14 upcoming events in Chichester
September 2026
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Chichester Festival Theatre stages a 1990s rave-inspired production of Shakespeare's comedy starring Munya Chawawa, running in the Festival Theatre.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Chichester Festival Theatre)
Shakespeare's comedy reimagined amidst the Sussex raves of the 1990s, starring Munya Chawawa and Jemima Rooper.
Goodwood Revival 2026
A vintage motorsport and fashion festival recreating the glamour of the Goodwood Motor Circuit's 1948-1966 heyday.
Antigone Exits
Nina Segal's new play Antigone Exits, directed by Jeff James, opens in the Minerva Theatre at Chichester Festival Theatre.
October 2026
The Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight
Chichester Cathedral hosts a candlelit classical concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending.
Chancellor's Autumn Lectures 2026: The Sacred & Place
A lecture on John Piper and Modern Art in the Church takes place at Vicar's Hall, Chichester Cathedral, as part of the Chancellor's Autumn Lectures series.
November 2026
Fireworks Night at the Fishbourne Centre
The Fishbourne Centre near Chichester holds its annual Bonfire Night with funfair, food and bar, bonfire and a fireworks display.
Chichester Largest Indoor Christmas Market
The Mountbatten Centre in Chichester hosts an indoor Christmas market with around 100 stalls of local makers and independent businesses.
Chichester Farmers' Market
Chichester's regular farmers' market brings local food and drink producers to the city centre ahead of the festive season.
Edes House Open House and Christmas Mini Market
Edes House on West Street, Chichester, opens its doors for a Christmas mini market alongside its usual Open House visiting hours.
December 2026
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Chichester Cathedral presents a festive candlelit performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons to mark the start of the Christmas season.
Chichester Festive Market
Christmas market stalls selling gifts, novelties and festive food and drink line East and North Street in Chichester city centre.
The Novium Museum Indoor Christmas Market
The Novium Museum on Tower Street, Chichester, hosts an indoor Christmas market of local craft and gift stalls.
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Chichester Cathedral hosts a candlelit concert of festive film music performed live as part of its Christmas concert series.