The Stitched Garden

When

Until Sun 1 Nov · daily 10am–5pm

Where

Waterperry Gardens

Price

See the booking page

The gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of textile art inspired by Waterperry Gardens. We are showcasing a new body of work by local artist Rachel Wright following a year long project that captures the essence of Waterperry through her intricate machine-embroidered artworks. Rachel will continue her work through to December and will be demonstrating her techniques in the gallery on the final Thursday of each month for the rest of the year(not December, date to be confirmed).

Climatarian Kitchen Café

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 11am–2pmAlso on Tue 29 Sept

Where

WISH (Waste Innovation Station HQ), 4 The Parade Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1EE

Price

Pay what you can

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Join us for a pay-what-you-can meal at Climatarian Kitchen’s Café at WISH, open Monday – Friday from 11am – 2pm.

Stretch & Strengthen chair workout

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 10:30am–11am

Where

Class location: Shotover View in Craufurd Road, Oxford, OX4 2RA. There is limited parking outside the building."

Price

Free

Join me for a gentle seated exercise class at Shotover View, Oxford. This FREE chair workout is funded by the lovely CIC Waste2Taste, which has a delicious community cafe in the building so please make sure you buy something there as a thank you!

Phase | Pattern | Pulse - Music for 18 Musicians

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 12:30pmAlso on Thu 1 Oct, Sun 11 Oct

Where

Schwarzman Centre

Price

See the booking page

Ages

12+

Often described as one of the most important works of American minimalism, Music for 18 Musicians is a mesmerising cycle of pulses, harmonies, and gradual transformations.

Sense and Sensibility

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 2:30pm & 5:15pm & 8pm

Where

The Living Room Cinema Chipping Norton

Price

See the booking page

From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen's iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.

Hidden Strengths Library Exhibition

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 2pm–5pm

Where

Okinaga Room

Price

See the booking page

Step into the world of revolutionary England and examine a selection of political broadsides issued between the years 1640 and 1680 by the King or by Parliament and the Lords. Discover how those governing the country during this tumultuous time communicated with the common man and woman. Watch two accompanying films which delve deeper into the purpose and effect of the broadsides and describe how they were produced and disseminated.

Chamber Choir Sing Evensong at The Queens’ College, Oxford

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 6pm

Where

The Queens’ College, Oxford

Price

Free

Our Chamber choir has been invited to sing evensong at the Queens’ College in Oxford. Do join us for this reflective service in one of the iconic chapels of the university. Admission is free.

Burger Night!

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 5pm–9pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Ages

Adults only (18+)

It’s Not That Serious: September 2026

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 6:30pm–7:30pm

Where

Mostly Books, 36 Stert Street Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3JP United Kingdom

Price

£14

Join us for our next meeting of It’s Not That Serious book club. A book club for the fantasy and romance readers who love scrolling BookTok & Bookstagram.

One Piece Card Game Store Tournament

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 7pm–10pm

Where

Mystic Games Ltd Unit 11 Woolgate Shopping Centre Market Square WITNEY Oxfordshire OX28 6AP United Kingdom

Price

£8

Reserve your seat

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 7pm–8pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

From £15

Bad Apples

When

Mon 28 Sept 2026 · 8:45pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

Oxford - Phoenix

Price

See the booking page

CyclAbility – Oxford

When

Tue 29 Sept 2026 · 9:30am–12pm

Where

Horspath Athletics Track Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2RR United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Ages

16+

We provide inclusive, adult (16+) cycling facilities in a safe and supportive environment in Oxford. We have qualified cycling instructors to help you get started; adaptive cycling experts to give advice; mechanics to troubleshoot issues and amazing volunteers to support you.

MenoStrength

When

Tue 29 Sept 2026 · 9am–9:30am

Where

Where: South Oxford Community Centre (Gill Garratt room), Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP."

Price

£10–£15

Guided Tour

When

Tue 29 Sept 2026 · 10am–5pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

From £12Concessions available

Crack the code to a great day out in Oxford with an indoor guided tour through 1,000 years of twists and turns, led by a costumed expert.

Phase | Pattern | Pulse - Drumming

When

Tue 29 Sept 2026 · 12:30pmAlso on Wed 30 Sept, Sun 11 Oct

Where

Schwarzman Centre

Price

See the booking page

Ages

12+

NEW TERM! Stretch & Strength in Flo Park

When

Tue 29 Sept 2026 · 1:30pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

The Florence Park 'Stretch & Strengthen' chair-based fitness class is back for another term! This inclusive exercise class is designed to help local residents stay active in a gentle, supportive way. It takes place at Florence Park Community Centre in Cornwallis Road.

Late Fame (15)

When

Tue 29 Sept 2026 · 5:30pmAlso on Thu 1 Oct, 3pm

Where

The Ultimate Picture Palace

Price

See the booking pageConcessions available

Swing fix 2026 st columbas

When

Tue 29 Sept 2026 · 7pm

Where

St Columbas Church

Price

£5–£10

Quiz Night Every Tuesday at The Black Horse

When

Tue 29 Sept 2026 · 7pm

Where

The Black Horse, Thame, 11 Cornmarket Thame Oxfordshire OX9 2BL

Price

Free

MenoCore

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 9am–9:30am

Where

Where: South Oxford Community Centre (Gill Garratt room), Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP."

Price

£10–£15

MenoCore is a new weekly core strength training exercise class combining targeted abdominal and deep pelvic floor work to rebuild stability, confidence and total-body strength.

Native Hedgerow Seed Collection Workshop

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 10:30am–1pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£30

Learn how to collect, process and germinate seeds of some of our native hedgerow species with our Senior Propagator, Lewis Barrett. The session will start with a walk around the Arboretum collecting seed, and finish with an interactive demonstration of the post-harvesting handling of the different species. Lewis will show you the whole process from fruit to seedling so you can propagate your own native hedgerows at home.

Suicide First Aid

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 9:30am–5pm

Where

Restore, Manzil Way Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 1YH United Kingdom

Price

£95

One full day, in-person. This accredited training enables you to become a Suicide First Aider, with the ability to recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, provide immediate and compassionate support, and offer guidance towards professional help.

Climatarian Kitchen Café

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 11am–2pmAlso on Fri 2 Oct

Where

WISH (Waste Innovation Station HQ), 4 The Parade Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1EE

Price

Pay what you can

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Turning Point

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 1pm–3:30pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

The Pump House Project Faringdon, SN77AF United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Banbury BYHP Garden Session

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 2pm–4pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

Banbury BYHP, 2 Chandos Cl Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 4TL United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Weekly gardening session at BYHP Banbury. All are welcome regardless of experience, all equipment will be provided. Come along for as much or as little time as you like!

Art Explorers (5-8 years)

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 4:30pm–6pm

Where

Sunningwell School of Art, The Old School, Sunningwell, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RD

Price

£208

Art Explorers is designed to be a fun way of exploring your child's creative potential and will cover the use of a variety of materials, all materials are provided by the school and are included in the fee. The tutor is Julia Simmons, Julia is a primary school teacher and visual artist specialising in drawing, painting & printing.

Rise and Line

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 6:45pm–9:15pm

Where

The Pump House Project Faringdon, SN77AF United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Usurp Draft

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 6:30pm–10:30pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

See the booking page

British Sign Language Classes, Level 1

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

4 The Parade Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1EE

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Oxford BSL will be running a Level 1 evening course and a Level 3 weekend course.

Live Next To The Apollo Presents Stephen Baily and Friends

When

Wed 30 Sept 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Up to £22.75

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Following a fantastic response from Kenton audiences, Live Next To The Apollo returns to Henley-on-Thames for another brilliant night of stand-up comedy.

Optical illusion uchiwa

When

Thu 1 Oct – Fri 30 Oct · daily 10am

Where

Pegasus, Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE, UK OX4 1RE

Price

Free

This captivating exhibition blends culture, science and art, with over a dozen mind-bending designs handmade in Kyoto and installed in Pegasus foyer ahead of the family illusion show on Sun 18 Oct.

Workshop 'Empire, Money and Power (France, Great-Britain during the long 18th century)'

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 9am–5:30pm

Where

Maison Française d’Oxford

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

For the past forty years, the study of trading conditions in 18th-century France has attracted keen interest. The bibliography is therefore extensive, but the question of the influence of the commercial class on the exercise of power remains understudied. The political history of the 18th century remains largely dominated by the narrative of an absolute monarchy struggling to reform itself and caught in a cycle of confrontations and negotiations with a class of landed magistrates increasingly out of touch with the aspirations of a rapidly changing society. However, British historiography has l

Seated Exercise Class

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 11:30am–12:30pm

Where

Exeter Close Pavilion, Crown Road Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1AG United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Come along to enjoy a seated exercise class along to exciting music. Everyone welcome.

Stretch & Strengthen chair workout

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–11am

Where

Class location: Shotover View in Craufurd Road, Oxford, OX4 2RA. There is limited parking outside the building."

Price

Free

Join me for a gentle seated exercise class at Shotover View, Oxford. This FREE chair workout is funded by the lovely CIC Waste2Taste, which has a delicious community cafe in the building so please make sure you buy something there as a thank you!

Thursday Senior Lunch

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 12pm–2pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

WISH (Waste Innovation Station HQ), 4 The Parade Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1EE

Price

From £5

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Every Thursday we have Senior Lunch at WISH Cafe with meals priced as low as £5. All the dishes are made of surplus food and cooked in our Climatarian kitchen.

WPA Healthcare Practice Discussion and Lunch

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 12:30pm–1:30pm

Where

Harwell Innovation Centre

Price

Free

Join us for a free pizza lunch and an informal discussion with Will Fowler from WPA on how growing businesses are thinking about business continuity, leadership resilience and protecting the talent that drives growth.

Colonial Views of India Exhibition Gallery Tour

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 2pm–3pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£20

This small group tour gives you a chance to explore the Colonial Views of India exhibition in gallery 29 with the curator and see 19th-century photographs of India taken by Colonel Eugene Clutterbuck Impey (1830–1904).

Origins of the University of Oxford Tour

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 4pm

Where

Bodleian Library & University Church

Price

See the booking page

Casual Commander League

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 6pm–10pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

£10 + £0.25 booking fee

A fun loving casual league where you earn points each week to then at the end of the season.

cEDH Standard Week

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 6pm–10pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

Free

Free to attend event to play some cEDH, whether you are a veteran or you're new and want to come along and learn the format all are welcome.

Beryls Night

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 6:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Beryl’s Night is a monthly session for women, and all non-binary and trans folk to come and use the workshop. The aim of Beryl’s Night is to create a space for these folk to learn, fix, teach, socialise, get greasy hands, eat cake, hang out, laugh, use spanner’s, help each other, high five, ask for help, and make friends. Sessions usually run on the first Thursday of each month. See below for the next sessions. Beryl's Night is free to attend, but we do ask for donations if possible. Donations help us with workshop time, materials and keeping the show on the road. If you would like a free tick

Fire station swing progressive classes aut win 2026

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 7:15pm

Where

Old Fire Station

Price

See the booking page

Fire station swing

When

Thu 1 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–10:30pm

Where

Old Fire Station

Price

See the booking page

Women in the Picture Book Talk 1

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 11am–12pm

Where

Headley Lecture Theatre

Price

£10

Online

Also online

This is the first of four talks with the author Catherine McCormack inspired by her celebrated book, 'Women in the Picture: Women, Art and the Power of Looking'. Taking our Aphrodite exhibition as a starting point, McCormack will look at how the goddess of love has shaped and continues to shape definitions of female identity.

Restorative Practice in Nature

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 2pm–3:30pm

Where

Boundary Brook Nature Reserve

Price

See the booking page

Meeting on the reserve in the midst of the city we invite you to join this initiative to develop the use of restorative practice in nature and community.

Steering The Boat 2

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 4:30pm–5:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

Master Peace

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 6pm

Where

Oxford Store, 101 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HU

Price

£11.99–£31.99

Friday Prayer

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

WFCM Chapel, 73 Hollow Way Road Oxford. OX4 2ND United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Please join us for a time of Praise, Prayer and Bible Study.

Preview Party: Mike Nelson

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 6pm–9pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Gundam TCG Store League

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 6pm–10pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

£15 + £0.38 booking fee

A tournament with promo support, winner packs and points onto the store league tables

Les Grands Vins de Bordeaux

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7:15pm

Where

Summertown

Price

£30

September is Bordeaux Wine Month! So join Nick in October for a tasting of the wines from the world's most prestigious wine region. Left Bank vs Right Bank, who will win, there's only one way to find out.... Date Friday 02 Oct 2026 Time 19:15 Cost £30.00 / per person Location

The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending by Candlelight - 2 Oct, Oxford Town H

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:30pm

Where

Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate’s Oxford OX1 1BX

Price

From £27.80

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Experience breathtaking music by some of classical music’s greatest composers, performed by some of the country’s finest classical musicians

The Wonder of Stevie

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

The Kenton Theatre, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BS

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics from albums including Signed, Sealed & Delivered, Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life and Hotter than July.

Milton Jones and Guests

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Cornerstone Arts Centre

Price

£28.80–£32Concessions available

Ages

14+

The extended set headliner of this very special night of stand up is none other than absurdist one liner, Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo superstar, Milton Jones!

Hop the hall with pronto swing

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7pm–11:30pm · doors 6:45pm

Where

St Columbas Church

Price

See the booking page

Ultimate Green Day + Support

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£19 + £0.48 booking fee

Green Day tribute Ultimate Green Day with Karnage and Sea Shed at The Northcourt LIVE, Abingdon. Three live bands, one high-energy night. £19 advance. Official tickets from Paul Robins Promotions.

