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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Nearly 95% of Big Feastival camping tickets sold for 2026 festival weekend
Camping tickets for Big Feastival 2026 are nearly sold out, with 94% already snapped up, reflecting strong demand ahead of the festival’s return to Alex James’ Cotswolds farm this August bank holiday.
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Stage Watch: Expect 80s nostalgia as The Karate Kid The Musical comes to Oxford
The Karate Kid The Musical arrives at New Theatre Oxford from 09 to 13 June as part of its UK tour, bringing the 1984 film’s story of mentorship, resilience and balance to the stage through music and movement.
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Stage Watch: The Play That Goes Wrong, Oliver!, Kinky Boots, 2:22 A Ghost Story & Waitress
A chaotic West End play, a classic piece of musical theatre, feel-good storytelling, supernatural suspense, and a heartfelt film adaptation – this edition of Stage Watch brings together five standout productions across Oxford, Aylesbury and London.
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Craig Charles to bring Funk & Soul House Party to Oxford this December
Audiences are invited to step inside the world of Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party as the acclaimed DJ brings his electrifying live show to O2 Academy Oxford this December
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Immerse yourself in books at Wolvercote Literary Festival this June
Book lovers, aspiring writers and young storytellers are invited to enjoy a free day of talks, workshops and author events at Wolvercote Literary Festival this June
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Legally Blonde The Musical: Heart and high-energy spectacle charms audiences at sold-out Oxford run
A completely sold-out Legally Blonde The Musical lit up New Theatre Oxford with colour, comedy and heart, as audiences were swept away from a sweltering heatwave into Elle Woods’ world of confidence, charm and self-discovery.
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Abingdon Drama Club to stage powerful family drama during Pride Month
Abingdon Drama Club will present Andrew Bovell’s acclaimed contemporary drama Things I Know To Be True this June, exploring themes of identity, family, love and acceptance as part of Pride Month.
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Stage Watch: Heathers, Liberace & Liza, Six, The Karate Kid, & The Marquise
This edition of Stage Watch brings together a round-up of unmissable productions across Oxford, London and the wider region, from cult musicals and pop-infused historical retellings to heartfelt adaptations and classic comedy.
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£24 tickets for 24 hours: Award-winning Titanique at London’s Criterion Theatre
A special 24-hour ticket offer is giving audiences the chance to see Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Titanique at the Criterion Theatre for £24.
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New play brings 200 years of mental health history to life at Oxford’s Warneford Hospital
A new play marking 200 years of Warneford Hospital is coming to Oxford this summer, exploring the history of mental health care through the lives of patients and carers in a compassionate and deeply human story.
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100 days to go as Big Feastival 2026 expands line up with DJs, dining experiences and family entertainment
The August Bank Holiday festival will feature headline performances from Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille, alongside new additions including DJ Spoony, Seb Fontaine, Tall Paul and Simon Pegg, plus a packed programme of food, comedy and family entertainment.
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£48 tickets for 48 hours: Cyrano de Bergerac in limited West End run
A limited-time £48 ticket offer has been launched for Cyrano de Bergerac at London’s Noël Coward Theatre, starring Adrian Lester in the acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company production.
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One month to go as Forest Live returns to Westonbirt Arboretum for its 25th anniversary
Forest Live returns to Westonbirt Arboretum next month for its 25th anniversary, bringing a week of live music to one of the UK’s most iconic woodland settings, alongside daytime access to its world-renowned tree collections and family trails.
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Bampton Classical Opera announces 2026 production of Beauty and the Beast
Bampton Classical Opera has announced its 2026 summer production will be André Grétry’s fairytale opera Zemira e Azor, presented in a rare 1776 version and performed in English as Beauty and the Beast.
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Stage Watch: 2:22 A Ghost Story, Beetlejuice, The Lives of Others, War Horse & Waitress
From supernatural thrillers and West End musicals to National Theatre revivals and contemporary drama, here’s a round-up of five standout productions across Oxford, London and the wider region.
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Stage Watch: Somerset House enters the comedy arena with major new festival Laughterama
Somerset House will host a live comedy festival for the first time as Laughterama arrives this summer, bringing seven open-air shows across five days featuring Ross Noble, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, Nick Mohammed and more.