Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK's flagship theatres with an international reputation for creating magical live performances. Creating outstanding world-class productions for audiences both from the UK and around the world; the emphasis of the theatre's programme is on the Summer Festival, which runs from April to September and includes plays from classics to contemporary writing.

Other events in the varied programme include Outdoor Promenade Performances, Cabaret and Comedy nights, Platform Events, Family Days and Talks.

Surrounded by beautiful parkland on the edge of the Roman city of Chichester, the site comprises two main buildings. The Festival Theatre houses a 1206 seat auditorium along with 3 bars and the main Box Office. The light, airy and spacious foyer is a striking example of 1960s architecture. The Minerva building houses a 285 seat auditorium along with an a la carte restaurant, café, shop and bars. A 900 space Pay and Display car park is located on the boundary of the theatre site