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JazzFest26 brings an exceptional line-up of international jazz talent to New Park Centre

New Park Community Centre in Chichester is delighted to welcome JazzFest26 to its Auditorium on Thursday 27 August, bringing an outstanding evening of live jazz featuring internationally acclaimed musicians alongside emerging local talent. From legendary saxophonist Trevor Watts to international alto star Tommaso Starace, acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard and the groove-driven Read more...

Theatre and Cinema at Stansted Park

Award-winning theatre company Torchlight Mysteries returns to Stansted Park in August and September with a programme of fantastic immersive experiences; putting you at the very heart of the drama. Become a detective during one of their murder mysteries and see if you can solve the crime; interrogate the suspects and piece Read more...

Featured events

Living History: War of the Three Kingdoms

22 - 23 August

Weald and Downland Living Museum

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Gladiators! Weekend at Fishbourne Roman Palace

22 - 23 August

Fishbourne Roman Palace

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Spotlight On

THE IMPOSSIBLE THEATRE*

How Chichester Created a National Treasure Today, Chichester Festival Theatre seems such a natural part of the city that it is difficult to imagine Chichester without it. Yet little more than 65 years ago, building a major professional theatre in a small cathedral city appeared extraordinarily ambitious and, in all honesty, Read more...

Upcoming events

Aug22
Living History: War of the Three Kingdoms
Living History: War of the Three Kingdoms Join us for our War of
Aug22
Gladiators! Weekend at Fishbourne Roman Palace
Join us for some spectacular gladiatorial combat at Fishbourne Roman Palace! Experience the
Aug22
Arundel Festival of the Arts 2026
Arundel Festival of the Arts is the biggest community event around and one
Aug22
10:00 The Kennels Vintage Market
The Kennels' Vintage Market is back for another year to get you style-ready
Aug22
10:00 Gladiators! Weekend
Join us for thrilling gladiator combat displays from the 1st century AD with
Aug22
10:00 Captured in Form: The Art of Casting with Helen Barff
Helen Barff is a sculptor and educator based in London. Her practice examines
Aug22
10:30 Guided Tree Walk in Bishop's Palace Gardens
Step into the beauty of Chichester's Bishops Palace Garden and celebrate the trees
Aug22
12:00 Poor Visibility
Poor Visibility By Stuart Smithers Directed by Dawn Smithers A comedy based around
Aug22
16:00 Space Safari: The Drone Light Show Chichester
For the first time ever in Chichester, experience a spectacular cinematic drone light
Aug22
19:30 Bleak Expectations
This play is based on the award winning BBC Radio 4 series Written
Aug23
19:00 Coldplay Tribute Night for Chestnut Tree House
Coldplay Tribute Night For a Great Cause! Join us for an unforgettable Coldplay
Aug24
William Cawley's Almshouse Anniversary celebation
Last year saw the 400th anniversary of the founding by William Cawley of

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