Chichester Festive Family Day 2026

Saturday 12 December 2026 | 10am–4pm | FREE

Location: Chichester City Centre, West Sussex

Join us for a magical day of FREE family fun as Chichester’s Festive Family Day returns on Saturday 12 December!

Inspired by Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure, this year’s Christmas production by Chichester Festival Youth Theatre, the city will be filled with Christmas crafting, creative activities, live entertainment and a little sprinkle of Never Land magic.

Free activities include:

• Jam Café, South Street – Christmas candle making and festive crafts.
• Chichester Cathedral, Eastern Arm – Never Land-inspired crafts with Culture Spark Chichester (access via West Street).
• Chichester Library, Tower Street – Peter Pan treasure map making.
• Chichester Festival Theatre Play Café, Minerva Theatre Bar (upstairs) – Creative activities and a reading area.

Live festive entertainment:

• 11am–11.40am: Stilt walker performances
• 12pm–1pm: Samba band
• 1.30pm–2.15pm: Stilt walker performances
• 3pm–3.45pm: Stilt walker performances

Collect stamps and claim a festive gift!

You can find your passport in the Christmas in Chichester festivities brochure, pick one up at a participating venue or download a copy here to print at home. Enjoy at least four free festive experiences, collecting stamps as you go. Then visit V2 Radio on East Street to collect a special festive gift.*

V2 Radio will also be playing festive favourites throughout the day, adding to the Christmas atmosphere.

Whether you’re making Christmas decorations, creating your own Never Land treasure map or enjoying the live performances, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

Free to attend – no booking required.

Find out more at www.chichesterbid.co.uk/christmas.

*Festive gifts are subject to availability.