Southern Cathedrals Festival Concert: Vivaldi, Copland & Hussey

The combined choirs of Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester Cathedrals perform a concert of choral music featuring the Vivaldi Gloria, Aaron Copland's In the beginning, and Songs from the Temple - a new commission by Christopher Hussey with text by Rowan Williams.

Featuring as part of the 2026 Southern Cathedrals Festival

Event details

Tickets
£42 / £35 / £20 / £15 under-25s
Date
Saturday 18 July 2026, 18:30
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Category
Concerts, Music

Festival Patrons have priority booking from 7 April
Public booking opens 5 May

Timings

Doors open: 18.00
Concert begins: 18.30

Programme

Antonio Vivaldi
Gloria

Henry Purcell
Movements from King Arthur

Aaron Copland
In the beginning

Christopher Hussey
Songs from the Temple

FAQs

What facilities are at the Cathedral?
  • Toilet facilities are available in the Cathedral (including an accessible toilet with changing facilities).
  • Ramps throughout the Cathedral allow step-free access.
  • Food and drink is available for eat-in or takeaway from Cloisters Kitchen & Garden (open daily from 9.00am - 5.00pm).
How do I get to the Cathedral?
  • The Cathedral is in the heart of Chichester, close to the Market Cross, the centrepoint of the City’s main pedestrianised shopping streets. The Cathedral’s postcode is PO19 1RP.
  • By car, approach from the M27 (A27) and turn northwards at one of the bypass roundabouts following signs for the city centre. Visitors arriving by car should aim for one of the many public car parks around the City.
  • The Cathedral is less than a 10 minute walk from Chichester’s Train Station, and is opposite a bus stop.
Is the Cathedral accessible?
General Access

Level access into the Cathedral is available through the South West Door, which is marked 40 on the Cathedral Plan.

Within the Cathedral and the Cathedral precincts there are ramps for easy level access. The Cathedral has three wheelchairs which may be used, free of charge, on a first-come first-served basis. 

Toilets

Toilet facilities are available in the North Transept opposite the Treasury(including an accessible toilet with changing facilities).

Parking

There are a limited number of Accessible parking spaces situated on the approach to the Cathedral via West Street. These spaces can be used free of charge provided the vehicle is displaying a blue badge. 

For further information on Accessible parking in Chichester please click here.

Dogs

Only Guide, Therapy and Assistance Dogs are welcome in the Cathedral for events.

If you are planning a visit to the Cathedral and have any questions regarding access please contact us, 01243 782595 or info@chichestercathedral.org.uk

Can you help with my ticket?

Please direct any ticket enquiries to info@chichestercathedral.org.uk or call 01243 812487