NT Live: The Misanthrope (15)

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18Concessions available

Hal Cruttenden – Can Dish it Out But Can’t Take It

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Mill Theatre

Price

£23.50

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Salsa Fuego Friday Party Night

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 8:45pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

The Rowing Club, TAKING PLACE AT THE CITY OF OXFORD ROWING CLUB, MEADOW LANE, off Donnington Bridge, OXFORD OX4 4BL

Price

£13–£15

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

FOMO Fridays + VK Takeover

When

Fri 2 Oct 2026 · 10:30pm

Where

6-9 Hythe Bridge St, Oxford, OX1 2EP, United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Oxford’s only Multi-Room Nightclub in the Heart of the City. Welcome to FOMO Fridays - The Ultimate Friday night in Oxford! ft: VK TAKEOVER YOU CAN STILL GET TICKETS ON THE DOOR! Step inside The Bridge Nightclub, the city’s only multi-room clubbing experience, with state of the art lighting, huge DJs, and high energy party vibes every week. Get ready for 3 levels of music, madness, and Oxford nightlife at its best - plus unbeatable drink deals that keep the party going all night long. 🍹 DRINK DEALS ALL MIDNIGHT

Monkey Music (WOCA Open Day '26)

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 9:30am–11am

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Alexandra Shulman

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 10am

Where

Phyllis Court

Price

£15

Drawing on her record-breaking 25 years as editor-in-chief of British Vogue and her life as a daughter, mother, partner and lover of shopping, Alexandra Shulman returns to Henley with a collection of thought-provoking, memoir-based essays. Black Coffee and Red Lipstick: Notes on Living sees the Mail on Sunday columnist and bestselling author of Clothes and Other Things that Matter take on topics including baths and bookshelves, friendship and family, gardening and grey hair. Alexandra will be in conversation with Rosalind Sack.

Bampton Gardening Club Coffee Morning & Pumpkin Weigh-in

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 10am–12pm

Where

noon BAMPTON VILLAGE HALL

Price

See the booking page

Urban Movement Academy

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 10am–2:30pm

Where

The Pump House Project Faringdon, SN77AF United Kingdom

Price

£8–£12

Ages

5–18 years

Ride On Time (WOCA Open Day '26)

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–11:30am

Where

Main Hall

Price

Free

We've partnered with Ride On Time who run welcoming & friendly play sessions in the Oxfordshire area dedicated to ride on toys and things with wheels!

Inside the Oxford Town Hall

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 11am–12pmAlso on Sat 17 Oct

Where

Oxford Town Hall

Price

£5

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. You will see rooms that are not normally open to the public, including the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability.

Repair Café Kidlington

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 10am–12pm

Where

Kidlington Methodist Church

Price

Free

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening.

Thai Venison at The Barn

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 12pm–2pm

Where

The Barn

Price

£12.50

Join us at the Barn for a taste of Thailand, with our locally reared venison at the heart of a rich and fragrant Massaman curry. Start your afternoon with a free deer safari before settling in for a relaxed Thai-inspired lunch.

Simon Jenkins: Tea Party to Trump

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 12pm

Where

Town Hall

Price

See the booking page

 Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026  Time: 12:00 PM This event is sold out. The United States of America this year marks its 250th anniversary, more pivotal and unpredictable than ever. Having taken on England and Europe in previous bestsellers, Sir Simon Jenkins comes to Henley with A Short History of America. From the founding fathers and civil war to the war on terror, ongoing racial divides and the current administration, the Guardian columnist, formerly National Trust chair and Times editor, takes us across this extraordinary collection of 50 distinct states. This event has now sold out. T

Salsa Oxford Free Session (WOCA Open Day '26)

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 12pm–1pm

Where

Main Hall

Price

Free

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Join Mark and Lisa from Salsa Oxford for a salsa taster session! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just fancy trying something new, this relaxed and friendly session is the perfect chance to get moving, learn some basic salsa steps and enjoy the music.

Mark Austin and Friends (WOCA Open Day '26)

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 1:30pm–3:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Join Mark Austin and friends for a live acoustic, Roots and Americana music set.

Stencil Making Workshop for Teenagers (WOCA Open Day '26)

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 2pm–3:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Michael and Clare Morpurgo

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 4pm

Where

Phyllis Court

Price

£17.50

One of the Festival’s favourite authors joins us with non-fiction for the first time. In 1976 a young schoolteacher and his even younger family left London for a remote farm in rural Devon. 50 years later Sir Michael Morpurgo (for it was he) returns to Henley with Lady Clare Morpurgo and his most personal book yet, Down Burrow Lane. Hear about the magical place that inspired War Horse and Private Peaceful - and has welcomed over 100,000 young people with their charity Farms for City Children. Michael and Clare will be in conversation with The Independent'a Jessie Thompson. This event is in par

Dead on Cue

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 7:45pm

Where

The Players Theatre | Nelson Street | Thame | OX9 2DP

Price

See the booking page

Dead on Cue Written & performed by Mark Carey Produced by Giles Shenton Mark Carey (Into The Breach and What's Wrong with Benny Hill) has teamed up with Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous, Three Men in a Boat, and Much Ado About Falstaff) to bring you a spooky thriller set in the same dressing room, during the same play, at the same theatre, but 60 years apart. During both time periods the theatre is hosting a performance of Hamlet where "time is out of joint" and “something is rotten”…. What is the unearthly link between the two productions? How can the same things be happening to different people

Mark Simmons – Jest to Impress

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

The Kenton Theatre, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BS

Price

Up to £22.75

Joanna MacGregor – at the JdP Music Building, St Hilda’s College

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:30pm

Where

Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, St Hilda’s College., Cowley Place Oxford, OX4 1DY

Price

£23–£39Concessions available

Joanna MacGregor is an exceptional musician, described variously as innovative, original, creative. As a concert pianist she plays the great halls and has premiered many landmark compositions; as Head of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music she inspires as well as teaches (Junyan Chen, who appeared in our last Series, was a student); she is a regular broadcaster, a sought-after curator of music festivals, and the Music Director and Principal Conductor of Brighton Philharmonic.

Oxford Gospel Choir in concert for Family of Hope

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:30pm

Where

St. Helen’s Church, St Helen's Ct, Abingdon OX14 5BS, UK

Price

See the booking page

Meteora + Support

When

Sat 3 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£19 + £0.48 booking fee

SUNDAY Jazz Inn The Courtyard – tba

When

Sun 4 Oct 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

Jazz Inn The Courtyard, 14 OX2 6LX, Oxon. OX2 6LX United Kingdom

Price

£10–£15

Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds

When

Sun 4 Oct 2026 · 6pm–10pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

£40 + £1 booking fee

Tom Rogers

When

Sun 4 Oct 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

OXTWO 267 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HY, United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Across the Square

When

Sun 4 Oct 2026 · 7:45pm–9:05pm

Where

The Players Theatre | Nelson Street | Thame | OX9 2DP

Price

See the booking pageConcessions available

There is a knock at the door of Millicent Garrett Fawcett’s home at 2 Gower Street, Bloomsbury. Lady Ottoline Morrell has crossed from her home at 44 Bedford Square to express her condolences for the loss of a beloved sister. Across the Square depicts an imagined encounter between two sharply contrasting women, each of whom inhabits very different spheres. As patroness of the Bloomsbury Group, Ottoline’s vast circle of friends includes Prime Ministers and novelists, painters and philosophers whilst Millicent has dedicated her life to the crusade for women’s suffrage. Two world views are about

Salat ul Tasbeeh

When

Sun 4 Oct 2026 · 11pmAlso on Tue 6 Oct, Thu 8 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Tue 3 Nov and 4 more

Where

Banbury Madni Masjid

Price

Free

Join the Monthly Sisters Salatul Tasbih gathering for a peaceful morning of prayer, reflection, and remembrance. Strengthen your faith alongside other sisters in a welcoming Islamic environment while seeking Allah's forgiveness and blessings.

Stretch & Strengthen chair workout

When

Mon 5 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–11am

Where

Class location: Shotover View in Craufurd Road, Oxford, OX4 2RA. There is limited parking outside the building."

Price

Free

Join me for a gentle seated exercise class at Shotover View, Oxford. This FREE chair workout is funded by the lovely CIC Waste2Taste, which has a delicious community cafe in the building so please make sure you buy something there as a thank you!

Art and the Senses (Part 3)

When

Mon 5 Oct 2026 · 1pm–4pm

Where

The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 1YH United Kingdom

Price

Free

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

This course explores how we use our senses and engage with them to create art. This is a practical course and students will create their own artwork to share and talk about within the group. This is a safe space to experiment creating art for wellbeing and no experience is needed.

Late Fame (15)

When

Mon 5 Oct 2026 · 7:30pmAlso on Tue 6 Oct, Wed 7 Oct

Where

Corn Exchange Wallingford

Price

£12

Years after abandoning his literary ambitions, Ed Saxberger is surprised to discover that a slim volume of poetry he published in his youth has found an enthusiastic new audience. Suddenly embraced by a group of young New York artists who regard him as a forgotten genius, Ed is drawn back into a creative world he thought he had left behind, and into the orbit of ambitious actress Gloria. Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee lead this witty, wistful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s novella, exploring ageing, artistic ambition and the seductive possibility of a second chance at recognition.

Konga

When

Mon 5 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–8:30pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

The Pump House Project Faringdon, SN77AF United Kingdom

Price

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Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Feisty Sisters Choir

When

Mon 5 Oct 2026 · 7pm–8:30pm

Where

The Old School House, Hertford St, Oxford OX4 3AJ

Price

£11–£55 + £1.38 booking fee

A series of Monday choir workshops of acapella harmony singing open for women who need their singing fix without having to join a regular choir or commit to any performances. These workshops cater for busy lives, being time for you at the start of the week rather than trying to fit choir in with everything else later in your week.

Lime Garden *SOLD OUT*

When

Mon 5 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

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NEW TERM! Stretch & Strength in Flo Park

When

Tue 6 Oct 2026 · 1:30pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

The Florence Park 'Stretch & Strengthen' chair-based fitness class is back for another term! This inclusive exercise class is designed to help local residents stay active in a gentle, supportive way. It takes place at Florence Park Community Centre in Cornwallis Road.

Dirty Dancing

When

Tue 6 Oct 2026 · 7:30pmAlso on Sat 10 Oct

Where

New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George St, Oxford OX1 2AG, UK

Price

See the booking page

Ages

14+

Dirty Dancing returns to Oxford as part of a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.

Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess

When

Tue 6 Oct 2026 · 7:30pmAlso on Wed 7 Oct

Where

Venue not found

Price

Up to £27

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Following two sold out shows in 2025, Helen and Ellie are BACK with a brand new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee.

Between The Covers Live!

When

Tue 6 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Oxford Playhouse

Price

See the booking page

Ages

12+

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Between The Covers Live! is on the road to celebrate Agatha Christie ", the bestselling novelist of all time, with a line-up guaranteed to deliver a thrilling dive into the world of crime thrillers.

Choir Rehearsals

When

Tue 6 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–10pm

Where

New Road Baptist Church, New Road Baptist Church, 14 Bonn Square, Oxford OX1 1LQ, UK

Price

See the booking page

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Looking for something fun, uplifting and sociable to do? Come and sing with Oxford Gospel Choir this autumn!

MenoCore

When

Wed 7 Oct 2026 · 9am–9:30am

Where

Where: South Oxford Community Centre (Gill Garratt room), Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP."

Price

£10–£15

MenoCore is a new weekly core strength training exercise class combining targeted abdominal and deep pelvic floor work to rebuild stability, confidence and total-body strength.

Colonial Views of India Exhibition Curator Talk

When

Wed 7 Oct 2026 · 2pm–3pm

Where

Headley Lecture Theatre

Price

£10

Online

Also online

Join Mallica for a talk about the ': exhibition, which offers a rare glimpse of 19th-century India captured through the lens of British colonial officer Eugene Clutterbuck Impey (1830–1904).

Theatre Scratch

When

Wed 7 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Old Fire Station, Oxford, Old Fire Station 40 George Street Oxford OX1 2AQ

Price

£5

A night of work in progress from theatre makers, including discussion and networking opportunities. Come and see up to three new work-in-progress showings from local theatre makers and give them your feedback in a facilitated conversation.

Queen Budapest

When

Wed 7 Oct 2026 · 8pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

The Living Room Cinema Chipping Norton

Price

See the booking page

On July 27, 1986, Queen performed the largest-ever stadium concert at the Népstadion in Budapest in front of 80,000 ecstatic fans. The concert was part of the famed Magic Tour, which was the last time the band toured with lead singer Freddie Mercury. Now, this original concert film has been beautifully rescanned and remastered in 4K alongside a dynamic new audio mix, featuring many of Queen's favorite tracks - 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love', 'I Want To Break Free' and 'We Are The Champions'. With three years to go before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this was the first We

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat

When

Wed 7 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:59pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EW United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Social Thursdays

When

Thu 8 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–12pmRuns until Thu 12 Nov

Where

Main Foyer, Oxford Playhouse

Price

Free

Ages

50+

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

A welcoming, supportive space for people later-in-life to come together, have a go at creative activities and build new friendships, our Social Thursdays sessions provide opportunities to allow everyone the space to try something new.

Stretch & Strengthen chair workout

When

Thu 8 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–11am

Where

Class location: Shotover View in Craufurd Road, Oxford, OX4 2RA. There is limited parking outside the building."

Price

Free

Join me for a gentle seated exercise class at Shotover View, Oxford. This FREE chair workout is funded by the lovely CIC Waste2Taste, which has a delicious community cafe in the building so please make sure you buy something there as a thank you!

Classical Oil Painting

When

Thu 8 Oct 2026 · 7pm–9pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

Sunningwell School of Art

Price

£274

This could serve as a single introduction course, or as part of an ongoing series of courses teaching the fundamentals of oil painting. Broadly, the classes develop around proportion, light and dark, colour and composition tailored to the needs of each individual. The vehicle for this would be still life as it can be carefully controlled and kept very simple or made more difficult, depending on the ability of each student. This allows you to fully focus on the basic underlying principles, rather than be distracted by unnecessary complications.

Thursday 8th october aret komlosy

When

Thu 8 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Possibly one of the most exciting singers on the scene, Aret's family theatrical upbringing is writ large in how she sings and moves on stage... singing across many genres from Amy Winehouse to Billie Holliday, Meghan Traynor to Nina Simone, and accompanied by the cream of the local who's who, KEITH FAIRBAIRN on percussion and HUGH TURNER on guitars...

