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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.

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  • Sing with Summertown Choral Society

    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

  • 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

  • The Crawl

    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

    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

  • Autumn Festival Weekend 2026

    Waterperry Gardens Waterperry, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

    Orchard Tours Autumn Produce Display Horse & Cart Rides Art & Craft Stalls Delicious Food Stalls Juice Tasting Snake Hunt in the Gardens Traditional Dancing from The Towersey Horse Shoes […]

    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

  • Creation Theatre & Live Canon Poetry Readings

    We are delighted to be bringing back our poetry nights at the new-look Summertown Arts Centre in 2026. Take the time to gather, listen to some brilliant writing and catch […]

    £7

  • 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

  • Antique & Vintage Furniture and Homeware Pop-Up

    Mid-century furniture, antique pieces, art and lighting Pop-Up Join this 3 day pop-up starting October 16 October at 10:00 AM at 130 Hurst St featuring a curated selection of mid-century […]

    Free

  • Oxford Classic Jazz Septet Concert with Lindy Hope Dancers

    Friends' Meeting House 43 Saint Giles, OX1 3LW, OXFORD, OXFORD

    Annual CND fund raising concert with Alyn Shipton from BBC Radio 3 featuring legendary ragtime pianist Nick Gill with six of the nations finest exponents of classic swinging jazz, dynamic […]

    £10 – £15

  • 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

  • Oxford Agentic: Second Brain Bootcamp

    Pitt Rivers Museum South Parks Road, Oxford, Oxford

    Wednesday 21 October 2026, 09:00-17:00, Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. Your AI has read the whole internet. It has never met you. Spend one day fixing that, and leave with a […]

    £325 – £450

  • Oxford Agentic: Second Brain Bootcamp

    Pitt Rivers Museum South Parks Road, Oxford, Oxford

    Wednesday 21st October 2026, 09:00-17:00, Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. Your AI has read the whole internet. It has never met you. Spend one day fixing that, and leave with a […]

    Free

  • Hogshaw School of Witchcraft & Wizardry

    It’s time for some magic and mystery this Halloween as you enter Hogshaw School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. Little witches and wizards of all ages are invited to join us […]

    £15.95 – £17.95

  • Scarily Ever After: Family-Friendly Halloween at Fairytale Farm

    Fairytale Farm Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton, Chipping Norton

    Pumpkins, puzzles and a witch with a sweeter side await at Fairytale Farm’s Scarily Ever After, running from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. This family-friendly Halloween adventure […]

    £12.14 – £13.99

  • Halloween party for kids

    Halloween party! Captain Fantastic Magic show followed by spooky snacks, drinks, dancing and prizes for best Halloween costume!   Tickets from https://wegottickets.com/f/29003  

    £10

  • Tim Burton’s Universe by Mystery Ensemble

    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

  • Made2Meet at The Crown Didcot Singles Social

    The Crown Inn High Street, South Moreton, Didcot, Didcot

    Because connections start with good conversations. Made2Meet is bringing a relaxed, hosted singles social to The Crown Inn in South Moreton, near Didcot, on Wednesday 4 November 2026, from 7pm […]

    £12.50 – £15.

  • Organ recital: Lucy Morrell

    Brasenose College Chapel Brasenose College Radcliffe Square, Oxford, Oxford

    We celebrate our new organ, installed in September 2024 by the Belgian firm Orgues de Facto, with a new programme of organ recitals.  These half-hour concerts will showcase the beautiful, […]

    Free

  • The Solitary City: A Musical Journey through the English Civil Wars

    Exeter College Chapel Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford, Oxford

    Prize-winning early music ensemble The Duke's Consort present music and readings exploring the turbulent Civil Wars that tore British society apart in the middle of the 17th Century. By numbers the […]

    £7 – £15

  • SOXS Con 2026

    Ever wanted to try role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons? Or are you already a fan who wants to do more in-person gaming, try new systems, or introduce your […]

    £7

  • Appleton Remembers

    Appleton Village Hall Oakesmere, Appleton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

    Appleton Players presents an evening of letters, memories, music and poetry from the two world wars. On Saturday 7th November, the eve of Remembrance Day, we commemorate those left behind […]

    £5 – £20

  • The Christmas Cotswold Fair

    Todenham Manor Farm Todenham (W3W: procures.troubled.chefs), near Moreton-in-Marsh, near Moreton-in-Marsh

    A highlight of the Cotswolds festive calendar, the Christmas Cotswold Fair offers an unrivalled Christmas shopping experience. Discover over 220 hand-picked independent brands, artisan producers and talented makers showcasing everything […]

    £21 – £37

  • Abingdon Funfair & Fireworks

    Abingdon Airfield Barrow Road, Shippon, Shippon

    Abingdon Funfair & Fireworks 2026 - Officially the UK's BIGGEST 270° Wraparound Fireworks Light & Laser Spectacular & now the South's BIGGEST Fairground! Saturday 14th November 2026 Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire […]

    £20

  • 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

  • Wytham Fireworks Display 2026

    Wytham’s very own Fireworks Display is back! Hot food, live band, hot and cold drinks (licensed bar) – all major debit/credit cards accepted. Gates open at 5:30pm for a 6:30pm […]

    £7.50

  • Organ recital: Richard Moore

    Brasenose College Chapel Brasenose College Radcliffe Square, Oxford, Oxford

    We celebrate our new organ, installed in September 2024 by the Belgian firm Orgues de Facto, with a new programme of organ recitals.  These half-hour concerts will showcase the beautiful, […]

    Free

  • LEONIAN DREAM + Roadshow live at The Jericho Tavern

    LEONIAN DREAM are headlining The Jericho Tavern in Oxford for the first time bringing their dreamy rock energy. Support comes from Roadshow. LEONIAN DREAM (Headliner) Based in Axminster, Leonian Dream are a […]

    £9.38 – £12

  • GrandSlam Wrestling Debut in OXFORD!

    The Oxford Academy Sandy Ln W, Littlemore,, Oxford, Oxford

    GrandSlam Wrestling makes its long awating debut in OXFORD at The Oxford Academy on Friday 20th November 2026, and you do not want to miss it! 💥 Prepare for an action-packed night […]

    £11

  • Organ recital: Elijah Morris

    Brasenose College Chapel Brasenose College Radcliffe Square, Oxford, Oxford

    We celebrate our new organ, installed in September 2024 by the Belgian firm Orgues de Facto, with a new programme of organ recitals.  These half-hour concerts will showcase the beautiful, […]

    Free

  • A 16th Century Oxford Christmas – vOx Chamber Conducted by David Crown

    Pusey House Chapel Pusey House, St Giles, Oxford, Oxford

    Music by Taverner, Sheppard, Byrd and others performed by candlelight in one of the loveliest chapels in Oxford. Tickets include a complimentary glass of mulled wine and mince pies following […]

    £17 – £18
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