Collection: What’s on in May
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About Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality
Discover the palace of Knossos on the island of Crete, and the search for the labyrinth, in this major exhibition at the Ashmolean.
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Carey Young
In this major new exhibition, Carey Young focuses her astute vision on female identity with works depicting women working in law and industry.
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Dia al-Azzawi – Painting Poetry
This free exhibition presents artworks and ‘dafatir’ from Dia al-Azzawi – an internationally recognised and highly-influential contemporary Iraqi painter and sculptor.
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Six the Musical
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power.
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Blenheim Palace Food Festival 2023
Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns for its 9th year! Expect three days of culinary thrills in a gastronomic weekend that’s guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
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Sparks
Levels of interest in the work of Sparks are at heights unsurpassed in their 50+ year career, with the ultimate cult band now centre stage in the full beam of the spotlight.
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2023 Blenheim 7K Fun Run
World Heritage site Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the magical location for this family-friendly fun run with a beautiful lakeside off-road section.
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Symphonic Universe
Experience the astoundingly epic music of cinema’s most spine-tingling moments performed live on stage by an orchestra and choir, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Ali Plumb.
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Celebrating Meat Loaf
Celebrate the legendary Meat Loaf and experience his hit songs performed brilliantly by The Neverland Express, plus American Idol winner Caleb Johnson.
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Abingdon Air and Country Show 2023
From flying displays to static aircraft displays, as well as a great mix of re-enactment stalls, classic cars, country fayre, and arts and craft stalls – the Abingdon Air and Country Show has something for everybody.
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Carrie Hope Fletcher
Award-winning stage sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher will be bringing her new debut solo tour to Oxford due to phenomenal demand.
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French Pastoral with Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Nicolò Foron conducts it here alongside more beauteous music from France and Britten’s sparkling setting of French poetry, Les Illuminations