Arts & Entertainment
The best art, music, theatre, film and cultural happenings in Oxfordshire.
Wilderness 2022 reveals a stellar line-up of unmissable acts for this year’s festival
The programme spans music and the arts, exquisite feasting and dining, insightful talks and debates, a wellbeing sanctuary, outdoor pursuits, and a family field and beautiful lakes to while away the hours.
Rumer and Tom Speight to Support Texas at Stonor Park outdoor show this summer
Set against the stunning backdrop of one of Britain’s most impressive historic homes, the crowds at Stonor Park are in for a rare treat when Rumer and Tom Speight each step up the mic ahead of Texas.
Owen Mumford joins in sponsorship of 2022 Oxford Literary Festival
Owen Mumford will join as a sponsor of the Science and Medicine programme – an extended category for 2022, adding the topical subject of medicine against the unique backdrop of a global pandemic.
The Sixteen to present Hubert Parry’s Songs of Farewell on its annual choral pilgrimage
This much-loved tour has been a staple of The Sixteen’s programming for many years, travelling to the UK’s cathedrals and abbeys, and will call at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford on 19 March.
New Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery opens in Oxford’s North Parade
Expanding on their space in West Oxfordshire, the new gallery will open in February 2022 with a group exhibition titled ‘Here We Go’.
Lionel Richie cancels 2022 European tour including Nocturne Live
Lionel Richie has cancelled his 2022 ‘Hello’ summer tour dates, including his scheduled headline appearance at Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace this summer.
Russian State Ballet of Siberia returns to New Theatre Oxford
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will once again tour the UK and will present the iconic and classical Snow Maiden, Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake at New Theatre Oxford from 10 to 12 February.
Video gaming might not be as bad as you think, says Oxford study
There’s a common perception that video gaming is unhealthy, but a recent report by the Oxford Internet Institute almost certainly has a significant impact on this pop culture phenomenon.
Major British brands come together to support Platinum Jubilee Pageant
More than 6,000 military personnel, performers, key workers and volunteers will unite to tell the story of the last seven decades.
Stonor Park Proms is set to return in summer 2022
Nearly 14 years since the last spectacular classical music concert took place, guests can once again enjoy this Stonor Park Proms in the summer of 2022
New Christmas Carol by John Rutter for Macmillan Carols 25th anniversary
The internationally acclaimed composer, has written a new Christmas carol in recognition of 25 years of fundraising by volunteers for Macmillan Cancer Support in Oxfordshire.
Cornbury Music Festival 2022 line-up announced
After a long sad two year sabbatical, Cornbury Music Festival is set to return in July 2022 with a classic Cornbury line-up of old friends who simply do what they do brilliantly.
