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Full company announced for Chichester Festival Theatre's first ever production of MY FAIR LADY

A brand-new production of Lerner & Loewe's glorious, evergreen musical My Fair Lady which has never before been produced at Chichester will be directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and run from 6 July 5 September. Hadley Fraser (Magic, The Pajama Game, City of Angels) plays Henry Higgins, with Keziah Ibe making her Read more...

Housing Matters Roadshow brings housing advice to local communities

Residents across the Chichester District are being invited to get free housing advice as part of Chichester District Councils Housing Matters Roadshow, which is visiting communities throughout the summer and autumn. The roadshow will make it easy for residents and landlords to speak directly with housing officers, ask questions, and find Read more...

Featured events

Chichester Open Studios Art Trail

23 - 25 May

Chichester and the surrounding areas

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Chichester Pride

23 May, 12:00-19:00

Central Chichester and the front lawn of Chichester College

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Spotlight On

National Year of Reading: 10 Books Set In And Around Chichester To Add To Your Bookshelf

Boost your 2026 reading challenge with 10 fiction books that take inspiration from Chichester and the surrounding area. Fiction offers an irresistible sense of escapism, but sometimes it's nice to settle down with something a little more familiar. Chichester and the surrounding district have seen their fair share of historical moments Read more...

Upcoming events

May23
Living History: Victorian Showtime
Join us for three days of extraordinary Victorian showtime entertainment, as we are
May23
A Weekend Dressmaking Workshop with The Avid Seamstress
Join Lisa Falconer, the designer behind The Avid Seamstress, for a special weekend
May23
Chichester Open Studios Art Trail
With 164 artists showing in 116 venues these will be two weekends that
May23
10:00 Coffee & Create
During our Coffee and Create workshops, we do just that drink coffee/teas, eat
May23
10:00 Pixies & Pirates May Half Term
Set sail for the Aldingbourne Country Centre, for a fun half term for
May23
10:30 Expressions in Blue: Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff
Expressions in Blue: Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff invites visitors to experience Petworth
May23
12:00 Chichester Pride
Chichester Pride is back for its fifth year to celebrate individuality, inclusivity, diversity,
May23
12:00 Itchenor Village Fete
WELCOME ALL TO THE BI-ANNUAL ITCHENOR VILLAGE FETE 2026 A traditional village fete
May23
12:15 Seal Safari Boat Trip on Solar Heritage
Experience the wonderful seals and natural beauty of Chichester Harbour on our eco-friendly
May23
14:00 Cyanotype Printing
Making Cyanotypes Sun Prints to create your own unique artworks. Explore lens-free photography
May24
Fontwell Park Family Festival Raceday
Following its hugely popular debut last year, Fontwell Park Racecourse welcomes back its
May24
10:00 Pottery Throw Down!
Do you watch the Pottery Throw Down or the film Ghost and think,

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