28 May, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Regularly performing at Charterhouse , educational establishment attended by the original Genesis members , The Book of Genesis is a faithful tribute to many of the early Peter Gabriel tracks with costumes , mask and that eerie atmosphere so beloved by Genesis fans. . . .
28 May, 19:30 - 22:00
Seaford College, Petworth, GU28 0NB
To kick start our weekend of celebration and royal Jubilation we are thrilled to announce a Petworth Festival Royal Variety Performance. The very best of the Petworth Festival, featuring the remarkable pianist, song-writer and all-round entertainer Joe Stilgoe; the stunning talent from the nations most extraordinary musical family, pianist Jeneba. . .
11 June - 10 July
Chichester and environs
The 2022 festival will run from Saturday 11 June to Sunday 10 July. We present a truly exciting and varied lineup of over 100 events every summer, combining a brilliant programme of classical music with the best in jazz, blues, folk, rock, pop and world music. Music – Classical. . . . .
11 June, 19:30 - 21:45
St Mary’s Church, Petworth, GU28 0AE
Fernhurst Choral Society, under its talented Musical Director Tim Ravalde will perform four celebratory pieces in a concert entitled A Joyful Celebration accompanied by talented young soloists, organ, brass and timpani. The concert will comprise Haydns Insanae et Vanae Curae , Bruckners Te Deum, Bachs Ascension Oratorio and concludes with. . .
12 June, 12:00 - 14:00
Priory Park Chichester
We welcome HM Army Band Sandhurst, which joins with the University of Chichester Conservatoire Symphonic Band to present an outdoor concert of repertoire for wind band. Free entry. . . .
Launching Alexander Rider’s new CD “Fresque marine Forgotten Jewels for Harp Volume 1”. Alexander will present a selection of French repertoire, played on a 1902 Erard harp. . CDs will be available to purchase at a discounted price. Quite early on in Alexander Rider’s “harp-life” he became fascinated with a. . .
All the hits from all the shows, with the Spectre Orchestra from the University of Chichester Conservatoire, dancers and soloists. Thursday 16 June 7. 30pm Friday 17 June 2. 30pm* Friday 17 June 7. 30pm. * The Friday matinee will be a relaxed performance, open to the general public, which. . .
The Nostalgia Show is a music festival providing a mixture of fun in a vintage style, through entertainment and displays. Come step back in time visitors can view a selection of classic cars, shop vintage style and dance away all in one setting. There’ll be a variety of entertainment, including. . .
Bach’s solo cello suites have always inspired music lovers with their freshness, imagination, spontaneous experimenting in sound, structures and technical boundaries and sheer cathartic beauty. Imbued with deep thought and wisdom, they move between dances to reflection, moments of joy and fun and melancholy, which we can all relate to. . . .
All the hits from all the shows, with the Spectre Orchestra from the University of Chichester Conservatoire, dancers and soloists. Thursday 16 June 7. 30pm Friday 17 June 2. 30pm* Friday 17 June 7. 30pm. * The Friday matinee will be a relaxed performance, open to the general public, which. . .
17 June, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
You must not miss this top theatre act recreating the very essence of David Bowie !. . . .
All the hits from all the shows, with the Spectre Orchestra from the University of Chichester Conservatoire, dancers and soloists. Thursday 16 June 7. 30pm Friday 17 June 2. 30pm* Friday 17 June 7. 30pm. * The Friday matinee will be a relaxed performance, open to the general public, which. . .
A celebration of chamber music, the local climate , our community and Vaughan Williams in his 150th year. Music to include: J. S. Bach ‘May sheep may safely graze’ Roderick Williams OBE Knepp Piano Trio Variations on Greensleeves John Ireland ‘Fantasy Trio’ Ralph Vaughan Williams ‘The Lark Ascending’ Piano trio. . .
18 June, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Totally Blondie must be one of the most authentic Blondie tribute acts in the world and will no doubt produce another sell-out stunning performance in Mid – June – do not miss out ! Come and watch arguably the best and most dynamic Blondie tribute band around !. . . .
The Royal Marines Association Concert Band presents an evening of easy listening music including marches, overtures, Big Band, West End & a Last Night of the Proms finale. . . .
