Families | Chichester Festival Theatre

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Families

Welcoming our youngest visitors and their grown-ups

Unwind in our free family friendly spaces, go on unforgettable adventures with our shows or get creative at exciting events. From music and musicals to craft and comedy for kids, we’re excited to welcome you and your family to Chichester.

A girl is sat in a read theatre seat, with her hands held out dramatically. She is in a spotlight. Around her in the shadows are other smiling children.

See a show

Check out what we have lined up this season including adventures, musicals and cracking comedy (without the rude bits).

Children and grown-ups dance around on Oaklands Park. In the middle of an image a girl with pigtails smiles and dances with a girl in a pink hat.

Knees-up on the Park

Join us for a day of pure excitement suitable for all ages. Dance at the silent disco, explore our heritage treasure trail and get creative in a workshop.

A young boy holds his mother's hand; children play in the background.

Early years classes (2-5 years)

Family-friendly, fun-filled creative activities for your little ones to enjoy

A toddler in a blue cardigan smiles with his hand up to his mouth. He is looking towards a musician playing the flute. The muscian's face is obscure, he is wearing a spotty blue shirt.

Little Notes

Make music with our popular music sessions for 0 - 4 year olds and their grown-ups

Families intently listening to a story; sat on beanbags and chairs.

Make yourselves at home

Our family-friendly café has plenty of space (inside and out), a free water station, baby change and high chairs, plus toys and books within arms distance in our free play areas. Come on in!

a man is sitting in the theatre foyer on the floor with a toddler. There are other children in the foreground and behind the man there are more children and a floorcloth with paper models.

Bring the whole family

We are a proud member of the Family Arts Standards, the Age Standards and we are also a Dementia Friendly Theatre - making us a great place to visit with the whole family. We are breastfeeding friendly and warmly support breastfeeding mums.