Families can explore a spooky woodland trail, solve riddles, enjoy live storytelling and decorate pumpkins at Tumblestone Hollow, the adventure playground at Stonor Park on the Oxfordshire–Buckinghamshire border, this October half term.

Take part in the Waterperry Halloween Hunt throughout this October half term. It costs £4.50 per child with a prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies. Open from 10.00am till 5.30pm daily.

The Manor House is mystically transforming into the home of the most famous Vampire in history – Dracula. Step inside his castle and enjoy an immersive experience as you journey from room to room, experiencing the daily life of the charismatic count and meeting some of his friends along the way. It’s a spooktacular and entertaining experience – perfect for all the family.

As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, there’s a chill in the air at Blenheim Palace, where ghosts, ghouls and witches get ready to deliver a whole host of tricks and treats along a spooktacular trail. Your very spookiest Halloween starts here…!

Experience the magic of historic rail travel at Didcot Railway Centre this season. Enjoy unlimited steam train rides during October’s family-friendly Pumpkin Express events, or book a timed slot in December to experience the festive Steam Into Christmas program.

Wantage Literary Festival returns for its 16th year, bringing acclaimed authors, historians, journalists, artists and musicians to the Oxfordshire town. The packed programme explores literature, history, politics, art, science and the natural world.

Highlights include Victoria Hislop, Jasper Fforde, Stephen Sackur and Janina Ramirez, alongside family events, music, walking tours, sea shanties and the Big Town Read.

Oxford Ceramics Fair 2026 returns to St Edward’s School this autumn, showcasing the work of more than 60 talented ceramic artists and potters from across the UK. Explore exceptional contemporary ceramics, meet the makers and enjoy inspiring talks and demonstrations at one of the UK’s most respected ceramics fairs.

Brian returns to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

Oxford Coffee Concerts, held since 1986 at the historic Holywell Music Room, offer superb Sunday morning chamber music. This week features Haydn’s String Quartet in C major, op 74 no 1, Hob III:72 and Nielsen: String Quartet no 1 in G Minor, op 13, with pre-concert coffee nearby.

The Proclaimers bring their tour featuring songs that are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit.

Darkling is a gripping new play by Titas Halder, directed by Matthew Xia. Set against the backdrop of the 1984 Bhopal disaster in India, this powerful production explores family, ambition and the devastating consequences of ecological catastrophe. Starring Stranger Things actress Linnea Berthelsen, Darkling delivers a ferocious and thought-provoking theatrical experience.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets is an energetic live music performance by the Australian psychedelic rock band, known for their high-octane sound.

Ken Bruce brings You, Me & The Music, an evening of chat, stories and live music from one of the most loved voices on radio, featuring live music of Ken’s selections of the greatest hits from 60s-00s Performed by The TSG All-Star Band & Singers.

Plain Things Wonders tells the story of how paying attention to nature can make plain things into wonders. Marking 400 years since the publication of Francis Bacon’s Sylva Sylvarum (1626), the exhibition unfolds histories of citizen science, lay participation in natural observation, and how projects like Robert Hooke’s Micrographia (1665) and Gilbert White’s Natural History of Selbourne (1789) discover wonder in plain things.

The annual Kidlington Fireworks is set to return to Stratfield Brake on Thursday 05 November, organised by Kidlington Parish Council. Great food and refreshments will be available by Gosford All Blacks – before and after the fireworks display. Gates open at 6.00pm and the fireworks display starts at 7.00pm prompt.

Join W*nkernomics, masters at skewering the buzzwords, bureaucracy and bulls**t of the modern workplace with their unique blend of observational comedy and dark satire as they bring their hilarious new show to Oxford.

Bring your friends and family to Witney Lakes Fireworks 2026 for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food, and festive fun. Prepare to be wowed as we light up the skies above Witney Lakes Resort with a spectacular fireworks display bursting with colour and excitement.

Following a sell-out first leg of the tour, The Feeling return to perform Twelve Stops and Home in full across the UK. Now, twenty years on from the release of their multi-million selling debut album Twelve Stops and Home, the group celebrate the wonderful journey that they have been on.

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand up show, and he’s older than ever before. You know him from one series of Taskmaster, one episode of Would I Lie to You, and one minute of Wonka.

