Eastbourne Theatres – What’s on in July?
2:22 A GHOST STORY
Monday 29 Jun – Saturday 4 Jul 2026 | CONGRESS THEATRE
Seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this supernatural thriller stars James Bye (Eastenders), Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps), Grant Kilburn (2:22 A Ghost Story) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds). Written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist.
DIAL M FOR MURDER
Thursday 2 July – Saturday 11 July, Eves 7.30pm, Wed, Thur, Sat Mat 2.30pm | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
‘One phone call. One perfect plan. One fatal mistake.’ Before the iconic Hitchcock film Dial M for Murder was a theatrical smash hit. Cast includes Tanya-Loretta Dee as Margot Wendice, Pete Ashmore as Tony Wendice, Simon Pothecary takes the role of Max Halliday, actress Katy Dean will be asking the questions in the role of Inspector Hubbard and Phil Stewart will be Captain Lesgate.
JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA
Sunday 5 July, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE
As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances features special guest Andrew Roachford and guest vocalists.
DAVID GRAY
Wednesday 8 July, Doors 7pm – SOLD OUT! – CONGRESS THEATRE
Multi-platinum artist David Gray has spent nearly three decades crafting a signature sound that fuses acoustic warmth with electronic innovation.
COUNTRY BY CANDLELIGHT
Friday 10 July, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE
Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, forget your 9 to 5, as you experience the biggest and best of country music, like never before – all performed live by candlelight!
WONDERS OF OUR UNIVERSE
Sunday 12 July, 7.30pm | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Visually spectacular, scientifically rich, and endlessly inspiring, Wonders of Our Universe will change the way you see the night sky — and your place within it. This is science as you’ve never experienced it before: live, cinematic, and utterly unforgettable. Guided by astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS
MAMMA MIA!
Tuesday 14 – Saturday 19th July, Eves 7.30pm, Thur, Sat and Sun Mat 2.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE
The ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical returns for 1 week only! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
EVERYTHING EVERYTHING
Wednesday 22 Jul 2026 | WINTER GARDEN
Award nominated band have earned critical acclaim and a devoted following in equal measure, leading to five Ivor Novello and two Mercury Prize nominations, a run of five consecutive Top 10 albums, and major headline shows including London’s Alexandra Palace. Ages 14+
BURN THE FLOOR: NIKITA KUZMIN
Wednesday 22 July, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE
Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, with very special guest star and World Ten Dance Champion, the fabulous Nadiya Bychkova.
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC
Thursday 23 July, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best.
ALL OR NOTHING EXPERIENCE
Saturday 25 July, 7.30pm | Congress Theatre Eastbourne
Including – What you Gonna Do About It, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday, Tin Soldier, All Or Nothing and many more. Plus the All Or Nothing 60s Experience – a second set, of sensational soulful 60s hits.
TIME AND TIME AGAIN
Tue 28 July – Sat 1 August, 7.30pm, 2.30pm Mats Wed, Thur & Sat | Devonshire Park Theatre
Phil&Ben in association with Eastbourne Productions present Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning, laugh out loud, timeless comedy! Starring Pete Ashmore as Leonard, Katy Dean as Anna, Phil Stewart is Graham, with Tanya-Loretta Dee as Joan and Simon Pothecary taking the role of Peter.