Jubilee events in West Sussex this weekend

If you’re looking for something to do over the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, there’s lots of events for the whole family to enjoy across West Sussex.

Queen Elizabeth herself has fond memories of the area, from building sandcastles in Bognor Regis in 1929 as a princess, to watching a performance by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Youth Theatre in 2017.

The White & Brooks team is extremely excited about our community coming together for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and we hope you’ll enjoy the long celebratory weekend too.

Here are a few Jubilee events happening in Chichester, Bognor Regis and the wider West Sussex area to add to your calendar.

Bognor Regis Beacon Lighting

Thursday 2^nd June, 9:40pm

The lighting of the Jubilee Beacons is one the official events of the celebrations and Bognor Regis is playing its part. On Thursday 2^nd June at 9:40pm, a piper will give a unique bugle call and the Bersted Arts Choir will be performing a song for the occasion. Afterwards there will be a fireworks display from the end of the pier.

Flower Festival

Thursday 2^nd June – Saturday 4^th June

St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, The Street, Rustington

Open to the public and a free event, go and view the beautiful flower displays gifted by members of the church and village community. The church will be serving cake, coffee and cream teas on the Thursday. On the Friday and Saturday, refreshments will be served in the church hall and there will also be a Jubilee Fayre with stalls on the Saturday.

Jubilee Picnic on The Green

Friday 3^rd June, 12pm – 3pm

Take a picnic and join the community on the Chichester Cathedral green with lots of Jubilee themed activities, including face-painting, live entertainment, ice creams and more.

Gala Day Carnival Chichester

Saturday 4^th June, 11am

The city council is hosting a glorious Gala Day carnival that will parade through the streets of Chichester, starting at New Road at 11am. An afternoon of entertainment will follow in Priory Park.

Bognor Regis Carnival

Saturday 4^th June, 12pm – 8pm

Come and watch the carnival parade that leaves the Esplanade at 1:15pm, arriving at West Park at 2:30pm. There will be arena displays, prize giving, live music and much more.

Worthing Jubilee Concert

Friday 3^rd and Saturday 4^th June, 6pm

On Friday 3^rd June, Steyne Gardens is hosting a singalong to tracks from artists such as The Beatles, Duran Duran, Amy Winehouse and many more British musical icons from the past 70 years. A band of 21 local musicians will also be performing, accompanied by an orchestra. On Saturday 4^th June, the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra will play epic songs from films such as James Bond and Narnia, accompanied by a synchronised laser light display.

Bognor Regis Street Party

Sunday 5^th June, 2pm – 6pm

If you’ve enjoyed the carnival, continue the celebrations with a stroll along the prom to join in with the town’s street party. There will be live music, food stalls and children’s entertainment to create a very special event on the seafront.

Selsey Jubilee Jamboree

Sunday 5^th June, 11.50am

This fun-filled day of activities and performances, including a parade, classic car display and traditional Punch and Judy show, will be topped off with an air show at 5pm.

Jubilee Indoor Street Party

Saturday 25^th June, 3pm

Chichester Big Band presents an indoor street party in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee at the Newell Centre Association. The afternoon promises Big Band music, a vintage tea and a raffle with lots of great prizes.

We hope you enjoy the celebrations in West Sussex!