CyclAbility – Oxford

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 9:30am–1pm

Where

Horspath Athletics Track Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2RR United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Ages

16+

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

We provide inclusive, adult (16+) cycling facilities in a safe and supportive environment in Oxford. We have qualified cycling instructors to help you get started; adaptive cycling experts to give advice; mechanics to troubleshoot issues and amazing volunteers to support you.

Circuits Club

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 9am–10am

Where

Oxford

Price

£12–£15

Circuits Club is a fun paced and high intensity class held in the Gill Garratt Room at South Oxford Community Centre, Oxford.

A Wedding Gift

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 1pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£20

This year's Festival opens with one of the epic love stories of classical music, the wedding of Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck. On the eve of their long-awaited and near-thwarted marriage, Robert presented Clara with the newly and lavishly printed Myrthen (‘Myrtles’ – sprigs of which were commonly part of bridal decorations), a cycle of 26 songs that was both a very public declaration of their union and an intimate expression of love. Three stellar artists perform this extraordinary cycle, taking us from the famously exuberant opening ‘Widmung’ (‘Dedication’) to the tender final song, ‘Zum Sc

Verity

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 2:30pmAlso on Sun 11 Oct, Mon 12 Oct

Where

The Living Room Cinema Chipping Norton

Price

See the booking page

Adapted from Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford and Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity. After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity's chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy, and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession.

Happily Ever After?

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 3:30pm–5pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£14

Love stories took as many forms in nineteenth-century Europe as they do today. Through tales ranging from tragic to comic, or to downright baffling, Natasha Loges takes a tour of the romantic intrigues of the Schumann circle. From the celebrated to the long-forgotten, she presents love stories that inspired – and tormented – some of the most original musical minds of the age.

Jonn Elledge 31 INVENTIONS THAT BUILT OUR WORLD

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where

Blackwell's Bookshop Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxford OX1 3BQ

Price

£6–£25

Jonn Elledge invites us to join him on a fascinating and often surprising tour of the ideas and technologies that made modernity possible.

Dame Sarah Connolly Recital

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 7:45pm

Where

Schwarzman Centre

Price

See the booking page

Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55)

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 8pm–10pm · doors 7:30pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Oxford OX1 2EW

Price

Up to £22.38

Ages

40–55 years

Join us in Oxford for the ultimate Singles Lock & Key Party! Meet up to 80 singles, and enjoy cocktails, games, prizes, and fun.

Autumn - Drawing Club x Worton Kitchen Garden 2026

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

Worton Kitchen Garden Worton, Near Cassington , Witney, England, OX29 4SU, United Kingdom

Price

£30

Join us for an experimental creative workshop designed to spark joy! We’ll capture the beauty of the changing seasons from the striking fresh produce and glorious cut flowers, to the charming garden landscapes viewed from Worton Kitchen Garden’s beautiful glasshouse.

The Music of Luther Vandross: The Candlelight Concert

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:45pm · doors 6:30pm

Where

Oxford Town Hall, St. Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1BX

Price

See the booking page

Join us for a heartfelt evening honoring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting.

The Copolice

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£17 + £0.43 booking fee

The CoPolice celebrate Sting & The Police with Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Message In A Bottle and more at The Northcourt LIVE, Abingdon on Friday 9 October. £17 advance. Official tickets from Paul Robins Promotions.

Dame Sarah Connolly recital

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 7:45pm–9:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£49

Dame Sarah Connolly is one of the country's best-loved singers, whose profound artistry and uniquely beautiful voice have captivated audiences across the globe. She opens this year's Oxford International Song Festival with renowned pianist Joseph Middleton. Their programme includes songs by Mendelssohn and Brahms, setting up the Festival's theme of 'Love Songs' with these two masters of German song. They also include settings of French poetry by Franz Liszt and a group of songs by Claude Debussy, as well as a cycle written for them by Errollyn Wallen, the Master of the King's Music. An unmissa

Lone Wolf Comedy Club feat. Andrew Bird Phil Nochol Joey Page

When

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 8pm–10:30pm · doors 7pm

Where

9 October @

Price

£17

Song Sofa: Sarah Connolly

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 11am–12pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£15

Song Sofa was a popular new initiative at last year’s Festival, offering an insightful combination of performance and conversation. This morning, Sarah Connolly discusses her life and musicmaking with Katy Hamilton, and performs songs with opportunities for interaction, feedback and questions from the audience. For experienced song-lovers and newcomers alike, this is a chance to hear the inside story of what it takes to deliver great song recitals.

Wallingford Wine Festival 1-4pm Session

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 1pm–4pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£35

Back for its second year, the Wallingford Wine Festival returns to the Masonic Centre on Goldsmith’s Lane for an afternoon of incredible wine tasting, great food and a relaxed festival atmosphere. Just like last year, we’ll have 12 fantastic wine suppliers pouring over 100 wines for you to taste, from everyday favourites to fine wines and exciting discoveries. This year, our amazing sister company OXTWO will also be joining us with incredible cheese & charcuterie boards and hot food available throughout the event (on sale soon!). Each guest will receive a tasting programme featuring all wines

Defining love

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 2pm–4pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18

The society and language of ancient Greece defined love in many forms, and today we still refer to many of these both culturally and linguistically. From concepts such as Eros and Philia, to Platonic friendship, the story of Narcissus and the poetry of Sappho, the influence of Greek thinkers is unavoidable when talking about love. Three leading Classicists explore these concepts, while Valerie Eickhoff, winner of the 2024 Opus Klassik Young Talent of the Year award, and pianist Elenora Pertz weave music and poetry around the discussion.

Onibaba (15)

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 6pm

Where

The Ultimate Picture Palace

Price

See the booking page

Listening to Winterreise

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 6pm–6:45pm

Where

The Olivier Hall, St Edward's School

Price

See the booking page

If you’ve only heard of one work in the song repertoire, it’s probably Schubert’s Winterreise. This powerful ‘winter journey’ has captivated audiences for two centuries. Katy Hamilton explores the work’s enduring appeal, and for anyone coming to this music for the first time, explains why it is the perfect place to begin your own journey in song.

Listening to Winterreise

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 6pm–6:45pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

If you’ve only heard of one work in the song repertoire, it’s probably Schubert’s Winterreise. This powerful ‘winter journey’ has captivated audiences for two centuries. Katy Hamilton explores the work’s enduring appeal, and for anyone coming to this music for the first time, explains why it is the perfect place to begin your own journey in song.

Verdi Requiem - Saturday 10 October 2026 7.30pm

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

Zz Toppd + Support

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£18 + £0.45 booking fee

Winterreise

When

Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 7:45pm–9pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£49

Matthias Goerne is an international star, acclaimed the world over for his electrifying performances. We are thrilled to welcome him to Oxford for the first time, in a rare UK performance. He is joined by Tamara Stefanovich, one of today’s leading pianists, hailed for her captivating performances across a wide range of repertoire. Together, they perform Schubert’s Winterreise. When Schubert’s friends first heard his new cycle of songs in 1827, they were perplexed by its stark, raw energy, but Schubert assured them that they would come to appreciate it. He was proved right, and the 24 songs of

The OXFORD HALF MARATHON 2026 – FULL ACCESS to the R&C from Woodstock Road

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 7am–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

Roast Sunday Lunch

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 12pm–3pm

Where

North Parade Avenue Oxford, Oxon. OX2 6LX United Kingdom

Price

£25

October - Drawing Club x The Nest

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 11am–12:30pm

Where

The Nest 33-35 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2HU, United Kingdom

Price

£15

October Biodanza - The Dance of Life!

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 11am–12:30pm · doors 10am

Where

Old Fire Station, Oxford OX1 2AQ

Price

See the booking page

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Immortal Mozart

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 11:30am–2:15pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£40–£60

This enchanting, beautiful and playful programme coaxes out connections between Mozart’s operas and Schubert’s songs. Some of the most popular arias and duets from Don Giovanni and, in particular, Die Zauberflöte are almost directly quoted by Schubert, who revered Mozart, in his songs. Hearing them side by side illuminates both in surprising and delightful ways.

Wonderland Tea

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 1:30pm–4:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£14.95–£24.95Concessions available

Cello’s Angels – works by Handel, Bach, Anna Clyne, Tombelle, Mizraki for cello trio

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 3pm–4pm

Where

St Nicolas’ Church, Abingdon Oxon OX14 3HF United Kingdom

Price

£13

Britten in love

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 4:30pm–6pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£25

In this the 50th-anniversary year of Britten’s death, two leading exponents of his songs bring a programme that reflects some of the key relationships in Britten’s life and music. The first half includes songs by Lennox Berkeley and some of Britten’s settings of W.H. Auden. Berkeley and Britten enjoyed a brief romantic relationship yet remained friends for their whole lives, while Auden was banished from Britten’s life after suggesting some home truths to the younger man. The second half revolves around Britten’s relationship with Peter Pears: both music he wrote as an expression of his love

Rory Evans Duo

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

OXTWO 267 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HY, United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Reason in madness

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:15pm

Where

Holywell Music Room

Price

£10–£34

Love drives people to distraction! This ingenious programme from the wondrous soprano Carolyn Sampson and her longtime duo partner Joseph Middleton shows just how far such powerful feelings can go. From the obsessive character of Gretchen, who is inexorably drawn to Faust despite the downfall his kiss will bring, to Shakespeare’s Ophelia, to Jean Cocteau’s Lady of Monte Carlo, this unmissable evening is full of extreme emotions, from passion to desire to despair. In the hands of two such esteemed artists, this is set to be a captivating and devastatingly powerful concert.

Reason in madness

When

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:15pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£34

Love drives people to distraction! This ingenious programme from the wondrous soprano Carolyn Sampson and her longtime duo partner Joseph Middleton shows just how far such powerful feelings can go. From the obsessive character of Gretchen, who is inexorably drawn to Faust despite the downfall his kiss will bring, to Shakespeare’s Ophelia, to Jean Cocteau’s Lady of Monte Carlo, this unmissable evening is full of extreme emotions, from passion to desire to despair. In the hands of two such esteemed artists, this is set to be a captivating and devastatingly powerful concert.

Stretch & Strengthen chair workout

When

Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–11am

Where

Class location: Shotover View in Craufurd Road, Oxford, OX4 2RA. There is limited parking outside the building."

Price

Free

Join me for a gentle seated exercise class at Shotover View, Oxford. This FREE chair workout is funded by the lovely CIC Waste2Taste, which has a delicious community cafe in the building so please make sure you buy something there as a thank you!

Through the looking-glass

When

Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 1pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£15

This stellar duo are alumni of our Young Artist Programme (2022–23), and we have been proud to watch their careers flourish since then. Today they give the world premiere of a song by composer John Webb (who also has a strong link to Oxford Song as the inspirational leader of our Schools Project workshops), The Lamp, which explores the corrupting nature of power. Songs by Schumann, Nadia Boulanger, Lillie Harris, Kurt Weill and others tell tales of kings, queens, frogs and oysters...

A voice that sings of love & sorrow

When

Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 3pm–5pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£15

Tchaikovsky’s personal life was infamously turbulent, but what do we truly know about his inner emotional world? How, despite legal prohibitions when it came to male homosexuality in Imperial Russia, did he navigate his private life? In this lecture recital, Philip Ross Bullock – author of a 2016 biography of Tchaikovsky – argues that the composer’s songs represent an intimate diary of his innermost thoughts and feelings.

Scrabble Club at Bampton Library

When

Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 7pm–8pmAlso on Mon 14 Dec

Where

Bampton Library, Church View, Bampton, OX18 2NE

Price

See the booking page

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Join our monthly Monday night Scrabble Club for Adults at Bampton Library 7pm – 8pm

Lines of Life

When

Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:15pm

Where

Holywell Music Room

Price

£10–£34

Benjamin Appl met the Hungarian composer György Kurtág, who turned 100 in February this year, in 2019 and has worked with him ever since. About his recent recording of songs by Kurtág and Schubert, he wrote that Kurtág has ‘shaped me both as a musician and as a human being, perhaps more than anyone else’, and that the programme gives listeners ‘a glimpse into the infinite universe of György Kurtág, a shy procrastinator, stern self-critic, hesitant researcher, introverted questioner, unpretentious intellectual, brilliant composer and an extraordinary human being.’ The programme includes Kurtág’

Lines of Life

When

Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:15pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£34

Benjamin Appl met the Hungarian composer György Kurtág, who turned 100 in February this year, in 2019 and has worked with him ever since. About his recent recording of songs by Kurtág and Schubert, he wrote that Kurtág has ‘shaped me both as a musician and as a human being, perhaps more than anyone else’, and that the programme gives listeners ‘a glimpse into the infinite universe of György Kurtág, a shy procrastinator, stern self-critic, hesitant researcher, introverted questioner, unpretentious intellectual, brilliant composer and an extraordinary human being.’ The programme includes Kurtág’

Exhibition: Translating the Bible

When

Tue 13 Oct – Wed 16 Dec · daily 10am

Where

Christ Church

Price

See the booking page

MenoStrength

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 9am–9:30am

Where

Where: South Oxford Community Centre (Gill Garratt room), Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP."

Price

£10–£15

It's complicated

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 11am–12pm

Where

Lecture Theatre"':

Price

£10–£12

Natasha Loges has recently published a new biography on the fascinating and complicated life of the composer Pauline Viardot. Viardot was a friend and esteemed colleague of countless fellow artists. She also had a long-term affair with the author Ivan Turgenev, with the tacit blessing of her husband Louis. Ahead of today’s lunchtime concert, Natasha delves into Viardot’s world, exploring her intriguing character but also advocating for a body of work that doesn’t need exciting tales of glamour and infidelity to stand proud in the modern concert hall.

Viardot and her circle

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 1pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18

The pianist Anne Le Bozec has given a number of astonishing performances at the Festival in recent years, and today she is joined by the exceptional French baritone Thomas Dolié. Together they perform songs by Pauline Viardot and her contemporaries, including her close friend Clara Schumann, as well as Fauré, Bizet and Liszt. Their programme is reminiscent of the gatherings that took place at Viardot’s legendary salon in Paris and reflects the extraordinary breadth of her musical circle.

