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Chichester Festival Theatre launches new Technical Summer Academy to inspire the next generation of backstage talent

Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT) is launching a brand new Technical Summer Academy, running from 2428 August 2026, designed to give 12 aspiring young creatives aged 1830 an immersive, hands on introduction to the world of backstage theatre. Participants will explore key disciplines including lighting, sound, projection, automation, stagecraft and more. Created Read more...

Step into spring as Chichester's Cross Market & More returns this April

The Cross Market & More artisan market will return to Chichester city centre on Sunday 26 April, taking place from 10am to 4pm in North Street and East Street. Delivered by Chichester District Council, this popular event has welcomed thousands of visitors since launching in 2021 and offers an innovative and Read more...

Featured events

Portsmouth Shantymen at Brick Kiln Garden Centre

24 March

Bognor Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1EJ

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Jo's Sewing & Dressmaking Course, 5 Half Day Sessions

24 March - 21 April

Clothkits

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Chichester Lands on the Monopoly Board

Chichester has joined an exclusive club — cities with their own edition of the world's most famous board game. First published in 1935 and originally based on Atlantic City, Monopoly has sold more than 275 million copies worldwide and is played in over 100 countries Now the city has its own Read more...

Upcoming events

Mar24
Portsmouth Shantymen at Brick Kiln Garden Centre
Join us for a swashbuckling afternoon, as The Portsmouth Shantymen sing their fabulous
Mar24
Jo's Sewing & Dressmaking Course, 5 Half Day Sessions
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to refine your dressmaking skills, this
Mar24
10:00 Mosaic Table
Come and learn how to cut colourful glass, tiles and vintage china in
Mar24
13:10 Lunchtime Concert
Leora Cohen, violin and Paul Wingfield, piano Programme Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Spring
Mar24
16:30 One Stop Property Hub
If you have a property related problem you need help with the One
Mar24
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring a project, start a project, be inspired, meet new people. Spending your
Mar25
Jo's Sewing & Dressmaking Course, 5 Half Day Sessions
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to refine your dressmaking skills, this
Mar25
15:00 Themes in Poetry - Spring
Meg is passionate about poetry. But many of us still think of it
Mar25
18:00 Decoupage and sip
Looking for something different this Mother's Day? Join SandbarShellArt and Final Straw Foundation
Mar25
18:15 Stargazing
Embark on a captivating guided journey through the night sky with renowned local
Mar25
18:30 Misshapen Pearl: an overview of music in the Baroque era
Sandy Burnett begins his overview in 1607 with Monteverdi's astonishing opera, Orfeo, and
Mar25
19:15 Chasing Steam in Western Europe
An illustrated talk by John Barrowdale covering visits between 1970 and 1974 to

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