Chichester BID

Pastel Portraits: Drawing from Life with Wendy Barratt at Pallant House Gallery
2025-07-12 10:00 UTC | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join us for an engaging workshop focused on the expressive possibilities of pastel portraiture, led by award-winning artist Wendy Barratt. You’ll work from a life model and receive expert guidance on drawing techniques when making a portrait in pastel, as well as embracing the expressive nature and textures the medium can bring to your work.
Wendy will help you explore the rich textures and dynamic qualities of this versatile medium through a range of drawing and observational exercises before working towards a final pastel portrait.
During this workshop there will also be the opportunity to visit our Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists exhibition, offering inspiration to fuel your creative process.
This workshop costs £110 and can be booked here.

Board Games for Families at Chichester Library
2025-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Drop in to play board games with other families every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9.00am-4.00pm.
Please contact Chichester Library for more details.

Sweaty Betty Weekly Run Club
2025-07-12 09:00, 2025-07-05 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
2025-07-12, 2025-07-05 | 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.

Quiz Night at the Old Cross
2025-07-10 20:00, 2025-07-03 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
2025-07-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-03 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!

Script Jam at Jam Cafe
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | JAM Cafe, 33 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
Join Kitchen Sink Productions for a chance to present and perform your scripts.

Board Games Nights at The Ghost
2025-07-10 19:00 | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
Chichester Board Games Bite & Brews are rolling out the dice and bringing the community together for a cosy, competitive, and downright fun evening upstairs at The Ghost 🕯️
Hosted fortnightly on Thursday evenings by Chichester Board Games Bites & Brews, their Board Games Night is the perfect midweek escape — whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just in it for the snacks and vibes.
🔁 Fortnightly Thursdays
📍 Upstairs at The Ghost at the Feast
🔗 Follow the link to the group’s Meetup page – spaces are limited!
Bring your game face, grab a pint, and let the good times roll 🎉

Knit and Natter at Chichester Library
2025-07-10 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
2025-07-09 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
2025-07-09 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
2025-07-09 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
2025-07-09 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
2025-07-08 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.

Patterns through Print Workshop - July Wild City Craft Club at The Duke & Rye
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Duke & Rye, West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1QU
Patterns through Print! Discover the art of inky pattern making using natural and found objects this July. All materials are provided, and everyone is welcome. Discover the magic of play-based learning, where nature and art come together in a relaxed, people-focused environment. Refreshments are available from the bar throughout the session and all Wild City customers get 20% off alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all night!

Venue: The Duke & Rye, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1QU

Join our monthly play based workshops to explore your creativity and get your imagination fired up! These sessions are suitable for complete beginners or more experienced artists looking to explore nature based art. Each month features a different theme with a variety of interesting materials for you to experiment with. Wild City aims to bring communities together, providing a friendly atmosphere where you have the freedom and support to make something to be proud of.
This workshop costs £20 and can be booked here.

Chichester Music Collective - With Mike Fry at Room 12
2025-07-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Room 12, Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1ES
A BRAND NEW NIGHT HOSTED BY LOCAL LEGEND MIKE FRY! A night for musicians, music lovers and creatives, everyone welcome! Join Mike on a weekly journey through music and what it means to truly create something live and in the moment! Every Monday at Room 12.

QuizSing at The Chantry
2025-07-07 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!

D&D Sessions at Jam Cafe
2025-07-07 18:30 - 21:30 | JAM Cafe, 33 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
Join us for our bi-weekly D&D session for ages 16+! FREE (with an optional donation of £2)

Quiz Night at The Hole in the Wall
2025-07-06 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.

The Canopy on Crane Street Launch
2025-07-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Crane Street, Crane Street, Chichester
Join us for the official launch of The Canopy at Crane Street, a brand new pop-up performance space celebrating Chichester’s creative spirit in one of its most characterful streets.
This exciting new initiative brings free live music, spoken word and performance to the city centre – creating a vibrant cultural corner and supporting local talent in a relaxed, alfresco setting.
Browse the shops, grab a coffee or bite to eat, and soak up the atmosphere while enjoying an eclectic line-up of local performers.
Line-Up11:00am – Dawn’s Vintage Do11:30am – Volia Melody Choir12:00pm – Creative Beatz / Jam Café1:00pm – Words Out Loud1:30pm – Ovation Music2:00pm – Chichester Fringe2:30pm – Dawn’s Vintage Do

Plus, enjoy a warm welcome from Crane Street’s brilliant independent businesses:
Kutchenhaus & Turnwell will have an on-site chef serving up complimentary nibbles and drinks
The Guilty Cyclist will be offering traditional Ukrainian cake
Spires Bakery and The Cornish Bakery will be serving refreshments and special offers on coffee and tray bakes throughout the day
Come and experience this new creative space and support the incredible local talent making Chichester such a special place to be.
The project has been developed by Chichester BID. It has been part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with additional funding secured from Chichester City Council, a private landlord on Crane Street and Chichester BID

Summer Street Party
2025-07-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Chichester City Centre
The Summer Street Party is back for 2025!
Come and join us for a day of fun, food and festivities.
Live music, Street Food, Entertainment, Market Stalls showcasing the best creative talent across the district.

Chi's Got Grooves at The Havana
2025-07-05 20:00 | The Havana, 3 Little London, Chichester, PO19 1PH
Join The Havana on the first Saturday of the month for their monthly Chi’s Got Grooves.
Free Entry
C-Side Sounds

Farmers Market
2025-07-04 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.

Greek Night at Rocking Horse
2025-07-03 18:00 | The Rocking Horse, 30B Southgate, Chichester, PO19 1DT
Join the Rocking Horse on the First Thursday of the month, for their Greek Night!
Enjoy an evening of traditional Greek cuisine alongside a selection of cocktails inspired by the Aegean Isle.
Food is provided by their neighbours, Apla Souvlaki, and cocktails are expertly crafted by the Rocking Horse mixologists!
Pre-booking is recommended.
No Deposit required.
Book at the bar or call 07463 993408

CineCircle at Brasserie Blanc
2025-07-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Brasserie Blanc, Richmond House, The Square, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7SJ
A friendly group meets once a month over a drink to discuss a choice of three films from each programme at Chichester Cinema at New Park.

Book your places online or on 01243 786650.
Other films seen? We’ll make time!
Give us your views in the small, friendly group. Discuss these films shown at our cinema, with a friendly group from 16:00 to 17:00 at Brasserie Blanc, Chichester (PO19 7SJ) – over a warming drink, a glass of wine or beer and one of their excellent snacks.
Don’t forget to book your place via the box office 01243 786650 or online – it’s free!
TICKETS ARE FREE, but bookings are essential as we are limited to 18 places.

Creative Conversations at Pallant House Gallery
2025-07-03 10:30 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Creative Conversations is an opportunity to look at and discuss selected art works at Pallant House Gallery.

Share your thoughts and enjoy hearing other people’s responses. There are no right answers; all thoughts and ideas make a valuable contribution to the discussion.
Creative Conversations is open to all and is dementia friendly. Sessions are organised in partnership with the Chichester Social Prescribing Service.
Free entry. Book tickets here.