NEW TERM! Stretch & Strength in Flo Park

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 1:30pm–2pm

Where

Oxford

Price

See the booking page

The Florence Park 'Stretch & Strengthen' chair-based fitness class is back for another term! This inclusive exercise class is designed to help local residents stay active in a gentle, supportive way. It takes place at Florence Park Community Centre in Cornwallis Road.

The timeless and the temporal nature of painting

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6:20pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

During the event, Lucy will paint a live portrait on stage, demonstrating her alla prima technique, developed through her sight-size training in Florence. As the portrait unfolds, Lucy and Claire will discuss the contrasting and complementary nature of their work, from the artist’s creative process to the conservator’s meticulous care of centuries-old masterpieces. Moving between artistic inspiration and technical expertise, the discussion will explore the materials, methods and mindset behind painting and conservation. Together, they will consider the physical and philosophical nature of art

The Human Voice

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18

Jean Cocteau was many things: poet, playwright, artist, filmmaker, collaborator, and provocateur. His 1930 play La Voix humaine, set in pre-war Paris and set to music by Francis Poulenc in 1958, was a stroke of genius, diagnosing the modern ache of ‘depersonalised communication’. In it, we eavesdrop on a woman known simply as Elle, as she speaks on the telephone to a lover who has already left her. We hear only her side of the conversation as the telephone, promising intimacy, delivers its opposite: interruptions, crossed lines and silences, turning technology itself into an accomplice in emo

Girl Group

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 7pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£13

Bitter Christmas (15)

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

The Theatre

Price

£9–£12Concessions available

After her mother dies, director of commercials Elsa immerses herself in work to cope. When migraine forces her to take a break, she decides to travel to Lanzarote in the 2004 Constitution Day's long weekend with her friend Patricia while her boyfriend (stripper and fireman Bonifacio) stays in Madrid. To resume creative writing, she vampirises the personal miseries of her close friends. In a timeline set in 2025, the plot explores how filmmaker Raúl is writing a script which turns out to be the story of Elsa, Raúl's alter ego. Raúl is delving into autofiction to overcome a creativity block, and

Selene

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 8pmRuns until Wed 14 Oct

Where

The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN

Price

£12–£20

Ages

14+

Go Solar for safer, cooler homes

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 7pm · doors 6:30pm

Where

Woodstock Road Baptist Church | Oxford OX2 7NQ

Price

Free

The Songs of Edith Piaf

When

Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–8:45pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£34

This special performance in homage to Edith Piaf is a perfect pairing with the earlier concert this evening, not least as at the end of his life, Jean Cocteau also wrote for Piaf. Katie Bray is an ideal exponent of this music as a singer who can move seamlessly across a range of styles. Many will remember her extraordinary performance of Kurt Weill songs with pianist William Vann, who also plays this evening. They bring many of the most iconic songs that Edith Piaf performed, joined by a truly stellar ‘backing group’ and the renowned accordionist Murray Grainger. A sublime end to this Parisian

MenoCore

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 9am–9:30am

Where

Where: South Oxford Community Centre (Gill Garratt room), Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP."

Price

£10–£15

MenoCore is a new weekly core strength training exercise class combining targeted abdominal and deep pelvic floor work to rebuild stability, confidence and total-body strength.

Witchcraft, Amulets and Magic Tour

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 2pm–3pm

Where

Pitt Rivers Museum

Price

Up to £8Concessions available

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Go on a special tour of the galleries and hear the intriguing stories behind magical and mystical objects from around the globe and explore why magic and witchcraft still have an enduring fascination across different cultures and ages.

Songs after supper

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 1pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18

Lotte Betts-Dean, James Way and Natalie Burch imagine an evening at the Red House, home of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, in this delightful programme that was originally created for the Aldeburgh Festival. As well as songs by Britten himself (including his arresting Canticle II ‘Abraham and Isaac’), the programme includes music by their friends Joyce Grenfell, Gustav and Imogen Holst, Ernest Moeran and others.

Composition workshop

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 2:30pm–5pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

This annual collaboration with Oxford University's Faculty of Music offers a fascinating insight into the craft of composition, as five talented student composers hear their work performed by Oxford Song Young Artists and receive feedback.

GCHU: How can communities respond to emergencies?

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where

The Hub

Price

Free

WORPLE & CO Poetry Evening

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where

Blackwell's Bookshop, Oxford OX1 3BQ

Price

Free

Join Peter Carpenter, founder of Worple Press, and three published poets who will read from their latest publications.

Carnaval

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 5:15pm–6:15pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£16

22-year-old Canadian pianist Ryan Zhu recently won the prestigious Hastings International Piano Competition, giving an electrifying performance of Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This brilliant young virtuoso performs Beethoven’s first Piano Sonata in F minor, and Schumann’s breathtaking Carnaval, a sequence of 21 short pieces written in 1825 and representing the many and varied characters at a masked ball.

Sister Queens

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Mill Theatre

Price

£19.50

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Erja Lyytinen

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm · doors 7pm

Where

The Bullingdon

Price

£10–£20 + £2 booking feeConcessions available

Erja Lyytinen is one of the leading blues-rock guitarists on the international touring circuit. During a recording career spanning more than 20 years, the High-Flying Finn has released thirteen studio albums as well as several live albums. Lyytinen’s musical pallet is vast, encompassing the very best of contemporary blues-rock whilst inspired and influenced by the blues greats. Erja is known for her stellar and energetic live performances. Her live album ”Diamonds on the Road” (2023) received magnificent reviews in the global music media. She has won many accolades, including being ranked #2 i

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat! @ The Oxford Retreat

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:59pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EW United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Roderick Williams: Love''s Minstrels

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:20pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£49

Roderick Williams' appearances at Oxford International Song Festival are always eagerly anticipated and this recital is sure to be a highlight of the year. The typically inventive programme tells stories of courtly love across the ages. It ranges from the medieval pen of Guillaume de Machaut, expressing his love and fidelity, via the Romantic poetry of Eichendorff with its evocations of ruined castles and mystic knights, to the beauty of 20th-century songs from England and Ireland by the likes of Ina Boyle and Ralph Vaughan Williams. A beautifully crafted programme from this master musician.

Silent songs of Josefine

When

Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 9:45pm–10:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18

As part of the Kafka centenary celebrations in 2024, in partnership with the Oxford Kafka Research Centre and the Bodleian Libraries, Oxford Song commissioned the composer Can Bilir to create a new song cycle based on Kafka. The result is The Silent Songs of Josefine, a breathtaking and bold new work for soprano and piano, given its world premiere tonight by Anna Dennis, winner of the Singer Award at the 2023 RPS Awards, and acclaimed pianist John Reid.

Neurodivergence and Wellbeing (Part 3)

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 10am–1pm

Where

The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 1YH United Kingdom

Price

Free

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

This course looks at how we can define neurodivergence and how it may affect our wellbeing. We introduce various strategies, and we explore how wellbeing is related to reaching our goals. We explore with each other things which impact neurodivergent individuals and how to support those individuals and those who care and work with them. This course is developed to provide a brief introduction into the extensive topic of neurodivergence.

Stretch & Strengthen chair workout

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–11am

Where

Class location: Shotover View in Craufurd Road, Oxford, OX4 2RA. There is limited parking outside the building."

Price

Free

Join me for a gentle seated exercise class at Shotover View, Oxford. This FREE chair workout is funded by the lovely CIC Waste2Taste, which has a delicious community cafe in the building so please make sure you buy something there as a thank you!

Song Circle

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 1pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18

The Swiss baritone Äneas Humm is fast establishing himself as one of the most exciting young singers, with recent debuts in major opera houses and venues around Europe and the US, and several recordings already to his name. In 2022, he was awarded a prestigious Opus Klassik Young Talent of the Year award. He is joined by the leading pianist Doriana Tchakarova, in a programme that includes Schumann’s glorious Liederkreis, op.39, setting the naturefilled and highly evocative poetry of Joseph von Eichendorff, alongside songs by Amy Beach and Franz Liszt.

Young Creatives Social: Glow Your Own

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 4pm–6pm

Where

Modern Art Oxford

Price

Free

Ages

16–18 years

Build a moving digital lantern using lights, sensors and motors in the second of a series of Young Creatives Socials produced in collaboration with Oxford North, Oxford’s Science District.

25 Years of Oxford Song

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 3pm–4pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10

Sholto Kynoch and a group of friends founded the Festival 25 years ago. Over this quarter century, it has evolved into one of the world’s major celebrations of song – but of course it’s not always been a smooth journey… In this landmark year, Sholto – who has stayed at the helm ever since – reflects on the origins and development of the Festival, its highs and lows, challenges and successes, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories to be enjoyed alongside a delicious cream tea in Trinity College’s beautiful Dining Hall.

2026 Adams Lecture

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 6pm–7pm

Where

Leonard Wolfson Auditorium

Price

Free

Lord Hague will discuss how serious the dangers presented by AI are to democratic societies, alongside the many opportunities. Will AI enhance the power of totalitarian systems? Will new capabilities in the hands of bad actors lead to greater restrictions on freedom? What are the implications of ideas and opinions being formed by non-human intelligence? If these and other threats are serious, what should be done to fortify and protect democracy?

James Martin Memorial Lecture: ''Is Europe losing the future?'' with Paul Krugman

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6:30pm

Where

The Sheldonian Theatre and Online

Price

See the booking page

Online

Also online

We welcome Paul Krugman, winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, who will give this year's James Martin Memorial Lecture.

Izabella Scott in conversation with Lucy Scholes

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 7pm

Where

Daunt Books Summertown 247-249 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7HN

Price

£7

Join us to hear Izabella Scott discuss her book "The Bed Trick: Sex and Deception on Trial" . Tickets are £7 including a glass of wine or soft drink and can be booked online or in the shop.

Jane Eyre

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Cornerstone Arts Centre

Price

£19.80–£22Concessions available

MATU Present Chris While and Julie Matthews plus support

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 8pm–10pm · doors 7pm

Where

St Helen’s Church, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5EH

Price

Up to £17

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Chris While and Julie Matthews have been one of the leading forces in the Britsh singer/songwriter scene for over 30 years. They have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 30 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever.

The Rebellious Recital

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 7pm–8:45pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£34

Is it necessary to distinguish between the great songs of classical and popular music, to imply that they have fundamentally different qualities? Alice Coote and Julius Drake think not, and in this gently provocative recital these two world-renowned artists present a seamless sequence of songs that encompasses David Bowie, Henry Purcell, Jacques Brel, K.D. Lang, Mahler, Mozart, Lennon & McCartney, and more, in original versions and new arrangements. Alice Coote describes how ‘we have tried to juxtapose works that say some of the things that we possibly all feel, irrespective of “genre”.’ This

DEBBIE BOND BLUES BAND with \"Radiator\" Rick

When

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Awarded the Alabama Arts Impact Award in 2026, Debbie Bond has performed in the Alabama backwoods for decades, and is now a regular in the UK and Europe.. influenced by raw "Juke" blues and the Muscle Shoals sound, together with award-winning drummer Sam Kelly, and keyboard and harmonica player "Radiator" Rick bringing a "swampy" Southern edge to the music...one NOT to miss!

Circuits Club

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 9am–10am

Where

Venue not found

Price

£12–£15

Circuits Club is a fun paced and high intensity class held in the Gill Garratt Room at South Oxford Community Centre, Oxford.

Donizetti The Song Composer

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 11am–12pm

Where

Lecture Theatre"':

Price

£10–£12

At the start of the global pandemic in 2020, Roger Parker, Professor Emeritus of Music at King’s College London, embarked on some research into the 19th-century Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti and his work as a song composer. This research became an Indiana Jones-style quest to discover manuscripts scattered around the world and took him, among other places, to an Austrian monastery and the Bibliothèque Nationale in France, where he discovered more than 90 previously unknown songs. Come and find out more…

Italy to Argentina

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 1pm–2pm

Where

Holywell Music Room

Price

£10–£18

Argentinian baritone Germán Enrique Alcántara is a true rising star: an alumnus of the Jette Parker programme at The Royal Opera and a sought-after recitalist. With renowned pianist Anna Tilbrook, he brings a selection of songs from Argentina, including works by Guastavino and Ginastera as well as less familiar composers such as Carlos López Buchardo, Ana Carrique, and Celia Torrá. Interspersed in this recital are a selection of Donizetti songs (" see Event 26 ), in which the composer's signature gift for bel canto melody aligns with a deep sensitivity to poetic texts.

Italy to Argentina

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 1pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18

Radiance Pre-Rift

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 1pm–5pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

£37.50–£42.50

Navigating Capital Strategies for Impact: Through Assets, Markets, Systems

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 3:30pm–4:30pm

Where

The Nest, Saïd Business School - Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HP

Price

Free

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

How to navigate the growing range of strategies for creating social and environmental impact with your capital

Navigating Capital Strategies for Impact: Through Assets, Markets, Systems

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 3:30pm–4:30pm

Where

Oxford OX1 1HP

Price

See the booking page

How to navigate the growing range of strategies for creating social and environmental impact with your capital

Neapolitan Songs

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6pm

Where

Holywell Music Room

Price

£10–£18

Bryan Benner is a modern-day troubadour and the genius behind The Erlkings, the Schubert-based band who have given many memorable performances at the Festival. We hear him in a new light today: with his long-standing duo partner Václav Fuksa, he performs a programme of enchanting Neapolitan songs. Their performances together have been hailed throughout Europe and this is a perfect part of our day of Italian music.

William Tullett SNIFF: A HISTORY OF SMELLS

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where

Blackwell's Bookshop Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxford OX1 3BQ

Price

£6–£25

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

A remarkable account of the weird and wonderful history of smell

Neapolitan Songs

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£18

Bryan Benner is a modern-day troubadour and the genius behind The Erlkings, the Schubert-based band who have given many memorable performances at the Festival. We hear him in a new light today: with his long-standing duo partner Václav Fuksa, he performs a programme of enchanting Neapolitan songs. Their performances together have been hailed throughout Europe and this is a perfect part of our day of Italian music.

