Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester, West Sussex
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Chichester Festival Theatre stands in Oaklands Park in Chichester and describes itself as a local theatre with a world-class profile. It runs three spaces, the Festival Theatre, the Minerva and The Nest, with a programme of plays, musicals and Shakespeare plus comedy, live music and shows for young children. Its Christmas show is one of the region's big festive outings.
Highlights
- Festival Theatre, Minerva Theatre and The Nest
- Plays, musicals and Shakespeare
- Comedy, music and early years shows
- Annual Christmas production
Good to know
- The 2026 Christmas show is Hey! Christmas Tree
Getting there
Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP
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Nearby
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Image: Pallant House GalleryPallant House Gallery
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Image: Chichester CathedralChichester Cathedral
A 900-year-old cathedral in the centre of Chichester, free to enter by donation and welcoming to dogs. Look out for the John Piper tapestry, and the peregrine falcons that nest on the spire.