Eastbourne Beer and Cider Festival returning in May

The three-day festival will take place a week earlier than originally planned over the weekend of May 18.

Eastbourne Beer and Cider Festival is hosted on the town’s Western Lawns on the seafront.

Margaret Bannister, Eastbourne Borough Council's lead member for tourism, leisure, accessibility and community safety, said: “This fantastic event is a firm favourite not only for beer and cider lovers but for residents, visitors and their families too so I would urge people to get in early and book their tickets to avoid disappointment.”

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Fat Freddie and The Queens, a Queen tribute band, will take to the stage on the Friday evening, May 17.

On Saturday night, The Morph Ska Six will be sure to get festival goers on the dancefloor with a fast paced, high-energy performance dedicated to ska and two tone. Other bands will be announced soon.

Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) volunteers will be at the festival to offer advice for a perfect beverage.

Admission prices start at £6 for children and Camra members. A free festival pint cup is included with every ticket along with tasting notes of the drinks available.