Radiance Pre-Rift

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 6pm–10pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

£37.50–£42.50 + £1.06 booking fee

Radiance Pre-Rift

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 6pm–10pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

£37.50–£42.50 + £1.06 booking fee

Journey through Rioja

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 7:15pm

Where

Summertown

Price

£25

Only 1 spot/s left Join Gillian to celebrate Rioja Wine Month with a tour through Spain's most celebrated wine region. Rioja's elegant, expressive reds and silky, indulgent whites are the perfect pairing for cooler autumn evenings. Date Friday 16 Oct 2026 Time 19:15 Cost £25.00 / per person Location

MC Devvo

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 8pm · doors 7pm

Where

The Bullingdon

Price

£15 + £1.50 booking fee

Ages

Adults only (18+)

MC Devvo heads to Oxford for a special 20th anniversary show celebrating two decades of chaos and cult-classic moments.

Hi-on Maiden

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£17 + £0.43 booking fee

Iron Maiden tribute Hi-On Maiden return for the 5th Paul Robins Promotions birthday, revisiting Somewhere in Time at The Northcourt LIVE, Abingdon. £17 advance. Official tickets from Paul Robins Promotions.

The Italian Songbook

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£40

Hugo Wolf’s Italienisches Liederbuch (‘Italian Songbookʼ) is a masterpiece. It is a particularly special occasion tonight to welcome the legendary pianist Imogen Cooper, as she has recently announced that this will be her final season before retiring from the concert platform. Together with two exceptional German singers, she performs these 46 songs, most of which are only a single page or two of printed music, and which Graham Johnson has described as ‘a new song landscape – a delightfully hybrid country where Italian folk earthiness is wedded to the highest German art.’

Hi-on Maiden

When

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£17 + £0.43 booking fee

Iron Maiden tribute Hi-On Maiden return for the 5th Paul Robins Promotions birthday, revisiting Somewhere in Time at The Northcourt LIVE, Abingdon. £17 advance. Official tickets from Paul Robins Promotions.

City of Oxford College October Open Event

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 9:30am–12pm

Where

City of Oxford College Oxford, England, Oxford OX1 1SA

Price

Free

Looking to start college in September 2027? City of Oxford College invites you to attend our upcoming Open Event!

Common Leys Farm Campus Open Day

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 10am–2pm

Where

Common Leys Farm Campus

Price

See the booking page

Curious Minds: science story Saturdays

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 10am

Where

Caper, 74-77 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE, UK OX4 1RE

Price

£3

Ages

7–12 years

A morning of science storytelling at Caper Bookshop, where authors read from their books and talk about the ideas behind them. Young listeners hear tales drawn from the world around us, from the very small to the very large, and can ask their own questions along the way.

Pumpkin Festival 2026

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 9:30am–12pm

Where

Banbury, Banbury OX15 6FH, UK

Price

Up to £6Concessions available

Classicism in Victorian Painting Talk 1

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 11am–12pm

Where

Headley Lecture Theatre

Price

£10

Online

Also online

The first of two talks on Victorian Painters looks at the Olympian artists of the Royal Academy and their explorations of the classical mythology of beauty.

Sealed RCQ - Round 2

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 11am–6pm

Where

TCG Oxford, 106 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AJ, UK

Price

£50–£70

Reality Fracture Sealed RCQ event. Sealed Swiss followed but a Top 8 Draft. Registration From 10am Round 1 starts 11am sharp

Green Pigeon Art Market

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 11am–4pm

Where

The Cluster

Price

See the booking page

Schubert in 1826

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 11:30am–3pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£30

Graham Johnson continues his uniquely insightful annual lecture series, delving into Schubert’s life 200 years on. As he writes: ʻ1823 and 1824 were years dominated by Schubert’s illness. In 1825 there had been a once-in-a-lifetime holiday amidst the awe-inspiring scenery of Upper Austria. 1827 was to be the year of Winterreise; Beethoven had died in March, after which Schubert could at last acknowledge to himself that he was the greatest living musician in Vienna, even if he would never have dreamt of saying so. And in 1828, after composing glorious music for the first eight months of the ye

It Is Otherwise For Us: Writing into Heartbreak

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 2pm–4pm

Where

OVADA Warehouse

Price

Free

Ages

16+

It Is Otherwise For Us: Writing into Heartbreak" A poetry writing workshop Join Maya and Phoebe from the Oxford Poetry Library for a relaxed, explorative afternoon of poetry. Looking at two poems that span the tenth century to present day, we'll consider how experiences of heartbreak resonate and shift through time, holding the universal and personal side by side. You'll have plenty of time for writing, with guided prompts helping you to explore seeing heartbreak from new perspectives.

Changing Geographies: Project Launch

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 1pm–4pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

Co-curated and led by young people, the event brings together peers to share experiences and consider three key questions:

‘Die Rose’: English Suites 1

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 2:30pm–3:45pm

Where

Pusey House Chapel, Pusey House, St Giles Oxford, OX1 3LZ United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 4pm & 7:30pm

Where

Chipping Norton Theatre

Price

Up to £28

Ages

12+

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Drawing Club – October

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6pm

Where

Old Fire Station, Cafe

Price

£5

October Drawing Club x Old Fire Station

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6pm

Where

Old Fire Station, Cafe, Old Fire Station 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ, United Kingdom

Price

£5

Schubert Piano Duets

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£16

Jan Philip Schulze arrives in Oxford for two concerts and as lead tutor on the Mastercourse. He is joined by Sholto Kynoch to perform Schubert’s Divertissement on French Themes, written in 1826 – an ideal continuation from Graham Johnson’s lecture-recital on that year in Schubert’s life earlier in the day. They also play Schubert’s F minor Fantasy, a late masterpiece and probably his best-known work for piano duet.

Sound Bath Experience by Jo Williamson

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 6pm

Where

YOGALINA on Bridge Street - OX28 1YH

Price

£20Concessions available

Schubert & Mahler

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9pm

Where

Holywell Music Room

Price

£10–£34

Swedish soprano Camilla Tilling brings the first day of the Schubert Weekend to a conclusion with the composer’s settings of the poet Friedrich Rückert, with whom Schubert had a fascination in 1823. These are performed alongside Mahler’s five Rückert settings, written in the first two years of the 20th century and a core part of the song repertoire ever since. Camilla Tilling and pianist Sholto Kynoch also draw parallels between Mahler’s and Schubert’s folk-inspired songs. Camilla Tilling’s recitals are always special and memorable occasions, where the beauty of her voice is matched by the sin

In the Wilderness

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:30pm

Where

St Mary Magdalen Church, 9 Magdalen St, Oxford OX1 3AE, UK

Price

See the booking page

Three important composer anniversaries inspire a programme of delightfully eclectic choral music from the City of Oxford Choir

Schubert & Mahler

When

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£34

Swedish soprano Camilla Tilling brings the first day of the Schubert Weekend to a conclusion with the composer’s settings of the poet Friedrich Rückert, with whom Schubert had a fascination in 1823. These are performed alongside Mahler’s five Rückert settings, written in the first two years of the 20th century and a core part of the song repertoire ever since. Camilla Tilling and pianist Sholto Kynoch also draw parallels between Mahler’s and Schubert’s folk-inspired songs. Camilla Tilling’s recitals are always special and memorable occasions, where the beauty of her voice is matched by the sin

WSET Award in Wines Level One

When

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–5pm

Where

The Jericho Wine Rooms, 7 Little Clarendon Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2HP United Kingdom

Price

£250

About the course:" This hands-on course will teach you to understand more about wine through sight, smell and taste. By the end of the course you’ll be able to taste wine using a systematic approach, identify key styles of wine and know the characteristics of important grape varieties. You’ll also learn the key principles of food and wine pairing and how to apply these to your own food and wine choices.

The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show

When

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 11am

Where

Venue not found

Price

£9–£14

Join The Magical Mr West and his corvid companion Crowbert on a journey into the brain bending world of science illusions! Prepare to be astounded by cognitive conundrums, mind melting mysteries and spectacular surreal psychology.

Cushion Concert

When

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 10am–10:45am

Where

Venue not found

Price

£7–£25

A fun exploration of music and words, the human voice and piano, singing and playing for all the family. The well-established Cushion Concerts at the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building introduce a wide variety of music and instruments to children and their families.

Cushion Concert

When

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 11am–11:45am

Where

Venue not found

Price

£7–£25

A fun exploration of music and words, the human voice and piano, singing and playing for all the family. The well-established Cushion Concerts at the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building introduce a wide variety of music and instruments to children and their families.

Schubert in Love

When

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 11:30am–1pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£21

Katy Hamilton, always one of our most popular speakers, explores the love affairs Schubert may or may not have had, attempting to separate myth from reality, and asking in the process why we are still so intrigued by the composer’s sexuality and relationships when hard historical facts are so scarce. The songs that feature in her talk are performed by two former Oxford Song Young Artists, Sebastian Hill and William Harmer.

The Fair Maid of the Mill

When

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 3:30pm–4:45pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10–£30

Helen Charlston makes a welcome return to the Festival to perform Schubert’s great song cycle of 1823, Die schöne Müllerin (‘The Fair Maid of the Mill’). For this poignant journey from optimism to despair, Schubert sets the folk-like texts of Wilhelm Müller, which were originally conceived as a kind of parlour entertainment. Schubert responds to the directness of the poems with a remarkable musical sequence, perfectly reflecting the journey of the young miller as he strides confidently into the world only to be ignored by the woman he falls for, with his sole companion the flowing brook whose

Brook Ellingworth

When

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 6:30pm–8:30pm

Where

OXTWO 267 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HY, United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Fairport Convention 2026

When

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Mill Theatre

Price

£34

Konga

When

Mon 19 Oct 2026 · 6:30pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

The Pump House Project Faringdon, SN77AF United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Matthew C. Whitaker | Oxford

When

Mon 19 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–10pm · doors 7pm

Where

The Bullingdon (Lil Bully), Address: 162 Cowley Road Oxford, OX4 1UE Oxfordshire, United Kingdom"

Price

From £14.50

Gotobeat to be is excited to be bringing Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) to Oxford "on" Monday 19th October for a headline show at The Bullingdon (Lil Bully) . Matthew C. Whitaker "is a Manchester-based musician and composer whose solo work unfolds in quiet contrast to his day job fronting cosmic prog-rave outfit HENGE, with whom he has released four acclaimed albums and toured extensively across the UK and Europe. Where the band trades in high-energy, maximalist spectacle, Whitaker's solo practice is something else entirely: hushed, patient, and built for close listening. His debut," Man With the

Adult DVD

When

Mon 19 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

MenoStrength

When

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 9am–9:30am

Where

Where: South Oxford Community Centre (Gill Garratt room), Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP."

Price

£10–£15

Stretch & Strength in Flo Park

When

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 1:30pm–2pm

Where

Oxford

Price

See the booking page

The Florence Park 'Stretch & Strengthen' chair-based fitness class is back for another term! This inclusive exercise class is designed to help local residents stay active in a gentle, supportive way. It takes place at Florence Park Community Centre in Cornwallis Road.

Ghost In the Machine + Director Q&A

When

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm

Where

The Ultimate Picture Palace, Jeune Street, Cowley Road, Oxford, UK OX4 1BN

Price

From £8

Ghost in the Machine uncovers a hidden history: how personal computing, semiconductors, statistics and AI all grew up entangled with control, domination and scientific racism. This documentary digs into the philosophical, cultural and political forces behind today’s AI boom, drawing on testimony from over 30 experts. It also exposes the human labour and economic exploitation that AI development depends on. Director Valerie Veatch joins for a Q&A after the screening.

RBO Live: Macbeth (Met Opera)

When

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 6pm

Where

Amey Theatre

Price

See the booking page

Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost.

IF Oxford presents: Ghost In the Machine + Director Q&A (12A)

When

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 6pm

Where

The Ultimate Picture Palace

Price

See the booking page

Tom McRae

When

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

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Following the sell-out full band tour marking twenty-five years since his debut album, Tom McRae brings his career-spanning solo show to The Jericho this Autumn — an evening of live music and storytelling that moves between the beloved and the overlooked, with the wit and honesty that has made him one of Britain’s most enduring singer-songwriters — alone on stage with a guitar and a catalogue that has quietly accumulated some of the finest songs in British folk and alternative music.

Cinema: ‘De grandes espérances’/’Grand Expectations’

When

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 8pm

Where

Maison Française d'Oxford

Price

See the booking page

MenoCore

When

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 9am–9:30am

Where

Where: South Oxford Community Centre (Gill Garratt room), Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP."

Price

£10–£15

MenoCore is a new weekly core strength training exercise class combining targeted abdominal and deep pelvic floor work to rebuild stability, confidence and total-body strength.

The future isn''t neutral: Race, fairness and equality in the age of AI

When

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where

The Hub

Price

Free

Join us for Kellogg College’s Black History Month Lecture featuring Landé Belo, one of the UK’s leading experts on employment law, equality, and organisational change. In her lecture, "The Future isn’t Neutral: race, fairness and equality in the age of AI" ", Landé will explore one of the defining issues of our time: how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, who benefits from these technologies, and how we can ensure they advance equality rather than entrench existing biases. Drawing on her expertise in global employment law and AI regulation, she will examine the opportunities a

The Double Red Duke Wine Society

When

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 6pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£60

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

An evening of great food and paired wine hosted by proprietor Frédéric Chaudière.

Milton Jones & Friends

When

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN

Price

£31

Ages

14+

The extended set headliner of this very special night of stand-up is none other than absurdist one-liner, Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo superstar, Milton Jones!

Oxford Horror Society presents: Hereditary (15)

When

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 8pm

Where

The Ultimate Picture Palace

Price

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After the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie (Toni Collette) and her family begin uncovering dark, cryptic secrets about their ancestry. The more they learn, the harder they try to outrun the fate they seem to have inherited. Writer-director Ari Aster’s feature debut turns a family tragedy into something chillingly ominous.

