What's on

Showing 61 events for 8 October 2025 to 8 January 2026:

• Religion, Rebellion, and Reformation exhibition - Chichester Cathedral

  14/02/2025 to 15/11/2025

  Location:Chichester Cathedral

  Website:https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/events/chichester950-religion-rebellion-reformation

  Exhibition celebrating Chichester Cathedral as part of Chichester950, 950 years of religious, cultural, and civic life across the City, District and Counties

  

  Exhibitions 

• Watercolour classes by John Hill

  07/05/2025 to 29/10/2025  at 12:30 to 15:30

  Location:Rousillon Park Community Hall

  Watercolour painting classes, every Wednesday and Friday from 7 May at Roussillon Community Hall, Chichester.

  

  Workshops / courses 

• Pallant House Gallery - Rana Begum Curates: Opposing Forms

  17/05/2025 to 02/11/2025

  Location:Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

  Website:http://pallant.org.uk/whats-on/rana-begum-curates-opposing-forms

  An exhibition of works from the Gallery’s collection will be shown alongside invited contemporary artists in the Gallery’s Queen Anne townhouse and No.1367 Mesh (2024), Begum’s site-specific staircase commission.
  
  Rana Begum’s own work distils spatial and visual experience into ordered form. Through her refined language of Minimalist abstraction, Begum blurs the boundaries between sculpture, painting and architecture. Begum brings this approach to her curated selection, using the architectural context of the historic townhouse as a guide through which to explore the Gallery’s collection.
  
  The exhibition includes artists from our collection, ranging from Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson to Tess Jaray and Rachel Whiteread. Alongside them, Begum has included artworks by invited artists Gillies Adamson Semple, Mary Hurrell, Zara Ramsay and Asha Vaidyanath.
  

  

  Exhibitions 

• Pallant House Gallery - Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists

  17/05/2025 to 02/11/2025

  Location:Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

  Discover the relationships that shaped the last 120 years of British Art in this remarkable portrait exhibition.
  
  

  This major exhibition brings together over 130 works that explore artistic relationships, identity, and mutual influence in modern and contemporary British art. Spanning 125 years, it showcases paintings, prints, drawings, photography, sculpture, and installations that capture the distinctive gaze between creative peers.
  
  

  Featuring over 80 artists including Lucian Freud, Lubaina Himid, David Hockney, Lee Miller, Eric Ravilious, Paula Rego and many more, the exhibition unveils friendships and emulation, as well as homages to earlier artists, through intimate portrayals.
  
  

  From rare portraits of celebrated figures to new commissions, discover connections that have shaped British art and new perspectives on artistic circles, from the Bloomsbury Group to the Young British Artists.
  

  

  Exhibitions 

• Chichester Harbour Discovery Boat trips

  01/07/2025 to 31/10/2025

  Location:Chichester Harbour Conservancy

  Website:https://boattripschichesterharbour.co.uk/

  Chichester Harbour Conservancy boat trips, departing from Itchenor or Emsworth. Dates and times vary, visit www.boattripschichesterharbour.co.uk for more information and booking. From £15 for adults, from £5 for children.

  

  Children / family  Nature 

• Watercolour classes by John Hill

  09/07/2025 to 29/10/2025  at 12:30 to 15:30

  Location:Roussillon Park Community Hall, Chichester

  Website:http://johnhillwatercolour.com/

  Weekly watercolour classes led by John Hill. Every Wednesday and Friday in Rousillon Park Community Hall.

  

  Workshops / courses 

• Marine Life Walk - Mulberry Marine Experiences

  10/07/2025 to 31/10/2025

  Location:Selsey beach

  Admission price:£15.00

  Website:https://www.mulberry-me.co.uk/service-page/marine-life-walk

  Weekly walks from Oval field, Selsey to explore the marine life of Selsey beach. £15.

  
  

  Exact dates and times vary, please check website above for details. 

