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SUMMARY:Sing with Summertown Choral Society
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSinging improves our sense of happiness and wellbeing and brings physical benefits too such as improving our breathing and posture. So why not join Summertown Choral Society which has been welcoming choral singers of all ages and voice parts and whether experienced\, rusty or complete novices since its foundation in 1961? \nRehearsals are at St Michael and All Angels Church in Summertown on Thursday evenings from 8 to 9.30. Rehearsals for our Winter Concert\, when we will be performing Mozart’s Requiem and Solemn Vespers accompanied by Instruments of Time and Truth\, start on 17 September. One of the most celebrated works in the choral repertoire\, Mozart’s Requiem is a musical experience of enduring grandeur and spiritual depth. It combines sublime choral writing\, brilliant orchestration\, and deep emotional resonance and is a joy to sing. \nThere’s no audition just come along to a rehearsal and sing with us and then decide if you’d like to join. For more information visit https://www.summertownchoral.org.uk/join-us-2/
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/sing-with-summertown-choral-society/
LOCATION:St Michael and All Angels Church\, Lonsdale Road\, Oxford\, OX2 7ES\, Oxford
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:When the Blackbird Sings
DESCRIPTION: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 Centre. There will be a shuttle bus leaving 15 minutes after the show finishes going back to Blackbird Leys. The starting venue will be announced soon and communicated to all bookers. \nAn immersive\, eye-opening\, heart-stirring journey through time.\nDirected by Erica Whyman and written by Natty Mark Samuels\, Helen Eastman\, and Afsaneh Gray. \nThis is the story of Paulette\, who was born in Jamaica\, crossed an ocean to expand her horizons and now\, in 1966\, she is determined to change the world. She hopes you will come along for the ride. \nJoin us in Blackbird Leys for a warm welcome and the start of a glorious odyssey through the city of Oxford. You will meet remarkable pioneers\, passionate changemakers\, a patron saint and fellow humans simply trying to survive. You will be invited to hop aboard a bus* to travel back to the 8th Century and forward to the 21st on a quest to find ancestors on whose shoulders Paulette can stand. We will end our journey at the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, with truth in our mouths and hope in our hearts. \n*Some walking or wheelchair travel is required\, on flat but sometimes uneven surfaces. Please ask us for more information – we are keen to make this experience as accessible as we possibly can within the constraints of some of the oldest parts of the city.   \nProduction originated as part of The Leys Festival 2026.
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/when-the-blackbird-sings/
LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG\, Oxford
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Phase | Pattern | Pulse - The Sextets
DESCRIPTION: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 seem to vibrate in the air. In this innovative format the piece becomes a kinetic experience\, moving through space as much as through time. \nDeveloped by Loss﹥﹤Gain in collaboration with the Colin Currie Group\, this spatial reimagining places you at the heart of the music. Multiple instrumental layers pulse and overlap\, revealing the hypnotic beauty and physical energy that define Reich’s work.
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/phase-pattern-pulse-the-sextets/
LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG\, Oxford
CATEGORIES:Installation
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SUMMARY:Doug Scott Memorial Lecture 2026 Everest South West Face 50 Years on
DESCRIPTION: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 ago. \nSir Chris Bonington led this historic expedition in 1975 and the ascent of Mount Everest by Doug Scott and Dougal Haston via the notoriously difficult South West Face is recognised as one of the monumental landmarks in British mountaineering. At this special event in Oxford ‘Tut’ Braithwaite and John Porter will reflect on the expedition’s challenges\, triumphs\, tragedy and enduring legacy. The event will be anchored by Julie Summers and the input from the speakers will be accompanied by rare footage from the expedition and recorded interviews with Sir Chris and other expedition members. \nCAN merchandise will be on sale\, with drinks available under the shadow of T Rex in this beautiful museum in Oxford. \nAll proceeds from this event will support Community Action Nepal and will help fund Doug’s continuing humanitarian legacy in Nepal. \nThe speakers \nPaul ‘Tut’ Braithwaite: Tut is one the best mountaineers of his generation and was a close friend of Doug from 1966 until Doug’s death in 2020. He was a prolific alpinist and made the first ascent of the East Pillar of Mount Asgard in 1972 followed by the ascent of Pik Lenin in 1974 by its south-east spur. With Nick Escourt in the 1975 Everest SW Face expedition they overcame some immense technical challenges on almost vertical rock on the Yellow Band which had defeated 5 previous expeditions. This was the key to the success of the expedition and enabled Doug Scott\, Dougal Haston\, Pertemba Sherpa and Pete Boardman to reach the summit. Doug’s biographer Catherine Moorhead states that Tut and Nick ‘put up one of the greatest climbs in mountaineering history’. Tut was the President of the Alpine Club from 2007-10 and has been a CAN Trustee since 2000. \nJohn Porter: John is an American by birth and has been described as the ‘Climber’s climber’. He was also a good friend of Doug’s. Using alpine style climbing tactics he was part of the generation of climbers that pushed themselves to the limits. John climbed the NE face of Bandaka with Voytek Kurtyka and Alex MacIntyre (1977)\, the south buttress of Changabang (1978)\, the south face of Ranrapulka (1979) and the SE ridge of Tarke Kang (1982) with Alex MacIntyre. He was President of the Alpine Club from 2017-2019 and helped set up the Mountain Heritage Trust of which he is now a patron. His 2014 biography of Alex MacIntyre\, ‘One Day as a Tiger’\, won the Grand Prize for mountain literature at the Banff Mountain Festival in 2014 and is a worldwide best seller. John is also an award-winning poet and film-maker.
