Not only is it the first major Festival of the year, we like to think it is one of the best, because it concentrates on just one thing - providing workshops and dances for folk dance enthusiasts - and really does it rather well. We receive many very complimentary comments from those who join us, whether first-timers or diehards, and one thing that lots of people tell us is how friendly the Festival is.

During the weekend we will have about 40 workshop sessions, and two afternoon tea-dances. On Friday evening there are three simultaneous dances; on Saturday and Sunday nights there are four, plus concerts in the canteen whilst you eat on Saturday & Sunday.

Once you have arrived at the Festival site you can move freely and easily to any workshop or dance, whatever your particular favourites. All our venues are a short walking distance from each other, as is the canteen for snacks, light meals and drinks.

We also make it easy for you to visit the Festival. One season ticket gains you admittance to all events, although day tickets are also available.

Costs invariably increase, but season ticket prices have been kept the same for the last three years whilst still ensuring the quality of artists and events for which the Festival is known. It still provides a truly excellent programme, and we think the Eastbourne Festival is a very good deal indeed.

So what does Eastbourne offer?

• A full programme spread over Four days of the Bank holidayweekend
• Top artists from home and abroad.
• All venues are within easy walking distance.
• Camping available on site plus plenty of parking.
• The genuine welcome (or, in the case of our many regular Festival-goers, the welcome back!)
• A full menu available all day plus in the main venue there are the hot and cold drinks, snacks and a friendly crew at all the others.