  

  Nature  Walks 

• Hurrah For Shippams - The Novium Museum

  12/07/2025 to 28/02/2026

  Location:The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH

  Website:https://www.thenovium.org.uk/shippams

  Step into the story of one of Chichester’s most iconic companies in this nostalgic and surprising exhibition. Discover quirky adverts, colourful packaging, factory memories and family-friendly interactives. From potted meats to pioneering marketing, explore how Shippam’s became a household name.
  
  

  Admission is free, with donations welcome.

  

  Exhibitions 

• Lord of the Flies - Chichester Festival Theatre

  19/09/2025 to 11/10/2025

  Location:Chichester Festival Theatre

  Website:https://www.cft.org.uk/events/lord-of-the-flies

  Classic adventure about young survivors on a desert island, adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams. Booking is essential. 

  

  Performances 

• Floating Aqua Sound Bath Experience

  01/10/2025 to 01/04/2026

  Location:Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park

  Website:https://www.sirenity.co.uk/

  Indulge in profound relaxation during our water-floating sessions, where you’ll be immersed in tranquillity, cradled by the gentle embrace of water. Elevating your experience with the harmonious melodies of live hand pan, crystal bowls, flute and chimes, creating an atmosphere of serene bliss.
  
  Sessions take place every other week. For further information visit the website above or email sam@sirenity.co.uk
  

  

  Workshops / courses 

• Lavant Horticultural Society Autumn Flower Competition

  08/10/2025  at 18:00

  Location:Lavant Memorial Hall, East Lavant, Chichester PO18 0AH

  Website:https://lavanthortsoc.org.uk/programme-2025/

  Autumn Flower Competition followed by talk from guest speaker.

  

  Nature  Talks 

• Live Music at Graffham Empire Hall - Ultimate Coldplay

  11/10/2025  at 20:00

  Location:Empire Hall, Graffham

  Admission price:£25.00

  Website:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/empirehallgraffham/1551587

  Live music from Ultimate Coldplay, Coldplay tribute band. Booking is essential, tickets £25

  

  Concerts 

• Antique and Collectors Fair - Westgate

  12/10/2025  at 10:00 to 16:00

  Location:Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester

  Admission price:£2.00

  Website:https://www.grandmasatticfairs.co.uk/

  Up to 100 stalls including Coins & Postcards
  10am till 4pm | Admission £2.00
  
  Parking – Free 2 hours parking
  
  But you must get a ticket from the machine

  

  Fetes / fairs 

• Chichester District Society of Model Engineers (CDSME) Open Day

  12/10/2025  at 13:00 to 17:00

  Location:Blackberry Lane, PO19 7FS

  Website:https://www.cdsme.co.uk/index.html

  Ride on trains or traction engine and explore everything the society have to offer. You can also unwind with some light refreshments and cake in the clubhouse or outdoor seating areas. Admission is free, and train rides are just £1.50 each or 4 for £5.

  

  Children / family  Fetes / fairs 

• Chichester Cross Market and More

  12/10/2025  at 10:00 to 16:00

  Location:Chichester city centre

  An innovative, quality artisan market showcasing the best creative talent across the district. With some delicious food and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

  

  Food and drink  Markets / sales 

• Lavant Horticultural Society Autumn Flower Competition and talk

  15/10/2025  at 18:00

  Location:Lavant Memorial Hall, East Lavant, Chichester PO18 0AH

  Website:https://lavanthortsoc.org.uk/programme-2025/

  Talk with Andy McIndoe on ‘Shrubs: Discover the Perfect Plant for every Place in your Garden’.
  
  The talk is preceded by Autumn Flower Competition from 6pm–7pm.
  
  

  

  Nature  Talks 

• Chichester Historical Association talk

  16/10/2025  at 19:00

  Location:Friends Meeting House, Priory Road, Chichester

  Admission price:£5.00

  Website:https://www.history.org.uk/branches/resource/1488/chichester-branch-programme

  Dr Phillip Woods on 'Has the 2nd World War Burma Campaign ever been a ‘Forgotten War’?
  

  
  

  Enquiries to chihistoricalassociation@gmail.com or 07860 119137

  
  All meetings start at 7:30pm except January at 2:30pm in the Friends’ Meeting House, Priory Road, Chichester PO19 1NX. Meetings are expected to finish by 9pm (4pm in January). Tea or coffee and biscuits are served from 7pm (2pm in January).
  

