Light Switch On & After Party

Join us for an afternoon and evening of celebrations on Saturday 21 November

 

Festive Family Day

Enjoy a magical day of FREE festive family fun on Saturday 12 December

Tinker Bell’s Christmas Treasure Hunt

Follow Tinker Bell on a magical treasure hunt through Chichester city centre

Meet Me in Chichester This Christmas

Make the city centre the backdrop to your Christmas with a chance to win an incredible prize!

What's on in the City?

Nov20Fri
Mynt Image Craft Fair

Mynt Image Craft Fair

November 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - November 22, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Nov20Fri
Bauble Painting & Dinner Masterclass

Bauble Painting & Dinner Masterclass

November 20, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - November 20, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Nov21Sat
Tinker Bell’s Christmas Treasure Hunt

Tinker Bell’s Christmas Treasure Hunt

November 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - November 21, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Nov21Sat
Starlight Trail

Starlight Trail

November 21, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - November 21, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Nov21Sat
Christmas Light Switch-On

Christmas Light Switch-On

November 21, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - November 21, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Nov21Sat
Wreath Making Workshop

Wreath Making Workshop

November 21, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - November 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm

Keep it Local This Christmas

Meet our 12 Indies of Christmas
Support Independents this Christmas
Christmas Parking Offers
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Meet our Partners and Sponsors
Discover the partners bringing Christmas to Chichester

Christmas News

12 Indies of Christmas 2026

November 2026

Spend It Where You Live. Your £30 can make a difference. One Christmas present. A meal out with friends. A new outfit for the festivities. A little treat for yourself....

Christmas in Chichester 2026

November 2026

Christmas Christmas in Chichester 2026: Festive Events, Family Adventures and a Little Never Land Magic This Christmas, make Chichester city centre the backdrop to your festive celebrations, with a wonderful...

Meet Me in Chichester This Christmas

November 2026

Make Memories and Win! Christmas is a time for getting together. For long-awaited catch-ups, family traditions, festive celebrations and those spontaneous moments that make the season special. This year, we're...

Christmas Parking in Chichester

October 2026

Chichester District Council has some free and discounted parking offers during the festive season including: Free parking at Avenue de Chartres car park for the Christmas lights switch on Park for...

Meet Our Partners and Sponsors

October 2026

The city centre is set to sparkle brighter than ever this festive season, as the main shopping streets and enchanting side streets come alive with dazzling Christmas lights, seasonal shopping,...

Christmas Markets in Chichester 2026

October 2026

Your Guide to Festive Shopping in the City There's something special about Christmas shopping in Chichester. Twinkling lights, beautifully decorated shop windows, the tempting aromas of festive food and drink,...

Chichester Festive Food Shopping

October 2026

Delicious Ideas for Christmas 2026 From Christmas dinner essentials and delicious treats to thoughtful foodie gifts and indulgent hampers, Chichester has plenty to offer when it comes to festive food...