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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

a small and quiet light

21 August - 12 September

Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP

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Sculpting Day with Alison Pink - Cat

21 August

Pottery Lodge Connolly Way Chichester PO19 6PG

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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

Aug21
a small and quiet light
October 1943. In a small office on the Avenue Foch in Paris, a
Aug21
Sculpting Day with Alison Pink - Cat
Explore Alison Pinks signature slab-building techniques and learn how to bring character, form,
Aug21
09:00 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
Aug21
09:00 Chichester Farmers' Market
We believe our markets are one of the best in the region as
Aug21
13:30 The Art of Women in Film
Lynne Ramsay and Andrea Arnolds work has shaped the landscape of contemporary British
Aug21
18:00 America 250: The Sussex Declaration
A rare chance to see the Sussex Declaration, other documents showing the shared
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

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