  
  

  One off attendance is £5 for non-members.

  

  Talks 

• Chichester Gardening Club (formerly CDGAA) - 'A load of old Rhubarb'

  16/10/2025

  Location:St George's Church, Whyke

  Website:https://www.facebook.com/ChiGardenClub

  Talk by Richard Plowman, 'a load of old rhubarb'. For more information please visit the Facebook group or email chigardenclub@gmail.com

  

  Nature  Talks 

• Chichester Farmers' Market

  17/10/2025  at 09:00 to 14:00

  Location:East Street, Chichester city centre

  Website:https://www.chichester.gov.uk/farmersmarket

  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.
  
  Local food has less far to travel so can be delivered and sold soon after it is picked. All the traders at Chichester Farmers Market are from a 50 mile radius of the City. The food should be fresh, seasonal and ready for your plate. You can meet the people behind the product, ask how to cook it and maybe what to serve it with.

  

  Markets / sales 

• Monthly Market at The Grange

  18/10/2025  at 08:45

  Location:The Grange Community and Leisure Centre, Midhurst

  

  Children / family  Markets / sales 

• When Judas Met John: Songs of Dylan and Lennon

  18/10/2025  at 19:30

  Location:Chichester City Arts Centre, St Bartholomew's Church, Chichester, PO19 3DQ

  Website:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/chichester/chichester-city-arts-centre/when-judas-met-john-songs-of-dylan-and-lennon

  A unique raw, acoustic and direct take on the music of Dylan and Lennon, performed around a fact based story of influence, envy, parody and respect - Edinburgh Fringe 5-stars sell out show 2024!

  Influenced by the meeting of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, this engaging show compares the like-minded and socially conscious lyrics of Dylan and Lennon and deals with the relevance of their political messaging, written up to sixty years ago, in today’s world. It also addresses key questions regarding their relationship - why was Lennon in awe of Dylan only to deride him years later, and why did Dylan keep it to himself that he "really dug the Beatles"?

  The duo modify and present the songs in a Blues/Folk style with tight sibling harmonies, around a story of the influence, jealousy, parody and respect that each artist had for the other.
  

  Chichester City Arts Centre, St Bartholomew’s Church, Mount Lane, Chichester, PO19 3DQ
  Ticket Price: £15(Full); £12(OAP,Student); £40 (Family 4)
  Box Office Ticket Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/abqglmmgrgbq
  Box Office Phone: 0333 666 3366
  

  Written, Performed and Organised by: Brothers Broke
  Organisation Contact: tom@brothersbroke.com; Mob. 07557 742515
  Organisation website link : www.brothersbroke.com
  

  

  Concerts 

• Chichester950 Light Show

  24/10/2025 to 31/10/2025

  Location:Chichester Cathedral

  Website:https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/events/chichester950-light-experience

  The experience will illuminate the Cathedral’s iconic architecture from 24th – 31st October 2025 and will feature 30,000 images from our archive, weaving together centuries of history into a stunning display that honours the Cathedral’s rich heritage while celebrating its vibrant role in the present day.

  
  

  Booking is required.

  

  Exhibitions 

• Petworth Town Band - 80 Years On VE and VJ Day Remembrance Concert

  25/10/2025  at 19:00

  Location:St Mary’s Church, Petworth

  Admission price:£12.00

  Website:http://www.petworthtownband.com

  The theme for the concert will be wartime favourites and military marches raising funds for the Royal British Legion
  Poppy Appeal.

  
  

  Doors at 7pm for 7.30pm start.

  

  Concerts 

• Indoor Car Boot at The Grange

  26/10/2025  at 10:00 to 13:00

  Location:The Grange Community and Leisure Centre, Midhurst

  A range of stalls with household and garden items for the chance to purchase some nifty finds.