Tez Ilyas brings his brand new stand-up show – Tez Things I Hate About You. Expect fresh jokes, furious rants, and ridiculous stories all delivered with Tez’s trademark smart, silly, and subversive humour.

Discover the endangered art of canal painting at Heritage Craft Workshops at Cogges Manor Farm. Led by heritage crafts expert Anne Pounds, this creative workshop invites participants to decorate a vintage horseshoe with traditional designs, creating a cheerful accessory in the cosy kitchen of the historic 13th-century Manor House.

Thame Fireworks Display is an annual fundraising event organised by volunteers from the three primary schools in Thame – Barley Hill, John Hampden and St Joseph’s. The money raised is shared equally between the PTFAs of each school.

A household event in Oxford’s South Park, the Oxford Round Table Charity Bonfire and Fireworks Display is widely considered to be Oxfordshire’s largest firework display for charity. Expect a traditional spectacular fireworks display, an enormous bonfire, Hebborn’s Funfair, and a fully licenced bar.

Celebrating 51 years of Bicester Round Tables firework displays in Bicester, and going all out with the biggest ever display – Bicester Round Table Charity Firework Spectacular 2026 on 07 November. Bonfire lighting at 7.00pm and fireworks at 7.30pm

Wallingford Fireworks is annual bonfire night celebrations at the Kinecroft, with a huge bonfire and enormous firework display. The event starts Saturday 07 November at 6.00pm with a medieval torchlit procession of Guys walking through the crowd, beating drums, to light the spectacular bonfire at about 6.30pm, with added pyrotechnic effects! At around 7.00pm there will be a lower-noise children’s display, and then the incredible, award-winning, main fireworks spectacle!

The Lord Mayor of Oxford, in partnership with the Oxford City branch of the Royal British Legion, is set to host a Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial in St Giles’ to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. The Mayor will be joined by military units, uniformed organisations, community groups, civic dignitaries, residents and visitors from across the county to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Ignite your autumn evening with a sky full of colour at this Fireworks Spectacular. The event promises to be a sensational feast for your eyes and ears, with fireworks crafted by the award-winning Illusion Fireworks team. As the night sky comes alive, it’ll be a sight you won’t want to miss.

Celebrate Firework Night at Minster Mill. With delicious hot food and a cosy atmosphere, this Firework Night promises to be an unforgettable experience for all. As the evening chill sets in, prepare for a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate Bonfire Night.

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return with their 2026 Autumn/Winter tour of 30 sensational dates across the UK. Join them as they continue to dazzle, involve, and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.

Oxford Playhouse patron Stewart Lee is again back by popular demand with a brand-new show. Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee.

British rapper, producer and songwriter Dizzee Rascal brings his We Want Bass 2026 UK Tour to the stage. Known for his distinctive flow, sharp lyricism and festival-sized hooks, promising an electrifying live performance packed with energy, attitude and his unmistakable sound.

Professor Laura Tunbridge and the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective explore the intimate side of chamber music in an early evening concert featuring works for one to five players. With music by Bach, Corelli and Ligeti, the programme reveals the richness of small-scale ensembles, while Professor Tunbridge offers insights into how the number of performers shapes the character and emotional impact of the music.

The International Debut Book Club celebrates debut novels from around the world, inviting members to discover new cultures, perspectives and conversations through literature, with three carefully selected books to choose from this month: ‘The Girl with the Louding Voice’ by Abi Dare, ‘Swimming in the Dark’ by Tomasz Jedrowski or ‘Misinterpretation’ by Leda Xhoga.

Professor Laura Tunbridge and the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective return for an evening exploring the richness of larger chamber ensembles. Featuring music by Schoenberg, Warlock, Schubert and Louise Farrenc, the programme grows to nine players, culminating in Farrenc’s rarely performed Nonet, with Professor Tunbridge introducing the works and exploring how ensemble size shapes their character and impact.

Step back in time and experience the magic of the Victorian era at the beloved Oxford Victorian Christmas Market! Join us on Broad Street for a festive celebration like no other. Enjoy live music, browse through artisan traders, indulge in delicious festive food and drinks, and be captivated by exciting street entertainment.

From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo , Sindhu Vee, comes a brand-new stand-up show about falling through the cracks you didn’t make, avoiding the friendships you don’t want, and embracing the self-love you definitely need.

Tony Hadley is one of the UK’s most iconic voices to perform songs from Sinatra, Bennett Presley, and more swing and crooner greats. Join The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 for the perfect night out just before Christmas.

