The Metanoia Series

The Metanoia Series asks the question: how can we create cultural events that are not only entertaining, but also spark transformation, creativity, and connection in our communities? Events that are not just about entertainment, but about creating experiences that stimulate dialogue, inspire creativity, and connect people in new ways.

The vision behind The Metanoia Series is to bring a programme of events to the Festival of Chichester, designed to push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and open up space for fresh ideas to emerge. Offerings that range from music and art to conversations about togetherness and experimental gatherings, the series is about exploring how creativity can help us navigate complexity and imagine different futures. Audiences are invited into something meaningful and alive.

​You can read more about the series and its impact so far in the blog articles below.

​We would love to hear your thoughts on what kinds of cultural events feel most vital to you right now and how the arts can best serve communities today.

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Craftivism: Activism
through handicrafts

Social change rarely begins with policy. It begins with a shift in mindset, in how we see ourselves, each other and our role in the world. In a world that feels increasingly...

Regenerative Design: A Bioregion For Chichester

By Claire Paul The event Regenerative Design: A Bioregion For Chichester was included in the Festival of Chichester this year, as part of The Metanoia Series, curated by Ben...

"Experiment": Alcohol-Free Dance, Art & Community as part of The Metanoia Serie...

What is "Experiment" and where did it come from? In a nutshell, Experiment is an alcohol-free electronic dance music party, infused with digital art and creative...

"Exploring the Metanoia Series in the Festival of Chichester: A New...

Metanoia : to change one’s mind and expand it in such a way as to gain a new perspective on the world. The word itself has Greek roots, originally used to describe a deep shift in understanding, a kind of turning point in thin...