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Fully booked MakeBeth performances delight young audiences in Chichester District

Hundreds of children enjoyed being inspired thanks to a creative retelling of one of Shakespeare's most famous works. Makebeth was part of a school and communities tour organised by Culture Spark, an arts partnership between Chichester District Council, Chichester Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery which has been running since 2021. Read more...

Chichester Place Board takes next step in delivering shared vision for the Chichester area

Representatives from businesses, organisations, and public sector partners came together on Wednesday 14 October for the first meeting of the Chichester Place Board, marking another important milestone in the delivery of the Chichester Story initiative. Plans to establish four delivery sub-groups, including a Chichester Ambassadors group that will explore new opportunities Read more...

Featured events

Sit In Peace

18 October, 10:00-16:00

Green Door Centre (Bosham)

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Juliet Howland - Concerts in Beautiful Places - Edes House

18 October, 18:00-20:00

Edes House, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1QW

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Spotlight On

From Ravenna to Midhurst: The Remarkable Story Behind Philip Jackson's Dante

Visitors walking beside South Pond in Midhurst may be surprised to encounter one of the greatest figures in European literature. Standing among the trees is Dante Alighieri, the medieval Italian poet whose Divine Comedy has influenced writers, artists and thinkers for more than 700 years. The bronze sculpture is the work Read more...

Upcoming events

Oct18
10:00 Sit In Peace
SIT IN PEACE With Emma, Marianne & Ali Sunday 18th October 10am-4pm The
Oct18
18:00 Juliet Howland - Concerts in Beautiful Places - Edes House
Singer-songwriter and actress Juliet Howland presents an evening of original music in the
Oct19
11:00 Guided Tour of Stansted House
Join one of our knowledgeable tour guides for a Guided Tour of Stansted
Oct19
13:00 Servants Tour of Stansted House
Join us below stairs for a special tour focusing on the lives of
Oct19
14:00 Cathedral Fellowship - The Deans of Chichester
Canon Vanessa Baron shines a light on the lives and ministries of some
Oct19
19:30 2:22 A Ghost Story
In this slick supernatural thriller, Jenny hears mysterious footsteps over the baby monitor
Oct20
14:00 Nordic Women Artists and the Modern Breakthrough
Between 1880 and 1920, Nordic women painters broke through barriers to receive the
Oct20
14:00 HOUSE TOUR & CREAM TEA - CHICHEST-HER
ChichestHER at West Dean - Celebrating the women of West Dean We are
Oct20
15:30 The Michael Bublé Experience
Experience the magic of Michael Buble as our outstanding tribute act brings his
Oct20
18:30 Chancellors Autumn Lectures 2026
The Sacred and Place - John Piper and Modern Art in the ChurchThe
Oct20
19:30 Creative Wise Women Circle
Collaboration. Community. Conscious Awareness. Listening Cheerleader. Pause Moments. Sacred Space. This circle is
Oct21
18:30 Edouard Manet and music
Lois Oliver will tell the Arts Society Chichester Evening how music was a

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