Oxford Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Oxford? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Oxford with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Oxford and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Oxford, featuring the best of things to do in Oxford – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Oxford fundraisers and charity events.


Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Creation Theatre Drama Club

St Peters Church First Turn, Oxford OX2 8AQ, Oxford, Oxford

Free taster sessions available for Autumn Term! Creating new versions of classic stories to perform live in front of friends and family, with Oxfordshire’s largest producing theatre company. Each term, our groups work toward putting on their own version of either a Shakespeare play or another classic work of literature and will culminate with a […]

£145 – £200

TELL IT TO THE BIRDS

Keble College Chapel Parks Road, Oxford, Oxford

With this sound art installation, you are invited to confess a secret into a lichen-scented hemisphere. Custom software then live "translates" your words into birdsong for all to hear — yet only you know the meaning of your song. Birds sing to communicate with each other; we can only imagine what their subjective experiences of […]

Free

Pantomime Oxford: Jack and The Beanstalk

The Randolph Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxford

By Jack Counsel Directed by Toby Hulse Get ready for a GIGANTIC panto experience! Climb to new heights with Jack and the Beanstalk, a FEE FI FO FUN pantomime for everyone to enjoy at Oxford Playhouse, from the production team that brought you the glittering Cinderella (2022/23). Poor Jack can’t seem to help getting into […]

A 1960s Christmas at Chastleton

Enjoy the nostalgia of a 1960s-style country Christmas, reminiscent of the parties hosted by last owners Barbara and Alan Clutton-Brock. There are board games to try, classic Christmas television, cocktails and a family dinner around the table. For younger visitors, there’s an activity trail inspired by festive fun and games. Normal property admission price applies […]

Free – £19.80

“Silver Lining” by Sandi Toksvig

Silver Lining is a hilarious comedy by Sandi Toksvig. It tells the tale of a group of extraordinary yet forgotten women, who come together one treacherous night to recreate “The Great Escape” – senior-citizen style! On one dark and stormy night in the upper day room of the Silver Retirement Home, five elderly women are […]

£12

Oxford City Christmas Market

Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford, Oxford

Prepare to immerse yourself in the enchantment of the festive season at the Oxford City Christmas Market 2023! Organised by LSD Promotions, this celebration on the historic Broad Street promises to captivate your senses and warm your heart. 🎄 Highlights: 🎄 Over 20 days of festive fun and shopping. Handpicked stalls offering unique gifts and […]

Free

Oxford City Christmas Market

The Oxford City Christmas Market 2023, presented by LSD Promotions, is your ticket to a winter wonderland of festive delights. Located on the iconic Broad Street, this magical event will fill your heart with Christmas cheer! Event Highlights: A 24-day celebration, from 30th November to 23rd December. Explore charming stalls offering one-of-a-kind gifts and artisan […]

Free

Oxford Printmakers Co-operative: Midwinter Show

North Wall Arts Centre North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Summertown,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Oxford Printmakers Co-operative (OPC) returns to The North Wall this Christmas with a colourful array of current members’ work. OPC was formed in 1977 as an open access Fine Art Print workshop. It is known for the high standard of its printmaking facilities and many of Oxford’s established printmakers have made work, taught or exhibited […]

Free

New Humble Country Christmas Fayre at Rectory Farm

The Humble Country Christmas Fayre will take place on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 December from 10am to 5pm at Rectory Farm in Oxfordshire and will see over 40 small businesses – straight out of Instagram – offer visitors the chance to purchase colourful soft furnishings, jewellery, luxury clothing, tableware and other decorative pieces, not […]

Free

Lantern Led Tours at Oxford Castle & Prison

Oxford Castle & Prison Oxford Castle & Prison, 44-46 Oxford Castle, New Road,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Lantern-Led Tours return to Oxford Castle & Prison this Christmas! All through December, the lights are turned down low, the Castle is dressed with festive decorations and all of their tours are led by flickering lanternlight. Step into 1000 years of Oxford’s history on an extra atmospheric tour!

£15.50


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