The Mixer | Friday 19 June
Curated by Konkrete Promo part of the Eastbourne Music Collective, bringing heavy metal, rock and indie music to the south coast
Over the summer, the terrace at the De La Warr Pavilion will come alive with our vibrant programme of outdoor events celebrating music, movement, creativity and community. Outside On The Terrace brings together experiences for all ages, of which most are free!
From live music and dance events to cultural celebrations, workshops and summer gatherings by the sea. Across the sunny months, visitors can enjoy exciting community-led festivals and family-friendly activities as well as Bexhill’s Big Summer Sounds, all set against the iconic backdrop of the Pavilion and the Bexhill coastline. Most events are free to attend, making Outside On The Terrace the perfect affordable way to experience the best of the summer by the sea.
WHAT’S ON
World Refugee Day | Saturday 20 June
Workshops, an exhibition and music from the Refugee Buddy Project, The Young Creatives Collective and Stitch For Change.
Talent Accelerator Summer Sessions | Sunday 21 June – Sunday 13 September 2026
This summer we are inviting young people to busk on our outside stage and in our Café on selected dates.
Symphonic Groove | Saturday 27 June
Get up and dance to the BIG sound of your soul and disco favourites, performed by a full symphony orchestra!
ABBAphonic | Saturday 4 July
It's all your favourite ABBA songs, like you've never heard them before! With the power of a full symphony orchestra, magnificent soloists and the stunning beauty of a seaside backdrop.
Mega Music Saturday | Saturday 4 July
Join us and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for pop-up storytelling performances, enjoy ‘home-grown’ musical entertainment from the London Vegetable Orchestra and make your own recorder out of a carrot!
Bexhill Returns to the 80s | Saturday 11 July
Celebrating the music and style of an iconic decade. A White Label event.
Artist Showcase | Friday 31 July
An original Badger curated bi-monthly showcase that nurtures and highlights emerging and ones to watch talent.
Solar Eclipse Watch | Wednesday 12 August
With the East Sussex Astronomical Society. View the solar eclipse with the experts! + Family Workshop from 4pm.
Voguesss | Friday 14 August
A music focused house, hi-nrg and acid-house party for the LGBTQIA community and everyone else who is sound. Founded by Coco Cole and Fancy Shews!
Mass | Sunday 16 August
A one day event in celebration of 3 Dimensional art, inspired by Tschabalala Self's, Seated. Part of the Bexhill Art Weekender, featuring local artists showing and selling work.
55 | Sunday 13 September
Join Ernie (aged 19) and Gerard (74) for this dance duet, where Gerard, with his 'in memoriam' bench is looking for a place to rest. A Stacked Wonky production supported by Applause.
Jute | Saturday 19 September
Exploring a 20m jute rope with playfulness and imagination, this dance performance ends with a community disco! All performers are aged 60+.