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 […]
A new summer sculpture trail has launched in Chichester city centre with a code breaking twist. The Chichester950 Code Breaker Trail invites families, locals and visitors to become history detectives, uncovering historic facts while exploring eight striking sculptures across the city. Created to celebrate Chichester Cathedral’s 950th anniversary, the trail has been designed and built […]
Light Up Chichester – Christmas Lights Switch-On 📅 Saturday 22nd November 2025 🕙 10:00am–6:00pm | Lights On at 5:00pm 📍 East Street, North Street & The Cross, Chichester Join us for a full day of festive fun as Chichester’s Christmas lights are switched on! Enjoy a pop-up Food & Drink Market on East Street (10am–6pm) with over a dozen local […]
Saturday 22 November 2025 | From 6pm | Across Chichester City Centre | Free Entry The celebrations don’t stop when the Christmas lights come on! Keep the festive spirit alive with the Light Up Chichester After Party, as venues across the city host an evening packed with live music, mulled wine, mince pies and festive fun. Explore […]
📅 8–21 December 2025 📍 Cathedral Green, Chichester 🕔 Weekdays: 5.00pm–7.00pm | Weekends: 4.30pm–7.30pm 💫 Free Entry Step into a world of light and colour this Christmas as Chichester Cathedral’s historic Bell Tower is transformed in Let It Glow: Chichester’s Magical Winter Illumination. Created by MakeAmplify, this free, interactive experience invites visitors of all ages to ‘paint with light’, projecting […]
📅 13 December 2025 📍 Across the city 🕔 11.00am – 4.00pm 💫 Free Between 11am and 4.00pm, Chichester’s streets will sparkle with festive joy during the Festive Family Day. Enjoy free activities, storytelling, crafts and live entertainment across the city centre, including creative workshops, festive characters, and plenty of opportunities to get involved. Families can also take part in the Festive Family Trail - […]