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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Stage Watch: Now You See Me, Comedy About Spies, Standard Of Living, Every Woman & Silence of Lambs
This week’s Stage Watch features high-stakes illusion, Cold War farce, a major new political drama, the extraordinary life and music of Chaka Khan, and a chilling new interpretation of one of the world’s best-known psychological thrillers.
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Five giant Megalosaurus sculptures take over Blenheim Palace gardens
Five colourful, life-size Megalosaurus sculptures have arrived at Blenheim Palace, bringing the story of Oxfordshire’s most famous prehistoric discovery to life in a striking new exhibition.
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Wilderness Festival 2026: four days of music, food, art and wild escapism
Wilderness Festival celebrated its 15th edition at Cornbury Park with four days of headline music, food, arts, wellness and unforgettable moments, from Carl Cox and Scissor Sisters to Annie Lennox and The Last Dinner Party.
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Cliveden Literary Festival reveals first speakers for its 2026 programme
Cliveden Literary Festival has unveiled the first speakers for its 2026 programme, with Kemi Badenoch, Patrick Radden Keefe, Robert Harris, Julian Barnes and Candace Bushnell among the headline names appearing this October.
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Top comedians to headline Lawrence Nurses 2026 charity Night of Laughs in Oxford
Some of Britain’s best-known comedians, including Sara Pascoe and Rory Bremner, will perform at New Theatre Oxford this September to raise vital funds for Lawrence Nurses, helping the Oxfordshire charity continue providing free hospice-at-home care for local families.
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Oxford Piano Festival returns for 27th year with renowned performers and emerging talent
Oxford Piano Festival returns this summer for its 27th year, bringing internationally acclaimed pianists including Paul Lewis, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Ingrid Fliter and Elisabeth Leonskaja to some of Oxford’s most historic venues.
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Found Festival 2026 launches exclusive discounted tickets for local residents
Residents in Oxfordshire’s OX9 postcode can take advantage of heavily discounted tickets for Found Festival 2026, with a packed August Bank Holiday programme featuring Oxford favourites Stornoway, comedy, family entertainment and wellness activities.
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Stage Watch: Fawlty Towers – The Play delivered a perfectly timed dose of comic chaos
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play successfully brought one of Britain’s most beloved comedies to the New Theatre Oxford stage, delivering a hugely enjoyable evening of chaos, sharp timing and timeless humour.
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Henley Festival 2026 highlights: Five nights of unforgettable performances and festival moments
Henley Festival 2026 brings five unforgettable nights of music, comedy, arts and entertainment to the Thames, with headline performances, emerging talent and spectacular festival moments. Explore our day-by-day highlights and photo galleries from this year’s festival.
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Unique Ferrari 365 GTC/4 will make Blenheim Palace debut at Salon Privé 2026
A rare Ferrari 365 GTC/4, one of only three examples originally finished in Verde Blenheim, will make its first appearance at Blenheim Palace during Salon Privé 2026 – joining a world-class line-up of collector cars at Oxfordshire’s prestigious automotive event this September.
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Plans revealed for Art Deco-inspired makeover of New Theatre Oxford facade
Revised plans for Oxford’s New Theatre reveal proposals to restore its historic frontage with Art Deco-inspired signage, improved lighting, extended canopy and refurbished original features.
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Salon Privé expands Concours line-up with new supercars and hypercars classes for 2026
Salon Privé has announced the addition of dedicated supercars and hypercars Concours Classes as the prestigious event returns to the grounds of Blenheim Palace this September. The move reflects the rising status of modern performance icons within collector car culture.
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Stage Watch: Waitress – a musical about the many ways people learn to love and be loved
Waitress is a richly textured musical about the many forms love can take, told through the interconnected lives of a small-town diner. Led by Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna and featuring standout supporting performances, the production reflects its diverse characters, each searching for connection in their own way.
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Tickets from £24 for Allegra at Harold Pinter Theatre, London
A limited-run UK tour production of Allegra arrives at London’s historic Harold Pinter Theatre this summer, with tickets available from just £24 for a short promotional window.
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Abingdon Drama Club to stage Orwell’s 1984 in extraordinary churchyard setting
Abingdon Drama Club stages 1984 at All Saints Church, Sutton Courtenay, in its first touring production, transforming Orwell’s burial site into a powerful immersive theatre experience.
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Stage Watch: ‘I think we need much more laughter in the world’ says John Cleese
John Cleese reflects on the enduring success of Fawlty Towers – The Play, the timeless appeal of British farce, and why making people laugh remains his greatest reward.