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Free Chichester Family Art Trail
2026-07-19, 2026-07-18 | Chichester
Free Chichester Family Art Trail |18 July – 1 September

Discover Chichester’s vibrant arts and cultural scene with this free Family Art Trail, designed to celebrate a landmark year for the city’s cultural organisations. Suitable for all ages, the trail takes families on a colourful journey through the city, visiting venues including Chichester Cathedral, Pallant House Gallery, Oxmarket Contemporary, Graffiti Street and Artisan Gallery.

Along the way, complete fun challenges, answer questions and uncover fascinating facts as you explore everything from contemporary street art to historic treasures and hidden creative gems. Discover independent creative businesses, including Peppy Beads, Whirligig, Between The Lines and Winter’s Moon, where families can find art materials, craft supplies and creative kits to continue the fun at home.

Pick up a free printed trail map from participating venues or download here.

Completed trails can be entered into a prize draw to win a Chichester Monopoly board game.

A great free activity for families throughout the summer holidays.

Latin Night at The Havana
2026-07-18 19:00 UTC | The Havana, 3 Little London, Chichester, PO19 1PH
Join the Havana for their monthly Latin Night on the third Saturday of each month.

Listeners Lounge at Jam Cafe
2026-07-18 19:00 | JAM Cafe, 33 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
Join Jam Cafe every third Saturday of the month for their listeners lounge where they’ll have 3 talented artists performing.
Doors at 7pm
Tickets-
Adults – £3
Under 18s- Free

Highlights of the Collection Tour at Pallant House Gallery
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join one of our experienced Guides for a tour of the collection in the historic house.

Explore Pallant House Gallery with one of our guides and let them share their knowledge and passion for the artists and works in our collection. They will take you on a journey through Modern British art from 1900 to the present day and give you the opportunity to experience highlights of the collection on display, such as Barbara Hepworth’s Figure (Walnut) (1964) and Michael Andrews’s Thames Painting: The Estuary (1994–5).
Tours will last approximately 40 minutes and there is a limit of 15 participants.
The tour will not cover the temporary exhibitions.
Free with admission.
Every Saturday.

Story Magic at Chichester Library
2026-07-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Drop into a multi-sensory storytime session specially for children and young people with additional needs, on the third Saturday of the month 10.45 - 11.15am.
Please contact Chichester Library for more details.
Find out more about attending a Story Magic session.

Sweaty Betty Weekly Run Club
2026-07-18 09:00 | Sweaty Betty, 51a South Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DS, United Kingdom
Join the Sweaty Betty run club every Saturday at 9am.
All abilities welcome.
Meet at 9am at Sweaty Betty, Chichester for 45 minutes.

Craft Club at Jam Cafe
2026-07-18 | JAM Cafe, 33 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
Join Jam Cafe every Saturday for their weekly Craft Club.
Each week they will be making a variety of crafts from painting to collage to badges, the options are endless.
There are 2 drop in sessions –
10:30am-12:00pm
1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost – From £5.00, depending on activity and you can book your space here.

Rhyme Time at Chichester Library
2026-07-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-14 14:00 - 14:30 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Drop in to join other families with young children for songs and nursery rhymes, every Tuesday 2.15 – 2.45pm and Friday 9.30 – 10.00am.
Please contact Chichester Library for more details.
Please note there are limits on attendance numbers. Due to the popularity of these activities some sessions may become full.
Find out more about attending a Rhyme Time session.

Farmers Market
2026-07-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Chichester City Centre
Chichester District first Farmers’ Market was held in 1998. They have been held regularly every month since then, growing in size and frequency over time. The market is held in East & North Street on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each Month.

Quiz Night at the Old Cross
2026-07-16 20:00 | Old Cross Pub, North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1LP
Join the Old Cross for their ever popular Quiz Night every Thursday from 8pm hosted by the fabulous Ross Presto.
Max 6 per team, £1 per person entry.
Win Cash and other prizes!
Tables are in high demand so book early! Call 01243 536290 to book!

Open Mic Night at Trents
2026-07-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Trents, 50 South Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DS
Join Trents every Thursday 7.00-10.00pm for their weekly Open Mic Night with Adam Ede.
All abilities welcome, no pre-booking. Just turn up, put your name down and play!

Drink and Draw Workshop at Pallant House Gallery
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join us for a laid-back Studio session where you’ll have the chance to sketch and enjoy a drink or two in a friendly and informal environment, supported by one of our experienced artist educators.
We will set up the studio tables with a selection of interesting items, flowers, fruits etc for you to arrange and sketch in whatever way you choose.
Everyone is welcome and we actively encourage those with no drawing experience to join us and have a go! This is not a taught workshop, but our artist educator will be on hand to give you advice and support as needed.
This session will be accompanied by background music.
All drawing materials and Still Life objects are provided.
Tickets are £12.50 and can be booked here.