Add festive fun to your Christmas at Blenheim Palace visit with fairground rides. Purchase tokens on-site and enjoy classic attractions like the carousel and helter-skelter amid the dazzling lights and magical atmosphere of this seasonal celebration.

The Great Skate is just one of the amazing things to do this Christmas at Blenheim Palace. It’s best known for its world-renowned illuminated after-dark trail that returns with thrilling new lights and seasonal sounds. With your Christmas jumpers on, come and soak up the atmosphere rink-side before capturing that perfect family photo in the most glorious setting.

Step into the spirit of the season with the themed Emerald City Afternoon Tea, available from 14 November 2025 to 03 January 2026 and indulge in savoury delights such as pigs in blankets, smoked salmon & dill brioche and roast beef sliders, followed by freshly baked scones and enchanting OZ-themed sweet treats for adults and children.

Visit Blenheim Palace for a magical Christmas fairytale with Cinderella in the Palace, where each State Room reveals a new chapter of the beloved story. From the magnificent Christmas tree and Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage to the glass slipper and Prince Charming’s wedding, this enchanting palace experience is perfect for families.

The festival has been taking place since 2009. It’s evolved over the years from a single evening’s event in the city centre to a full three day weekend that includes light and sound installations, a festive market, music, dance and lots of free activities in venues across the city, and more recently to light trails and events in residential areas of the city.

Escape the bustle of the high street and soak up the festive atmosphere of the Christmas market set against the magnificent backdrop of Blenheim Palace. With many designer/maker craft traders housed within wooden chalets in the Great Court, the market is filled with a distinctive range of artisan ceramics, textiles, homewares, leather goods, jewellery, toys, stationery, bags, hats, and so much more.

Christmas at Blenheim Palace returns bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever. Featuring dazzling new installations, festive food, and the chance to see Father Christmas, the Illuminated Trail transforms the palace gardens into a spectacular wonderland of light, colour, and Christmas cheer.

The Rifles celebrate 20 years together as they embark upon a very special anniversary tour during which they will play their debut album No Love Lost in full, alongside other fan favourites.

Experience Royal Blood live at O2 Academy Oxford on 14 November 2026 as the acclaimed British rock duo celebrate the release of their fifth studio album, Dead Company, promising a powerful performance packed with the band’s signature sound and electrifying energy.

Webbs Garden Centre, located at Millets Farm, will once again be hosting its Santas Grotto event from November through to Christmas Eve. Get your snow boots ready and join Snowball Sammy and friends at the North Pole. They’ll be time for some elftastic jokes before you head through to the reindeer stables, meet Santa in his cosy living room, then head to Mrs Claus’ kitchen.

This year, the market features 24 exceptional artists, designers and craftspeople coming together to showcase their exceptional talent. You’ll find a diverse and vibrant selection of handmade treasures, including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass, printmaking and basket weaving. As well as some more unusual craft forms, including bookbinding and paper art.

Join Straw Craft expert Anne Pounds at the wonderful setting of Cogges Manor Farm and learn the ancient heritage craft of Straw Craft, make a beautiful Straw Angel – perfect for Christmas as a decoration or gift and if there is time, Anne can also teach you to make a heart decoration too.

Join Indie Oxford at Tap Social’s taproom in Botley on Saturday 14 November from 11.00am to 5.00pm for an awesome Christmas Market jam-packed with delicious Tap Social pizza and drinks, fun kids’ activities, and raffle prizes up for grabs.

Experience a mind-blowing fireworks display at Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2026 as the sky erupts around you with lasers and lighting choreographed to music, plus the South’s biggest fairground, a huge bonfire and so much more.

Marquee Square Heroes: Brief Encounter revisits Marillion’s classic mid-80s era with immersive live tribute performance show. Expect the passion, precision and power that made this era of neo-progressive rock so unforgettable.

The Oxford Etsy Team Christmas Market is back, once again, in the stunning setting of the Oxford University Examination Schools. With over 80 local makers and sellers, there will be a mix of handmade home accessories, jewellery, stationery, ceramics, clothes, artwork, prints, vintage items and accessories. There will also be a performance from a local choir.

Thank ABBA For The Music is an epic two-hour ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most phenomenal bands. Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! SOS, Take A Chance On Me, Voulez-Vous and of course, Waterloo and many more.

