views. Wall-to-wall anthems. Sun, sea, and pure festival vibes.
Western Lawns, Eastbourne
2pm- 9.30pm
Both days 18+ events

Genres: 1990s, 2000s, House, Old Skool, UK Garage

Venue: Western Lawns Eastbourne, Eastbourne

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Event listing provided by Skiddle.