Clarkson’s Farm Star Kaleb Cooper Announces Pre-Christmas Tour Date in Eastbourne: “I’m Bringing the Farm to the Seaside!”

EASTBOURNE, East Sussex — Fans of Clarkson’s Farm have a festive treat in store this weekend as breakout star Kaleb Cooper brings his hugely popular live tour to the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne on Saturday, December 20. The 27-year-old farming prodigy, Sunday Times bestselling author, and self-proclaimed “Chipping Norton’s finest” will take to the stage for what promises to be an evening of hilarious anecdotes, farming wisdom, and trademark no-nonsense banter—just days before Christmas.

Cooper, who shot to fame as Jeremy Clarkson’s sharp-tongued young farm manager on the Amazon Prime smash hit, has become one of Britain’s most unlikely celebrities. From viral rants about tractors to his fish-out-of-water moments abroad, Kaleb’s authentic rural charm has won hearts worldwide. Now, fresh from wrapping Clarkson’s Farm Series 5 (set for release in spring 2026), he’s hitting the road again with The World According to Kaleb, a live show that mixes stand-up storytelling, audience Q&A, and behind-the-scenes revelations from Diddly Squat Farm.

“I’m leaving the comfort of Chipping Norton and heading to the seaside—Eastbourne, of all places!” Cooper joked on Instagram this week. “Never thought I’d swap sheep for seagulls, but the fans down there have been asking for it. Bring your wellies… or flip-flops, I suppose.”

The Eastbourne date marks one of the final stops on Cooper’s extended 2025 tour, which has already sold out venues across the UK. After a whirlwind year that saw him publish his third book, It’s a Farming Thing, top the bestseller lists again, and become a father for the third time, Kaleb shows no signs of slowing down. The Congress Theatre show—starting at 7:30 p.m.—promises a pre-Christmas spectacular, with Cooper teasing seasonal farming tales, festive mishaps from the Cotswolds, and perhaps a few choice words about Jeremy Clarkson’s latest high-tech farming disasters.

From Farmhand to Stage Star

Kaleb’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. A lifelong Chipping Norton local who had never left Britain before the show, he was thrust into the spotlight when Clarkson’s Farm premiered in 2021. His quick wit, unfiltered opinions (“I don’t like abroad—it’s foreign”), and genuine passion for agriculture turned him into the series’ breakout talent. While Clarkson provides the chaos, Kaleb is the straight-talking voice of reason—the real farmer keeping Diddly Squat afloat.

The live tour, which began in 2023, has evolved into a must-see event. Audiences rave about Kaleb’s natural comedic timing, relatable stories of rural life, and interactive segments where fans grill him on everything from tractor brands to dealing with Clarkson’s wild ideas. “It’s not stand-up comedy in the traditional sense,” Cooper has said. “It’s just me chatting about farming, family, and the madness of it all—like a night down the pub, but with better lighting.”

Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre, a 1,600-seat Art Deco gem on the seafront, is expected to be packed. Tickets, which went on sale earlier this autumn, have been snapped up quickly, with only a handful of returns available via the official box office. Prices range from £32 to £48, with VIP meet-and-greet packages long sold out.

A Festive Escape with a Farming Twist

The timing couldn’t be better. As families gear up for Christmas, Kaleb’s show offers a perfect pre-holiday night out—laugh-out-loud funny, heartwarming, and refreshingly down-to-earth. Expect tales of winter on the farm: frozen pipes, lambing dramas, and Clarkson’s inevitable seasonal blunders. “December’s mad busy,” Kaleb told fans recently. “Calving, hedging, shop chaos—but I wouldn’t miss chatting to you lot for the world.”

Off-stage, Cooper remains grounded. A devoted family man to partner Taya and their three young children, he’s expanded his brand with bestselling books (The World According to Kaleb, Britain According to Kaleb, and the latest hit), a clothing line, and even his own brewing ventures. Yet he insists fame hasn’t changed him: “I’m still the same lad who’d rather be on a tractor than anywhere else.”

The Eastbourne date is particularly poignant—Cooper rarely ventures to the south coast, making this a rare chance for Sussex fans to see him live. “I’ve heard Eastbourne’s got proper fish and chips,” he quipped. “Might have to try some—long as it’s British.”

What Fans Can Expect

The show runs approximately two hours, including an interval, with no support act—pure Kaleb from start to finish. Audience interaction is a highlight: Past tours have seen fans asking everything from farming advice to how he really feels about Clarkson’s driving. “Be ready for anything,” one previous attendee warned on social media. “He’ll have you crying with laughter.”

As Clarkson’s Farm Series 5 looms—promising high-tech experiments, Kaleb’s first trip abroad, and more Cotswolds chaos—the tour offers a sneak peek into the young farmer’s world. With Jeremy Clarkson himself facing a quieter winter amid health concerns and a filming hiatus, Kaleb has firmly stepped into the spotlight as the show’s enduring star.

For Eastbourne residents and visitors this Saturday, December 20, the Congress Theatre will be transformed into a slice of Chipping Norton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m. sharp.

Whether you’re a die-hard Clarkson’s Farm fan or simply fancy a proper laugh before Christmas, Kaleb Cooper is bringing the farm—and the fun—to the seaside. As he’d say: “Get yourselves down there. It’ll be a right good night.”

Limited tickets may still be available via the Congress Theatre box office or official resale partners. Don’t miss out—Kaleb doesn’t do “abroad” often, and Eastbourne might be as exotic as it gets this year!