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How Leo Stevenson Sees the World

After decades mastering the ways other artists saw the world, Leo Stevenson invites us to see it through his own eyes. Finding the Centre, a major solo exhibition by British artist Leo Stevenson, opens at Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester, on 1 September 2026, bringing together a remarkable body of original oil paintings Read more...

Final Countdown to Fontwell Parks Family Festival Raceday this Sunday

K-pop performances, funfair rides and thrilling jump racing combine for one last action-packed family day out this summer. The countdown is on to the Fontwell Family Festival Raceday, taking place this Sunday 6 September 2026, where families can enjoy an exciting afternoon of jump racing and free entertainment at Fontwell Park Read more...

Featured events

First Read Fridays

4 September

The Nest at Chichester Festival Theatre

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First Friday Breakfast

4 September, 08:00-09:30

Chichester Golf Club, Hunston

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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

Sep04
First Read Fridays
Join cast members from our Festival 2026 shows as they table read brand-new
Sep04
08:00 First Friday Breakfast
Please contact Pete Wild for details; chibreakfast@firstfriday-network.co.uk. The Chichester Group meet for breakfast
Sep04
09:00 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
Sep04
09:00 Chichester Farmers' Market
We believe our markets are one of the best in the region as
Sep04
12:30 First Friday Network
Join Berdene and Ian from Lodge Court who will welcome you with a
Sep04
18:00 Outdoor Theatre: King Arthur and the Holy Fail
The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval
Sep04
20:00 Comedy at the Nest
Join us for Comedy at The Nest this September! Multi-award-winning comedian Jeff Innocent
Sep05
Community Day
Join us as we celebrate 15 years of CCDT! We're marking this special
Sep05
09:00 Menopause Wellness Day
Menopause Wellness Day: Clarity, Confidence & ControlSaturday 5th September 2026. 9.00am - 3.30pm.
Sep05
09:30 Crossroads and Thresholds Retreat - Danyah Miller
Exploring the Space Between What Was and Whats Next Step away from the
Sep05
09:30 Crossroads and Thresholds Retreat - Danyah Miller
Exploring the Space Between What Was and Whats Next Step away from the
Sep05
09:30 Menopause Wellness Day: Clarity, Confidence & Control
A specialist-led menopause workshop bringing together expert insight across medical, nutritional and physical

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