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  • June 2025

  • Sun 22
    June 22nd at 10:00

    Event A4: Make & Take Crafts

    • Art & Craft
    Resourceful Community Scrapstore, Bognor Regis The Bognor Makerspace, 58-60 Longford Road, Bognor Regis

    Take time for yourself and make use of Scrapstore resources to learn new skills, get creative, and go home with a unique […]

    £5
  • Sun 22
    June 22nd at 10:30

    Event K1: CBF Fundraiser: Supertato Silliness with Paul Linnet

    • Children
    Chichester Free School Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Join Paul Linnet, co-creator of the bestselling Supertato picture books, in a riotous celebration of everyone’s favourite supermarket superhero! In a session […]

  • Sun 22
    June 22nd at 14:00

    Event K2: CBF Fundraiser: Maz Evans’ World of Adventures

    • Children
    Chichester Free School Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Embark on a madcap journey from the Maya Underworld, through Ancient Egypt and all the way to Camelot to find Excalibur and […]

  • Sun 22
    June 22nd at 18:45

    Event M15: Amore – an evening of violin and guitar music

    • Music
    Chichester City Arts Centre St Bartholomew’s Church, Mount Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Join us at Chichester City Arts Centre for an evening of South American and European music, performed by violinist Poppy McGhee and […]

  • Mon 23
    June 23rd at 19:00

    Event SW4: An Evening with bestselling author Lucy Foley

    • Spoken word
    Midhurst Library The Grange, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Join us in conversation with bestselling author Lucy Foley to discuss her latest gripping thriller The Midnight Feast. In the shadows of […]

    £5
  • Mon 23
    June 23rd at 19:30

    Event M16: Purcell to Piazzolla

    • Music
    St John’s Chapel, Chichester 5 St John's St, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    The West Sussex Guitar Orchestra, directed by Linda Kelsall-Barnett, presents a programme of dynamic repertoire including excerpts from The Fairy Queen by […]

    £12
  • Mon 23
    June 23rd at 19:30

    Event SW5: Saving the Historic Britten-Norman Islander ‘Charlie November’ – G-AVCN

    • Spoken word
    Boxgrove Village Hall The Street, Boxgrove, Chichester

    Arun & Chichester Air Enthusiasts Society presents a talk by Bob Wealthy, Chairman of the Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society, about saving this […]

  • Tue 24
    June 24th at 12:00

    Event CO4: The Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club

    • Community
    Pallant Suite 7 S Pallant, Chichester, United Kingdom

    A low-cost, high value daytime cabaret club for sassy seniors to enjoy afternoon tea, cabaret performers with a naughty edge, bingo, and […]

  • Tue 24
    June 24th at 14:30

    Event A5: Painting Clouds with Fiona Bell Currie

    • Art & Craft
    New Park Centre, Chichester New Park Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    A hands-on afternoon workshop painting clouds in the Studio at New Park Centre with enthusiastic teacher, Fiona Bell Currie. Suitable for absolute […]

    £10
  • Tue 24
    June 24th at 19:30

    Event SW6: Poetry and Jazz Café

    • Music
    • Spoken word
    Assembly Room at the Council House, Chichester The Council House, North St, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Acclaimed poets Helen Ivory and Martin Figura link with Mike Carey's Big House jazz band to entertain and inspire. There's also the […]

    £15
  • Wed 25
    June 25th at 07:45

    Event CO5: Day of Discovery at Brandy Hole Copse

    • Community
    • Walk or tour

    Join one or more of a series of walks and activities looking at the life of Chichester’s only designated Local Nature Reserve. […]

  • Wed 25
    June 25th at 18:30

    Event SW7: The Road to Sitges: Lee Miller, Roland Penrose and Picasso

    • Spoken word
    Assembly Room at the Council House, Chichester The Council House, North St, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Antony Penrose talks about his famous parents’ journey, begun in pre-war Paris and ending in 1970s Sitges. It’s a tale of intimate […]

  • Wed 25
    June 25th at 19:00

    Event SW9: Book Launch: Brilliant Blue by Karen Stevens

    • Spoken word
    Cloisters Chamber, University of Chichester Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester

    Join Karen Stevens for the launch of her short story collection Brilliant Blue. Rooted in the south coast on the infamous Duncock […]

  • Wed 25
    June 25th at 19:00

    Event SW8: The Siege of Chichester (1642)

    • Spoken word
    Chichester City Arts Centre St Bartholomew’s Church, Mount Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    In December 1642, during the English Civil War, Chichester, which was in Royalist hands, was besieged by Parliamentary forces under the command […]

  • Thu 26
    June 26th at 17:00

    Event A6: Chichester Pride Summer Late at Pallant House Gallery

    • Art & Craft
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Workshop
    Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Pallant House Gallery and Chichester Pride are delighted to be partnering to deliver a night full of fun. Enjoy free access to […]

  • Thu 26
    June 26th at 18:00

    Event SW10: The Coastal Plain: past, present and future

    • Spoken word
    Bassil Shippam Centre, Chichester Tozer Way,, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    From Brighton to Portsmouth the wonderful Sussex and Hampshire landscape is under threat from development. Archaeologist Mark Roberts examines clues from the […]

  • Thu 26
    June 26th at 19:00

    Event SW11: West Sussex libraries: then and now

    • Spoken word
    Edes House, Chichester 27 West St, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Head of Libraries & Heritage at West Sussex County Council Russell Allen and Group Arts Editor for Sussex Newspapers and Festival of […]

