CANCELLED Event W10: Chichester Collage Workshop
2026-07-18 10:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Novium Museum, Chichester, Tower St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1QH, United Kingdom
Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
“Spend a creative day at The Novium Museum exploring Chichester’s historic architecture and creating your own collage artwork, with guidance from local artist Sue Webber throughout.
Join us at The Novium Museum for a day of creativity inspired by the historic architecture in Chichester city centre. You’ll explore Chichester’s buildings – observing their lines, textures and small details – and gather inspiration to create your own paper collage artwork.
In the morning, we’ll take a gentle walk through the city centre, sketching a selection of buildings and collecting ideas for your composition. If the weather is wet, we can stay indoors and work from the views from Cathedral View. After lunch, we’ll work in the Woolstaplers meeting room at The Novium Museum to turn your sketches into finished collages, guided throughout by local artist Sue Webber.
The price includes collage materials, sketchbook, pencils and light refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits) – please bring a packed lunch.

Event M54: Serene Sounds: Classical Music Sound Bath
2026-07-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Chichester City Arts Centre, Chichester City Arts Centre, Mount Lane, Chichester, PO19 3DQ, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3DQ, United Kingdom
Serene Sounds blends soothing sound bath vibrations with classical voice and piano, featuring music by Debussy, Ravel and Strauss. Award-winning duo Eleanor Penfold (soprano) and Elena Toponogova (piano) lead this enchanting, meditative experience. Lie back and immerse yourself in a beautiful sound bath of relaxing classical music.
Classical soprano Eleanor Penfold has performed around the world from the Paris Opera to the BBC Proms. She will be joined by the mesmerising playing of concert pianist and chamber musician, Elena Toponogova.
A combination of voice andpiano with traditional instruments used for sound healing meditation will transport audiences to a place of relaxed focus. The audience will lie down on a candle-lit stage close to the performers, providing a unique way of experiencing classical music.
While some yoga mats are available, we encourage you to bring yoga mats, pillows and blankets to be as comfortable as possible.
“The best & most relaxing way to end a hard week”; “Restorative”; “Enchanting”; “Regenerative”
Tickets for 15:00 session:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serene-sounds-classical-music-sound-bath-tickets-1983217608253?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tickets for 17:00 session:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serene-sounds-classical-music-sound-bath-tickets-1983219988372?aff=oddtdtcreator

Event M55: Southern Cathedrals Festival Chamber Recital: Duo Dorado (violin and harpsichord)
2026-07-18 15:00 - 16:00 | St John’s Chapel, Chichester, 5 St John's St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1UR, United Kingdom
Violin and harpsichord ensemble Duo Dorado perform music by Baroque masters including Bach and Vivaldi in St John’s Chapel, Chichester. Featuring as part of the 2026 Southern Cathedrals Festival

Event M56: Southern Cathedrals Festival Concert: Vivaldi, Copland & Hussey
2026-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Chichester Cathedral, Chichester Cathedral, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom
The combined choirs of Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester Cathedrals perform a concert of choral music, featuring the Vivaldi Gloria, Aaron Copland’s In the beginning, and Songs from the Temple, a new commission by Christopher Hussey with text by Rowan Williams. Featuring as part of the 2026 Southern Cathedrals Festival.
Programme:
Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria
Henry Purcell – Movements from King Arthur
Aaron Copland – In the beginning
Christopher Hussey – Songs from the Temple

Event A6: Seascape Painting Guided Boat Trip
2026-07-18 18:45 - 20:45 | Itchenor Harbour, Harbour Office, Itchenor, PO20 7AW, United Kingdom
Capture the beauty of Chichester Harbour from the water with guidance from local artist, Nic Cowper.
Join fellow art enthusiasts at sunset for two hours aboard our solar-powered boat, Solar Heritage, to enhance your techniques and express your love for the sea.

Event M57: The Renaissance Choir's 50th anniversary concert at Boxgrove Priory Church
2026-07-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Boxgrove Priory Church, Church Ln, Boxgrove, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EE, United Kingdom
The Renaissance Choir is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. This is one of a series of special concerts. The repertoire includes examples of the choir’s development over its life, including:
Poulenc – Gloria
Bach – Komm, Jesu, komm
Byrd – Ne Irascaris
Byrd – Laudibus in Sanctis
MacMillan – Miserere
With Karen Kingsley.
Conductor: Peter Gambie.

CANCELLED Event M58: Summer Soul
2026-07-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Fishbourne Centre, 46 Blackboy Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8BE, United Kingdom
Please note: this event is CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.
“Somerstown Soul play the music of artists including James Brown, The Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, Wilson Pickett, The Supremes, Sam and Dave and many others from the classic Stax and Motown labels. We’ll have you out of your seat, moving to the rhythm of your favourite soul numbers.

Event WT2: Highlights of Chichester
2026-07-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Chichester Cathedral Bell Tower, West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom
Join us for a 90-minute stroll through the charming, narrow streets of Chichester, taking in the history from the Romans to the present day.
Runs every Sunday of the festival. To book or to choose a different date, see www.chtg.co.uk and contact us via info@chtg.co.uk.

Event C10: A Celebration of Chichester’s Amphitheatre
2026-07-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Amphitheatre Park, Whyke Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7UR, United Kingdom
The Whyke Residents Association presents a celebration of Chichester’s amphitheatre through time.
Only discovered in 1935, a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre on this site would have hosted gladiators and plays. Come and join us for an afternoon of music, crafts, food and entertainment, to celebrate the history of the amphitheatre.

Event M59: Piano and Organ Duets for a Summer's Afternoon
2026-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | St Paul’s Church, Chichester, Churchside,, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6FT, United Kingdom
Brothers Matthew and Edward Cooke perform a programme of duets to include works by Rossini, Bach, Johann Strauss II, Debussy, Dvorak and Mozart. Tea and cake served afterwards. No tickets required. Retiring collection for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice.