  

  Markets / sales 

• Science At Fishbourne

  27/10/2025  at 10:00 to 12:00

  Location:Fishbourne Community Centre

  Website:https://www.scienceatfishbourne.org

  Science At Fishbourne meet on the fourth Monday of each month, from 10am until 12pm at the Fishbourne Community Centre. Visiting speakers present on a range of sciences, followed by coffee and questions. Entry is £3. Further details are on the website: www.scienceatfishbourne.org

  

  Fetes / fairs  Talks  Workshops / courses 

• Make a Shippam's Wishbone Pendant - Hurrah For Shippam's

  29/10/2025  at 10:00 to 14:00

  Location:The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH

  Website:https://www.thenovium.org.uk/whatson

  More details coming soon.

  

  Children / family  Workshops / courses 

• Watercolour classes by John Hill

  29/10/2025 to 04/04/2026  at 12:30 to 15:30

  Location:Rousillon Park Community Hall

  Website:https://johnhillwatercolour.com/

  Watercolour painting classes, every Wednesday and Friday at Roussillon Community Hall, Chichester.

  

  Workshops / courses 

• Primal Warrior men's circles

  31/10/2025

  Location:Goodwood Education Centre

  Website:https://www.primal-warrior.co.uk/

  A monthly meeting for men’s mental health and wellbeing support. Goodwood Education Centre

  

  Talks  Workshops / courses 

• Chichester Farmers' Market

  07/11/2025  at 09:00 to 14:00

  Location:East Street, Chichester city centre

  Website:https://www.chichester.gov.uk/farmersmarket

  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.
  
  Local food has less far to travel so can be delivered and sold soon after it is picked. All the traders at Chichester Farmers Market are from a 50 mile radius of the City. The food should be fresh, seasonal and ready for your plate. You can meet the people behind the product, ask how to cook it and maybe what to serve it with.

  

  Markets / sales 

• West Dean Bonfire Night

  07/11/2025  at 18:00 to 20:00

  Location:West Dean College

  Admission price:£5.00

  Website:https://www.westdean.ac.uk/events/west-dean-bonfire-night

  Expect a breathtaking fireworks show to light up the night sky, cosy bonfires to gather around, and mouthwatering hot food. A bar will be serving seasonal favourites, from mulled wine to local ales and more. Bring friends and family for a night of fun, food, and fiery festivities. Whether here for the fireworks or just fancy a cosy evening by the fire, there's something for everyone.

  

  Children / family  Food and drink 

• Antique & Collectors Fair - The Grange, Midhurst

  09/11/2025  at 10:00 to 16:00

  Location:The Grange Community and Leisure Centre, Midhurst

  Admission price:£2.00

  Website:https://www.grandmasatticfairs.co.uk/

  Up to 80 stalls | 10am till 4pm | Admission £2
  
  Parking – Free 2 hours parking but you must get a ticket from the machine.

  

  Markets / sales 

• Chichester Creative Textiles Group meeting

  10/11/2025  at 11:00

  Location:Lavant Memorial Hall, East Lavant, Chichester

  Website:http://www.chichestercreativetextile.wordpress.com

  Meet at Lavant Memorial Hall 11am to enjoy stitching together. Talks from 2pm, check website for details or contact programmecctextiles@gmail.com.

  
  

  

  Talks  Workshops / courses 

• Midhurst Jazz, Food, and Blues Festival

  14/11/2025 to 16/11/2025

  Location:Midhurst

  Website:https://www.midhurstjazzandblues.com/

  Bringing together an incredible mix of talent, taste, and soul. Expect extraordinary improvisation, deep grooves, bold flavours, and the unmistakable buzz of a town coming alive with rhythm and community spirit. From smoky jazz standards to the food of the great jazz and blues clubs from New York, Chicago, and Buenos Aires, we're celebrating life in all its colour.

  
  

  Events start from 6pm on Friday and from 10am on Saturday and Sunday, with performances and events running all day and into the evening until late!

  
  

  Tickets are required.

  

  Concerts  Food and drink 

• Monthly Market at The Grange

  15/11/2025  at 08:30 to 14:00

  Location:The Grange Community and Leisure Centre, Midhurst

  Collectables, Retro, Curios, Crafts, Plants, Small Furniture, Bric-a-Brac, Jewellery, Books and lots more.

