Eastbourne Steampunk Festival

05/09/2026

Huge thanks to our friends, Stix drummers for your support today leading our parade.

05/09/2026

Well the sun is out! The crowd is swelling, people are out enjoyimg themselves... don't be left out! Easrbourne Steampunk Festival is on the Wish Tower Slopes until 5pm today and again tomorrow!
Lots to do games, axe throwing, stalls, live music and a bar.

03/09/2026

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

On Sunday 6th September, the Parade will be led by the wonderful Eastbourne Pipe Band, who will be joining us once again for the day. We will meet at the entrance to the Pier from 11.15am. Setting off at 11.30am to arrive at the Wish Tower Slopes around 11.45am.

01/09/2026

We are pleased to announce our line up for Saturday 5th September on the Wish Tower Slopes.

Don't forget we are extending our 2026 invite to join us to promenade to anyone dressed up in Steampunk, Bonfire Attire, Cosplay or partywear.
On Saturday 5th September, the Parade will be led by our good friends, the Stix Drummers. We will meet at in Victoria Place (top of Terminus Road) from 10.45am. Setting off at 11am to arrive at the Wish Tower Slopes around 11.15am.

We will also have Tea Duelling as usual and a Most Magnificent Facial Hair Parade, real or make some fun ones!

01/09/2026

Don't forgot to buy your souvenir Steampunk badge this weekend at Eastbourne Steampunk Festival, just £1 each, limited edition. They will be available at the Eastbourne Bonfire Society stall.

27/08/2026

Just 9 days to go until our Steampunk Festival hits the Wish Tower Slopes!

Join us on the 5th and 6th September for two days of music, costumes, games and stalls - all are welcome!

Get growing yer beards and taches or making some fun ones for the Most Magnificent Facial Hair parade! New to this years event!

Still not sure what it’s all about? Check out our Eastbourne Steampunk Festival guide to find out what steampunk is, what to expect, and full event details: 👉

Eastbourne's resident Bonfire Society and a proud part of the Sussex Bonfire tradition, celebrating bonfire night all over Sussex from September to November

09/08/2026

We are excited to release information about our 2026 Steampunk Parades along the Eastbourne promenade.

We are extending our 2026 invite to join us to promenade, to anyone dressed up in Steampunk, Bonfire Attire, Cosplay or partywear.

On Saturday 5th September, the Parade will be led by our good friends, the Stix Drummers. We will meet at in Victoria Place (top of Terminus Road) from 10.45am. Setting off at 11am to arrive at the Wish Tower Slopes around 11.15am.

On Sunday 6th September, the Parade will be led by the wonderful Eastbourne Pipe Band, who will be joining us once again for the day. We will meet at the entrance to the Pier from 11.15am. Setting off at 11.30am to arrive at the Wish Tower Slopes around 11.45am.

02/08/2026

A few traders pitches still available for our 2026 event on the weekend of 5th and 6th September 2026. Carley's Creations has already booked hers.
For information and to secure your spot, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]

01/08/2026

Just over a month before we celebrate 25th years of Eastbourne Bonfire Society at EASTBOURNE STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL, pop the dates in your diary!

15/03/2026

We are very pleased to announce that we are now taking traders pitch bookings for our 2026 event on the weekend of 5th and 6th September 2026.
For information and to secure your spot, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]