Handel’s Theodora, one of the great choral works of the 18th century, comes to life in a concert staging by the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists, directed by Christophe Rousset. Set in Roman-occupied Antioch, this powerful oratorio tells the story of a Christian martyr who defies empire, offering a moving vision of faith, freedom and moral courage.

Acclaimed pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performs a captivating recital for St John’s International Piano Series, featuring Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 2 and works by Mozart, Scriabin, Liszt and Gubaidulina, blending beloved classics with virtuosic discoveries.

The Other Half is a funny, tender and unflinching play about the cost of migration, the choices of motherhood and the invisible labour of family care.

Legendary UK hard rock band Little Angels return for the ultra-rare Big Bad And Back Tour, featuring the full original line-up nearly 40 years after forming in Scarborough. Celebrated as one of Britain’s defining rock acts of the late 1980s and early 1990s, the band will be joined on all dates by special guest Luke Morley of Thunder.

Join the internationally acclaimed Takács Quartet for an exceptional chamber music concert spanning centuries of repertoire. Featuring quartets by Haydn and Brahms alongside Carlos Simon’s powerful Warmth from Other Suns, the programme is enriched by musical insights and a live conversation with Professor Laura Tunbridge.

Puccini’s beloved La bohème follows four young artists living on the edge in Paris, where friendship, ambition and love collide. This acclaimed Welsh National Opera production reimagines the story in a stark, monochrome vision of 1930s Paris, capturing the passion, beauty and fragility of youth. Sung in Italian with English and Welsh surtitles.

Mark Simmons, known from Mock The Week, BT Sport, and ITV, returns in 2026 with Jest To Impress. Expect razor-sharp one-liners, spontaneous audience-driven jokes, and the continued success of his acclaimed podcast Jokes With Mark Simmons.

Oxford Playhouse presents Snow White 2026, a spectacular family pantomime filled with festive fun, magical adventures, dazzling songs and hilarious jokes.

Welsh National Opera’s Family Concert is back with a vibrant and welcoming introduction to live orchestral music of well-known favourites brought to life by WNO Orchestra, alongside a group of outstanding soloists performing recognisable pieces for all the family.

Celebrate the festive season with Christmas Comes Early: The Drag Spuds Cabaret, a spectacular evening of drag entertainment in Oxford. Featuring Cairo Iman Ali, Scarlett Von Kok and Sera Tonin, expect dazzling performances, outrageous comedy, lip-syncs, Christmas classics, games, prizes and plenty of festive sparkle.

Step into the enchanting world of Christmas Fairytale, where the magic of the season comes alive with every twinkling light and festive experience. This year, immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as Fairytale Farm recreates the bustling streets of Victorian London.

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Visit Santa’s Grotto at Bicester Avenue Garden Centre. Begin your adventure at the North Pole, where little ones can help mix the all-important reindeer food ready to sprinkle on Christmas Eve. Then, wander through to Santa’s cosy living room for a special one-to-one meeting. There’ll be time for a festive photo too, available to purchase at the end of your visit.

This year’s Oxford Christmas Market, which will now be known as “Christmas in Oxford”, is set to take place in the heart of the city on beautiful and historic Broad Street with wooden stalls, a giant Christmas tree, and a live music stage. The Christmas market will run from 21 November through to 31 December.

Instruments of Time & Truth and the Oxford Consort of Voices celebrate Edward Higginbottom’s 80th birthday with Celestial Art, an evening of baroque masterpieces by Purcell, Lalande and Handel, featuring fourteen soloists and a period-instrument ensemble at Oxford’s University Church.

Welsh National Opera presents a powerful double bill pairing Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle with Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex. Exploring ritual, mystery and psychological intensity, the two operas move from Bluebeard’s dark secrets to Oedipus’s devastating search for truth. A striking unified staging draws connections between these timeless myths, sung in Hungarian and Latin with English and Welsh surtitles.

Gareth Malone OBE brings an immersive celebration of the greatest songs from the movies and the joy of singing together including ‘Singin’ in the Rain’, ‘Moon River’ from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, ‘Stayin’ Alive’ from Saturday Night Fever, ‘Take My Breath Away’ from Top Gun, ‘City of Stars’ from La La Land, and a Bond medley featuring ‘Nobody Does It Better’ and ‘Live and Let Die’.

