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The Prebendal School Choristers to Take Centre Stage at Southern Cathedrals Festival 2026

The Prebendal School in Chichester is delighted to celebrate the return of the prestigious Southern Cathedrals Festival 2026, as the schools choristers prepare to take an active role throughout this years programme of concerts, services and performances. Hosted this year in Chichester, from 16th 19th July, the festival brings together the Read more...

NEW Summer Adventure Pass gives families unlimited summer fun at the Weald & Downland Living Museum

Families can make the most of the summer holidays with the brand-new Summer Adventure Pass at the Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester.Launching for the first time this summer, the Summer Adventure Pass offers exceptional value, giving families unlimited visits throughout the summer holidays, all in one special family ticket from Read more...

Featured events

Writing Retreat

12 July, 10:00-16:00

Chichester City Arts Centre

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OLAYÁ : Brazilian Music at Lordington

12 July, 15:00-17:00

Lordington PO18 9DX

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Spotlight On

Oxmarket Contemporary Celebrating 50 Years of Art in Chichester

Louise Myles reviews the Gallery's contribution to the city's life Tucked away behind East Street, reached by two narrow twittens, the Oxmarket Centre of Arts now Oxmarket Contemporary is one of Chichesters hidden treasures. Long before it became a gallery, this building was a church, standing proudly for nearly 800 years. Read more...

Upcoming events

Jul12
10:00 Writing Retreat
At a WHQ creative writing retreat, youll spend the day in a room
Jul12
15:00 OLAYÁ : Brazilian Music at Lordington
At the forefront of UK's world music scene, OLAYÁ is a female-led flute
Jul13
20:00 The Jazz Club presents Saxophonist Greg Abate Quartet
Experience bebop brilliance with legendary US saxophonist Greg Abate and the powerhouse RhythmEarth
Jul14
10:45 Talk: Influential queens of Egypt - a perspective by Eileen Goulding
This lecture identifies the women who were a real influence on society, the
Jul14
15:30 The TWO Beatles
Enjoy a magical afternoon with our fantastic Beatles act. Get ready to relive
Jul14
18:00 Summer Theatre - As You Like It
Join us for the first of our Summer Theatre performances with As You
Jul14
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring a project, start a project, be inspired, meet new people. Spending your
Jul15
19:30 All Change! How the Coming of the Railway changed Sussex Forever
Before the railway came to Sussex in the 1840s, the county was poor
Jul16
Petworth Summer Festival
The Petworth Summer Festival is a vibrant two-week celebration of music and the
Jul16
17:00 Thursday Lates
We stay open until 8.30pm once a month, inviting you to explore the
Jul16
18:00 Life Drawing
Explore portraiture through a Pop Art lens with award winning artist Wendy Barratt,
Jul16
18:00 Talk | In Conversation: Haroun Hayward and Miriam OConnor Perks
Join artist Haroun Hayward and curator Miriam OConnor Perks as they discuss Haywards

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