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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Oxford bus driver overcomes illness and injury to complete Oxford Half Marathon
Oxford Bus Company driver Mark Temple fought illness and injury to complete the Oxford Half Marathon, raising £420 for Sobell House Hospice. Finishing in 1:32:15, he now plans to cycle from Liverpool to Oxford in his next charity challenge.
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Crazy Bear’s Vampire Ball returns for a spellbinding Halloween celebration
The Crazy Bear in Stadhampton invites guests to its spectacular Vampire Ball on October 31 and November 01, featuring champagne, lavish dining, burlesque and live entertainment hosted by Kimberly Nichole and Ruby Murry. Tickets are £85 per person.
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Oxford professor Kam Bhui releases The Maharaja’s Bodyguard a tale of courage and loss
Oxford professor Kam Bhui’s debut novel The Maharaja’s Bodyguard is a time-fantasy tale exploring courage, loss and the healing power of imagination, blending 19th-century India with 1960s Britain.
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Stage Watch: Shadowlands, Titanique, Curious Incident, Moulin Rouge! & Miss Saigon
Hugh Bonneville shines in Shadowlands, Titanique brings laughs at the Criterion Theatre, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns on tour, Moulin Rouge! continues its dazzling world tour, and Miss Saigon is set for a festive run at New Theatre Oxford.
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Silverstone’s Lap of Lights returns for 2025 with festive wonder and motorsport magic
Experience Christmas at Silverstone as Lap of Lights returns, transforming the Grand Prix circuit into a glowing festive adventure. Drive under 7,000 LEDs, skate the Ice Trak, and enjoy winter treats in this one-of-a-kind motorsport celebration.
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Bridgerton Candlelight experience returns to Oxford Town Hall
The Bridgerton Candlelight concert will return to Oxford Town Hall, illuminating the venue with thousands of candles as a live string quartet performs iconic songs from the Netflix series in an enchanting, immersive musical experience.
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Biggest ever Oxford Half takes over the city as plans begin for 2026 event
More than 13,000 runners took to Oxford’s streets for the city’s biggest ever Oxford Half Marathon, raising over £1.2m for charity. The sold-out event featured an improved route and an incredible atmosphere of community spirit and achievement.
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Artist in residence Robyn Danely captures the beauty of Worton Kitchen Garden
Artist in Residence Robyn Danely presents luminous floral paintings inspired by Worton Kitchen Garden’s vibrant landscape, on display until 31 October, with a live painting demonstration on 24 October.
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Day Fever is bringing Daytime Dance Party to Oxford O2 Academy this December
Day Fever is bringing its daytime dance revolution to Oxford O2 Academy this December, promising pure positivity, freedom, and fabulous tunes in a lively, ego-free atmosphere.
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Tom Fletcher’s festive hit There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show comes to Bicester this December
Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show will bring festive magic to Bicester Leisure Centre from this December, featuring a new Christmas song, playful characters, and an appearance from Elf in an interactive musical for the whole family.
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Magical new Santa’s Grotto Experience coming to Yarnton Home & Garden this Christmas
Yarnton Home & Garden has unveiled plans for a brand-new Santa’s Grotto Experience this Christmas, complete with reindeer food-making, a private visit with Santa, and a Present Room filled with gifts.
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City Sightseeing Oxford and Black Oxford Untold Stories marks Black History Month
City Sightseeing Oxford celebrates Black History Month with guided tours led by historian Pamela Roberts, exploring the stories of black scholars who shaped Oxford’s history. Tours take place on 10 and 18 October, departing from Broad Street.
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Everything you need to know about the Oxford Half 2025
The Oxford Half Marathon returns on 12 October 2025 with a brand-new route, 13,000 runners, and live entertainment along the course. From road closures to race timings, here’s your complete guide to Oxford’s biggest running event of the year.
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Millets Farm named among the UK’s best pumpkin patches for 2025
Millets Farm Centre has been named one of the UK’s best pumpkin patches for 2025, ranking joint second in a national survey. The Oxfordshire favourite scored highly for affordability, popularity, and social media buzz as pumpkin picking season begins.
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Ninebarrow to perform at Stowe School this November
Award-winning Dorset folk duo Ninebarrow bring their spellbinding harmonies to Stowe School, Buckinghamshire, this November. Known for songs rooted in the landscape and lore of the British Isles, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere promise an evening of lyrical storytelling and musical warmth.
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Ultramarine: Paul Drayton’s debut novel brings medieval music and alchemy to life
Paul Drayton, acclaimed pianist and composer, turns novelist with Ultramarine, a tale of ambition, alchemy and music in medieval England. To be released 28 October 2025, the book follows Oswin, a chorister whose gift leads him into a world of wonder, danger and startling revelations.