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/doug-scott-memorial-lecture-2026-everest-south-west-face-50-years-on/
LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, South Parks Road\, Oxford OX1 3PW\, Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, OX4 3PW\, Oxford University Museum of Natural History
CATEGORIES:Talk and lectures
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SUMMARY:UN Older People's Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 October\, to coincide with the UN designated International Day of Older Persons\, and is an event celebrating Oxford (and Oxfordshire’s) older residents. \nIt offers the opportunity for a wide range of organisations (both statutory\, and local voluntary)\, along with advice\, support\, and information networks\, to share valuable information about their work\, and to promote activities of interest to older people and their families. \nThis year\, in addition to the many stalls to visit\, there will be: a Digital Support Room (just bring your devices & chargers and get tech-help!); 2 public talks – “Scams Awareness & Prevention” and “Reducing the Risk”; and 2 Taster sessions – a Music & Movement session and a Seated Exercise taster session. \nAround 60 different organisations will showcase the work they do (and how they support older people)\, along with informing visitors about the many opportunities available to them in their communities. \nThis event is organised BY older people FOR older people\, to consult\, inform & involve city and county residents on issues which are relevant and of concern and interest to them. \nVisit: https://ox50plus.uk and on Instagram: @oxf.unopd
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/un-older-peoples-day-2026/
LOCATION:Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's Oxford\, OX1 1BX\, oxford\, OX1 1BX\, oxford
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SUMMARY:Legends of Motown live at The Beacon
DESCRIPTION: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 and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music\, the show pays tribute to the legendary artists that appeared on the Motown label during the 1960s and 1970s. \nGet ready to be wowed with a song list that won’t fail to have you up and out of your seats and dancing in the aisles. Make it a night to remember with the music authentic to the Motown label from artists such as Marvin Gaye\, Stevie Wonder\, The Supremes\, Smokey Robinson\, The Four Tops\, Martha Reeves\, The Temptations\, Jimmy Ruffin and many more! \n“The show is well executed with a fiery setlist – not a single seat was down by the end of the night as they had everyone dancing in the aisles – five stars!” \n“They had so much energy that flowed through to the audience\, with amazing vocals that are perfectly accompanied by an extremely high quality band – five stars!”
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/legends-of-motown-live-at-the-beacon/
LOCATION:The Beacon\, Portway\, Wantage\, OX12 9BX\, Wantage
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T193000
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SUMMARY:Nigel Kennedy
DESCRIPTION: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 and is as fresh and entertaining as ever.  \n  \nThis will be a unique evening of classical\, jazz\, and contemporary repertoire from the UK’s greatest living violinist. Expect breath-taking Bach\, alongside the most delicate rendition you will ever hear of A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square. \nNigel’s own compositions will feature\, including a moving tribute to Yehudi Menuhin and Stephane Grappelli\, who taught\, mentored and inspired him during his early years. Nigel will also perform on the piano\, which may surprise some but will delight all\, as his virtuosic talent knows no bounds. Accompanied by his great friends Alec Dankworth(son of the late John Dankworth and Clio Laine) on double bass; and Peter Adams on ‘cello\, this is a rare opportunity to witness one of the greatest virtuoso musicians this country has ever produced. \nNigel combines a unique mix of repertoire with energy\, dynamics and mind-blowing technical and emotional musicality\, which will leave audiences spellbound.
