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About Congress Theatre
The Congress Theatre is a Grade II* listed, purpose-built, modern theatre and conference venue in the seaside town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is one of the largest theatres in southern England, with seating capacity of 1,689. The theatre was designed in 1958 and built 1961–1963 by Bryan and Norman Westwood Architects. Ove Arup and Partners were engineers and the builders were local firm Llewellyns. The theatre underwent major refurbishment in 2019, to reveal a bright and contemporary look, whilst fully maintaining the character of the original design. Shows include touring West End theatre, ballet, opera, comedy and live music.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Eastbourne railway stationTrain station780 m · 13 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
🛏️ Hotels near Congress Theatre
Check prices ↗- The MowbrayHotel130 m · 2 min walk
- The Berkeley GuesthouseHotel140 m · 2 min walk
- RaviliousHotel240 m · 4 min walk
- The Sheldon B&BHotel270 m · 4 min walk
- OYO The Palm Court HotelHotel280 m · 5 min walk
- Arden Guest HouseHotel280 m · 5 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Congress Theatre
Check prices ↗Artists & teams coming to Congress Theatre
Victoria Wood's dinnerladies8 dates
Alan Carr3 dates
Michael Starring Ben1 date
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac1 date
Whitney Queen of the Night1 date
What's Love Got to do With it - Tina Turner Tribute1 date
Al Murray1 date
Romesh Ranganathan1 date
Bill Bailey1 date
Russell Howard1 date
The Australian Pink Floyd Show1 date
10cc1 date
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Congress Theatre: FAQs
What's on at Congress Theatre?
Congress Theatre has 26 upcoming events. Next up: Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Where is Congress Theatre?
Congress Theatre is located at Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP.
How big is Congress Theatre?
Congress Theatre has a capacity of around 1,689.
What is the nearest station to Congress Theatre?
The nearest station is Eastbourne railway station (Train station), about 780 m from Congress Theatre.
Which hotels are closest to Congress Theatre?
The closest places to stay are The Mowbray (130 m), The Berkeley Guesthouse (140 m), and Ravilious (240 m).
When did Congress Theatre open?
Congress Theatre opened in 1963.