A year of celebrations will run throughout 2025
Chichester Cathedral has announced an exciting series of events that will run throughout 2025 to mark its 950th anniversary.
Chichester950 will be a year-long celebration featuring exhibitions, choral and orchestral concerts, and community events, culminating with a spectacular light show in October.
The programme of events aims to highlight the Cathedral’s presence as a beacon of faith, spirituality and community, and invites people to celebrate its captivating history that spans over nine centuries.
At the heart of the festivities is a fascinating exhibition Religion, Rebellion & Reformation, which runs from 14th February - 15th November 2025. The exhibition will feature nine objects from across East and West Sussex, each representing a century in history. Through artefacts, stories and pivotal moments, the exhibition aims to highlight how the Christian faith shaped, not just the Cathedral’s history, but the lives of people across the two counties.
Other events will see Chichester city centre come together for festivities and street parties, celebrating music, food and culture, culminating in a spectacular immersive light and sound installation which will transform the Cathedral, bringing its 950-year history to life in an awe-inspiring display.
While this momentous milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Cathedral’s past, it is also a chance to look ahead to the future. With a newly installed Dean of Chichester, The Very Reverend Dr Edward Dowler, the Cathedral begins a new chapter in its remarkable journey.
To find out more about Chichester950 and the programme of events visit: www.chichester950.org.uk
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