A graphic illustration of skyscrapers in shades of blue with a dark background. On top of the buildings, yellow text reads 'Irving Berlin's Top Hat The Musical'. The 'O' is represented by a top hat with a couple in glamorous Hollywood costumes dancing elegantly in hold.

Group Deals

Your visit

Group Deals

CFT is great for groups with great shows at great prices!

Benefits for groups:

  • Discounts for groups of 8+ 
  • Four week reservation period
  • Up to 10 seats can be purchased online with group discount
  • Pre-book your ice creams and save queueing
  • Special offers from our caterers below

Festival season discounts

Monday and Tuesday performances:

  • Groups of 8+ in the Festival Theatre 
    £30 per ticket (£35 for Top Hat) 
  • Groups of 8+ in the Minerva Theatre
    £29 per ticket

Wednesday - Friday performances:

  • Groups of 8+ £5 off top three prices.
  • Groups of 40+ £8 off top three prices, plus a £5 ticket for the Group Organiser.

Christmas at CFT discounts

A Boy Called Christmas / The Three Little Pigs

Monday - Friday performances:

  • Groups of 8+ 10% off top three prices

Bookings will be dealt with in the order they're received. We will process your booking within five working days. 

Great shows for Groups!

  1. A small figure of a man stands with his back to the camera in the centre of a giant Cross of St George - the England football team's flag. The figure is dressed in Gareth Southgate's signature waistcoat, shirt sleeves and suit trousers.
    Festival Theatre

    Dear England

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    More info about Dear England Book now

Check out our Groups welcome pack full of helpful info

Dining discounts

Groups 10 – 20:

  • Pre-order a freshly baked pizza and glass of wine in the Minerva Bar for £20pp
  • Two courses, a glass of wine and coffee in The Brasserie for £40.50pp (includes service charge)
  • Three courses, a glass of wine and coffee in The Brasserie for £49.50pp (includes service charge)

Bringing a Group larger than 20? We ask our larger bookings to pre-order and arrive at 12noon or 5pm and complete their payment in advance to ensure a smooth service. 

Email Caper & Berry to pre-order and reserve your table. To confirm your reservation, our caterers ask for £10 deposit per person. 

* Choose a bottle of beer or a soft drink if you'd prefer
**Choose from Tea, Single or Double Espresso or Americano!

Pizza in a cardboard box with basil leaves on top.

Backstage Tours

Have you wanted to find out what goes on behind the scenes at Chichester Festival Theatre? Our bespoke group tours give you a chance to learn about the craft, challenge and history of our extraordinary theatre. If you fancy standing on the same stage as some of the greatest British actors and actresses, drop us an email at tours@cft.org.uk and we'll see what we can do.

All group tours are led by a experienced guide and last 60 minutes. Tours are £12 per person. 

The Festival Theatre auditorium is seen from the stage. The audience is full. The black and gold stage stretches out in front of the camera. On the left of the frame is a grand piano. Two white crystal chandeliers hang down from the ceiling. There are lots of golden lights shining towards the stage and the camera from the ceiling