The De La Warr Pavilion celebrates its 75th anniversary
Bexhill
A Grade 1 listed modernist masterpiece and world renowned arts venue, the De La Warr Pavilion re-opened in 2005 following a £9 million refurbishment. Performance programme includes opera, dance, concerts and comedy.
Eastbourne
Opera, concerts (both classical and modern), comedians, celebrity appearances, musicals, dance, ballet, ice shows. Rapidly changing programme and many shows in town for one night only. Modern theatre and conference venue. Seats 1,689. Open all year.
Musicals, plays, dance, ballet, children's theatre, pantomime. Seats 936. Traditional Victorian theatre. Open all year.
Outdoor events at this traditional bandstand include brass and silver band concerts, big band, jazz, skate nights and rock n roll dances. Programme runs from mid April to late September.
Variety shows and celebrity appearances. Seats 643.
Small theatre, putting on professional touring drama shows, comedy, alternative theatre and children's drama, as well as jazz and classical music events.
Comedy, music and pantomime. Two venues: The Floral Hall seats 1,100 and the Gold Room seats 400. Open all year.
Glynde
World famous opera house. Festival runs from mid May to late August and there are previews of their touring season in the autumn. There may also be performances at other times of the year.
Hailsham
Plays, concerts and celebrity appearances. This cinema and theatre is open year round.
Hastings
Plays, concerts, musicals, opera, variety shows, celebrity appearances and pantomime. Open all year.
Plays, children's theatre, concerts, dance and fund raising events. Three venues. Phoenix Arts Centre seats 500, Dance Studio seats 180, Little Theatre seats 70.
Plays, comedy, readings and pantomime. Open all year.
Lewes
Varied theatre programme including Shakespeare, comedy and children's plays.
Seaford
Small theatre putting on amateur productions of popular musicals, operettas and pantomimes.
Touring theatre
If you haven't got a local theatre then touring theatre companies can be booked to perform in community halls, schools or even on the village green.
East Sussex County Council