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Chichester Festivities
The Chichester Festivities established in 1975, is an annual event
taking place over an extended fortnight centred on the first two
weeks in July. The events during the festivities range widely over
literature, music, painting, crafts, politics and history with many
national and international artists and speakers taking part. Venues
are throughout the City. In recent years a fringe has appeared alongside
the main festivities. The occasion is used by many local groups
to put on a special programme of events.
Canon Gate House, South Street, Chichester, PO19 1PU
www.chifest.org.uk Tel:01243 785718
Chichester Film Festival
The Chichester Film Festival held in the Chichester Cinema at New
Park was started in 1992 and traditionally takes place in the last
week in August and the first week in September. During this period
over 70 films are shown including premieres, previews and new releases
from around the world. In addition there are classic revivals and
retrospectives of both actors and directors. Altogether, probably
the major film festival in the southeast outside London.
Chichester Cinema, New Park Road, Chichester, PO19 7XY
www.chichestercinema.org Tel:01243 786650
Chichester Real Ale and Jazz Festival
Held in Priory Park the festival started in 1981 and is within a
tented area of 25,000 square feet and a capacity of up to 2,500
people. Originally the music was mainly traditional jazz but as
public tastes changed so has the event. Recent performers include
Blondie, Boney M, Hot Chocolate, James Brown, Status Quo, Paul Young
and Katie Melua. Different bands play each night of the four-day
festival. The festival is now held alongside the Chichester Festivities
Chichester RAJF, Orchard Barn, Colworth, Chichester, PO20 2DS
www.chichester-rajf.co.uk
Southern Cathedrals Festival SCF
is a celebration of cathedrals and their music, held in turn at
Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester. Cathedral music is truly one
of this country’s national treasures. It offers sacred choral
and organ music performed to the very highest standard by the three
cathedrals’ renowned choirs. The choirs will be performing
separately  and
together and will be complemented by visiting performers. The music
is presented in concerts and within worship. The Festival offers
a unique opportunity to enjoy music and to take part in worship
within the setting of three magnificent cathedrals.
Chichester in Bloom
Together with representatives from the community, both the City
Council and District Council have formed the Chichester In Bloom
Steering Committee which aims to increase the awareness of making
the City a green and environmentally friendly place. Forums have
also been formed to encourage residents to have their say in the
shaping of the parks and open spaces in the City.
By both Councils working together and with the support of the community,
the gold award has been won in the South and South East In Bloom
competition in 2010.
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