Collection: What’s on in October

Oxford Half Marathon 2024
A flat and fast 13.1 mile route through historic Oxford begining at Broad Street and finishing on Parks Road.
Colour Revolution: Victorian Art, Fashion & Design
An exhibition dispelling our monochrome idea of Victorian Britain. Discover a revolution of colour.
Ashmolean NOW: Flora Yukhnovich x Daniel Crews-Chubb
Ashmolean NOW invites contemporary artists to create new work inspired by the Ashmolean’s historical collections.
Gifts and Books
Gifts and Books is an exhibition at the Weston Library in Oxford that explores the importance of giving and receiving books.
Boundary Encounters
Boundary Encounters is a summer show of residencies, projects and live events at Modern Art Oxford, including brand new work from artists Valerie Asiimwe Amani, Julie Freeman and Harold Offeh.
Catherine Goodman: Do you remember me…
Do you remember me… is a major new exhibition at Waddesdon, showcasing never before seen works by Catherine Goodman.
Halloween at Blenheim Palace
As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, a mysterious mist falls across the gardens at Blenheim Palace. Join with family and friends to wander from dusk into darkness between one ghostly space to another.
The Australian Pink Floyd
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright.
Level 42
One of the most successful UK bands of all time, Level 42’s impressive discography includes hit tunes from Love Games, Something About You and Hot Water, to Lessons in Love, Running in the Family, Leaving Me Now and many others.
Henley Spooktacular Bonfire & Fireworks 2023
Billed as the UK’s Biggest Family Friendly Halloween-Themed Low-Noise Firework Event, Henley Spooktacular Bonfire & Fireworks is a Spectacular Spooky Night of Spine Tingling Fireworks and Thrilling Entertainment For Your Whole Family.
Joana Vasconcelos: Wedding Cake tours
Opening this summer, the Joana Vasconcelos: Wedding Cake tours will stand within a grove of trees at Waddesdon beside the 19th-century Dairy.
Wantage Literary Festival 2023
An eclectic and lively mix of events covering literature, poetry, comedy, history, science, the arts and much more, held during the October school holiday.