Brian Eno and Kim Stanley Robinson curate a journey through the history of utopian thought – from ancient philosophy to climate fiction and planetary futures in a unique collaboration as part of Oxford Ministry for the Future’s two-day takeover of the Schwarzman Centre.

Heathers the Musical returns to the stage, following Veronica Sawyer’s journey through high school hierarchy, friendship and rebellion, as she’s swept into the ruthless world of the Heathers and the dangerous influence of mysterious outsider J.D.

Experience Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in Dyad’s captivating solo adaptation, starring Andrew Margerison and directed by Rebecca Vaughan. Bringing Scrooge, Marley, Cratchit and Fezziwig to life, this intimate performance blends festive humour, warmth and theatrical magic in a timeless tale of redemption, compassion and hope.

This winter, discover the magic of the festive season with The Christmas Orchestra, a unique concert experience touring the UK this Christmas. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit. The concert is performed live by a chamber orchestra supported by a full sound production and lighting show.

The Kidlington Christmas lights switch-on event usually features local school choirs, local stalls, Santa’s grotto, funfair rides, animal petting corner, concert brass band, hot and cold refreshments and lots more. Hundreds of people turn out for the annual switch-on of the Christmas lights in the High Street and Piazza by Santa.

Corvus Consort’s upper voices join with harpist Louise Thomson to present a festive concert, featuring music celebrating women’s voices from their acclaimed album ‘Welcome Joy’ alongside Benjamin Britten’s iconic Ceremony of Carols.

Big Country embark on their Seer 40th Anniversary Tour alongside Evan Peters presenting The Alarm in November and December 2026. Celebrating the greatest hits of both bands, this special UK tour honours the legacy of Mike Peters and the musical bond he shared with Bruce Watson.

Santa’s Christmas Party is an interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds, after which the adventure continues as each child gets the chance to receive a special present from Father Christmas in our popular meet, greet, and treat!

Banbury Winter Market will sparkle with festive cheer from Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 November 2026 with over 80 Stalls, live entertainment, the big Light Switch-On, special appearances from the festive Gingerbread Man, Christmas Tree, and live performances from Hook Norton Brass Band, and music from Radio Horton.

Travel on Santa’s steam train to see the Great Man-in-Red in an enhanced Workshop and Grotto at his North Pole station, where the train will halt for a while for refreshments and a much-anticipated visit to see Santa – chat with him and take some great photos for the album – and pick-up that important very first Christmas present.

Take a train trip with Santa at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway this Christmas. Be entertained by Santa’s elves, be visited by Father Christmas, and every child will receive a present. Before departure, adults will receive a free festive drink and mince pie, and children will receive a soft drink and a sweet treat from the Christmas Market.

The Christmas Market at Cogges Manor Farm will return to the Cogges Barns with a carefully curated collection of local traders offering a selection of artisan arts and crafts, unique gifts and homewares, accessories and delicious treats. And you can select your own beautiful Christmas trees for sale in the festive forest.

Abingdon Christmas Extravaganza kicks off the festive season in Abingdon. It’s a family-focused festive event in the heart of the town where the community comes together as one. Expect a Christmas market on Bath Street, a parade through the town centre, as well as music and other entertainment from the stage on the Market Place and a performance area on Bath Street.

Sprinkled with extra Christmas magic this year, wander through Bicester’s Christmas Shopping Market for sweets, treats, and much more to begin your Christmas festivities, taking place on Saturday 28 November. Join in for a magical day packed with Christmas shopping, festive treats, live entertainment, and the sparkling moment when the town is lit up.

Join Colin Currie Group as they perform Steve Reich’s Tehillim, Clapping Music and Pulse in a thrilling celebration of contemporary music, applying Reich’s distinctive, mesmerising style to the setting of Hebrew psalms for singers and ensemble.

Starting with the Christmas Market from 11.00am, expect a Craft Fair in the Corn Exchange arranged by the Faringdon Art Society, Santa’s Grotto in the Market Place, Market stalls in the Market Place, music around the Christmas Tree and much more. The light switch-on will take place at 5.00pm.

The lantern parade meets at 5.15pm at Carterton Community College. Lights switch on at 6.00pm in the Market Square. Expect live music, stalls with crafts, gifts and refreshments, funfair rides, meet the Reindeer, a snow globe and, of course, And, of course, Father Christmas will be in his grotto.

