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Chichester to host first Sussex Biodiversity and Regenerative Food Festival

People will be able to sample and find out about the healthiest and most sustainably produced foods at a new event which celebrates food made in a way that benefits the environment. The first Sussex Biodiversity and Regenerative Food Festival is a free event that will take place on Sunday 28 Read more...

Chichester residents invited to discuss plans for North and East Streets

Residents will have the opportunity to hear first-hand about plans to transform North and East Street when the Chichester Society hosts its third annual public meeting on Monday 29 June. The free event, taking place at 6pm in the Assembly Rooms, will focus on the long-awaited regeneration of two of the Read more...

Featured events

3 Friday Nights - Goodwood

19 June

Goodwood Racecourse

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Chichester Farmers' Market

19 June, 09:00-14:00

Chichester City Centre

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West Sussex Summer Festivals 2026: Music, Arts, Film and Community Celebrations

West Sussex comes alive in the summer with a vibrant calendar of festivals celebrating music, literature, theatre, film, art and community spirit. From internationally recognised arts festivals to family-friendly local events, there is something for everyone across Chichester, Petworth, Arundel, Midhurst and beyond. Here's a guide to some of the standout Read more...

Upcoming events

Jun19
3 Friday Nights - Goodwood
Featuring a unique combination of racing and music, Three Friday Nights hosts a
Jun19
09:00 Chichester Farmers' Market
We believe our markets are one of the best in the region as
Jun19
10:00 Pottery Throw Down!
Do you watch the Pottery Throw Down or the film Ghost and think,
Jun19
12:00 Improv Workshop with Chichester Improv and Drama
If you loved drama at school, or you are still practising or even
Jun19
14:00 Special Harbour Discovery boat trip on Solar Heritage - ISC Keelboat racing week
Experience the action of Itchenor Sailing Club's historic keelboat week from the water
Jun19
18:00 Bloody, Brilliant Tudors: A Talk by Elizabeth Goff
Step into the ever-intriguing, scandalous and dangerous world of the Tudors with author
Jun19
18:15 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
Jun19
19:00 Katie Brown Soprano
A trio of events featuring live music from soprano, Katie Brown. Her performances
Jun19
19:30 Yoga Talk with Fleur
Fleur's talk offers an introduction to the philosophical foundations of yoga, as articulated
Jun19
20:00 The Jazz Club with UK No.1 Guitarist Nigel Price
Enjoy a quintessential Jazz Club experience as Legendary jazz guitarist Nigel Price brings
Jun20
09:00 Emsworth Loves Local Small Business Market
Join us at Emsworth Methodist Church for a lovely day celebrating small businesses,
Jun20
09:30 Celebrate Women Writers
A Celebration of brilliant women writers from Sussex and beyond. An all day

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