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The 34th Chichester International Film Festival wraps up with strong audiences, community spirit, unforgettable screenings and special events

The Chichester International Film Festival, supported by BFI Film Audience Network and the National Lottery, has once again cemented its reputation as one of the UKs most dynamic film events, bringing cinema lovers together across the city for a packed programme of 105 films, talks and special events. Now in its Read more...

Work to strengthen seawall in Selsey to begin at the end of August

Work to refurbish a section of the West Beach seawall in Selsey is due to start at the end of August 2026, helping to protect homes and reduce the risk of coastal erosion. The project, which is being delivered by Chichester District Council's coastal team, Coastal Partners, will strengthen a deteriorating Read more...

Featured events

August Bank Holiday Weekend at Goodwood

28 - 30 August

Goodwood Racecourse

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Ladies Evening at Fontwell Park

28 August, 14:05-21:30

Fontwell Park Racecourse

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Spotlight On

THE IMPOSSIBLE THEATRE*

How Chichester Created a National Treasure Today, Chichester Festival Theatre seems such a natural part of the city that it is difficult to imagine Chichester without it. Yet little more than 65 years ago, building a major professional theatre in a small cathedral city appeared extraordinarily ambitious and, in all honesty, Read more...

Upcoming events

Aug28
August Bank Holiday Weekend at Goodwood
The three-day racing festival commences with our annual Friday evening fireworks spectacle, the
Aug28
14:05 Ladies Evening at Fontwell Park
Dress to impress for one of the most glamorous events in the Sussex
Aug28
18:15 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
Aug28
19:30 Jazz at St Mary's Burpham
Full Circle Quartet return to St Mary's, Burpham for an evening of live
Aug29
Heritage Crafts: Charcoal Burn
Heritage Crafts: Charcoal Burn Join us as we build and burn the second
Aug29
18:00 Family Murder Mystery: Step Into a World of Secrets
Calling all budding detectives! Challenge the whole family to crack the Stansted Murder
Aug29
20:00 Murderous Bubbles: The Stansted House Murder Mystery
Arrive in your finest 1930s attire for a glamorous cocktail soirée!Enjoy a glass
Aug30
Shulbrede Priory House open weekend
Now a private house with wall paintings and a vaulted undercroft, Shulbrede Priory
Aug30
10:00 Chichester City Arts & Crafts Fair
Discover a wonderful range of work from talented local artists at the Chichester
Aug30
11:00 August Bank Holiday Weekend House Opening
Visit Stansted House over the August Bank Holiday and enjoy an Upstairs, Downstairs
Aug30
11:00 Lavant CrickFest
Everyone is welcome at our 7-a-Side Cricket Festival and Family Day. BBQ, Bar,
Aug31
15:00 Last Monday of the month concerts - The Luc Family
This is your chance to hear the brilliant Luc family in concert. Unmissable!

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