  

  Markets / sales 

• Music for voices and Viols - Cambridge Renaissance Voices with Fretwork

  16/11/2025  at 19:30

  Location:Boxgrove Priory, Boxgrove

  Website:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wessex-concerts/music-for-voices-and-viols-from-dowland-to-purcell/e-kjepqg

  Cambridge Renaissance Voices return to the glorious acoustic of Boxgrove Priory for a special concert with Fretwork, acclaimed by the London Evening Standard as ‘the finest viol consort on the planet’.

  
  The seventeenth century was the golden age of English consort music, when voices and viols were used interchangeably or together. Viol consorts were central to domestic music-making, in part-songs or madrigals equally suited to string players or singers. A parallel tradition developed in church music, featuring vocally inspired instrumental works, and bringing voices and viols together in the verse anthem, whose greatest Jacobean exponents included Thomas Weelkes, and Orlando Gibbons whose 400th anniversary we celebrate this year. After the Restoration, the music of Henry Purcell represents in many ways the culmination of this rich tradition. While his anthems straddle the musical styles of the late Renaissance and a more dramatic idiom signalling the early Baroque, Purcell’s viol Fantasias look back to an earlier age, bringing to an old instrumental form a dazzling complexity and musical beauty.
  

  
  

  Tickets £20 in advance, or £25 on the door.

  

  Concerts 

• Chichester Branch of the Historical Association meeting

  20/11/2025  at 19:30 to 21:00

  Location:Friends’ Meeting House, Priory Road, Chichester PO19 1NX

  Talk from Professor Penelope Corfield, Royal Holloway University of London - ‘The Eighteenth-Century Spread of the Egalitarian Handshake.’

  
  

  Enquiries to chihistoricalassociation@gmail.com or 07860 119137

  

  Talks  Workshops / courses 

• Chichester Farmers' Market

  21/11/2025  at 09:00 to 14:00

  Location:East Street, Chichester city centre

  Website:https://www.chichester.gov.uk/farmersmarket

  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.
  
  Local food has less far to travel so can be delivered and sold soon after it is picked. All the traders at Chichester Farmers Market are from a 50 mile radius of the City. The food should be fresh, seasonal and ready for your plate. You can meet the people behind the product, ask how to cook it and maybe what to serve it with.

  

  Markets / sales 

• Lavant Christmas Market

  22/11/2025  at 13:00 to 16:00

  Location:Lavant Memorial Hall, East Lavant, Chichester

  Website:https://www.lavantmemorialhall.org.uk

  Wide range of stalls including arts and crafts, Christmas gifts, food and drink, grand hamper raffle, cakes etc.

  
  

  Lavant Memorial Hall admission £1, children free.

  

  Children / family  Markets / sales 

• Tillington Christmas Fair

  22/11/2025  at 10:00

  Location:Tillington Parish Church, GU28 9AF

  Traditional village Christmas Fair with a range of stalls.

  

  Markets / sales 

• Starlight Trail

  22/11/2025  at 13:00 to 16:15

  Location:Chichester city centre

  Join The Novium Museum, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester Library and Chichester Cathedral for a festive family afternoon of craft and fun. The event takes place on Saturday 22 November, 1pm - 4.15pm.

  
  

  Book your place and get a Starlight Trail passport to make your way to the different venues where you can create a star lantern to light your route and take part in festive crafts and activities.

  
  Tickets cost £10 per child. 
  

  

  Markets / sales 

• Chichester BID Christmas Lights Switch-on

  22/11/2025  at 17:00

  Location:Outside The Assembly Room - North Street, Chichester

  Website:http://www.chichesterBID.co.uk

  The Chichester BID (Business Improvement District) will hold the Christmas Lights Switch-on event on Saturday 22 November at 5pm outside The Assembly Rooms, North Street.

