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New Shippams display opens at The Novium Museum by popular demand

A new display celebrating the advertising history of one of Chichesters most iconic companies is opening at The Novium Museum this month, following the success of its Hurrah for Shippams exhibition, which closed earlier this year. Selling Shippam's will feature a small selection of material from the Shippam's advertising archive cared Read more...

The Prebendal School Choristers to Take Centre Stage at Southern Cathedrals Festival 2026

The Prebendal School in Chichester is delighted to celebrate the return of the prestigious Southern Cathedrals Festival 2026, as the schools choristers prepare to take an active role throughout this years programme of concerts, services and performances. Hosted this year in Chichester, from 16th 19th July, the festival brings together the Read more...

Featured events

All Change! How the Coming of the Railway changed Sussex Forever

15 July, 19:30-21:00

Chichester City Arts Centre

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Petworth Summer Festival

16 July - 1 August

Petworth, West Sussex

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Spotlight On

Oxmarket Contemporary Celebrating 50 Years of Art in Chichester

Louise Myles reviews the Gallery's contribution to the city's life Tucked away behind East Street, reached by two narrow twittens, the Oxmarket Centre of Arts now Oxmarket Contemporary is one of Chichesters hidden treasures. Long before it became a gallery, this building was a church, standing proudly for nearly 800 years. Read more...

Upcoming events

Jul15
19:30 All Change! How the Coming of the Railway changed Sussex Forever
Before the railway came to Sussex in the 1840s, the county was poor
Jul16
Petworth Summer Festival
The Petworth Summer Festival is a vibrant two-week celebration of music and the
Jul16
17:00 Thursday Lates
We stay open until 8.30pm once a month, inviting you to explore the
Jul16
18:00 Life Drawing
Explore portraiture through a Pop Art lens with award winning artist Wendy Barratt,
Jul16
18:00 Talk | In Conversation: Haroun Hayward and Miriam OConnor Perks
Join artist Haroun Hayward and curator Miriam OConnor Perks as they discuss Haywards
Jul16
18:00 Creative Chichester
A series of community-owned ventures is proposed by The Chichester Creative Partnership to
Jul16
18:15 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
Jul16
18:30 Drink and Draw
Join us for a laid-back Studio session where youll have the chance to
Jul17
Southern Cathedrals Festival
The Festival brings together the combined choirs of Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester Cathedrals
Jul17
09:00 Chichester Farmers' Market
We believe our markets are one of the best in the region as
Jul17
15:00 THE SKYLARK AND THE CITY
Enjoy an inspirational mix of words and music on pastoral and urban themes
Jul17
18:00 Arundel Music Festival - Party on the Pitch
This summer, Arundel Music Festival 2026 is turning up the volume with an

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