Arts & Culture
Discover Arts & Culture in Oxford and just beyond, from theatre, music and film to literature, exhibitions, museums and the people shaping the creative landscape.
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Oxford art fair DEPOT announces 2025 edition with top galleries and special highlights
DEPOT returns to Oxford from 25–28 September 2025, bringing together leading galleries, artists, and cultural partners in its innovative exhibition–fair format, with highlights including Stanley Donwood & Thom Yorke, independent publishing showcases, and a dynamic talks programme.
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Stowe House launches new Stowe-Tots sessions for little adventurers
Stowe House is opening its doors to the tiniest explorers with the launch of Stowe-Tots – a new term of toddler sessions filled with storytelling, play, and discovery. Families can enjoy themed mornings, creative fun, and a special booking offer.
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Stowe House completes North Hall restoration with nine new classical busts
Stowe House has completed the final phase of its six-year, £75k North Hall restoration with the installation of nine newly commissioned classical busts. Designed to restore the grandeur of William Kent’s 18th-century reception room, the project was funded by donations from former pupils.
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Oxford City FC announces TotalQ as new main stand sponsor
Oxford City Football Club has announced a new multi-year sponsorship deal with TotalQ. The partnership includes naming rights for the main stand at the M-Group Stadium, now known as the TotalQ Stand, and the distribution of match tickets to local schools.
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Remembrances of War: Paul Joyce exhibition opens at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum hosts Remembrances of War, a moving exhibition of Paul Joyce’s WWII-inspired paintings, from 13 September to 18 November 2025.
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Vox Medicalis Doctors Choir to perform at Oxford University Church this October
The celebrated Vox Medicalis Doctors Choir to perform at Oxford’s University Church of St Mary the Virgin on 11 October 2025, with proceeds supporting Hospices of Hope.
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Riverdance 30: The New Generation brings its magic to New Theatre Oxford this September
Riverdance 30: The New Generation arrives at New Theatre Oxford this September 2025, celebrating three decades of the iconic show with fresh choreography, dazzling visuals, and a talented new cast bringing its magic to audiences worldwide.
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Cliveden Literary Festival announces 2025 speaker lineup as tickets go on sale
Cliveden Literary Festival returns this October 2025 with a stellar lineup of authors, thinkers, and political figures for two days of inspiring talks and lively debate at the historic venue in Berkshire.
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Your guide to the best of 2025 Silverstone Festival this Bank Holiday weekend
The Silverstone Festival will returns to the legendary home of the British Grand Prix this Bank Holiday Weekend. Packed with thrilling motorsport, live music, and family-friendly entertainment, this three-day celebration is the perfect way to enjoy the last days of summer with something for everyone.
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Oxford Golf Club hosts Clutch Pro Tour Rapsodo Open for the first time
Oxford Golf Club has hosted the Rapsodo Open welcoming over 150 professionals from 20 nations. The event, held at the Cowley course, saw Bath’s Josh Hilleard claim victory with a 14-under par finish, marking his first Tier One win.
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Mozart’s Don Giovanni opens at Waterperry Opera Festival 2025
Mozart’s Don Giovanni opened tonight at Waterperry Opera Festival, featuring Edmund Danon in the title role. This classic opera weaves passion, deception, and dark comedy as the infamous libertine faces the consequences of his actions.
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Semele set the stage at Waterperry Opera Festival 2025
Waterperry Opera Festival 2025 opened on Friday 08 August with a sold-out production of Handel’s Semele. Hilary Cronin’s captivating performance brought the myth to life against the festival’s stunning garden backdrop.
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Oxford half marathon 2025 sells out as city prepares to welcome 13,000 runners
The Oxford Half Marathon 2025 has sold out, with general and charity places filled. On 12 October, 13,000 runners will race through the city, raising funds for good causes, as University Parks hosts a vibrant event village for all.
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Luke Jerram’s Helios sculpture comes to Basildon Park near Reading this summer
This August, Basildon Park in Berkshire welcomes Helios, a stunning solar-inspired sculpture by acclaimed artist Luke Jerram. Presented by the National Trust, this immersive art installation invites visitors to walk beneath a radiant model of the sun, scaled 1:200 million and enhanced with a captivating soundscape.
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Escapade Silverstone unveils sculpture park celebrating British motorsport art
Escapade Silverstone, a luxury hotel and restaurant at the iconic Silverstone circuit, has launched a stunning sculpture park featuring 12 motorsport-inspired works by top British sculptors.
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Buttercross Theatre unveils Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
Buttercross Theatre Productions brings a new theatrical experience to Witney this September with Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play. Staged at the Corn Exchange, the production revives Alfred Hitchcock’s early classics, The Lodger, Sabotage, and The 39 Steps, with 1940s-style radio storytelling, live sound effects, and period costumes.