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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Stowe House launches Vanbrugh300 lecture series for 2026
Stowe House will host a 2026 lecture series marking 300 years since Sir John Vanbrugh’s death, with talks, exhibitions and events offering fresh insight into the architect’s legacy as part of the nationwide Vanbrugh300 celebrations.
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Lee Miller: A Woman at War to open at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum this summer
A new exhibition at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum explores Lee Miller’s wartime photography, from Oxford to Europe’s front lines, highlighting her role as a pioneering female photojournalist during World War II.
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Spellbinding puppetry of Shakespeare’s Venus and Adonis set to enchant Oxford on UK tour
A visually stunning revival of Shakespeare’s Venus and Adonis, directed by Greg Doran and narrated live by Simon Russell Beale, is set to bring masterful puppetry and poetic storytelling to Oxford Playhouse this June.
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Stage Watch: Totoro, Cherry Orchard, Now You See Me, Midsomer Murders & Legally Blonde
From magical West End adaptations to gripping whodunnits, spellbinding illusions, and feel-good musicals, our Stage Watch guide helps you plan unforgettable nights out with tips, show details, and what makes each production unmissable
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Oxford indie icons Beaker return with powerful new single ‘50 Men’ after 27-year hiatus
Oxford indie favourites Beaker has returned after 27 years with ‘50 Men’, a fierce and emotionally charged new single inspired by Gisele Pelicot – signalling a bold new chapter for the influential all-female band.
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Big Feastival reveals stage highlights ahead of August Bank Holiday return
The Big Feastival returns with more than 30 stages featuring music, food, comedy and family entertainment across the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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Carrie Hope Fletcher to lead Waitress at New Theatre Oxford as full cast is announced
Waitress has confirmed the full casting for its Oxford run, with Carrie Hope Fletcher leading the production at New Theatre Oxford from 29 June 2026.
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Didcot-based writer Esmé Bates releases HOWLS! — a comedy script and series concept
A new comedy project by Esmé Bates imagines a theatrical production led by expressive dog characters in a playful satire of showbusiness and performance.
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Oxford alumna Daisy Fancourt shortlisted for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction
Oxford alumna Daisy Fancourt has reached the shortlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction with her book Art Cure.
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Operation Mincemeat – a brilliantly bold retelling of extraordinary true wartime story
With Olivier Award-winning credentials and 113 five-star reviews, this brilliantly bold retelling of an extraordinary true wartime story more than lived up to its acclaim when it arrived on stage at New Theatre Oxford.
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West End hit Operation Mincemeat A New Musical arrives at New Theatre Oxford
Oxford will host Operation Mincemeat next week as the award-winning West End musical begins its first UK tour with a limited five-day run at New Theatre Oxford.
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The Jellicle Cats return to Oxford as CATS comes to New Theatre in major UK tour
Oxford audiences will welcome CATS back to New Theatre Oxford in 2027 as a new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical visits the city for five performances.
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Aureus School student dancers attend London’s MOVE IT event
Forty-four Aureus School dancers travelled to London for MOVE IT, gaining experience through workshops, performances and career inspiration.
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Waterperry Opera Festival opens general booking for 2026 season
General booking for 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival will open on Tuesday, 31 March, with Puccini, Donizetti, family productions, recitals and open-air performances across an expanded August programme.
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Stage Watch: Dracula, Spies, Courtroom Drama, Murders & A Fantastical Journey
From spine-chilling thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies and magical family adventures, the theatre season in London and Oxford is bursting with must-see shows.
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Newbury Racecourse ticket savings pass £200k ahead of summer music series
Fans have saved more than £200,000 on tickets for Newbury Racecourse’s summer music racedays ahead of the Super Early Bird deadline.