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Chichester International Film Festival Returns with a Celebratory 34th Edition

Showcasing the Very Best of World Cinema - 723 August 2026 Cinema lovers are invited to experience 15 days of extraordinary filmmaking as the 34th Chichester International Film Festival returns this August with a diverse programme celebrating nearly a century of cinema, from iconic masterpieces and award-winning classics to future favourites, Read more...

Summer of Colour Trail now open at Chichester Cathedral

Families looking for free and engaging activities this summer can now discover a kaleidoscope of colour at Chichester Cathedral, where the Summer of Colour trail has officially launched for the school holidays. Running until 4 September, the free family trail invites visitors to look beyond the Cathedral's ancient stone walls and Read more...

Featured events

Lerner, Loewe...and Shaw

25 July

Chichester Cinema

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Sidlesham Fete

25 July

The Church Field Church Farm Lane Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7RE

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Spotlight On

Oxmarket Contemporary Celebrating 50 Years of Art in Chichester

Louise Myles reviews the Gallery's contribution to the city's life Tucked away behind East Street, reached by two narrow twittens, the Oxmarket Centre of Arts now Oxmarket Contemporary is one of Chichesters hidden treasures. Long before it became a gallery, this building was a church, standing proudly for nearly 800 years. Read more...

Upcoming events

Jul25
Lerner, Loewe...and Shaw
70 years ago, Lerner and Loewe adapted George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion to create
Jul25
Sidlesham Fete
The much-loved Sidlesham Village Fete is back on Saturday 25 July, promising an
Jul25
Bognor Coastal Art Trail
An incredible display by 35 artists in 24 venues across the Bognor coastline
Jul25
10:00 Southern Ceramic Group Summer Exhibition
70 local makers are featured at this curated selection of ceramics hosted in
Jul25
10:00 Sage House Summer Fair
Join us at Sage House for our annual Summer Fair! Enjoy a wonderful
Jul25
11:00 Misfits Closing Drinks
Misfits, A Group Show, featuring work by: Phyllida Barlow, Chloe Barnes, Cas Campbell,
Jul25
12:00 The Sausage and Cider Festival
The Sausage & Cider Festival returns to Chichesters Westgate Fields on Saturday 25th
Jul25
13:30 Stitching & Visible Mending, Boro & Sashiko Workshop
Join us for a Slow Stitch and Visible Mending Techniques class here with
Jul25
13:30 Learn to Darn Workshop
Keep those jumpers, socks and cardis going! Slow fashion and mending your clothes
Jul25
13:30 Drawing the Story - Children's Workshop
Drawing The Story Children's Workshop (for children aged 7-11 years) Drawings bring stories
Jul25
18:00 Shamrock Irregulars Gig
Join us at Fernleigh for a magical summer evening filled with the lively
Jul26
12:00 Summer in Nashville - Country Music Festival
The biggest Nashville party to hit the UK returns to Chichester on Sunday

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