Betty Parsons: Sheer Energy
Open every day, 10am - 4pm (please check opening times over the Christmas period).
Celebrate Christmas with us at De La Warr Pavilion – and make it extra special this year as we mark our 90th birthday!
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS
Christmas Eve: 10am – 3pm
(Café Bar & Kitchen last orders at 2pm and closes 2.30pm.)
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
27-30 December: 10am – 4pm
New Years Eve: 10am – 3pm
(Café Bar & Kitchen last orders at 2pm and closes 2.30pm.)
1 January 2026: 11am – 4pm
SEE
A Landscape of Feeling
Local artist Sam Ayre has led a series of community workshops inspired by Betty Parsons’ Sheer Energy exhibition, resulting in a collaborative body of abstract paintings, drawings and small sculptures.
EAT
CAFÉ
Enjoy festive hot drinks and Christmas milkshakes, paired with homemade cakes and a stunning view—perfect for a cosy get-together with loved ones.
KITCHEN
Chef Ryan and his team make everything fresh daily, so you can 'Eat Fresh by the Sea' - with seasonal foods and festive specials.
SHOP
DLWP Shop
Looking for unique gifts, beautiful books and handmade items made by artists then pop into our DLWP shop.
ONLINE SHOP
Explore our quirky online shop and tackle the Christmas shopping from the comfort of your own home.
Shop Gift Vouchers
DLWP vouchers make the perfect gift for someone who loves art, music, and food. Vouchers can be spent across the Pavilion.
Gift a gig
This Christmas, give the gift of a gig. From comedy to concerts, DLWP tickets make the perfect present for music and culture lovers.
GIVE
Celebrate 90 years of the De La Warr Pavilion and enjoy 90 days extra membership when you join or renew or gift between Friday 12 December and Sunday 11 January. That’s 15 months for the price of 12!
BECOME A MEMBER
Be part of our story and help our communities thrive as we celebrate our 90th year, with many exclusive benefits to enjoy.
GIFT A MEMBERSHIP
Give a gift that will last all year. Treat someone to priority booking, discounts in our shop, cafe and gig bars.
YOUR SEAT IN HISTORY
Put your name or family name in lights with an engraved plaque on one of the new seats in the iconic De La Warr Pavilion auditorium.