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, and Paul
Young. 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
Although started originally in 1904, the Southern Cathedrals Festival
was established in its present form in 1960 when Winchester , Salisbury
and Chichester agreed a three yearly cycle each taking it in turn
to play the host to a five day festival of music and liturgy, and
to provide an opportunity for the three choirs to work together.
The main theme of the festival is choral music but there is also
an organ recital and the Festival Eucharist on Friday is one of
the highlights.
Contact: Chichester Cathedral 2007, Winchester Cathedral 2008, Salisbury
Cathedral 2009
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 award of Silver Gilt has been won in the South and South East
In Bloom competition for the past two years.
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