Things to do in Chichester

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams

The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki.

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Llandaff Cathedral.

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies.

The Bell Tower, Chichester

Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies.

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Poli…

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Poli…

The Bell Tower, Chichester

G4 Christmas

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour…

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

Sandpit Searchers - Festival of Archaeology

Have a go at excavating like an archaeologist at Fishbourne Roman Palace.Dig around a giant sandpit to find artefacts from Fishbourne from 20,000 years ago to t…

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne, Chichester

Summer of Adventure

A summer of play, discovery and unforgettable family adventures! Where will your adventure take you today?This summer, leave the screens behind and discover a w…

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester

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Logicaltramp

Logicaltramp bring their own unique approach to the music of Supertramp – playing full-on, two-hour rock shows that includes all of Supertramp’s greatest hits,…

Assembly Room & Old Courthouse, Chichester

Bowie Experience

Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits - celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon.

Assembly Room & Old Courthouse, Chichester

The Three Musketeers

All for One; One for All! Young D'Artagnan is determined to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King's Guard.

Weald And Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester

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Sunlight Trail

Summer inspired craft activities across three city centre venues - The Novium Museum, Chichester Cathedral and Chichester Library - including Elmer-themed craft…

The Novium, Chichester

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Saturday Art and Craft

Join us for a relaxed, creative workshop inspired by artworks in our collections and exhibitions.

Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

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Chichester Musical Theatre Choir presents "A Chorus Of Joy"

Step into summer with an evening of uplifting music, glorious harmonies, and the unmistakable magic of musical theatre. Join Chichester Musical Theatre Choir fo…

St Paul's Church, Chichester

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Drawing the Story Workshop - Children's Workshop

Drawing The Story – Children's Workshop (for children aged 7-11 years)Drawings bring stories to life and in this workshop children will develop their drawings b…

The Novium, Chichester

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Discovery Day – Pond dipping & Bug hunting.

Discovery Day – Here be dragons!Whilst pond dipping and hunting for mini-beasts in our Discovery Zone, we'll be focusing on the remarkable lives of dragonflies…

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

The Pirates of Penzance at the Weald & Downland Living Museum

The Pirates of Penzance – About the performanceFrederick was born in a leap year on 29th February and is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st BIRTHDAY,…

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester

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Garden Tour & Cream Tea at West Dean Gardens

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the p…

West Dean Gardens, Chichester

Discovery Day – Here be dragons!

Whilst pond dipping and hunting for mini-beasts in our Discovery Zone, we'll be focusing on the remarkable lives of dragonflies and damselflies.

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

Mudlarks & crafts!

Mudlarks & crafts!Mud, glorious mud – that's what a lot of our wading birds think!But what is in it that attracts so many birds and other wildlife?

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

Living History: Lammas Fayre

Join us for our Lammas Fayre and immerse yourself in medieval times as we bring history to life as we celebrate the blessing the First Fruits of harvest with Bl…

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester

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Spire Visits

Ascend through nearly 950 years of history, guided by knowledgeable volunteers, to Chichester Cathedrals Lantern.

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

A Small and Quiet Light

October 1943. In a small office on the Avenue Foch in Paris, a Gestapo interrogator is questioning a young woman who has been known by many different names: Bab…

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Kicking back against the rules imposed by their stuffy elders, four spirited young lovers take off to a forest thronged with mischievous creatures who march to…

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester

Antigone Exits

Antigone's brother has died in a bloody civil war. The king - her uncle - has forbidden anyone to bury the body. Antigone is going to bury the body anyway.

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester

Chichester Light Experience Illuminating Art

Illuminating Art offers a journey through four centuries of artistic imagination - from the drama of the Baroque to the luminous colour of the Impressionists -…

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

Three Tenors by Candlelight

A brand-new show for 2026, Three Tenors brings together three outstanding voices for an evening of some of the greatest operatic arias ever written.Three Tenors…

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester

Hey! Christmas Tree

Enchanting, funny and heart-warming, this festive story about the importance of finding friendship and somewhere to call home, created especially for Chichester…

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester

Peter Pan - a musical adventure

One of the most beloved stories of all time, in a wonderful version with songs by Stiles & Drewe (Honk!, The Three Little Pigs, Half a Sixpence), Peter Pan – A…

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester

Simply Weller

Simply Weller know how to entertain and you can expect a combination of Paul Weller and blockbusters by The Jam to evoke memories of some great music !

Assembly Room & Old Courthouse, Chichester

Chichester's Biggest Ever Summer House Music Festival

Chichester's Biggest Ever Summer House Music Festival a full day of the finest house music under the summer sun, with a very special celebrity guest.

Crouchers Orchards, Chichester

Singing Workshop With Windborne

This all-day workshop will take place in the heart of Chichester, at the New Park Community Centre (Old Dojo Room).

New Park Centre, Chichester

Busy Buzzy Bees

Bumbling bees buzzing from flower to flower are one of summers delights.Discover why these fascinating little flyers and other pollinators are so important, lea…

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

Summer Theatre: Pinocchio

A wooden puppet runs away, hoping to find fun and adventure, but instead finds demanding bosses, con-artists and peer-pressure.

Weald And Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester

Tudor Cultural Heroines and The Amberley Panels

In February 2026, a set of rare oak panel paintings, known as The Amberley Panels, left The Novium Museum ahead of an extensive programme of conservation work.

The Novium, Chichester

Pinocchio at the Weald & Downland Living Museum

Pinocchio – About the performanceA wooden puppet runs away, hoping to find fun and adventure, but instead finds demanding bosses, con-artists and peer-pressure.…

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester

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Busy buzzy bees and friends

Bumbling bees buzzing from flower to flower are one of summers delights. Discover why these fascinating little flyers and other pollinators are so important, le…

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

Children’s Workshop | Summer Art Club: Fabric Forest 7+

Inspired by Haroun Hayward: Path Through Trees and British Landscapes: A Sense of Place, come and celebrate the wonders of nature by crafting your own unique fa…

Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

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Make your own Tactile Animal

How do you think David McKee's animal characters would feel? Rough or smooth, soft or hairy?

The Novium, Chichester

Discovery Day – Pond dipping & Bug hunting

There are so many fascinating creatures that lurk and hunt in and around our lovely ponds and Discovery Zone.

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

Moths and Coffee!

Moths and coffee! Join us for a brew and chance to encounter these fascinating insects.

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

Moths and Coffee!

Moths and coffee!Join us for a brew and chance to encounter these fascinating insects.

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

Barry 'the Fish' Melton

On his farewell UK tour one of the stalwarts of Country Joe & The Fish breezes into Chichester accompanied by The Psych Unit, and top Gerry Garcia tribute band…

La Havana, Chichester

Wicked Workshop

Step into the magical world of Wicked for an exciting and immersive musical theatre workshop!Join us as we learn some of the show's most iconic songs, explore c…

New Park Community Centre, Chichester

Discovery Day – Amazing amphibians and remarkable reptiles!

Whilst pond dipping and hunting for mini-beasts in our Discovery Zone, we'll be focusing on the extraordinary lives of frogs, newts, snakes and lizards.

RSPB Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, Chichester

King Arthur and the Holy Fail

The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem, with a contemporary twist.

Weald And Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester