Chichester Cathedral has begun the search for a designer to lead the creative vision for its next Festival of Flowers in 2028.
The five-day event will run from 6 to 10 June 2028 and follows the Festival’s landmark 30th anniversary celebrations this year.
More than 11,000 people attended the 2026 Festival, which saw more than 50,000 blooms used to create over 60 displays throughout the Cathedral and its historic spaces.
The event is held every two years and brings together professional florists, volunteers, students and community groups.
The Cathedral is now looking for an experienced designer to take the creative lead for 2028, building on the Festival’s 30-year history while bringing a fresh perspective.
Alison George, Director of Fundraising at Chichester Cathedral, said: “The 30th anniversary Festival was an important moment for us, a chance to celebrate everything that has made the Festival so special over the past three decades, but also to look towards its future.
“One of the things we were particularly proud of in 2026 was seeing different generations of floral talent working alongside one another, from highly experienced florists and our extraordinary team of volunteer arrangers to students and emerging designers bringing new ideas and perspectives.
“We’re now looking for a designer who can build on that legacy and bring their own creative vision to 2028. It’s an exciting opportunity to interpret the Cathedral, its heritage and architecture in a new way, while continuing to explore sustainability, British-grown flowers and opportunities to inspire the next generation of floral talent.”
Caroline Daines of Nordic Twigs led the creative direction for the 2026 Festival, choosing the theme “Nature’s Embrace”, which placed sustainability at the heart of the event.
Previous Festival designers have included Hannah Howell of Whimsy Flowers, The Hon Lady Fiona Barttelot, Hilary Tupper and John Brookes MBE.
The Festival also raises money towards the upkeep of Chichester Cathedral, with the 2026 event raising more than £175,000 towards restoration and maintenance.
The successful 2028 designer will work alongside Cathedral staff, volunteers and floral designers to develop the overall creative vision for the event.
Those interested in the role are being invited to register their interest by 12 October 2026.
The 2028 Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers will begin with a Preview Evening on 6 June and continue until 10 June.
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