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The 34th Chichester International Film Festival wraps up with strong audiences, community spirit, unforgettable screenings and special events

The Chichester International Film Festival, supported by BFI Film Audience Network and the National Lottery, has once again cemented its reputation as one of the UKs most dynamic film events, bringing cinema lovers together across the city for a packed programme of 105 films, talks and special events. Now in its Read more...

Work to strengthen seawall in Selsey to begin at the end of August

Work to refurbish a section of the West Beach seawall in Selsey is due to start at the end of August 2026, helping to protect homes and reduce the risk of coastal erosion. The project, which is being delivered by Chichester District Council's coastal team, Coastal Partners, will strengthen a deteriorating Read more...

Featured events

Last Monday of the month concerts - The Luc Family

31 August, 15:00-17:00

St George’s, Whyke

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Chichester City Council at 800 Exhibition

1 - 17 September, 10:00-16:00

Chichester City Council The Council House North Street Chichester, PO19 1LQ

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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

Aug31
15:00 Last Monday of the month concerts - The Luc Family
This is your chance to hear the brilliant Luc family in concert. Unmissable!
Sep01
10:00 Chichester City Council at 800 Exhibition
The exhibition displays Chichesters civic history, including mayoral events, royal occasions, publications, and
Sep01
10:00 Leo Stevenson Finding the Centre
For more than three decades, Leo Stevenson has built a remarkable career as
Sep01
18:30 Poetry & Spoken Word Open-Mic at The Ghost at the Feast
Come along and read some of your own poetry or prose, listen to
Sep02
14:00 West Dean House Tour and Cream Tea
House Tour & Cream Tea - The Hidden Histories of West Dean Join
Sep02
14:00 William Butler Yeats and His Social Circle
John Robert Smith, a specialist in the history of art illustration , will
Sep02
18:00 Chichester City Council at 800: Mayors, Maces and Municipalities
On Wednesday 2 September local historian Alan Green will give an illustrated talk
Sep03
10:00 Guildhall - Open Morning
Come along and see inside this beautiful building! Open 10:00am - 11:30amSituated in
Sep03
10:30 More Active Taster Session
More Active - Free Adult Taster Sessions in September Come and try a
Sep03
10:45 Noor Khan Talk & SOE Tour
If A Small and Quiet Light inspires you to discover more about the
Sep03
20:00 Canada's 2026 Folk Music Artist of the Year Appears at WemsFest
Lennie Gallant has just been named as solo artist of the year in
Sep04
First Read Fridays
Join cast members from our Festival 2026 shows as they table read brand-new

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