Festival of Chichester

23/06/2026

Major exhibition explores British Landscapes: A Sense of Place
As Pallant House Gallery director Simon Martin says, everybody has an emotional attachment to the landscape.
And that’s what the new exhibition British Landscapes: A Sense of Place (running until November 1) explores.

As Pallant House Gallery director Simon Martin says, everybody has an emotional attachment to the landscape.

23/06/2026

International soprano Alison Pearce promises a wide-ranging concert for the Festival of Chichester with the emphasis on enjoyment and communication.
Alison has previously performed at Chichester Festival Theatre and Chichester Cathedral and also given masterclasses at the University of Chichester, but this will be her debut at the Festival of Chichester.
The concert takes place on July 11 at 19:30 at Christ Church, Old Market Avenue, Chichester, PO19 1SW, organised through the Bognor Regis Music Club, with tickets available on
https://www.bognorregismusic.org.uk/event-details-registration/alison-pearce-international-soprano-1

The 2026 Festival of Chichester is delighted to welcome back Edward Cooke Family Law as its principal sponsor. The Festival is also generously supported by Chichester City Council, firm friends to the Festival since its inception.
Chichester City Council
Edward Cooke Family Law

23/06/2026

Roger Mallock, store manager of Fred Olsen Travel, Chichester, and his team Katy and Gary, are hosting two chances to explore the world of cruising for the Festival of Chichester – opportunities to discover everything you want to know about small ship, river and expedition cruises and tours.
The first is at the New Park Community Centre, Chichester on Thursday, June 25 at 3.30pm with tickets available on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-the-world-differently-small-ship-river-cruise-adventures-tickets-1987132717450; the second is also at the New Park Community Centre, this time on Friday, July 3 at 1pm, with tickets on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-the-world-differently-small-ship-river-cruise-adventures-tickets-1987132953155

The 2026 Festival of Chichester is delighted to welcome back Edward Cooke Family Law as its principal sponsor. The Festival is also generously supported by Chichester City Council, firm friends to the Festival since its inception.
Chichester City Council
Edward Cooke Family Law

23/06/2026

🎨 Art, music and sailing — Tuesday's got it all.

🖼️ Chichester Art Society Annual Exhibition — Oxmarket Contemporary, St Andrew's Court�Local talent on full display — pop in and see what our creative community has been working on.

🎻 Classical Threads, Persian Colours — 7:00pm, University Chapel (Chapel of the Ascension), College Lane,�A beautiful fusion of classical and Persian musical traditions in a stunning setting.

⛵ Sailing Trips on Oysterboat Terror — 10:15am, Itchenor Harbour�Fancy something different? Get out on the water aboard this historic oysterboat.

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22/06/2026

🏛️ History, music and adventure all on one night this Monday!

🗡️ Romans and Normans playing in the Park — 7:30pm, Assembly Room at the Council House, North St�Step back through Chichester's layered history for an evening exploring our Roman and Norman heritage.

🎸 Sasha's Guitar Legacy — 7:30pm, Christ Church Chichester, Old Market Ave�An evening of classical guitar in the beautiful surroundings of Christ Church.

✈️ Solo 2 Darwin – in the Footsteps of Amy Johnson — 7:00pm, Boxgrove Village Hall
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Follow the route of pioneering aviator Amy Johnson in this fascinating talk at Boxgrove.

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22/06/2026

Pearl Trio offer unusual combination for Festival of Chichester concert
Tim Rumsey (piano), Leo Kerr (clarinet) and Bríona Mannion (violin) promise an hour-long treat of music featuring favourite classical works for their seldom-seen trio combination.
The Pearl Trio will be performing at the Festival of Chichester on Friday, June 26 at 7pm at Christchurch, Old Market Avenue, Chichester, PO19 1SW, with tickets available on https://www.timrumsey.com/festival-of-chichester-booking

The 2026 Festival of Chichester is delighted to welcome back Edward Cooke Family Law as its principal sponsor. The Festival is also generously supported by Chichester City Council, firm friends to the Festival since its inception.
Chichester City Council
Edward Cooke Family Law

Festival of Chichester 2026The Pearl Trio, Friday 26th June, 7pmChristchurch, Old Market Avenue, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1SWTickets - £8 each, children free. Payment will be taken on entry.