Life Drawing Workshop at Pallant House Gallery
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Welcome to the Summer season’s drop-in Life Drawing workshops, being held in the Gallery spaces from 6-8pm as part of our Thursday Late events on:
16 July 2026
17 September 2026
15 October 2026
Experienced tutor Wendy Barratt, Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2023, will be based in the main exhibition gallery inviting you to take a seat, grab a drawing board and enjoy drawing from life models in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
You do not need to book for these Life Drawing sessions as they are included in your Thursday Late admission ticket and are drop-in.
During Thursday Lates the Gallery is open until 8.30pm once a month (apart from our exhibition changeover months of May and November). You can take in our collection and exhibitions after hours and enjoy expert talks, tours and drop in creative activities in the galleries. Pallant Café will be open serving a selection of food and drink and the Bookshop will be open to browse fabulous art books.

In Conversation: Haroun Hayward and Miriam O’Connor Perks at Pallant House Gallery
2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join artist Haroun Hayward and curator Miriam O’Connor Perks as they discuss Hayward’s practice and his new body of work which forms the exhibition Path through Trees (30 May – 1 November).
In this exhibition, Hayward has created a series of paintings responding to his joint residency with the Gallery and West Dean College, inspired by artists in the collection and the Sussex landscape.
Haroun Hayward’s vibrant practice celebrates hybridity, drawing upon a diverse array of influences from Modern British landscape painting and abstract expressionism, to dance music, rave culture and graffiti. His paintings lean towards abstraction, with shapes inspired by the rhythmic connections between sound, pattern and form, developed through a distinctive use of watercolour, oil paint and oil stick. His practice also takes inspiration from his mother’s expansive collection of South Asian and West African textiles, seen in the unique oil stick technique he has developed to emulate embroidery.
Inspired by the energy and rhythmic structures of acid house, hardcore and Detroit techno from the 1980s and 1990s, Hayward’s approach to landscape draws upon the processes of sampling, repetition and variation found in music production. With both art forms sharing a search for the transcendental, Hayward has developed a set of processes for handling each section of his works, allowing layers of technique and texture to coexist within a single piece.
This talk is part of our Thursday Late event series. By purchasing this talk ticket you gain free access to our galleries, exhibitions and drop-in activities from 5–8.30pm.

Thursday Late | July at Pallant House Gallery
2026-07-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
We stay open until 8.30pm once a month, inviting you to explore the collection and exhibitions after hours. Pallant Café will be open throughout the evening serving food and drinks, and the Pallant House Gallery Bookshop is stocked with art books, prints and gifts.

This July, we’re delighted to welcome artist Haroun Hayward for a special talk exploring his exhibition Path Through Trees (talk is a separately ticketed event – book here).
The evening also includes a behind the scenes drop-in Library session, a curator’s tour of British Landscapes: A Sense of Place, drop-in life drawing with Wendy Barratt, and a Studio drink and draw workshop (sold separately).

Evening Schedule
5–6pm Library Behind the scenes drop-in
5.45–7.45pm Live music in the Courtyard
6–7pm Talk | In Conversation: Haroun Hayward and Miriam O’Connor Perks (tickets sold separately)
6–8pm Drop-in Life Drawing with Wendy Barratt
6.30–8pm Drink and Draw Studio workshop (tickets sold separately)
7.30–8pm Guided tour of British Landscapes: A Sense of Place with Chief Curator Melanie Vandenbrouck
Admission to the gallery and exhibitions is free if you purchase a ticket for a talk or studio workshop, otherwise admission is half price.

Knit and Natter at Chichester Library
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Drop in for a session of knitting and nattering, every Thursday 10.00 – 11.30am.
Please contact Chichester Library for more details.
Find out more about attending a Knit and Natter session.

Open Mic Night at Havana
2026-07-15 20:00 | The Havana, 3 Little London, Chichester, PO19 1PH
Join Havana every Wednesday for their Open Mic Night with Toby Bain.

Quiz Night at The George and Dragon Inn
2026-07-15 19:00 | The George and Dragon Inn, 51 North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NQ, United Kingdom
Join the George and Dragon for their weekly Quiz Night.
Every Wednesday.
From 7pm.

Weekly Run Club at The Run Company
2026-07-15 18:00 | The Run Company, 13 The Hornet, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7JL
Join The Run Company every Wednesday for their weekly run club!
No need to book just turn up.