  

  Children / family 

• Toy Fair at The Grange

  23/11/2025  at 09:45 to 13:15

  Location:The Grange Community and Leisure Centre, Midhurst

  

  Fetes / fairs 

• Science At Fishbourne

  24/11/2025  at 10:00 to 12:00

  Location:Fishbourne Community Centre

  Website:https://www.scienceatfishbourne.org

  Science At Fishbourne meet on the fourth Monday of each month, from 10am until 12pm at the Fishbourne Community Centre. Visiting speakers present on a range of sciences, followed by coffee and questions. Entry is £3. Further details are on the website: www.scienceatfishbourne.org

  

  Fetes / fairs  Talks  Workshops / courses 

• Sounds of home - heritage trail in Chichester

  28/11/2025 to 29/11/2025  at 16:00 to 19:00

  Location:The Guildhall, Priory Park, Chichester

  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. 
  

  

  Children / family  Walks 

• Adult Silent Disco - The Guildhall, Priory Park

  28/11/2025 to 29/11/2025  at 20:00 to 22:00

  Location:The Guildhall, Priory Park, Chichester

  Dig out your Christmas jumper and get down to some festive hits in the beautiful surroundings of The Guildhall. 

  

  Concerts 

• Selsey Christmas Lights Switch-on

  29/11/2025  at 12:00 to 20:00

  Location:High Street, Selsey

  The town’s Christmas Lights Switch-on will take place in the High Street on Saturday 29 November, with festivities running from 12 noon until 8pm. 

  

  Children / family 

• West Dean Christmas Market

  29/11/2025  at 10:00 to 19:00

  Location:West Dean College

  Admission price:£7.50

  Website:https://www.westdean.ac.uk/events/christmas-market

  A collection of hand-picked stallholders will be showcasing the best in arts, crafts and food. Enjoy an array of festive delights as you shop for the perfect Christmas gifts. The market will take place both in and outside of the college, offering a unique shopping experience set within our grand state rooms.

  
  

  Free for under 16's, £7.50 entry for adults.

  

  Children / family  Markets / sales 

• Children's Magic Show and Festive Disco

  30/11/2025  at 10:00

  Location:The Guildhall, Priory Park, Chichester

  Shows at 10am and 1pm.

  
  

  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. 

  

  Children / family  Performances 

• Chichester Farmers' Market

  05/12/2025  at 09:00 to 14:00

  Location:East Street, Chichester city centre

  Website:https://www.chichester.gov.uk/farmersmarket

  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.
  
  Local food has less far to travel so can be delivered and sold soon after it is picked. All the traders at Chichester Farmers Market are from a 50 mile radius of the City. The food should be fresh, seasonal and ready for your plate. You can meet the people behind the product, ask how to cook it and maybe what to serve it with.

  

  Markets / sales 

• Midhurst Christmas Street Party

  05/12/2025  at 17:00 to 20:00

  Location:Market Square, Midhurst

  Website:http://www.midhurst-tc.gov.uk

  Midhurst Town Council will run their annual Christmas Street Party 5pm – 8pm on Friday 5 December in and around the Market Square, including live music; fairground rides; late-night shopping; an artisan market; the popular Santa's Grotto and much more! 

  

  Children / family  Markets / sales 

• The Novium Museum Festive Gonk Trail

  06/12/2025 to 03/01/2026

  Location:The Novium Museum

  The Gonks are back! The museum’s cheeky festive gonks are back and hiding all around the museum with stolen Christmas ornaments — can you find out which ornament each has stolen? Track down all the gonks and claim your festive prize!
  
  £2 per trail, including a prize, no need to book - just drop in!
  

  

  Children / family 

• Petworth Christmas Cracker

  06/12/2025  at 11:00 to 19:30

  Location:Petworth town centre

  Website:http://www.petworth-tc.gov.uk

  The Petworth Christmas Cracker event takes place on Saturday 6 December, 11am - 7.30pm. The event includes the Christmas Lights Switch-on and there will be entertainment throughout the day and visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of stalls, plus there will be children’s rides in Golden Square

  
  

  The lights will be switched on by a special guest at approximately 6pm or 6.30pm. The town is looking forward to welcoming you. Parking will be busy, so visitors are asked to park considerately and to follow the instructions of marshals who will be out on the day to help people enjoy the event.. 