  • Thu 26
    June 26th at 19:00

    Event M17: Absuma

    • Music
    Havana Bar and Venue 3 Little London, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Join Absuma, resident band, at Chichester’s underground venue Havana, for an unforgettable night of live music blending folk rock, psychedelia, and Americana […]

    £12
  • Thu 26
    June 26th at 19:30 - June 27th at 19:30

    Event M44: Emily Barden

    • Music
    Novium Museum, Chichester Tower St, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Emily is a renowned choral conductor and professional singer with an unmistakeably beautiful voice that has led to her touring and performing […]

  • Fri 27
    June 27th at 06:48 - July 11th at 06:48

    Event T3: The Pergola Open Air Theatre: Round and Round The Garden

    • Theatre
    West Dean Gardens West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Alan Ayckbourn's acclaimed comedy from the Norman Conquests trilogy, in the open air setting of West Dean Gardens. Arrive from 5.30pm if […]

  • Fri 27
    June 27th at 12:30

    Event W6: Cabaret – A Singing and Dancing Workshop

    • Workshop
    New Park Centre, Chichester New Park Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Life is a Cabaret! Join Jess from Sarah Moore Dance and Step into the spotlight and immerse yourself in the joy of […]

    £10
  • Fri 27
    June 27th at 19:00

    Event SW29: A Sense of Direction, with Chichester Festival Theatre artistic director Justin Audibert

    • Spoken word
    Bishop's Palace Gardens 4 Canon Street, Chichester

    An exclusive evening with Chichester Festival Theatre artistic director Justin Audibert will be one of the city’s big summer highlights. Under the […]

  • Fri 27
    June 27th at 19:30

    Event M18: Harriet Mackenzie (violin) & Morgan Szymanski (guitar)

    • Music
    Boxgrove Priory Church Church Ln, Boxgrove, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    International soloists Harriet Mackenze (violin) & Morgan Szymanski (guitar) return to the Festival with their romantic duo programme of sparkling Vivaldi sonatas […]

  • Fri 27
    June 27th at 19:30

    Event M19: Italian musicians The Duo Elisir

    • Music
    University Chapel (Chapel of the Ascension) College Ln, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    We warmly welcome, from our twin city of Ravenna in Italy, the international musicians The Duo Elisir, comprising Matteo Salerno, flautist, and […]

  • Fri 27
    June 27th at 19:45

    Event M20: Matt Wates Sextet

    • Music
    Pallant Suite, Chichester 7 South Pallant,, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Matt Wates is joined by some of the finest musicians in the UK for this sextet, which is popular throughout Europe. The […]

    £18
  • Sat 28
    Alpaca Art Experience
    June 28th at 11:00

    Event A7: Meet & Draw: An Alpaca Art Experience with Jasmine Simpson

    • Art & Craft
    Matt Black Barn, Hambrook The Black Barn, Priors Leaze Ln,, Hambrook, United Kingdom

    Join artist Jasmine Simpson for a unique outdoor drawing workshop, observing and sketching live alpacas! Hosted in collaboration with Our Back Garden, […]

  • Sat 28
    June 28th at 11:00

    Event M45: Snail’s Progress Gamelan – CANCELLED

    • Community
    • Music
    Priory Park, Chichester Priory Rd,, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Come and listen and relax to the exotic, mystical, meditative music from the beautiful Indonesian islands of […]

  • Sat 28
    June 28th at 11:00

    Event CO6: Chichester Gala

    • Community
    Priory Park, Chichester Priory Rd,, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Chichester Gala is taking place on Saturday 28h June in Priory Park. Come and enjoy a great day out of music, dance, […]

  • Sat 28
    June 28th at 12:00

    Event CO7: Chichester Society at the Gala

    • Community
    • Spoken word
    Priory Park, Chichester Priory Rd,, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Founded 50 years ago, the Chichester Society is the non-political voice of the city, concerned and active about Chichester’s physical environment. Come […]

  • Sat 28
    June 28th at 13:00

    Event M21: The Bach Cello Suites: Reflection, Catharsis, Jubilation

    • Music
    St Paul's Church, Chichester Churchside,, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Pavlos Carvalho performs and shares thoughts on two of the most contrasting movements from the Bach solo cello suites. The moving, meandering […]

    £12
  • Sat 28
    June 28th at 14:00 - July 4th at 15:30

    Event SW12: Small ship, rivers and expedition cruising

    • Spoken word
    New Park Centre, Chichester New Park Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Broadcaster, tour leader and travel expert Roger Mallock is author of CruiseMaster, the definitive British guidebook for explaining the pros and cons […]

  • Sat 28
    June 28th at 18:00

    Event W7: A poetic magical walk in Kingley Vale with Amanda Waring

    • Spoken word
    • Walk or tour
    Kingley Vale nature reserve

    Medicine Woman and Sacred Poet Amanda Waring leads you on a magical walk and nature connection with the sacred Yew trees as […]

  • Sat 28
    June 28th at 19:30

    Event M23: An Evening Around The World with the Southdowns Concert Band

    • Music
    St Paul's Church, Chichester Churchside,, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    The Southdowns Concert Band together with the Choir of St. Paul's Church present the most wonderfully entertaining evening of music. The holiday […]

    £12.5
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