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As previously reported, Barry Smith has stepped down after ten years as coordinator of the Festival of Chichester. The voluntary role will be taken on for next year by newcomer Mark Elliott, a Sussex-born...

The Festival of Chichester committee has started planning for the 2023 festival – without co-ordinator Barry Smith who has stepped down after playing a crucial role in the festival’s first ten years. Read...

A month-long programme of a hundred Festival of Chichester events came to a triumphant conclusion on the final Saturday with a concert at a favourite festival venue, St Paul’s Church. The local Chichester...

The Festival has been featured in the new 'The Art of Chichester' exhibition and book.The exhibition is at The Novium Museum and runs from Saturday, 25 June until 25 February 2023. An accompanying book...

The 2022 Festival of Chichester is now in full flow with a scintillating mix of events offering audiences the chance to immerse themselves in fun, culture and entertainment. The second half of the festival...

Yesterday the 2022 Festival of Chichester got off to a flying start!A packed Cathedral Green saw performances from Tesoro, The Sleepy Lagoon Orchestra, the Bernardi Music Group and Olivia Stevens & Co....

On Friday 3 June Chichester Cathedral and Chichester BID are organising a free community get-together with face-painting, crafts and live entertainment, taking place on the Cathedral Green (12 - 3 pm). ...

The fantastic 2022 Festival of Chichester is all set to launch on Saturday 11 June, 2 - 4 pm, on Cathedral Green, Chichester Cathedral, West Street, PO19 1PX.The Mayor of Chichester, Julian Joy, and...

We are looking for two people with energy and fresh ideas who can join our committee and help us in two important areas. Grant applications: We are looking for someone who will take on our search for funding....

Last night there was a celebration of the opening of the Festival of Chichester's tenth season at our box office in The Novium in Chichester. Watch a short video.The Festival of Chichester is celebrating its...

Ticket sales for the 2022 Festival of Chichester go on sale at our box office facility, Chichester Box Office, based within the Novium at Tower Street, Chichester PO191QH.

We are responding to requests from some festival event organisers to offer a short extension to our event entry deadline of 31 January. Although this is not something we can manage every year, in the current...