  

  Children / family  Markets / sales 

• The Novium Museum Indoor Christmas Market

  07/12/2025  at 10:00 to 14:00

  Location:The Novium Museum

  Following the success of their first event last year, The Novium Museum will also be holding an indoor Christmas Market on Sunday 7 December, 10am - 2pm, free entry.
  Entry to both the museum and the Christmas market is free, offering a unique setting to browse an exciting selection of handcrafted products, gourmet treats and beautiful decorations from a range of local artists and craftspeople.
  

  

  Children / family  Markets / sales 

• Chichester Christmas Light and Sound experience

  08/12/2025 to 21/12/2025

  Location:Chichester city centre

  Website:http://www.chichesterbid.co.uk

  We’re thrilled to be partnering with Chichester BID, Chichester City Council, and Chichester Cathedral to bring a brand-new festive experience to the city this year!
  
  

  From 8 to 21 December, visitors can enjoy a Christmas-themed light and sound installation at select locations across the city centre. This immersive experience will add a magical touch to the season and offer something truly special for all ages to enjoy.
  
  

  More details will be shared closer to the time—so be sure to keep an eye on www.chichesterbid.co.uk for the latest updates on this exciting new event.
  

  

  Exhibitions  Walks 

• Ice skating at Seal Bay Resort

  12/12/2025 to 02/01/2026  at 12:00 to 22:00

  Location:Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

  Website:https://app.cove.co.uk/sealbayresort/tickets/ice-skating-2025/

  Get your skates on this Christmas!

  
  

  55 minutes slots every hour from 12pm - 10pm.

  
  

  Tickets range from £5 standard ticket for under 5's, to £12 for adults (14+).

  
  

  Please visit the website for more information and bookings.

  

  Children / family 

• West Dean Christmas Grotto

  13/12/2025 to 21/12/2025  at 10:00 to 16:30

  Location:West Dean College

  An enchanting Christmas Grotto at West Dean College, where little ones can meet Santa Claus in his cosy festive hideaway! Each child will receive a special gift from Santa, create their own magical reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve, and enjoy a variety of festive crafts to take home. It's a heartwarming experience full of sparkle, smiles, and seasonal joy!

  
  

  Over two weekends, dates are:

  13th, 14th December

  20th, 21st December 
  

  
  

  Entry £8 per child, £7.50 adult. 

  

  Children / family 

• Chichester District Society of Model Engineers (CDSME) Open Day

  14/12/2025  at 13:00 to 16:00

  Location:Blackberry Lane, PO19 7FS

  Website:https://www.cdsme.co.uk/index.html

  Ride on trains or traction engine and explore everything the society have to offer. You can also unwind with some light refreshments and cake in the clubhouse or outdoor seating areas. Admission is free, and train rides are just £1.50 each or 4 for £5.

  

  Children / family  Fetes / fairs 

• Antique and collectors fair - Westgate Leisure Centre

  14/12/2025  at 10:00 to 16:00

  Location:Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester

  Admission price:£2.00

  Website:https://www.grandmasatticfairs.co.uk/

  Up to 80 stalls, admission is £2.

  

  Fetes / fairs 

• Carol Concert by La Diva

  18/12/2025

  Location:The Guildhall, Priory Park, Chichester

  Join this successful show choir for an evening of feel-good music and festive songs.

  
  

  Time tbc.

  

  Concerts 

• Chichester Farmers' Market

  19/12/2025  at 09:00 to 14:00

  Location:East Street, Chichester city centre

  Website:https://www.chichester.gov.uk/farmersmarket

  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.
  
  Local food has less far to travel so can be delivered and sold soon after it is picked. All the traders at Chichester Farmers Market are from a 50 mile radius of the City. The food should be fresh, seasonal and ready for your plate. You can meet the people behind the product, ask how to cook it and maybe what to serve it with.

  

  Markets / sales 

• Monthly Market at The Grange

  20/12/2025  at 08:30 to 14:00

  Location:The Grange Community and Leisure Centre, Midhurst

  Collectables, Retro, Curios, Crafts, Plants, Small Furniture, Bric-a-Brac, Jewellery, Books and lots more.

  

  Markets / sales