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With our Festival 25 season announcement just around the corner, we're delivering some extracurricular fun with these new late night events. After the longest January in history, there's never been a greater need for crafting, cocktails, and poetry!
Our latest events...
CFT Lates: Cocktails and Collages
Fri 25 Apr
Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned crafter, you'll get guided inspiration to create something uniquely yours. Come solo or bring your friends, unwind from the day, and leave with your own stunning cut-and-paste masterpiece.

CFT Lates: Hollie McNish - Lobster the Paperback Tour
Fri 16 May
Hollie McNish is a poet whose live readings are not to be missed. After a run of sold out shows, she is back with Lobster, a Sunday Times bestselling book. Expect gorgeously crafted poetry, with a healthy dose of strong language and adult content.

The full programme to see you through the winter...
Silent Disco
Fri 21 – Sat 22 Feb
Join us for a night of non-stop dancing where the music is all in your head(phones), courtesy of DJ Roo. From pop to hip-hop, dance to our own beat.

CFT Lates: Brent Would's Got Wood
Fri 28 Feb
Brent Would, as seen on BBC3, E4 and winner of The Gold Rush Season 4, blends comedy, clowning, and music into a show that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. With a flair for the seductive and the absurd, he crafts original, steamy tunes and even improvises on the spot, using your suggestions. Be wooed, wowed, and maybe win a date.
Genuinely hilarious
The Sunday Times

CFT Lates: Backroom Gig
Fri 28 Mar
A night of live music, hosted by The Backroom Chichester. We're excited to announce headliner Irrelevant Elephant, a multigenerational, seven-piece jazz funk fusion ensemble alongside epic support from Sarah Collins & Friends, Nola Morgan and Ovation Music.

Dates for your diary...
- Festival Theatre Foyer
New Ventures Exhibition
Wed 7 Jul – Thu 16 Aug