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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.

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  • Wine and cheese night with Oxford Classic Jazz Quartet.

    West Oxford Community Centre Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT, OXFORD, OXFORD

    A relaxed evening  of superb 1920s/30s jazz songs and ragtime with a quartet of accomplished professional musicians: "Put on your glad rags and enjoy the elegance and brilliance of top […]

    £10 – £15

  • Literary Escape Festival

    West Oxford Community Centre Oxford, Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0BT, UK, Oxford, Oxford

    Literary Escape Festival is coming to Oxford! Join us on Saturday 12 September 2026 at West Oxford Community Centre for a celebration of books, independent authors, readers and creative businesses. […]

    £3.50

  • Stand up in Abingdon

    The Amey Theatre The Amey Theatre, Abingdon, OX14 1DE, Abingdon, Abingdon

    WCB Comedy Presents: Stand Up in Abingdon WCB Comedy is bringing a sensational night of stand-up to Abingdon Sports & Leisure, and they've pulled out all the stops with one […]

    £29.27

  • Stand up in Abingdon 12th September 2026

    The Amey Theatre The Amey Theatre, Abingdon, Abingdon, Abingdon

    ABINGDON… THIS IS A BIG ONE. WCB Comedy is bringing another huge night of stand-up to Abingdon — and with a line-up like this, tickets are expected to disappear fast. […]

    £29.27

  • Sing with Summertown Choral Society

    St Michael and All Angels Church Lonsdale Road, Oxford, Oxford

    Join us as we begin rehearsals for our next concert. Accompanied by Instruments of Time and Truth we'll be performing Mozart’s Requiem and Solemn Vespers. Singing improves our sense of […]

    £20 – £95

  • Oxford Wine Festival 2026

    Oxford University Exam Schools 81 High Street, Oxford, Oxford

    Calling all wine lovers! Bring your friends and taste your way around the world of wine! Join us on the 18th and 19th September at the beautiful Oxford University Exam […]

    £24.50

  • Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

    Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxford

    Lucinda McTucket and Stanley ‘Trigger-Happy’ Cavendish are looking for adventure, and it comes in the form of a strange package! A mysterious postal worker sets them off on the quest […]

    £8 – £18

  • Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

    Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxford

    Lucinda McTucket and Stanley ‘Trigger-Happy’ Cavendish are looking for adventure, and it comes in the form of a strange package! A mysterious postal worker sets them off on the quest […]

    £8 – £18

  • When the Blackbird Sings

    Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxford

    Please note this event begins in Blackbird Leys and mostly takes place on a bus through to the centre of Oxford with stops along the way, ending at the Schwarzman […]

    £10

  • Phase | Pattern | Pulse – The Sextets

    Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxford

    Presented in full 360° immersive audio, these three sextets - Sextet, Double Sextet and Six Marimbas - distill Steve Reich’s musical language into its purest form: interlocking rhythmic figures, subtle shifts, and harmonies which […]

    £16.50

  • Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

    Holywell Music Room Oxford, Holywell St, OX1 3SB, Oxford, Oxford

    Following a previous sell-out performance, this best-selling concert from Mystery Ensemble comes to Oxford! The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of anime of the world-famous […]

    £27

  • A Taste of Provence: 4-Course Dinner & Mirabeau Wine Pairing Experience

    Head of the River Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxford

    Join us for a relaxed summer evening on our beautiful Mirabeau Lawn, where we'll be showcasing a carefully curated selection of Mirabeau wines, each perfectly paired with a seasonal menu. Begin […]

    £50

  • The Crawl

    Old Fire Station 40 George St, Oxford, Oxford

    The Crawl Old Fire Station 2 October 2026, 7:30PM Tickets here In this explosive physical comedy, two swimmers go head-to head in the race of a lifetime – with no […]

    £10 – £15

  • Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years

    North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Oxford, Oxford

    What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates […]

    £16 – £28

  • Madder Valley Railway Special Running Days at Pendon Museum

    Pendon Museum Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Abingdon

    John Ahern's historic model railway that inspired the modern model railway hobby will be running on a select few days a year at Pendon Museum to help preserve this incredible […]

    Free

  • An unmissable traditional JUMBLE SALE

    Jubilee Pavilion Recreation Ground, Mackney Lane, Brightwell cum Sotwell OX10 0SQ, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Brightwell cum Sotwell

    Are Jumble Sales still a thing? They used to be the best way to buy bargains before charity shops popped up on the high street. And they are still really […]

    Free

  • Doug Scott Memorial Lecture 2026 Everest South West Face 50 Years on

    Oxford University Museum of Natural History South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford University Museum of Natural History

    Acclaimed mountaineers Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite and John Porter will be sharing their memories of Doug Scott at this evening of celebration marking the first successful ascent of Everest, 50 years […]

    £20

  • UN Older People’s Day 2026

    Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford, OX1 1BX, oxford, oxford

    Free and Accessible, Oxford's UN Older People’s Day is a popular, annual networking event organised by the Oxford 50+ Network with the support of Oxford City Council. It takes place each […]

    Free

  • Legends of Motown live at The Beacon

    The Beacon Portway, Wantage, Wantage

    Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic […]

    £23.00

  • Nigel Kennedy

    New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George St, Oxford , UK, Oxford, Oxford

    Virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy returns for his first – and biggest - UK tour in over ten years. The world’s best-selling violinist will be celebrating his 70th birthday in 2026 […]

    £43.16

  • The CJ Ensemble performs at St Mary Magdalene Church, Woodstock

    St Mary Magdalene Church Park St, Woodstock, OX20 1SJ, Woodstock near Oxford, Woodstock near Oxford

    Unique interpretations of jazz standards, classical music, latin and folk, played by four remarkable musicians.  A hallmark of the ensemble is their musicianship across a diverse range of genres, from […]

    £14

  • Tim Burton’s Universe by Mystery Ensemble

    Holywell Music Room Oxford, Holywell St, OX1 3SB, Oxford, Oxford

    Welcome to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you to celebrate this Halloween weekend on a journey through the music that made it unforgettable. А unique concert will […]

    £27

  • Murder Mystery Night: Little House of Horrors

    The King's Arms 19 Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

    Step into a world of intrigue at the Kings Arms Woodstock, as we host a Murder Mystery Night on Sunday 1 November. Arrive from 5pm and prepare yourself for an […]

    £45

  • Illuminate Oxfordshire at Millets Farm

    Millets Farm Centre Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, Kingston Rd, Abingdon OX13 5HB, Abingdon, Abingdon

    Experience Oxfordshire’s newest winter light trail at Millets Farm Centre located nearly Abingdon & Oxford. Follow a 60-80 minute route filled with beautiful light installations that transform the farm into […]

    £15.50
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