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat

When

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:59pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EW United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Stretch & Strengthen chair workout

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–11am

Where

Class location: Shotover View in Craufurd Road, Oxford, OX4 2RA. There is limited parking outside the building."

Price

Free

Join me for a gentle seated exercise class at Shotover View, Oxford. This FREE chair workout is funded by the lovely CIC Waste2Taste, which has a delicious community cafe in the building so please make sure you buy something there as a thank you!

Irish Anthropocene Literature, Climate Change, Sovereignty

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 12pm–1:30pm

Where

Thursday 22 October 2026, 12 midday - 1.30pm Seminar Room 00.063, Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Price

See the booking page

This talk introduces the book Irish Anthropocene: Literature, Climate Change, Sovereignty (Syracuse University Press, 2026), in which Malcolm Sen traces the ways in which contemporary Irish literature responds to climate breakdown and engages with the entangled relations between ecology, economy, and politics. Irish writers not only critique the association of greenness with Ireland and the corporatization of sustainability discourses, they also illuminate the acute challenges that the climate crisis poses to political, social, and cultural forms in addition to ecosystems.

Book Launch Conference: Oxford Handbook for Baptist Studies

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 1:45pm–6:15pm

Where

Regent’s Park College

Price

Free

Online

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Victorian Festival: Thursday 22nd October, 3.30 - 5.30pm

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 3:30pm–5:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

The festival will include a wide range of performances, stalls, activities and workshops themed on the Victorian era, and aimed at all ages. Highlights include a Ferris Wheel, Blacksmith Forge, Walking Forest Suffragettes, Penny Farthings and Victorian Magic Shows. There will be a number of local museums and organisations, as well as creative activities and stalls run by Cheney's Museum Council students.

Textpocalypse Now: The Political Economy of Writing in the Age of AI

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6pm

Where

Weston Library

Price

Free

This talk starts with some basic facts in order to tender some equally basic – but presumably provocative nonetheless – observations. Chief amongst these is that the open internet, almost certainly the most comprehensive communications infrastructure in the world today, is no longer composed primarily of writing written by human beings. Instead, the overwhelming majority of writing in digital form – on any platform – is not only written by computers but also for other computers, in the form of manipulating and optimising search results, social media feeds, and the underlying content. This is n

Garth Nix MASSIF with Natasha Pulley

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where

Blackwell's Bookshop Oxford, England, Oxford OX1 3BQ

Price

£6.54–£25

Bestselling YA author Garth Nix publishes his first sci-fi novel for adults. 'Massif' is a military sci-fi novel blended with cosmic horror.

Boozy Books: October 2026

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

Mostly Books, 36 Stert Street Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3JP United Kingdom

Price

£30

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Join us for our next instalment of Boozy Books on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

The Besnard Lakes + Lou Terry

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 7pm

Where

The Bullingdon

Price

£12–£18 + £1.80 booking feeConcessions available

Oh my, we welcome legendary cosmic Canadians The Besnard Lakes to Oxford in October! They play the Bullingdon on Thurs 22nd Oct as part of their latest album tour - 'The Besnard Lakes Are The Ghost Nation' - an expansive, dreamy collection of songs out via Full Time Hobby last year. Since forming in 2003 they’ve released multiple studio albums and EPs, been nominated 3 times for the Polaris Prize, been featured in Mojo and Uncut magazines, performed on Jimmy Fallon, and received widespread critical acclaim for their meticulous long-form psychedelic musical experiences - a true powerhouse colle

How is the energy transition going?

When

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

Location Makespace Oxfordshire, 1 Aristotle Lane, Oddington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6TP

Price

See the booking page

Circuits Club

When

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 9am–10am

Where

Oxford

Price

£12–£15

Circuits Club is a fun paced and high intensity class held in the Gill Garratt Room at South Oxford Community Centre, Oxford.

Anna Beer - An Inkling of Death : An Oxford Mystery

When

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 6:30pm–8pm

Where

The Woodstock Bookshop 23 Oxford Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1TH, United Kingdom

Price

£5

Please join us at The Woodstock Bookshop where Anna Beer (author of "Death of an Englishman : An Oxford Mystery)" will re-join us to talk about her new crime fiction novel An Inkling of Death.

The Rediscovery of Charlotte Sohy. An evening of film, music & conversation

When

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 6pm–8pm

Where

Maison Française d'Oxford

Price

Free

Bampton Community Archive OPEN WEEKEND

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 10am–4pm

Where

Bampton Archive & Library Church View, Bampton OX18 2NE

Price

Free

Explore our vast digital Archive, uncover the living history of Bampton through our video and audio library. Get help with researching your family history. Learn how to contribute to the archive plus lots more to see and discover. This is a free event.

Escorted Burford Town Tour

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 10:30am

Where

Meet at Burford Tolsey, 126 High St, Burford OX18 4QJ, UK

Price

Free

An engaging introduction to Burford’s history, architecture, and notable landmarks. As places are limited, advance booking is essential. Free of charge - donations invited.

Classicism in Victorian Painting Talk 2

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 11am–12pm

Where

Ashmolean Museum

Price

£10

Online

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The second talk in his Classicism in Victorian Painting series, Martin Beek delves into the work of G. F. Watts.

Skeletons

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 10am–4:30pm

Where

Science Oxford Centre, Quarry Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8SB

Price

Up to £15

What’s inside our amazing bodies? At this month’s Science Club for ages 5-9, learn about bones and build a skeleton jigsaw – find out how our skeleton stops our bodies wobbling like a jelly and becoming a pile of goo! Build a K’Nex skeleton to protect balloon lungs, and make a bone model with play dough, straws and card. It’s Alive! Experiment with movement and muscles and create Dr Frankenstein’s moving model arm from rubber bands to take home. Spooky science outfits recommended for a skele-Ton of fun – and join in with a woodland Pumpkin Trail before or after your Club session.

SATURDAY Street Market

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 10am–3pm

Where

Oxford, OX2 6LX United Kingdom

Price

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Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Scarily Ever After: family-friendly Halloween at Fairytale Farm

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 10am

Where

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Price

See the booking pageConcessions available

Step into Scarily Ever After, our family-friendly Halloween adventure near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. Follow Hansel and Gretel’s trail, fill your Spellbook Passport with your answers and enjoy a day of playful mischief, creativity and sweet surprises. Our daytime Halloween activities are included in standard admission, with face-painting available for a small extra charge.

Harcourt Arboretum Autumn Fair

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 10am–4pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking pageConcessions available

Celebrate autumn at Harcourt Arboretum with a family-friendly day of discovery, crafts, food and seasonal wonder. Explore our colourful woodland, meet local makers, and enjoy hands-on activities that inspire a deeper connection with nature.

What on Earth is Equanimity? Day retreat with River Wolton

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 10am–5pm

Where

St Margaret’s Institute & Online, 30 Polstead Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6TN United Kingdom

Price

Pay what you canConcessions available

Online

Also online

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

In this day retreat with River Wolton, we will explore how to find balance in the midst of inner and outer change. ‘Equanimity’ is a word that can also mean ‘standing in the middle’ or ‘being equally close to all things’. Its shadow side is indifference, but its potential lies in a steadying care that equips us to face individual and collective challenges with lightness, love and wisdom. The day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, meditation instructions and dharma teachings. The day will be primarily in silence, but will include time for sharing our experience. The retreat

How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 12pm–4pm

Where

History of Science Museum

Price

Free

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Join our volunteers for an afternoon getting hands-on with some of our collections — and see our amazing objects in action.

The Wrong Trousers with Wantage Band

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 1:30pm & 4pm

Where

The Beacon

Price

£12–£15Concessions available

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

When money troubles prompt Wallace to take in a lodger, life at West Wallaby Street gets complicated for poor Gromit. Watch like never before as The Wrong Trousers is accompanied live by Wantage Silver Band.

No Good Men

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 4:30pm

Where

Schwarzman Centre, Oxford Cinema

Price

See the booking page

Twenty-five-year-old Naru lives with her three-year-old son in her parents’ Kabul apartment. Betrayed by her husband’s affairs, she has grown to distrust men.

Will Barnes Quartet: Outside the Light

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:45pm

Where

St Giles' Church, Oxford Oxford, England, Oxford OX2 6HT

Price

£15–£28

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Inspired by local folklore and Celtic mythology, the music 'Outside the Light' explores themes of light, seasons and changing l

Mercy of Sisters

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£12

La Londinense Orchestra presents: 60 years of salsa @ The O2 Academy, Oxford

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 7pm–11pm

Where

O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 1UE United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

This project has been created to celebrate 60 years of salsa and Latin music. LA LONDINENSE presents their show, “60 Years of Salsa,” a journey through Latin America and its most iconic music.

Oct 26th 2026

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

The University Church of St Mary the Virgin, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ

Price

£14–£18Concessions available

Paramore Uk

When

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£17 + £0.43 booking fee

Paramore UK bring Misery Business, Decode, Still Into You and more to The Northcourt LIVE, Abingdon on Saturday 24 October. Halloweekend Mayhem. £17 advance. Official tickets from Paul Robins Promotions.

Halloween Potion Making Experience in Oxford

When

Sun 25 Oct 2026 · 10am–2:30pm

Where

Oxford Castle Prison, Oxford. Please see

Price

Up to £16

Make your own drinkable potion, craft a wand to take home and help Merlin's apprentice solve clues at this family Halloween event in Oxford, part of Ghost Fest 2026.

Alex Ho Trio: Standards & Monk

When

Sun 25 Oct 2026 · 5pm–6:30pm

Where

Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Wolfson College, Linton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UD £15 | £10 Wolfson Members | Students Free Tickets available on the door of the event.

Price

Up to £15Concessions available

A jazz concert with Alex Ho (piano), Rio Kai (Double Bass), and Maddy Coombs (sax), playing standards from the Great American Songbook and a selection of compositions by the great Thelonious Monk.

Odette and supports at the Bullingdon

When

Sun 25 Oct 2026 · 7pm–10:30pm

Where

The Bullingdon, Oxford OX4 1UE

Price

£5–£8

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Odette's third gig, supported by Agatha Posy-Rose and Hollie Stringer, all with complete bands featuring 2 violins!

Baga Chipz: Bagz to Riches Tour

When

Sun 25 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Mill Theatre

Price

Up to £25

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Join the international drag superstar and RuPaul’s Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre in a town near you as she embarks on her autumn nationwide tour.

Sparkle, Shine and Rock

When

Mon 26 Oct 2026 · 1pm–4pmAlso on Tue 27 Oct

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

‘In conversation with Pierre Bayard: What is detective criticism?’

When

Mon 26 Oct 2026 · 5:15pm

Where

Maison Française d'Oxford

Price

See the booking page

16-25 Young Company 2026

When

Mon 26 Oct 2026 · 6:30pm–8:30pmAlso on Thu 29 Oct, Wed 25 Nov, Sat 28 Nov

Where

Pegasus Theatre

Price

From £315

The Clumps Through Time

When

Tue 27 Oct 2026 · 10am–3pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Up to £12Concessions available

Come and join the Earth Trust Education Team for a day built for curious minds of all ages. There’ll be hands-on activities, games, stories and plenty of discovery, exploring how people lived here long before us and how this landscape has quietly transformed over thousands of years.

Develop Your Watercolour Skills Workshops

When

Tue 27 Oct 2026 · 10:30am–1pmAlso on Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 17 Nov, Tue 24 Nov and 1 more

Where

Ashmolean Museum

Price

Up to £360

Sparkle, Shine and Rock

When

Tue 27 Oct 2026 · 1pm–4pmAlso on Mon 26 Oct

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Family Print Room Activity

When

Tue 27 Oct 2026 · 2:30pm–3:15pmAlso on Wed 28 Oct, Thu 29 Oct, Fri 30 Oct

Where

Western Art Print Room

Price

Free

Ages

8+

The Smart Machine and the ‘Almost Said’

When

Tue 27 Oct 2026 · 3pm–5pm

Where

Tuesday 27 October 2026, 3pm - 5pm Seminar Room 00.063, Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Price

See the booking page

Spooky Tours at Oxford Castle Prison

When

Tue 27 Oct 2026 · 6:30pm–11pm

Where

Oxford Castle Prison, OX1 1AY. Please see

Price

£21–£23

Free Entry Day

When

Wed 28 Oct 2026 · 10am–5pm

Where

Museum of Oxford, St Aldate's Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BX United Kingdom

Price

Free

Pre-book your free day entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries.

Beyond Determinism and Submission

When

Wed 28 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where

The Hub

Price

Free

We warmly invite you to the inaugural lecture of our newest Bynum Tudor Fellow, Dr Margaret Heffernan Bynum Tudor Fellow, Dr Margaret Heffernan ", an author, entrepreneur, former CEO and influential thinker on leadership, uncertainty and human agency.

Ronin Theatre: A Very Expensive Poison by Lucy Prebble

When

Wed 28 Oct 2026 · 7:30pmRuns until Sat 31 Oct

Where

Old Fire Station, Oxford, Old Fire Station 40 George Street Oxford OX1 2AQ

Price

£14–£18Concessions available

Ages

12+

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat

When

Wed 28 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–11:59pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EW United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Monkey Movies – Room on the Broom

When

Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 9:30am

Where

The Beacon

Price

Up to £5

OUFC Advanced Football Programme Trial

When

Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 12pm–3pm

Where

Oxford United Training Centre, Oxford Road, Oxford, OX4 2RY

Price

See the booking page

Our next trial date for 2026 takes place at Oxford United Training Centre, Oxford Road, Oxford, OX4 2RY from 12pm to 3pm on Thursday the 29th of October .

Zone ONE

When

Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 2pm–7:30pm

Where

2 Fallaize Street, North, Fallaize Street, Oxford, UK OX2 8GE

Price

Free

Halloween Murder Mystery

When

Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 6:30pm–10pm

Where

The Head of the River, Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4LB

Price

£65

Book Club: Audrey Niffenegger In Conversation - Broadcast

When

Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 7pm

Where

Oxford - Phoenix

Price

See the booking page

To celebrate the release of her new novel, Life Out Of Order - the long-awaited sequel to her acclaimed debut, The Time Traveler's Wife - join us to hear from best-selling author Audrey Niffenegger, broadcast live from Picturehouse Central.