This family-focused festive event in the heart of the town brings the community together as one to kick off the festive season. The event will start at noon with activities and festive stalls to enjoy. There will be lantern-making workshops during the day, followed by a lantern parade after dark. The festive lights will be switched on by the Town Mayor at 6.00pm.

Residents and visitors are warmly invited to a Night of a Thousand Candles in Woodstock. Come see the Christmas lights switched on and enjoy a great family event to start the festive season. See Woodstock at its best with late shopping, great restaurants and pubs, the Woodstock Festive Fayre, live music, a short panto (oh yes, there is!), school choir, food and drink and Father Christmas.

Experience the golden era of R&B reimagined by a live orchestra at The R&B Orchestra in Oxford. Featuring timeless hits from Alicia Keys, Usher, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Ne-Yo and Destiny’s Child, this unique concert blends soulful vocals, talented musicians and orchestral arrangements.

Join Aurora Orchestra and the BBC Singers for a powerful celebration of sacred music inspired by the Book of Psalms, pairing Bernstein’s uplifting Chichester Psalms with Bach’s magnificent Magnificat, exploring themes of peace, praise and unity through two timeless choral masterpieces.

Step into the sonic and visual world of Pink Floyd as The Wall of Floyd brings their most ambitious UK tour to date. Expect breathtaking sound, immersive lighting, stunning visuals, and a band dedicated to recreating the magic, emotion, and atmosphere of a true Pink Floyd experience.

The Banbury Christmas Lights Switch On is a family-focused festive event in the heart of the town where the community comes together as one to kick off the festive season. Enjoy thrilling funfair rides, great food, and a stellar line-up of musical acts and performers, all the before the grand finale where the lights are switched on to a blast of fireworks!

Oxford Coffee Concerts welcomes Fibonacci String Quartet to the historic Holywell Music Room for a morning of chamber music, featuring Haydn’s String Quartet no 53 in D major, op 64 no 5 and Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor, op 10.

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra presents Mozart’s powerful Requiem, one of classical music’s most moving masterpieces. Left unfinished at the composer’s death and completed by his pupil Franz Xaver Süssmayr, this extraordinary work continues to captivate audiences with its dramatic intensity and timeless beauty.

Professor Alice Roberts brings a groundbreaking live show, From Cell to Civilisation, exploring humanity’s origins, tracing evolution from the first life on Earth to modern civilisation through archaeology, genetics and science, blending storytelling with theatrical visuals to uncover who we are and where we come from.

Bellowhead celebrate the 20th anniversary of their full-length debut album Burlesque in 2026. The 11-piece folk outfit made a watertight case for ‘big being beautiful’ with the release of Burlesque which features songs including London Town, Frog’s Legs and Dragon’s Teeth and Rigs of The Time.

Out of the Deep is a family-friendly specimen handling and exploration of the underwater world of marine reptiles.

Join Family-Friendly Sundays for free sessions including nature-themed activities, creative crafts, family-friendly trails and more, all provided by the museum’s volunteers.

Taking place every Friday until 27 November, Waddesdon cellar tour and wine tasting is held in the Vault Room and surrounded by one of the most historic collections of Rothschild Wines in the world.

The Bodleian Libraries’ Wonder of Birds exhibition explores art, science and culture through the lens of avian life. Featuring rare archives, manuscripts and immersive sound, it invites visitors to reflect on both the beauty of birds and their decline.

Discover a major new exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum that invites you to step into the world of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire – later worshipped by the Romans as Venus, featuring more than 200 remarkable objects – from sculpture and bronzes to gems and terracottas from Cyprus, Greece, and Italy, dating from 1400 BCE to the 21st century.

This major new exhibition at Oxford University Museum of Natural History examines the 34 raw materials considered essential to the UK’s future, revealing the global supply chains, ethical challenges and scientific innovations behind the minerals that underpin everyday technology — from smartphones and batteries to medical equipment and jet engines.

Join Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail in Adventure Play on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing toy Piggy!

Playhouse Youth Theatre offers young people aged 12 to 16 the chance to collaborate on an exciting year-long theatre project. Working alongside Youth Theatre leaders Lucy Findlay and Caitlin Kirby, participants will devise an original production while developing performance skills, creativity and confidence. The project will culminate in a full-length performance at the Burton Taylor Studio in July 2027.