Mass in Blue was written by Will Todd in 2003. A wonderful fusion of sacred choral music and jazz that has become an established part of choral repertoire. It brings the composer’s lifelong love of traditional choral music into the 21st century with spiritual sensitivity and a contemporary edge. The. . .
This indie pop sextet from Oxford finish their first UK tour at the Chichester Inn, so expect an upbeat selection of their own perfectly formed power pop. Despite only forming as the pandemic landed, the band have featured on Radcliffe and Maconie on 6 Music and recently did a Janice. . .
19 June, 19:00 - 21:00
Selsey Town Hall
John Lenehan is an internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and arranger with a passion for silent movies. In January, he performed the world première of “The Roaring Twenties” to a rapturous reception at Champs Hill. This evening’s performance is one you will be sure to enjoy both visually and acoustically. During. . .
22 June, 18:30 - 22:00
Bangkok Lounge 73 High St, Bognor Regis PO21 1RZ
60-minute solo cello concert by Roger Clayden, followed by a Thai meal. JS Bach Suite for Unaccompanied Cello No 1 in G Major Preludium, Sarabande, Gigue. Jean-Pierre Duport Etude No 8in D major. JS Bach Suite for Unaccompanied Cello No 3 in C Major Preludium, Sarabande, Gigue. Sibelius Theme &. . .
Pamela Howard, acclaimed director and scenographer, has worked in opera and contemporary music theatre all around the world. Join her for a very special evening of talk, music and visual reflections celebrating her life’s work in anticipation of the publication of her graphic memoir, “The Art of Making Theatre. ”. . . .
Four dangerously good singers and a hilarious MC/pianist deliver a performance rich in glorious vocals, cheeky humour and operatic flamboyance. Fast becoming known for their classical re-imaginings of iconic hits, ATM are thrilled to be returning to the Festival of Chichester with new songs for 2022. . . .
Flute Julian Sperry Oboe Rachel Harwood-White Clarinet Nicholas Ellis Horn Katie Pryce Bassoon Louise Watson. PROGRAMME :. E dward Elgar Chanson de Matin 1857-1934. J. B. McEwen Under Northern Skies 1868-1948. Gordon Jacob Swansea Town 1895-1984. Ralph Vaughan-Williams English Folksong Suite 1872-1958. Interval. Peter Warlock Capriol Suite 1894-1930. Edwin York-Bowen. . .
2022 CJC All-Stars. Friday 24 Jun 2022. Doors open at 6. 45pm and event starts at 7. 45pm. Judith O’Higgins Tenor Sax (top left). Allison Neale Alto Sax & Flute (top middle). Eriko Ishihara Piano (bottom left). Marianne Windham Bass (bottom right). Hannah Horton Baritone Sax (top right). Migdalia van. . .
To celebrate the birthday and platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, we come together to perform an all British programme of favourites. Rule Britannia, Fantasia on British Sea Songs, Land of Hope and Glory and many more. With full orchestra, choir and soloists come and take a glass of. . .
The multi-award-winning classical guitarist Jonathan Ross Parkin will be your guide through a surprising, dazzling and intimate portrait of the guitar’s journey through Bach’s Brandenburg, Beethoven’s Vienna towards its cultural and spiritual home. The guitar’s journey has been a nomadic one. The guitar and its predecessors were inspired in the. . .
Chichester Big Band plays the nostalgic era of swing, including Glenn Miller, Count Basie & other big band greats. Celebrating HM Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee at our ‘Indoor Street Party’, to include ‘vintage’ afternoon tea, cakes and sandwiches. Fabulous raffle. Vintage dress is optional, so do come and have fun!. . . .
25 June, 19:00 - 23:00
Oaklands Pavilion
This unapologetically naughty night out is the brainchild of award-winning performer and producer Dawn Gracie. Chichester’s own cabaret club was born in 2016 and has been attracting audiences from afar and wholeheartedly supports the LGBTQ+ community. A mixed show containing burlesque, drag, comedy and cabaret. Yes! In Chichester! 18+. Not. . .
Join Chichester City Band as we celebrate our 125th Birthday. Since 1897, interrupted only by World Wars and the recent pandemic, your local brass band has provided joyful sounds for all to enjoy. This special concert will embrace 125 glorious years of music-making and continue that proud tradition. . . .