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/nigel-kennedy/
LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George St\, Oxford \, UK\, Oxford\, OX1 2AG\, Oxford
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T193000
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SUMMARY:The CJ Ensemble performs at St Mary Magdalene Church\, Woodstock
DESCRIPTION:Unique interpretations of jazz standards\, classical music\, latin and folk\, played by four remarkable musicians.  \nA hallmark of the ensemble is their musicianship across a diverse range of genres\, from startlingly beautiful classical pieces to unusual interpretations of the famous jazz repertoire\, together with pop and folk music. The performers –  \nAlastair Penman – Award-winning saxophonist and Professor of Saxophone at the Guildhall School of Music. Alastair performs across a variety of genres with highlights including the Montreux and London Jazz Festivals and the BBC Proms. He can also be heard on film and game soundtracks including Deadpool and Wolverine\, Call of Duty and Lady Chatterley’s Lover. He’s a performing artist for Henri Selmer Paris\, Vandoren UK\, Buffet Crampon and Key Leaves. Alastair is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Musicians. \nSteve Kershaw – one of the UK’s best bass players with a propulsive yet melodic style. Steve has recorded extensively and in 2025 he toured Europe with the Vintskevich trio. He also performed with Deidre Cartwright and toured the Netherlands with Simple Harmonic Motion. \nClaire Jones – trained at the Guildhall School of Music and went on to develop a fine jazz voice. She has sung in various jazz ensembles including Pressure\, Stormy Weather and Language Games and has performed at many jazz venues in the Southeast including the Vortex and the ‘Outside In’ festival. \nRory McInroy – jazz educator\, director and fine jazz pianist. He’s performed with leading jazz artists such as Alan Barnes\, Mark Aston and The Lee Jones Quartet\, he also works with Groove Alchemy\, Broadband\, the prog rock group Newspaper Taxi and the Radio Days Big Band. \nOne third of the concert proceeds will be donated to the charity ‘Tearfund’ (charity registration number 265464 England & Wales). The charity’s mission is to ensure that the water\, sanitation and hygene needs of world communities are met.
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/the-cj-ensemble-performs-at-st-mary-magdalene-church-woodstock/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Park St\, Woodstock\, OX20 1SJ\, Woodstock near Oxford\, OX20 1SJ\, Woodstock near Oxford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T190000
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SUMMARY:Victoria Missa pro defunctis - vOx Chamber Choir Conducted by David Crown
DESCRIPTION:Tomás Luis de Victoria’s incredible masterpiece performed in one of the loveliest chapels in Oxford. \nTickets Available from WeGotTickets: https://wegottickets.com/f/27623 \n 
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/victoria-missa-pro-defunctis-vox-chamber-choir-conducted-by-david-crown/
LOCATION:St Cross College\, St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3LZ\, Oxford
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T193000
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SUMMARY:Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble
DESCRIPTION: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 take place in the iconic Holywell Music Room\, the oldest purpose-built music room in Europe\, and hence Britain’s first concert hall\, located in the heart of Oxford. \nFrom the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas\, from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — this concert immerses you in the soundscapes that shaped Burton’s unique cinematic universe. \nAt the heart of it all is the music of Danny Elfman\, Burton’s lifelong collaborator and one of the most distinctive film composers of our time. Elfman’s music blends playfulness with menace\, tenderness with grandeur — a perfect mirror of Burton’s visual imagination. Alongside Elfman\, highlights include unforgettable moments from Corpse Bride\, the cult favourite Beetlejuice\, the gothic sweep of Batman\, and the razor-sharp drama of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. \nIn this premiere\, Mystery Ensemble brings Burton’s worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect soaring voices\, bold instrumental colours\, and an atmosphere that shifts in an instant — from the macabre to the magical\, from the intimate to the epic. \nThis is not just a soundtrack concert — it is a live theatrical experience. The concert’s mysterious magic will arise from the connection between the musicians and the surrounding architecture. \nFeel as if you are stepping inside a Tim Burton movie itself!
URL:https://www.whatsoninoxford.net/event/tim-burtons-universe-by-mystery-ensemble/
LOCATION:Holywell Music Room\, Oxford\, Holywell St\, OX1 3SB\, Oxford\, OX1 3SB\, Oxford
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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