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The Under Ground Theatre is now based at The Venton Centre, Junction Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3QY. Eastbourne, BN21 3QY in April 2023.

The Under Ground Theatre (Eastbourne) CIC moved to the current venue at The Venton Centre, Junction Road. The Under Ground Theatre (UGT) is a 100 seat venue which is open to all members of the public during events. Our regular, weekly, free Saturday morning concerts (10.00 am – 12.00 noon) are very popular and teas/coffees/biscuits are available for just £1.00. The UGT is run entirely by volunteers and the Saturday morning musicians/performers volunteer their talents free of charge. We provide a safe, friendly, warm welcome to our events in a temperature controlled, air conditioned auditorium to ensure a comfortable environment. The premises have disabled access and facilities. Donations are appreciated to keep this event operating. Facilities

We are fully licensed and insured and run a licensed bar at our evening events. We provide mics, stands, monitors, music stands and staging for performers in addition to a full P.A. system with digital sound desk, video recording and stage lighting manned by a ‘tech team’ who produce quality sound and video productions. We also have a Yamaha Clavinova piano available for performances.

27/10/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 31st October 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
Jo & Graham - Popular West Sussex vocal/guitar duo Jo & Graham are back at the UGT this Saturday morning with an eclectic mix of popular folk and country music. An intimate morning of music with plenty of chat, jollity and frivolity.
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

20/10/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 24th October 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
This Saturday morning at the UGT brings two outstanding solo performers each with their own distinctive style. Opening the show will be the unique Derry Green recreating hits from The Jam, The Who and The Undertones as well as some brilliant originals. Guitar, trumpet banjo and harmonica will all get an outing. In the second session we have talented singer/guitarist/pianist, Phillip Robbins with his fantastic broad repertoire of popular songs from the last 50 years of Stage, Pop and Folk including Beatles, Elton John & Charlie Chaplin.
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

13/10/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 17th October 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
The brilliant Ragati String Band are back at the UGT this Saturday morning. Foot-stomping right over folk/pop/country and Irish jigs, this six-piece band have a fantastic blend of vocals, acoustic guitar, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica, tin whistle and tea-chest bass guaranteeing an upbeat and entertaining morning
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

06/10/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 10th October 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
‘Ritz & Wesson’ return to the UGT this Saturday morning. Bryan & Nigel have four studio albums behind them and bring a selection of their own contemporary folk music as well as some popular favourites. In the second session we have Jim Murray, seasoned guitar/vocalist, formerly of Hedgehog Pie returns to the UGT with that mellifluous Geordie voice and Northern wit.
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

29/09/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 3rd October 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
Seaford Sunshine Strummers ukulele band open the show this Saturday morning at the UGT with their own style of 60s and 70’s favourites. In the second session we have one of our favourite vocal/guitar duos ‘Twice Dailey.’ Terry & Becky have a vast catalogue of popular hit songs from the 60’s onwards all beautifully sung.
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

23/09/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 26th September 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
We are delighted to have Con Brio back with us this Saturday morning. Styled as Instrument-swapping and genre-hopping, popular Con Brio are consummate musicians playing a delightful lively mix of jazz, soul, folk and rock 'n' roll.
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

15/09/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 19th September 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
Country & Americana legend Simon Joslin plays the UGT this Saturday morning. Outstanding vocalist/guitarist Simon sings all our favourite songs from Gordon Lightfoot to Glen Campbell and Garth Brooks to the Eagles wrapped in personality and witty repartee.
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

08/09/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 12th September 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
We have a great line up this Saturday morning starting with ‘Take Cover.’ Steve on guitar & vocals with Del on harmonica playing popular hits from the 70’s onwards & John is helping out on cajon. They will be joined by vocalist/guitarist Peter Williams who formally played with Steve in ‘Harry’s Brother.’ Great 70s singalong with memorable hits and toe-tapping nostalgia.
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

01/09/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 5th September 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
We welcome singer-songwriter Carys Mai to the UGT this Saturday morning. Carys’ experience crosses the musical spectrum from Soul & Country, Classical & Jazz and Pop & Rock producing a unique blend of vocals, not to be missed. In the second session Will Taylor returns with his style of contemporary Pop & Country influences from Ed Sheeran, Luke Combs, John Mayer & Post Malone
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

25/08/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday 29th August 2026 10.00 – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.

We welcome two duos back to the UGT this Saturday Morning, first we have Kat Black & Mr. White (Andy Fricker). They have a vast catalogue of popular hit songs from 60’s onwards with ‘an eclectic musical interlude through time. Just bring a smile.’ In the second session we have talented vocalist/guitarist duo Kevin Barber & Mark Taylor perform an eclectic range of roots music, bluegrass rhythms, tinged with elements of folk, blues and Celtic music

Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00.
The event is live streamed on YouTube via our website. https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Address

The Venton Centre, Junction Road
Eastbourne
BN213QY

Website

http://undergroundtheatre.co.uk/

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