Guitarist Rob Johnston and percussionist Tim Gower return to provide a supercharged acoustic evening of driving and energetic rhythms that you will find irresistible! This is a dazzling fusion of world, folk and roots music and original songs. These skilled players bring a truly original sound to the Festival 2022. . . .
‘Billie meets Ella & Amy’ as well as other legendary jazz icons with local chanteuse Olivia Stevens bringing her trademark warmth and genuine emotion to proceedings in this solo vocal performance with audio accompaniment. Expect toe tappers and torch song balladry. This popular evening is not to be missed! “Olivia. . .
Renowned for their welcoming classical concerts, Ensemble Reza is a versatile group, and this brunch concert will be no exception as they combine strings with accordion and welcome clarinettist Steve Dummer for an early afternoon of jazz, classical and blues. Coffee and cake will be served throughout, with the doors. . .
Henry Purcell’s most famous opera includes sparkling baroque favourites to start the evening. Full orchestra, choir and soloists featuring Orbita Baroque Orchestra from the University of Chichester Conservatoire. . . .
Cellists Christopher Allan, Michael Atkinson, Adrian Bradbury and Ben Rogerson return to Chichester with an astonishingly varied programme promising to take us from Puccini to Piazzolla, and from the Renaissance to a brand new work by jazz king composer Guy Barker. They bring something for everyone, be they music-lovers in. . .
Beloved melodies by Hadjidakis, Theodorakis and Xarhakos were composed for different reasons during almost the same decade. Songs that dressed beautiful poems and coloured movies, that were inspired by political situations, or talk about love and passion; some of them dynamic, some nostalgic but all of them deeply meaningful. This. . .
A stunning display of talent from some of the world’s finest young musicians! The pupils of the internationally-renowned Yehudi Menuhin School give many concerts each year, touring throughout the UK and Europe. Their ‘Showcase’ concerts treat audiences to solo, duo and string quartet performances, with repertoire ranging from the baroque. . .
St. Richard Singers, “still quiring” after 50 years, bring us “the touches of sweet harmony” for a summer’s evening. This programme particularly celebrates the music of several British master composers, including Parry, Elgar and Finzi, and in this anniversary year for Ralph Vaughan Williams his sublime Serenade to Music. As. . .
Stone Cold return to the city to promote their latest album “Mesanthropy”, fusing rhythms from West Africa, India, Indonesia and the Caribbean together with modern English folk songs, tight vocal harmonies, a plethora of weird and wonderful percussion instruments and plenty of psychedelic jazz-rock improvisation. Featuring: Phil Bedford (bass/percussion/vocals) Alistair. . .
Tesoro, a local tenor/soprano classical crossover duo, is coming to the Chichester Assembly Rooms this June with a wealth of music from the world of contemporary classical, opera, musical theatre and film, including La Traviata, Gianni Schicchi, Turandot, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera and other works. . . .
23-year-old saxophone superstar Jess Gillam has wowed audiences with her dazzling virtuosity since being a finalist in the 2016 BBC Young Musician competition. She joins the London Mozart Players in Chichester for an evening that balances Mozart and Haydn with Marcello’s baroque thrills and Glazunov’s lyricism. Don’t miss an extraordinary. . .
Chichester Fringe is back, with a hybrid mix of live streaming and live audiences. Choose to attend individual shows in our daytime schedule or join us from 7pm each evening as we showcase music, comedy, drama and much more. Some events will be broadcast via chichesterfringe. co. uk. Friday 1. . .
Put on your retro gear and come and come and feast in an evening of live music and hits from the 60s. With the full Spectre Orchestra, Choir and soloists as well as dancers and cabaret, this fantastic evening is not to be missed. Saturday matinee will be a “relaxed”. . .
String trio:. Jonathan Strange violin Jonathan Welch viola Roger Clayden cello. Programme: Joseph Eybler String Trio Opus. 2 Beethoven String Trio No. 3 Opus 9 No. 2. Jonathan Strange was co-leader of the London Mozart Players and a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Field orchestra. Jonathan. . .
Pavlos Carvalho cello; Louisa Lam piano. Lyrically soulful and heart thumpingly virtuosic music from around the world, from Chopin, Dvorak, Fauré, Saint-Saëns, Villalobos and Piazzolla. Music from the wild extremes of Hungarian folk music, the calm beauty of Slavonic folk song to Western classical purity and then the primal rhythms. . .
