Festival of Chichester launches on a gloriously sunny afternoon

The Sleepy Lagoon Orchestra from the University of Chichester delighted the crowds on the Cathedral Green as the 2023 Festival of Chichester got underway on Saturday.It all set the scene for more than 90 brilliant events lined up across all the arts. The festival officially runs until 9 July but even after that there are a few extra bonuses. To get the full picture, browse the festival website and discover the fantastic choice on offer. The majority of event tickets are available online through www.thenovium.org/boxoffice and in person from The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH, just a stone’s throw north of the Cathedral. Email: boxoffice@chichester.gov.uk; phone: 01243 816525. For phone and in-person bookings the box office is open Tuesday to Friday 10am-4.30pm & Saturday 10am-5pm. Also on Sundays 10am-4pm from June 18 onwards.