Villiers Quartet

When

Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Jacqueline du Pré Music Building

Price

£7–£39

In this concert inaugurating the last part of the Villiers Quartet’s three-year Late Schubert series, the quartet are joined by two outstanding Oxford students, Alexander McNamee and Emily Chambers, for a rendition of Schubert’s well-loved ‘Trout’ Quintet. A similar sense of lyricism pervades the other pieces in the programme, in particular the wonderful Alwyn Ninth Quartet, inspired by the Romeo’s death scene in Act 5 Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s play, "Romeo & Juliet” and which was first recorded by the Villiers Quartet in 2020.

Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

When

Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 8:30pm

Where

Phoenix

Price

See the booking page

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This reimagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead ’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums.

Women in the Picture Book Talk 2

When

Fri 30 Oct 2026 · 11am–12pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

£10

Online

Also online

This is the second of four talks with the author Catherine McCormack inspired by her celebrated book, 'Women in the Picture: Women, Art and the Power of Looking'. Taking our Aphrodite exhibition as a starting point, McCormack will look at how the goddess of love has shaped and continues to shape definitions of female identity.

Museum Monster Friends

When

Fri 30 Oct 2026 · 11am–3pmAlso on Sat 31 Oct

Where

Ashmolean Museum

Price

Free

This Halloween, meet some curious and wonderful creatures in the Museum's collection and create a monster friend to keep them company! Explore different materials and bring your wildest creature ideas to life.

Talk ‘Telling/counting everyday life in a subsistence perspective.

When

Fri 30 Oct 2026 · 5pm

Where

Oxford Department of International Development

Price

See the booking page

What are the boundaries of what we call “household”/“maisonnée”? Tools, living matters, animals, plants, permanent reevaluation of their interactions, caring about distributing the right tasks and having a transgender concern of regeneration of living matters and objects require a collective art of crafting a very precise assemblage. Alternative everyday life can be studied from an ecofeminist perspective and with the method of ethnocountability: telling a story minute by minute, counting material life in zooming in so many details for entanglements to become visible, tangible in a mass consu

Book launch ‘Doing Things With Literature: A Toolkit’ (Legenda Selected Essays, 2026)

When

Fri 30 Oct 2026 · 5:30pm

Where

Maison Française d’Oxford

Price

See the booking page

This toolkit, edited by Jessica Goodman, Emma Herdman, Marine Roussillon, and Gemma Tidman, presents a selection of essays and articles by one of the foremost French literary critics of his generation, Alain Viala, translated into English for the first time. The volume illustrates the remarkable breadth of Viala’s work, bridging centuries, genres, and disciplines, but also — and crucially for its users — it offers a set of multi-purpose tools for doing things with literature. Longer-form essays sit alongside shorter, dictionary-style definitions of keywords in Viala’s literary lexicon: ‘adher

Megalith Performance by MECHANIMAL

When

Fri 30 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9pm

Where

Museum of Natural History

Price

£10–£12Concessions available

Rocks. Beats. Geological bodies. Stone circles. Copper mining. A fun, loud and lyrical smash-fest, with projection design from award-winning Limbic Cinema.

Rock Festevil

When

Sat 31 Oct 2026 · 6pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£20 + £0.50 booking fee

ROCK FESTEVIL returns to The Northcourt LIVE in Abingdon on Halloween, Saturday 31 October 2026, with Ozzy’s Blizzard, Dirty Mynds and HAEMA on one heavy three-act bill.

Megalith Performance by MECHANIMAL

When

Sat 31 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9pm

Where

Museum of Natural History

Price

£10–£12Concessions available

Rocks. Beats. Geological bodies. Stone circles. Copper mining. A fun, loud and lyrical smash-fest, with projection design from award-winning Limbic Cinema.

Yuko Sano – at the JdP Music Building, St Hilda’s College

When

Sat 31 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm–9:30pm

Where

Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, St Hilda’s College., Cowley Place Oxford, OX4 1DY

Price

£15–£29Concessions available

HMS Pinafore

When

Sat 31 Oct 2026 · 7:45pm–9:45pm

Where

The Players Theatre, 3 Nelson St, Thame OX9 2DP

Price

See the booking page

This is a tale of mismatched love across different social classes. Josephine is the captain’s daughter and has fallen for lowly sailor Ralph. Yet her father has other ideas – he has promised her to Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty.

SUNDAY Jazz Inn The Courtyard

When

Sun 1 Nov 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

Jazz Inn The Courtyard, 14 OX2 6LX, Oxon. OX2 6LX United Kingdom

Price

£10–£15

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Poetry Evening

When

Sun 1 Nov 2026 · 7pm–8:30pm

Where

The Isis Farmhouse Haystacks Corner, The Towing Path, Iffley Lock, Oxford, OX4 4EL, United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

EXMO presents: Kari Watson

When

Sun 1 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Garden Quad Auditorium, St John's College.

Price

See the booking page

The Proclaimers

When

Sun 1 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George St, Oxford OX1 2AG, UK

Price

See the booking page

Ages

12+

Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 37 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America.

Konga

When

Mon 2 Nov 2026 · 6:30pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

The Pump House Project Faringdon, SN77AF United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Slow Stitching with Tabitha Grove -(CAPER BOOKSHOP, EAST OXFORD)

When

Mon 2 Nov 2026 · 7pm–9pm · doors 6:50pm

Where

Oxford OX4 1RE

Price

Up to £225Concessions available

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Slow Stitching with Tabitha Grove -(CAPER BOOKSHOP, EAST OXFORD)

When

Mon 2 Nov 2026 · 7pm–9pm · doors 6:50pm

Where

Oxford OX4 1RE

Price

Up to £225Concessions available

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

The Runner (15)

When

Mon 2 Nov 2026 · 7:30pmAlso on Mon 9 Nov

Where

Corn Exchange Wallingford

Price

£12

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Thriller, with Gal Gadot as a high-powered attorney, who must race through London to save her abducted son while following cryptic commands from a mysterious caller.

Harry Enfield and No Chums

When

Mon 2 Nov 2026 · 7:30pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George St, Oxford OX1 2AG, UK

Price

See the booking page

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield.

Bestsellers, Blunders and Bankruptcies: The Business of Bibles in Early Modern England

When

Tue 3 Nov 2026 · 1pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Online

Also online

Introducing the Grand Egyptian Museum

When

Wed 4 Nov 2026 · 5pm

Where

Jerusalem Room

Price

See the booking page

Leading in an age of disinformation

When

Wed 4 Nov 2026 · 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where

The Hub

Price

Free

This Kellogg Conversation brings together experts in media, marketing, healthcare, and public safety to explore what leadership looks like when disinformation is the operating environment, not the exception. It will be of particular interest to communications and PR professionals, healthcare and public health leaders, policing and public safety practitioners, policy makers, and business leaders in reputationally exposed sectors – anyone who has had to make decisions, or communicate publicly, when the facts are confused or contested.

Rise and Line

When

Wed 4 Nov 2026 · 6:45pm–9:15pm

Where

The Pump House Project Faringdon, SN77AF United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat

When

Wed 4 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–11:59pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EW United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

NGS Open Day

When

Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 10am–5pm

Where

Waterperry Gardens

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Waterperry Gardens is proud to be part of The National Garden Scheme, a UK charity that invites the public to visit private gardens on selected dates to raise money for nursing, health, and gardening organisations.

Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past

When

Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 1pm–1:45pm

Where

Museum of Oxford, St Aldate's Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BX United Kingdom

Price

£4

Ages

12+

What is it that is unique about Oxford? The city is well known around the world. This guided museum tour identifies some of the features that have made the city so special.

NT Live: Golden Boy

When

Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 7pm

Where

Amey Theatre

Price

See the booking page

W*nkernomics- Show_V4.1_FINAL_USETHIS

When

Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George St, Oxford OX1 2AG, UK

Price

See the booking page

Ages

Adults only (18+)

After, two sell - out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best - selling book, Australia’s favourite workplace w*nkers are finally coming to Oxford.

MATU Present Gilmore and Roberts plus support

When

Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 8pm–10pm

Where

St Helen’s Church, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5EH

Price

Up to £17

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award- winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound.

No. 80 Festival

When

Fri 6 Nov 2026 · 10:30am–11pm

Where

The Nest

Price

See the booking page

We aim to reclaim the word ‘other’ for those who are marginalised within the arts. At this festival, we bring the community together and set a level of collective care unknown to our city, to witness one another in our otherness. To see and be seen. The name No. 80 comes from a previous tick box in the UK population census. It designated other races/ethnicities that did not make the main list. We are taking up space in a colonially-led city to make a stand against the stigmatisation of those of us who have felt powerless in our society. "Friday 6th September 2026:" Performances from Big Joanie

The Oxford Wine Fair 2026

When

Fri 6 Nov 2026 · 3:30pm–9pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

We are delighted to be returning to Oxford Town Hall this November for our annual wine tasting extravaganza.

''Watching Narrowly'': Gilbert White the Naturalist

When

Fri 6 Nov 2026 · 5pm–6pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Free

Online

Also online

In this illustrated talk, Jenny Uglow describes his exploration of the village where he lived all his life, and his genius in showing how the creatures of our local patch – from worms to moths, swallows and owls and even a favourite tortoise - can illumine the whole, interlinked ‘economy of nature’.

An Evening of Music and Readings for Remembrance

When

Fri 6 Nov 2026 · 7pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

See the booking page

Do join us in Chapel for the first of two concerts which will commemorate those lost in conflict during this period of Remembrance. There will be individual vocal items, solo instrumental performance and chamber music alongside a series of readings. Please book a ticket if attending for capacity purposes.

Mosaics with Rosalind Wates

When

Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 10am–4pm

Where

The Phoenix Studio, Chinnor Road Towersey Oxfordshire OX9 3QZ

Price

£275

Rosalind Wates is an artist inspired by the natural world, who specialises in mosaics – and loves to pass on her passion. This course is suitable for all abilities – students can be taught how to design and work on their own mosaics or improve on skills they already have.

Inside the Oxford Town Hall

When

Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 11am–12pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

Oxford Town Hall

Price

£5

Ages

Adults only (18+)

Join the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. You will see rooms that are not normally open to the public, including the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability.

National Game week at The Barn

When

Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 12pm–2pm

Where

Venue not found

Price

Up to £12.50

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays Gershwin – 7pm at Dorchester Abbey

When

Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

Dorchester Abbey

Price

£20–£35

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Milhaud La création du monde Gershwin Rhapsody in blue Stravinsky Firebird Suite Ginastera Dances from Estancia no 2 and 4

Hop the hall 2

When

Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 7:50pm

Where

St Margarets Institute, 30 Polstead Road, OX2 6TN

Price

See the booking page

It is an opportunity for Lindy Hoppers to get together in Oxford to dance to some great tunes played by our local DJs and the occasional live bands and chat over some refreshments. Whether you’ve been dancing for years, or are completely new, this is the perfect place to get out on a great floor with our welcoming and fun scene!

Jack and the Beanstalk (Sort of)

When

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 11am & 2pm

Where

Pegasus Theatre

Price

£10–£12

Ages

4–11 years

Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of) Family theatre and rock star legend Kid Carpet is back with a totally brand new show! A lo-fi, hi-tech, big-beat bonkers panto stuffed with songs, silliness and surprises – for ages 4-11 and families

Mozart and Thuille – Quintets for piano and winds

When

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 3pm–4pm

Where

St Nicolas’ Church, Abingdon Oxon OX14 3HF United Kingdom

Price

£13

Book Launch ‘Huguenot Memory, 1689-1757: Narratives of Imprisonment, Enslavement, and Exile’

When

Mon 9 Nov 2026 · 5:15pm

Where

Maison Française d'Oxford

Price

See the booking page

Harmsworth Lecture 2026

When

Tue 10 Nov 2026 · 5pm

Where

Examination Schools

Price

See the booking page

Chapter Hunters November 2026: Death Before Detention

When

Tue 10 Nov 2026 · 5pm–5:45pm

Where

Mostly Books, 36 Stert Street Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3JP United Kingdom

Price

£8

Come along to the next meeting of our middle-grade book club, recommended for readers aged 8-12 – the Mostly Books Chapter Hunters! We will be hosting a small group of Chapter Hunters in the shop on Tuesday 10th November, where we will be discussing our Chapter Hunters’ Choice, Death Before Detention by Alison Weatherby.

Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?

When

Tue 10 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN

Price

£22

Ages

16+

The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK Paddy Young heads out on tour with a brand new show.

Stewart Lee Live: Pea Green Boat (16+)

When

Tue 10 Nov 2026 · 11pm · doors 10:30pmAlso on Mon 9 Nov, Wed 11 Nov

Where

The Ultimate Picture Palace

Price

£20

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat

When

Wed 11 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–11:59pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EW United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

NGS Open Day

When

Thu 12 Nov 2026 · 10am–5pm

Where

Waterperry Gardens

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Waterperry Gardens is proud to be part of The National Garden Scheme, a UK charity that invites the public to visit private gardens on selected dates to raise money for nursing, health, and gardening organisations.

Ornamental Tree Planting

When

Thu 12 Nov 2026 · 10:30am–1pm

Where

Harcourt Arboretum

Price

£30

Our arborists will teach you how to plant and grow a specimen tree in the beautiful grounds of Harcourt Arboretum.

Assisted Dying: A Discussion

When

Thu 12 Nov 2026 · 6pm–7pm

Where

Leonard Wolfson Auditorium

Price

Free

As Assisted Dying legislation returns to Westminster, Wolfson hosts its own discussion on Assisted Dying, featuring Dr John Wyatt, Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics, Ethics & Perinatology at University College London; Dr Rachel Clarke, writer and physician, specialising in palliative and end of life care and working in Great Western Hospital; and Dr Tim Ferris, Vice President, Healthcare Practice at InterSystems, former NHS National Director of Transformation, physician, Health System Executive & AI Advocate, and Wolfson alumnus. The conversation will be moderated by Sir Tim Hitchens,

Concerto Competition Concert 2026

When

Thu 12 Nov 2026 · 6:30pm

Where

Amey Theatre

Price

See the booking page

Our concerto concert returns as we are delighted to welcome Tim Johnson to adjudicate our Concerto Competition Concert. Tim is currently Precentor and Director of Music at Eton College. Pupils will perform an array of solo concerto movements, accompanied by piano, in preparation for possible performance in March in our Concerto Concert. All are most welcome to join us!