David Bathurst, who has previously recited the New Testament and the complete works of Gilbert & Sullivan from memory, will, from memory, sing every song recorded, composed and released by the Beatles onto one of their albums, including such classics as Hey Jude, Let It Be and Lady Madonna. He. . .
Put on your retro gear and come and come and feast in an evening of live music and hits from the 60s. With the full Spectre Orchestra, Choir and soloists as well as dancers and cabaret, this fantastic evening is not to be missed. Saturday matinee will be a “relaxed”. . .
JUBILEE MUSIC FROM STAGE & SCREEN DURING THE REIGN OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II BY THE SOUTHDOWNS CONCERT BAND. The Southdowns Concert Band, conducted by Tom Hodge MBE , is delighted to be joined by Vocalise from Bersted Arts led by James Etheridge in a concert of the best. . .
3 July, 15:00 - 17:00
Halnaker Park Cottages, Halnaker, Chichester, PO18 0QH
Celebrating 21 years of performing klezmer and traditional music from the Balkans and Eastern Europe, this international, prizewinning band is a “brilliant live ensemble who effortlessly blend musical flavours from Turkey to Poland” ( Songlines ). Enjoy Gypsy songs and circle dancing in a beautiful garden. Parking available. Bring low. . .
Holger Skepeneit travels effortlessly through styles, centuries, and musical traditions. Always speaking in his own distinctive voice, the pieces lead to often unexpected, but always fulfilling places and have an easy aesthetic appeal without being superficial. In the keenly anticipated follow-up to his first album “Music For Piano And Strings”,. . .
Stirring choruses, graphic musical imitations of hailstones, fire, plagues of frogs and flies, galloping horses and the waters of the Red Sea will feature when the Consort of Twelve and the Portsmouth Baroque Choir collaborate in one of Handel’s greatest and most dramatic oratorios, Israel in Egypt. Following on from. . .
4 July, 15:30 - 16:30
TAO, 41-43 High St, Bognor Regis PO21 1RX
Roger Clayden cello and Christopher Taylor piano. A 60-minute cello and piano concert. Programme: JS Bach Air on a G String from Suite No. 3 in D minor JS Bach Ave Maria Dmitri Schostakowitsch Moderato & Tarantella Maurice Ravel Pavane Camilla Saint-Saens Softly Awakens My Heart Claude Debussy Massenet Gabriel. . .
Elena Toponogova (piano) returns with a delightful programme featuring a hand-picked ensemble of star musicians. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, Elena is a prize-winner in international competitions and has toured widely across Europe. Her programme includes Prokofiev, Medtner and Stravinsky. (‘Her performance was mesmerising’ Musical Opinion Magazine. . . .
5 July, 15:30 - 16:30
TAO 41-43 High St, Bognor Regis PO21 1RX
Roger Clayden cello and Christopher Taylor piano. A 60-minute cello and piano concert. Programme: Vaughan Williams Six Studies in English Folk Song: “Lovely on the water”, “Spurn Point”, “Van Dieman’s Land”, “She borrows some of her mother’s gold”, “The Lady and Dragon”, “As I walked over London Bridge” J. H. . . .
Enjoy a magical blend of poetry and music with legendary Liverpudlian poet Roger McGough, international pianist Elena Toponogova, actress Emily Rose Smith and South Downs poets celebrating the bicentenary of Sussex-born Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. The mix includes Roger’s much-loved poetry, music from the Romantic era and readings from. . .
6 July, 15:30 - 16:30
TAO 41-43 High St, Bognor Regis PO21 1RX
Roger Clayden cello and Christopher Taylor piano. A 60-minute cello and piano concert. Programme:. Johannes Brahms Sonata in E minor; Allegro non troppo & Allegretto quasi Menuetto Anton Rubinstein Melody in F Felix Mendelssohn Spring Song from Song without words Op. 109 Franz Schubert Serenade Anton Dvorak Humoreske Woldemar Bargiel. . .
Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musician’s musician: a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune. There are few melodeon players who put so much feeling into their playing, whether it be a set of dance tunes or accompaniment to a slow English ballad. . . .
Conductor Gergely Madaras brings the internationally renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra back to Chichester with one of the highlights of the festival. An exciting programme of masterpieces includes Beethoven’s Overture to Prometheus , Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 6 ‘Pathétique’ and Leonard Elschenbroich as the soloist with Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Gergely Madaras Conductor. . .
