Arts & Culture
Discover the best news and stories about art, music, theatre, film, entertainment, and cultural events in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
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Cliveden Literary Festival reveals first speakers for its 2026 programme
Cliveden Literary Festival has unveiled the first speakers for its 2026 programme, with Kemi Badenoch, Patrick Radden Keefe, Robert Harris, Julian Barnes and Candace Bushnell among the headline names appearing this October.
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Top comedians to headline Lawrence Nurses 2026 charity Night of Laughs in Oxford
Some of Britain’s best-known comedians, including Sara Pascoe and Rory Bremner, will perform at New Theatre Oxford this September to raise vital funds for Lawrence Nurses, helping the Oxfordshire charity continue providing free hospice-at-home care for local families.
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Oxford Piano Festival returns for 27th year with renowned performers and emerging talent
Oxford Piano Festival returns this summer for its 27th year, bringing internationally acclaimed pianists including Paul Lewis, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Ingrid Fliter and Elisabeth Leonskaja to some of Oxford’s most historic venues.
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Found Festival 2026 launches exclusive discounted tickets for local residents
Residents in Oxfordshire’s OX9 postcode can take advantage of heavily discounted tickets for Found Festival 2026, with a packed August Bank Holiday programme featuring Oxford favourites Stornoway, comedy, family entertainment and wellness activities.
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Stage Watch: Fawlty Towers – The Play delivered a perfectly timed dose of comic chaos
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play successfully brought one of Britain’s most beloved comedies to the New Theatre Oxford stage, delivering a hugely enjoyable evening of chaos, sharp timing and timeless humour.
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Henley Festival 2026 highlights: Five nights of unforgettable performances and festival moments
Henley Festival 2026 brings five unforgettable nights of music, comedy, arts and entertainment to the Thames, with headline performances, emerging talent and spectacular festival moments. Explore our day-by-day highlights and photo galleries from this year’s festival.
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Unique Ferrari 365 GTC/4 will make Blenheim Palace debut at Salon Privé 2026
A rare Ferrari 365 GTC/4, one of only three examples originally finished in Verde Blenheim, will make its first appearance at Blenheim Palace during Salon Privé 2026 – joining a world-class line-up of collector cars at Oxfordshire’s prestigious automotive event this September.
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Plans revealed for Art Deco-inspired makeover of New Theatre Oxford facade
Revised plans for Oxford’s New Theatre reveal proposals to restore its historic frontage with Art Deco-inspired signage, improved lighting, extended canopy and refurbished original features.
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Salon Privé expands Concours line-up with new supercars and hypercars classes for 2026
Salon Privé has announced the addition of dedicated supercars and hypercars Concours Classes as the prestigious event returns to the grounds of Blenheim Palace this September. The move reflects the rising status of modern performance icons within collector car culture.
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Stage Watch: Waitress – a musical about the many ways people learn to love and be loved
Waitress is a richly textured musical about the many forms love can take, told through the interconnected lives of a small-town diner. Led by Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna and featuring standout supporting performances, the production reflects its diverse characters, each searching for connection in their own way.
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Abingdon Drama Club to stage Orwell’s 1984 in extraordinary churchyard setting
Abingdon Drama Club stages 1984 at All Saints Church, Sutton Courtenay, in its first touring production, transforming Orwell’s burial site into a powerful immersive theatre experience.
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Stage Watch: ‘I think we need much more laughter in the world’ says John Cleese
John Cleese reflects on the enduring success of Fawlty Towers – The Play, the timeless appeal of British farce, and why making people laugh remains his greatest reward.
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Stage Watch: Lord of the Dance celebrating 30 years with spectacular return to Oxford
Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance is returning to Oxford as part of its 30th anniversary tour, bringing a spectacular new production to New Theatre Oxford featuring fresh choreography, cutting-edge staging, and global star power.
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Stage Watch: Jesus Christ Superstar returning to Oxford with Sam Ryder in bold new production
Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to New Theatre Oxford in April 2027 starring Sam Ryder in a major UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera.
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra announces 2026/27 season of major performances
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season featuring global performances in major cultural capitals, a new Tosca production at New Theatre Oxford, and the launch of the Beethoven Festival 2027 with leading international soloists.
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Stage Watch: What to expect when acclaimed musical Waitress takes to the stage at New Theatre Oxford
As Waitress arrives at New Theatre Oxford as part of its UK and Ireland tour, audiences can expect a warmly human story of friendship, resilience and self-discovery, brought to life through Sara Bareilles’ celebrated score.