Southern Cathedrals Festival Concert: Wesley, Parry & Brahms

Chichester Cathedral Choir, and the combined girl choristers and lay clerks of Salisbury and Winchester perform a concert of choral music commemorating the 150th anniversary of the death of composer Samuel Sebastian Wesley. Also featuring music by Brahms and movements from Parry's Songs of Farewell.

Featuring as part of the 2026 Southern Cathedrals Festival

Event details

Tickets
£35 / £25 / £17.50 / £15 under-25s
Date
Friday 17 July 2026, 18:30
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Category
Concerts, Music
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Festival Patrons have priority booking from 7 April
Public booking opens 7am on Tuesday 5 May

Timings

Doors open: 18.00
Concert begins: 18.30

Programme

Johannes Brahms 
Warum ist das Licht gegeben

SS Wesley
Cast me not away from thy presence
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
Blessed be the God and Father

CHH Parry
Selection from Songs of Farewell:
- My soul, there is a country
- Never weather-beaten sail
- There is an old belief
- Lord, let me know mine end

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