Stardust was formed in 2018 and has been very busy on the West Sussex jazz scene. This lively 6-8 piece set up performs music for Jazz and Jive to the highest standards reminiscent of early New Orleans as well as more contemporary sounds. Free admission with a retiring collection in. . .
Enjoy an evening of classical guitar music with Linda Kelsall-Barnett and Zoe Barnett, in the wonderful setting of Christ Church Chichester. A wide range of repertoire will include works played on nineteenth-century guitars and more recent compositions on modern instruments. Linda Kelsall-Barnett is a regular contributor to the Festival of. . .
8 July, 19:30 - 21:15
St Peter and St Mary, Fishbourne
After the resounding success of its last festival appearance, the Parnassian Ensemble makes a welcome return with a new programme of beautiful baroque music. Perfect for a summer’s evening. Composers include Bach, Telemann, Purcell and Castello. Sophie Middleditch recorders and baroque flute Helen Hooker recorders Lynden Cranham baroque ’cello David. . .
Olivia Stevens & Co. return to the Chichester Inn to celebrate the release of their brand new EP! With recent interest from BBC Introducing, Olivia goes from strength to strength. Expect a smokin’ hot blend of bone-deep emotion and upbeat positivity, as both a songwriter and performer. She’ll be joined. . .
Pavlos Carvalho will perform Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations and Nocturne with Chichester Symphony Orchestra. Pavlos is an international music prizewinner, a versatile player and well known to Chichester Festival audiences. CSO will also perform Sibelius’ Symphony No 2 and Dvorak’s The Noon Witch. Simon Wilkins conducts. Suitable for all ages. . . .
Join the Chichester Chorale and The Chichester Chamber Ensemble in the idyllic setting of Boxgrove Priory for an uplifting evening of music by G. F. Handel, directed by Tom Robson. The programme is based around Handel’s sublime Coronation Anthems , which includes one of his most famous works, Zadok the. . .
15 July, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Come and listen to the Vox Beatles in authentic gear recreating the melodic magic of The Fab Four !. Please note tickets are NOT available from the Council House prior to the concert. . . .
16 July, 19:30 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
A stunning laser show and great rendition of all your Pink Floyd favourites back by popular demand , so book your seat early !. Please note tickets are NOT available from the Assembly Room prior to the concert. . . .
23 July, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Logicaltramp , an amazing tribute to the great Supertramp , return to Chichester Assembly Room and early booking is advised as this gig will soon sell out !. Please note tickets are NOT available from the Assembly Room prior to the concert. . . .
27 August, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Dizzy Lizzy will bring the Boys back in town , put whisky in your jar and rock this house in late August !. Please note tickets are NOT available from the Assembly Room prior to the concert. . . .
10 September, 09:30 - 15:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
A Record Fair for Chichester, in the wonderful Assembly Room, Council House, North Street, in the pedestrianised heart of the City. Come and see us at the Assembly Room in North St we have a full roster of wonderful sellers, with thousands of records on sale. Please note that we. . .
23 September, 19:30 - 22:00
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Craig Jefferson comes to The Chichester Assembly Room to recreate the vocal dexterity and presence of the great Elvis !. Please note tickets are NOT available from the Council House prior to the concert. . . .
24 September, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Details to be confirmed. . . .
6 October, 19:30 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Details to follow. . . .
29 October, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Details to be confirmed. . . .
3 November, 19:30 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Details to follow. . . .
12 November, 10:00 - 16:00
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Sussex Makers & Merchants Market is a free entry indoor artisan and handmade market. Taking place in the heart of Chichester, it is brought to you by the people behind Vintage and Very Nice who have over a decade of experience running markets in Chichester and beyond. The market will. . .
19 November, 19:00 - 21:30
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Rock concert celebrating the works of the iconic Rolling Stones. Please note that tickets are NOT available from the Council House prior to the concert. . . .
26 November, 10:00 - 16:00
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ
Sussex Makers & Merchants Market is a free entry indoor artisan and handmade market. Taking place in the heart of Chichester, it is brought to you by the people behind Vintage and Very Nice who have over a decade of experience running markets in Chichester and beyond. The market will. . .
