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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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  • The Big Bark

    Lydiard Park Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, Swindon

    Join Us for The Ultimate Dog-Lover’s Festival – The Big Bark! Get ready for The Big Bark, the must-attend festival for dog lovers and their four-legged friends!Taking place on the stunning Lydiard Park, Swindon on May 9th & 10th (10:00 – 16:00), this is a weekend packed with tail-wagging fun, interactive activities, and all things canine!Why […]

    £10.00

  • Weber Barbecue School Cookery Courses 2026 at Webbs, Millets Farm

    Webbs, Millets Farm Kingston Road,, Abingdon-on-Thames, Abingdon-on-Thames

    Location: Webbs, Millets Farm Dates: Saturday, 9th May 2026 - All American BBQ Course Sunday, 10th May 2026  - Summer Favourites BBQ Course Sunday, 14th June 2026 - Real Asian BBQ Course Sunday, 12th July 2026  - Summer Favourites BBQ Course Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Price: £80 per person Book Millets Farm Get ready for summer with the ultimate barbecue cookery masterclass from the world's barbecue […]

    £80

  • ”The Secrets of my Failure”

    St Sepulchre's Cemetery Walton Street, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

    An irresistible comedy in Greek with English surtitles, masterfully written by George Iliopoulos and exquisitely directed by Anastasia Revi. The performance will take place at the Cohen Quad, Exeter College, Oxford, on Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th, at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm. In a play that balances between humour and disarming honesty, […]

    £11.55

  • Evening Talk (in person & online) Brian Stovold on the Wiltshire & Berkshire Canal

    Pendon Museum Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4QD, Long Wittenham, Long Wittenham

    On the evening of Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm, Brian Stovold will give a talk on the Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal. This will be both an in-person event held at the museum with limited spaces and it will also be streamed live via YouTube.   This talk is free of charge but in person attendees will need […]

    Free

  • Rossini – Petite Messe Solennelle, Summertown Choral Society

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

    Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle Gioachino Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle is a work of radiant contrasts — intimate yet expansive, devotional yet full of operatic colour. Far from the austerity its title suggests, it reveals Rossini at his most human: tender, witty, luminous, and deeply moving. This is music that stirs the spirit and lingers long […]

    £18 – £20.

  • Flexicare Community Walk

    Snells Hall East Hendred, East Hendred, East Hendred

    Flexicare Community Walk - Are you ready for the challenge?  Then grab your walking boots, bicycle or wheels, and join us for our annual Flexicare Community Walk. Meeting on Sunday 17th May 2026 at Snells Hall, East Hendred, OX12 8LA.  Bring your family, friends, dogs and determination; and join us at Snells Hall to start […]

    Free, funds raised support Flexicare

  • Preschool Craft & Activity Mornings

    Pendon Museum Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4QD, Long Wittenham, Long Wittenham

    Drop-in crafts and activities for ages 3 to 5 from 10am - 12pm usually on the fourth Monday of the month in term-time. Each session is £5 per child, siblings under 3 attend for free. Purchase tickets on-the-door, no need to book a space.

    £5

  • Trees and Stories

    The Oxford Community Passion Play 2026 Bonn Square, Oxford, Oxford

    An afternoon of storytelling and story-making for anyone interested in how stories, imagination and conversation pave the path to peace. Come and explore tales of trees, community, conflict, and reconciliation, with three events facilitated by The Mint House with traditional storyteller and restorative justice facilitator Hannah Moore. Join us for one, two, or three events! […]

    £5

  • Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

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

    A unique concert will take place at the cosy Holywell Music Room on the 23rd of May. Join us for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle «The Four Seasons» in the unique interpretation of contemporary composer Max Richter, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble. Max Richter is the composer of music for dozens […]

    £27

  • Elite Camps Holiday Clubs Wallingford | May Half Term

    Wallingford School St George's Road, Wallingford, Wallingford

    oin Elite Youth Sports Holiday Camps in Wallingford – the perfect choice for fun, active, and reliable childcare during the school holidays for children aged 4–13 years. Location: Wallingford School, St George’s Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8HH Our Ofsted-registered holiday camps provide action-packed days filled with sports, games, and our unique Elite Activities, designed to […]

    £22.50 – £40
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