Chichester BID

Wreath Making Workshop at The Barn
2025-11-28 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-04 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | The Barn, 40 East Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HX
Step into a world of festive cheer at our Christmas wreath making workshop with experts from Beckie Lou Florist who come with a wealth of knowledge to help you learn how to create a foam-free traditional moss-based wreath.
Surrounded by twinkling lights and the sound of Christmas music on the top floor of The Barn at 40 East Street, get hands on with seasonal greenery as your craft your own beautiful wreath. Sip on a glass of bubbly and indulge in a homemade mince pie while your create, soaking in the warmth and magic of the season, before making your way downstairs for a one course brunch* and some Christmas shopping.
Please note that the workshop is 2 hours long, followed by Brunch at the Barn
*A glass of bubbly, mince pie, one course brunch (up to the value of £20) and all materials are included in the price.
Additional sides, food and drinks will be charged separately.
Prices –
With lunch – £85
Without – £65
Book your space here.

Pallant Proms: A Harmonious Revival at Pallant House Gallery
2025-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Pallant Proms: A Harmonious Revival at Pallant House Gallery
We are thrilled to announce the next season of Pallant Proms at Pallant House Gallery—a celebration of exceptional music and talent.
Join us for three captivating daytime concerts, featuring young pianists from the Royal College of Music, performing on the illustrious Bosendorfer grand piano generously bequeathed by former Cathedral organist Dr. John Birch.
Enjoy emerging musical talent surrounded by artworks from Pallant House Gallery’s world-class collection.
Your admission and event ticket will go directly to supporting the young musicians and the ongoing educational and charitable work of Pallant House Gallery.
About Pallant Proms:
Pallant Proms, a cherished tradition, presents a series of daytime concerts, introducing emerging musical talent to our audience. The performers, all from the Royal College of Music, promise to enchant with their skill and artistry. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies produced by these rising stars on our revered Bosendorfer grand piano.
Performances:
3 October | Roelof Temmingh
28 November | Diana Cooper
19 December | Irena Radić
Please find the programme for each performance below. Further details will be confirmed closer to the concert.
£7 plus Gallery admission.

Sounds of Home - Heritage Trail in Chichester
2025-11-28 16:00 - 2025-11-29 19:00 | Priory Park, Priory Park, Chichester, PO19 1NS
As the light fades, people of all ages will be able to enjoy a live heritage trail through the city exploring the idea of belonging and celebrating our contemporary voices. Collect your map at The Guildhall and start the trail. Free, accessible, walkable and family friendly. There will also be an art and craft activity at The Guildhall.
Actors, musicians and other performers and creatives will bring the idea to life, with a mixture of music, drama, and lights at six locations across the city, including Pallant House Gallery, the Market Cross, Chichester Cathedral Cloisters, The Novium Museum, The Portico/City Council building in North Street and St Mary’s Almshouses in St Martins Square.

Adult Silent Disco at The Guildhall
2025-11-28 20:00 - 2025-11-29 22:00 | The Guildhall in Priory Park, 1NS, Priory Rd, Chichester, PO19 1NS
Dig out your Christmas jumper and get down to some festive hits in the beautiful surroundings of The Guildhall.

Craft Club at Jam Cafe
2025-11-29 | 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.

Sweaty Betty Weekly Run Club
2025-11-29 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.

Paper Mistletoe Workshop at Winter's Moon
2025-11-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Winter’s Moon Studio, 2a Crane St, Chichester
Join Clare of Petal & Bird for a couple of hours of festive paper creativity and learn to make beautiful paper mistletoe. Participants can make either small branches as present toppers or a larger mistletoe branch to hang in your homes.
Clare will take you through the process step by step, no previous experience is required

Workshop starts at 10.30am and runs for approximately 2 hours
Class size: up to 7
Materials & refreshments provided

This workshop costs £45 and can be booked here.

Paper Mistletoe Workshop at Winter’s Moon
2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Winter’s Moon Studio, 2a Crane St, Chichester

Christmas Wreath Workshops at Hedge Rose
2025-11-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Hedge Rose Florist, 11 The Hornet, Chichester, PO19 7JL
You will be guided step-by-step in our workshop to create your very own gorgeous Christmas door wreath. All of the materials you will need are provided; including the freshest of mixed foliages, dried fruit and pine cones. Choose from our large selection of ribbons to finish your wreath with a beautiful bow. To continue the Christmas spirit a glass of mulled wine or orange juice and a mince pie will be provided (please let us know if you have allergies or dietary requirements) – let the fun begin!
The workshop runs for approx. 2 hours – £65 per person. Tickets can be booked here.
Extra dates may be listed. Please contact us if you wish to hold your own private workshop (a minimum of 6 people is required).

Children's Magic Show and Festive Disco at The Guildhall
2025-11-30 10:00, 2025-11-30 13:00 | The Guildhall in Priory Park, 1NS, Priory Rd, Chichester, PO19 1NS
Join Adam the ‘Magic Man’ for a 45-minute festive show of magic and mayhem! Afterwards, kids and grown-ups can show off their best dance moves during a fun one-hour Christmassy disco.