Games Night at Rocking Horse
2026-07-15 18:00 | The Rocking Horse, 30B Southgate, Chichester, PO19 1DT
Join the Rocking Horse every Wednesday for their weekly Games Night.

Jam Night at The Hole in the Wall
2026-07-14 20:00 | The Hole in the Wall, 1 St Martins Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NP
Join The Hole in the Wall every Tuesday for their weekly Live Band Jam Night.
All styles welcome.

Learn to Dance with Ceroc at The Assembly Room
2026-07-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Assembly Rooms, North Street, Chichester, Po191LQ
Join us every Tuesday for our dance classes at Ceroc Chichester – The Assembly Room, The Council House, PO19 1LQ
Our fantastic dance venue runs every Tuesday evening! Beginners are welcome at our venue every week, no need to book, just turn up alone or with friends! The Assembly Room offers a beautiful hall with large and spacious dance floor with air conditioning and ambient lighting.
Classes:
19:15 Doors Open / Freestyle
19:45 Beginners Class
20:30 Freestyle
20:45 Intermediate Class / Beginners Practice Session
21:15 Freestyle
22:30 Close
Prices:
PRICES – Cash & Card (Prices are inclusive of VAT)
£12.00 Standard Entry
£10.00 Students/Over 65’s
£8.00 Late Entry (after 9.15pm)
*6-4-3 NEW MEMBER OFFER*
6 sessions for the price of 3 for brand new members! £36
**STEP UP OFFER**
6 sessions for £54 (**offer open to new members who have purchased the 643 offer)
GOLD CARD – prepayment offer – 10 classes for £100
NO NEED TO BOOK,
TURN UP ON YOUR OWN,
JOIN US ON ANY WEEK!

A Creative Space at The Ghost at the Feast
2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30 | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
A Creative Community Group Get-Together for Arts & Crafts.
A free to attend community group get-together for those who like arts and crafts. Bring your own project, start something new using our resources, or simply connect with others for inspiration for your next creative piece!
Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month starting October 2025 at The Ghost at the Feast.
Free to attend but please do support the host, The Ghost at the Feast.
Book your space here.

Lunchtime Concerts at Chichester Cathedral
2026-07-14 13:00 | Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1PX
Join us every Tuesday during term-time for a lunchtime concert of classical music.
Starting each week at 1.10pm, our talented performers come from across the UK and occasionally overseas, to delight our audiences with music from Beethoven to Chopin, Elgar to Mozart and more.
The concerts are free – no tickets or reserved seats.
However, while there is no charge for admission, we do rely on your donations and we welcome contributions in any of the following ways:
– A retiring collection at the end of the concert
– Contactless card readers in the cathedral
– Using the QR code printed in the programmes
– Click here
Please remember to switch off mobile phones, and please do not take photographs or make recordings. Thank you – and enjoy!

Quiz Night at The Nags Head
2026-07-13 20:00 | The Nags Head, 3 St Pancras, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7SJ, United Kingdom
The popular Pub Quiz at The Nags Head in Chichester is an established, weekly event, attracting a range of locals who want to enjoy a fun evening out, while straining a few brain cells.

The Nags Head Pub Quiz is a weekly event, held every Monday from 8pm a regular favourite for locals and visitors alike.
At only £2 entry fee per person, quiz participants can compete for a cash prize, often around £100, adding a bit of friendly rivalry to the evening.

QuizSing at The Chantry
2026-07-13 19:30 | The Chantry, 27-28 South Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1ES
Join The Chantry every Monday from 7:30-9:30 for their quiz which then goes straight into karaoke till midnight!

Quiz Night at The Hole in the Wall
2026-07-12 19:30 | The Hole in the Wall, 1 St Martins Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NP
Join The Hole in the Wall every Sunday* for their Quiz Night.
Fantastic prizes to be won for 1st and 2nd place winners.
£2 entry per person.
From 7.30pm.
Call or pop in to book your table.
*except Bank Holidays.

Outdoor Theatre | Pinocchio at Chichester Cathedral
2026-07-11 18:30 | Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1PX
Childless toymaker Geppetto buys a piece of wood to make a puppet – little realising the chaos he is about to unleash. The puppet yearns for adventure and runs away, but instead of excitement only finds glorious attractions containing hidden dangers.
He returns home hoping to be showered with sympathy and learns his tribulations are just beginning. Running away hasn’t worked; lying won’t work; he must become a real boy to achieve the belonging he craves.
Collodi describes the development from puppet to real boy in the same way that useless green timber is matured into useful well-seasoned wood – a transformation only achieved through trials of water and fire.
Running time: 95-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval. Recommended for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).
Tickets can be purchased here.