22/06/2026

Nashville Nights at the Festival of Chichester
The DiElle Trio are back for two gigs at this year’s Festival of Chichester, offering first Nashville Nights and then The Laurel Canyon Experience.
Nashville Nights is on June 27 at 19:00 at Boxgrove Village Hall, The Street, Boxgrove, with tickets available on https://diellemusic.com/gigs/
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The 2026 Festival of Chichester is delighted to welcome back Edward Cooke Family Law as its principal sponsor. The Festival is also generously supported by Chichester City Council, firm friends to the Festival since its inception.
Chichester City Council
Edward Cooke Family Law

03/06/2026 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Sound Off – Social Zoom Zoom ‘We get together to chat music, and catch up with each other. Come as you are, log on and off at your convenience. 831 8993 0053 | URAwesome’

22/06/2026

“If you look at it as the biggest village fete,” says Tim Smith, “then you are not far off!”
Chichester Gala, organised by Chichester City Council, returns to Priory Park on Saturday, June 27 running from 11am-9pm with its busiest programme yet since its reinvention.
Tim, facilities officer with Chichester City Council, is delighted with the programme that has come together and with all that the resurgent Gala has come to represent – an event which honours Chichester's great Gala tradition while creating something fresh and exciting in the present.

Chichester City Council

21/06/2026

WHAT A WAY TO KICK OFF THE FESTIVAL OF CHICHESTER 🎉

The first week started off with a bang - so many fantastic events and Chichester, you didn’t disappoint - showing up in force at events across the city. 🎉

A new week, a packed programme! Here's your at-a-glance guide to what's on across the city this week — from Roman history to Mozart, sailing trips to silent auctions of song. Save this post 📌

MONDAY — Romans & Normans in the Park, Sasha's Guitar Legacy, and Solo 2 Darwin (Amy Johnson's footsteps)
TUESDAY — Chichester Art Society Exhibition opens, Classical Threads Persian Colours, Sailing Trips on Oysterboat Terror
WEDNESDAY — An Evening of Holocaust-Inspired Music at Pallant House, Yes I Can author talk, Sussex Castles: History and Folklore
THURSDAY — Small Ship Expedition Cruising talk, Talks at Six: Global Security Challenges, Explore Trees in Litten Gardens, and Poetry & Jazz Café (poets meet jazz, plus cake!)
FRIDAY — A music-filled night: The Martians at the Canal Café, The Pearl Trio, A European Odyssey, Magnificent Mozart, and Chichester Jazz Club All-Stars
SATURDAY — The big one! 🎪 Chichester Gala in Priory Park, plus a Cathedral textile tour, Strings of Light (two sittings), Sip and Song with soprano Katie Brown, Nashville Nights, There is Sweet Music, and Southdowns Concert Band

Full details and tickets for every event on our website https://festivalofchichester.co.uk 🎟️

Which day are you most excited for? Let us know below 👇�

19/06/2026

It will be healing. It will be relaxing. And it is coming to the Festival of Chichester.

Serene Sounds offers a Classical Music Sound Bath on July 18 with two sessions in the day, blending soothing sound bath vibrations with classical voice and piano.

Award-winning duo Eleanor Penfold (soprano) and Elena Toponogova (piano) promise an enchanting, meditative experience, featuring music by Debussy, Ravel and Strauss at Chichester City Arts Centre. As Eleanor says, lie back and immerse yourself in a beautiful sound bath of relaxing classical music.

Tickets for 15:00 session are on:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serene-sounds-classical-music-sound-bath-tickets-1983217608253?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tickets for 17:00 session are on:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serene-sounds-classical-music-sound-bath-tickets-1983219988372?aff=oddtdtcreator

Eleanor Penfold - Soprano