Edes House Christmas Fair
2025-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Edes House, 27 West Street, Chichester, PO19 1QW
Join Edes House for their Christmas open house and mini market.
Come and look around the house decorated for Christmas, with market stalls and music in a festive environment.
Free entry.

Quiz Night at The Hole in the Wall
2025-11-30 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.

QuizSing at The Chantry
2025-12-01 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 Nags Head
2025-12-01 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.

Christmas Concerts at Chichester Festival Theatre
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-06 | Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
We welcome back The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth and the uplifting voices of the Chichester Cathedral Choir for our traditional, much loved Christmas Concerts – guaranteed to leave you feeling merry and bright.
Brimming with yuletide cheer, our concerts promise an evening of cherished carols and classic Christmas melodies, alongside some enchanting new arrangements. And of course there will be an opportunity for a gloriously uplifting sing-along with a medley of seasonal favourites.
This festive celebration promises to wrap you in the warm glow of the holiday spirit.
Tickets from £10 and can be booked here.

Mini Movers Christmas Party at Chichester Festival Theatre
2025-12-02 13:00 | Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP
Join our Early Years team as we throw a Christmas party! Expect to sing and dance to Christmas favourites, bubbles and lots of bonding time with your little ones. Each child needs a grown-up partner to enjoy the session with so be prepared to join in.
Mini Movers is part of our Mini Makers & Shakers series of classes for Early Years. At this one you’ll enjoy a fun, active movement class for little ones with a themed story to share each week.

This class costs £8 per child, adults go free. Book your space here.

Poetry & Spoken Word Open-Mic at The Ghost at the Feast
2025-12-02 18:00 | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
Come along and read some of your own poetry or prose, listen to others and share in the joys of the spoken word.

Arrive from 6pm to order drinks and snacks. Open-Mic starts at 6:30pm.
Join us for our regular in-person Open-Mic event upstairs at The Ghost at the Feast in Chichester, West Sussex. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month. The event is free to attend and open to anyone, but a £3.00 donation made on the door would be very much appreciated.
Come along and read some of your own poetry, a published poem or even read some prose.
It doesn’t matter if this is the first piece you have written or whether you are a seasoned pro, you will find a warm and supportive welcome as you share your work with us out loud.
And if reading out loud is not for you, please do come along and enjoy the atmosphere and listen to the readings.
The Ghost at the Feast has a variety of indie kitchen outlets and bars, so plenty to choose from to eat and drink throughout the evening, as well.

Learn to Dance with Ceroc at The Assembly Room
2025-12-02 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!

Jam Night at The Hole in the Wall
2025-12-02 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.

The English House with Dan Cruickshank at Pallant House Gallery
2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join us for an illuminating talk from historian Dan Cruickshank about the research and stories behind his latest book The English House. Discover the rich histories of some of England’s most fascinating homes — including our very own Pallant House!
This is the story of the superbly elegant early 18th century Pallant House in Chichester. It’s the story of 19 Princelet Street in Spitalfields, built for a Huguenot silk-weaver, ultimately a synagogue. It’s also the story of – among others – a row of two-up, two-downs in Toxteth, a block of flats in London’s East End, and what Ideal Home’s magazine described in 1926 as Britain’s ‘first modern house’ – in Northampton.
Through these diverse buildings, the talk explores how English homes have evolved over the centuries, revealing not only architectural innovation but the stories of their first occupants: their aspirations, their struggles, their place within society and relationship with their local community. The talk will weave these two strands together, blending architectural and social history to share a series of brilliantly observed portraits of fascinating buildings, and shedding more light on the history of our special gallery.
The talk will be followed by a book signing with books available to purchase from the Pallant Book Shop.
Tickets cost £18 and include admission to the gallery. Book your ticket here.

Games Night at Rocking Horse
2025-12-03 18:00 | The Rocking Horse, 30B Southgate, Chichester, PO19 1DT
Join the Rocking Horse every Wednesday for their weekly Games Night.

Weekly Run Club at The Run Company
2025-12-03 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.

Quiz Night at The George and Dragon Inn
2025-12-03 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.

Live Jazz at The Ivy Chichester
2025-12-03 19:00 | The Ivy, 89-91 East Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HA
Transform your Wednesday evenings with the soothing sounds of a live jazz performance. Unwind over dinner or cocktails made by our resident mixologists, and experience the perfect harmony of music and cuisine. Complement your visit with your aperitif of choice, such as a classic cocktail or glass of fine wine.
First Wednesday of every month from 7pm.

THE SEEN ZINE: Monthly Networking Social at JAM Cafe
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | JAM Cafe, 33 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
Meet likeminded creatives and discuss new ideas or ways we can make @theseenzine a vibrant digest which represents the creative businesses, events and individuals that make Chichester.
Maybe you’re someone who wants to be featured in the magazine, maybe you want to contribute to the graphic design or photography or maybe you’re just looking to meet other musicians, artists, designers and makers who have their own Chichester initates.
Held every 1st Wednesday of the month at JAM Cafe from 7pm.

Open Mic Night at Havana
2025-12-03 20:00 | The Havana, 3 Little London, Chichester, PO19 1PH
Join Havana every Wednesday for their Open Mic Night with Toby Bain.

Knit and Natter at Chichester Library
2025-12-04 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.