80s night in Oxford!

When

Fri 13 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm · doors 7pm

Where

The Bullingdon

Price

£13.60 + £1.40 booking fee

2 hours of non stop 80s classic hits at the Bullingdon, Cowley Road, Oxford! A fantastic live music venue, with a really cool vibe! Tony Hadley says - Sledgehammer? 80s sublime! You gotta catch them! Come and get hammered with Sledgehammer for the same price as 2 pints of beer! That's got to be a bargain! #bringingthe80sback #letsgethammered

Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life

When

Fri 13 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–9:30pm

Where

The Players Theatre | Nelson Street | Thame | OX9 2DP

Price

See the booking page

Swing from Paris

When

Fri 13 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Mill Theatre

Price

£20

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Swing from Paris are an all string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the timeless music of the swing era, from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.

Motörheadache + Disciples of Sin

When

Fri 13 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£18 + £0.45 booking fee

The Piano Music of Béla Bartók

When

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 1:30pm

Where

Jacqueline du Pré Music Building

Price

£5–£25

Jeonghwan Kim’s concert focuses on the piano works that most anticipate harmonic and textural experimentation of the composer’s three piano concertos.‘Contrasts’ juxtaposes characteristic material from the Hungarian and Romanian folk dance traditions with a hint of Jewish Klezmer, the latter arguably inspired by American clarinetist Benny Goodman who commissioned the work in 1938.

Central European Chamber Music

When

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 3:15pm

Where

Jacqueline du Pré Music Building

Price

Up to £5Concessions available

Clarinetist Elena Veronesi joins wind and brass players from St Anne’s and St Hilda’s Colleges for this short concert featuring two of Bartók’s best-loved chamber works.

Missing Soul #7 | A Night of Music, Comedy, Poetry & the Unexpected

When

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 7pm–9:30pm · doors 6:45pm

Where

Summertown Arts, Oxford, Summertown OX2 7ED

Price

From £7.21

Virgo Events brings you the 7th edition of Missing Soul. It's a unique evening of live performances and unexpected creativity in the heart of Summertown, Oxford.

Classics dinner

When

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 7pm

Where

Exeter College

Price

From £65

Classics dinner

When

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 7pm

Where

Exeter College

Price

From £65

Takács Quartet

When

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 7pm · doors 6pm

Where

Garsington Studios, Wallace Hill Farm, Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3YF

Price

Up to £55

Prokofiev & Bruckner

When

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Oxford Town Hall

Price

£10–£18Concessions available

Popestars + Soulweaver

When

Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–11:45pm

Where

The Northcourt LIVE, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PL, UK

Price

£16 + £0.40 booking fee

Ghost tribute Popestars with special guests Soulweaver at The Northcourt LIVE, Abingdon. Square Hammer, Mary On A Cross, Dance Macabre and more. £16 advance. Official tickets from Paul Robins Promotions.

Drawing Club x The Nest

When

Sun 15 Nov 2026 · 11am–12pm

Where

The Nest

Price

£15

Expect playful prompts, unexpected discoveries, and plenty of moments where you surprise yourself. These workshops are designed to spark joy, loosen perfectionism, and remind you that creativity belongs to everyone.

November - Drawing Club x The Nest

When

Sun 15 Nov 2026 · 11am–12:30pm

Where

The Nest 33-35 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2HU, United Kingdom

Price

£15

Take a Line for a Walk is an experimental drawing workshop that gently flips the script on what drawing is supposed to look like. No pressure. No perfection. No rubbers required.

Broadside Hacks showcase

When

Tue 17 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Fusion Arts, 15 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH

Price

£14.30

Divine Schism are stoked to be hosting Goblin Band and Spitzer Space Telescope in Oxford on Tues 17th Nov with both acts touring as part of the label Broadside Hacks showcase this autumn. Taking place at Fusion Arts space at 15 Park End Street "- the first time for Divine Schism to run a show here and we're very excited!

Studio Theatre Club presents ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

When

Tue 17 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–9:45pm · doors 7pm

Where

Old Magistrates’ Court, Abingdon, Guild Hall, Bridge Street Abingdon, OX14 3HU

Price

£14

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

We’re temporarily relocating Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece to the Old Magistrates’ Court while the Unicorn undergoes it’s major upgrade.

Documentary Film: ‘Docteur David, médecin roi’

When

Tue 17 Nov 2026 · 8pm

Where

Maison Française d'Oxford

Price

See the booking page

20 years svenska petroleum and jones

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 8:45am–7pm

Where

Blavatnik School of Government

Price

Free

Twenty years ago, two landmark decisions shaped the modern landscape of state immunity law in the United Kingdom. The Court of Appeal's judgment in Svenska Petroleum AB v Government of the Republic of Lithuania [2006] EWCA Civ 152 clarified the scope of the UK's arbitration, commercial, and waiver exceptions to state immunity, while the House of Lords in Jones v Saudi Arabia [2006] UKHL 26 upheld a state's immunity in civil proceedings for alleged torture. Twenty years on, these cases continue to generate scholarly debate, shape litigation strategy, and raise fundamental questions about the ba

Printing Without Ink Workshop

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 10:30am–4pm

Where

Ashmolean Museum

Price

£135

A hands-on printmaking workshop exploring blind embossing using an etching press, a technique that creates raised, textured designs on paper without using ink.

Rhyme Time Special for National Baby Week

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 10:30am–11am

Where

Bampton Library, Church View, Bampton, OX18 2NE Tel 01865 815100

Price

See the booking page

Come to our rhyme time special with ARCH patron Lucy Walters

Bring Your Baby Cinema – The Devil Wears Prada 2

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 1pm

Where

The Beacon

Price

Up to £7

The Royal Opera: Carmen

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 2:30pmAlso on Tue 10 Nov, 7pm, Sun 15 Nov, 7pm

Where

Corn Exchange Wallingford

Price

£10–£18Concessions available

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever- popular opera.

Klara and the Sun (12A)

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 7:30pmAlso on Thu 26 Nov

Where

Corn Exchange Wallingford

Price

£6–£12Concessions available

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

In a near future transformed by genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, Klara is an Artificial Friend, a solar-powered android created to provide companionship to children. Chosen by the seriously ill Josie, she enters a family struggling with grief, fear and an uncertain future. As Klara observes the baffling complexities of human behaviour, her extraordinary loyalty and faith in the healing power of the sun lead her towards a profound understanding of love and sacrifice. Jenna Ortega stars alongside Amy Adams and Mia Tharia in Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo I

Of Mice and Men

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

Cornerstone Arts Centre

Price

£14.50–£16Concessions available

Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men "is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a farm and live off the fat of the land.

Benjamin Grosvenor – at St John’s College Auditorium (entry via the gate at 8 Parks Road, OX1 3PD)

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–9:40pm

Where

Auditorium, St John’s College

Price

£7–£39Concessions available

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat

When

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–11:59pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EW United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Rethinking the Environment through Indigenous Creative Practices

When

Thu 19 Nov 2026 · 12pm–1:30pm

Where

Thursday 19 November 2026, 12 midday -1.30pm Seminar Room 00.063, Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Price

See the booking page

''The electrification imperative: the power of electroefficiency'' with Prof Jan Rosenow

When

Thu 19 Nov 2026 · 5pm–6:15pm

Where

Oxford Martin School & Online 34 Broad Street (corner of Holywell and Catte Streets), Oxford, OX1 3BD

Price

See the booking page

Online

Also online

Ladies' Day

When

Thu 19 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–11:30pm

Where

Hook Norton War Memorial Hall

Price

£12

Ladies' Day

When

Thu 19 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–11:30pm

Where

Hook Norton War Memorial Hall

Price

£12

CyclAbility – Oxford

When

Fri 20 Nov 2026 · 9:30am–12:30pm

Where

Horspath Athletics Track Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2RR United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Ages

16+

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

We provide inclusive, adult (16+) cycling facilities in a safe and supportive environment in Oxford. We have qualified cycling instructors to help you get started; adaptive cycling experts to give advice; mechanics to troubleshoot issues and amazing volunteers to support you.

ABBA Sensation

When

Fri 20 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm

Where

The Beacon

Price

Up to £23

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA as Sensation – The ABBA Tribute Band takes you back to the golden days of pop! With a high-energy performance packed full of ABBA’s greatest hits, this is the ultimate tribute show you won’t want to miss.

Free-form Wire Sculpture with James Ort

When

Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 10am–4:30pmAlso on Sun 22 Nov

Where

The Phoenix Studio, Chinnor Road Towersey Oxfordshire OX9 3QZ

Price

£310

November Christmas Market

When

Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 10am–4pm

Where

Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley Waterperry, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Get into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens by visiting one of our Christmas Markets – 21 & 22 November and 5th & 6th December, 10am-4pm.

‘Der Blauregen’: English Suites 2

When

Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 2:30pm–3:45pm

Where

Pusey House Chapel, Pusey House, St Giles Oxford, OX1 3LZ United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Celestial Art

When

Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

University Church of St Mary the Virgin The, High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Cholsey Comedy Club: Bobby Mair

When

Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 8pm–11pm

Where

Cholsey Great Hall, Wallingford OX10 9GW, UK

Price

£15–£20 + £0.50 booking fee

The Littlest Fir Tree

When

Sun 22 Nov 2026 · 11am

Where

Venue not found

Price

£8–£12

Ages

2–7 years

Join WhatNot Theatre this festive season for a heart-warming retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s, The Fir Tree. With delightful puppetry, original music, and audience interaction; perfect for children aged 2-7 and their families.

Wreaths, Canapés and Fizz

When

Mon 23 Nov 2026 · 11am

Where

Wild Duck

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

We’ve teamed up with the brilliant local florist Blue and Boheme so you can make a Christmas wreath at the Wild Duck while enjoying a glass of fizz and festive canapés alongside. Gather a few friends and book in. You can always book a table for lunch after.

In conversation with Rachid Benzine 'Espérer malgré tout. Pour une espérance à Hauteur d’Homme'

When

Mon 23 Nov 2026 · 5:15pm

Where

Maison Française d'Oxford

Price

See the booking page

Ignite 2026 Demo Day

When

Wed 25 Nov 2026 · 6pm–8:30pm

Where

Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, Clerici Building, Headington

Price

See the booking page

Experience the excitement of Ignite Demo Day, where Oxford Brookes students and graduates step into the spotlight to pitch their business ideas and showcase the progress of their ventures. This is more than just a presentation, it’s the culmination of their hard work, from developing their Minimum Viable Products to testing, refining, and growing their businesses. Each founder will share their journey so far and make the case for why their venture deserves to win. At stake is £9,500 in grant funding, with £5,000 awarded to the winning pitch, £3,000 for second place, and £1,500 for third place,

Women’s Wellness Evening Retreats

When

Wed 25 Nov 2026 · 7pm–9pmMore dates on the venue's page

Where

The Abbey

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Experience an evening of calm in the unique atmosphere of the Great Hall at The Abbey. Surrounded by centuries of history and beautiful gardens, these monthly wellbeing evenings offer a chance to step away from the demands of everyday life, restore your energy, and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful and welcoming setting.

Ryan Wang – at St John’s College Auditorium (entry via the gate at 8 Parks Road, OX1 3PD)

When

Wed 25 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–9:30pm

Where

Auditorium, St John’s College

Price

£7–£29Concessions available

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Canadian pianist Ryan Wang already had a string of scholarships and awards behind him when he became BBC Young Musician of the Year 2024. Now he juggles studies on the dual degree programme at Harvard-New England Conservatory with an international concert career.

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat

When

Wed 25 Nov 2026 · 7:30pm–11:59pm

Where

The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EW United Kingdom

Price

See the booking page

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

The Mirror Cracked - The Holton Players

When

Thu 26 Nov 2026 · 12pm

Where

Holton Village Hall, Holton, Holton, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PR

Price

£12

The Holton Players return to Holton Village Hall from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th November 2026 with their latest amateur theatre production, Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd . Showtimes and further details will be announced soon — Watch this space!

Cackling Bat Comedy Club

When

Thu 26 Nov 2026 · 8:30pm

Where

The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Pl, Faringdon SN7 7HU, UK

Price

£17.50 + £0.44 booking fee

A familiar face on television and radio, Marcus Brigstocke has been making audiences laugh for over three decades. He headlines this month and we can't wait!! In support are two further acts that are renowned on the circuit and of course our own fabulous Samantha will pull it all together

Christmas wreath making - Morning session

When

Fri 27 Nov 2026 · 10am–12:15pm

Where

Botanic Garden

Price

£60

Year not stated on the page — we've assumed 2026. Check with the organiser before you go.

Make your own natural wreath for your front door, mantelpiece or Christmas table, at this festive workshop at Oxford Botanic Garden. Discover the plants that are traditionally used at Christmas, including British native plants and exotic spices from the tropics, and create a beautiful wreath from evergreen foliage, dried flowers, seed pods and pinecones gathered from the Botanic Garden and Arboretum. Come and learn a new skill, be creative and have fun!

Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

When

Fri 27 Nov 2026 · 1:15pm

Where

Recital Hall, Schwarzman Centre

Price

Free

Our popular Lunchtime Recital Series showcases the talent of our student performers. Each concert lasts around 40 minutes and offers a variety of repertoire from multiple performers. The series takes place on Friday afternoons throughout term.

Festive - Drawing Club x Worton Kitchen Garden 2026

When

Fri 27 Nov 2026 · 7pm–9pm

Where

Worton Kitchen Garden Worton, Near Cassington , Witney, England, OX29 4SU, United Kingdom

Price

£30

Welcome in the Christmas spirit with an evening of creativity, connection, and calm at our festive themed Drawing Club.