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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Basildon Park and Claydon star in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Basildon Park and Claydon provide the stately backdrops for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Visitors can see costumes at Basildon Park from 6–14 September and walk in the Crawleys’ footsteps through historic rooms featured in the film.
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Oxford art fair DEPOT announces 2025 edition with top galleries and special highlights
DEPOT returns to Oxford from 25–28 September 2025, bringing together leading galleries, artists, and cultural partners in its innovative exhibition–fair format, with highlights including Stanley Donwood & Thom Yorke, independent publishing showcases, and a dynamic talks programme.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 1 highlights: Class of 1950s racing Ferraris at the concours
Salon Privé 2025 celebrated its 20th anniversary at Blenheim Palace with a dazzling display of five iconic 1950s Ferraris, from early competition berlinettas to the legendary 250 Testa Rossa. A rare glimpse into Ferrari’s golden racing era.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 1 highlights: Concours d’Elégance parade
Day One of Salon Privé 2025 at Blenheim Palace featured a spectacular Concours d’Elégance parade. Pre-war icons, post-war classics, and modern masterpieces glided across the lawns, captured against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 1 highlights: Grand unveilings kick off 20th anniversary at Blenheim Palace
Salon Privé 2025 opened in style with its 20th anniversary celebration, featuring global debuts from RML, Thornley Kelham and Electrogenic, alongside standout showcases from McLaren and Clive Sutton. A spectacular start to the five-day luxury automotive event at Blenheim Palace.
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Salon Privé 2025 Saturday tickets sell out in record time and Sunday set to follow
Salon Privé 2025 has announced its first-ever early sell-out, with Saturday’s Supercar Saturday now closed after selling over 8,000 tickets. Sunday, featuring Richard Hammond and the Concours de Vente, is expected to follow fast as the event heads for a total sell-out.
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Stowe House launches new Stowe-Tots sessions for little adventurers
Stowe House is opening its doors to the tiniest explorers with the launch of Stowe-Tots – a new term of toddler sessions filled with storytelling, play, and discovery. Families can enjoy themed mornings, creative fun, and a special booking offer.
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Salon Privé 2025 to showcase two historic royal vehicles at Blenheim Palace
Salon Privé will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Blenheim Palace with a rare double act of Royal vehicles – King George VI’s 1939 Daimler and HRH The Princess Royal’s Middlebridge Scimitar – offering visitors a unique glimpse into eight decades of royal motoring history.
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Huge automotive glass gallery rises at Blenheim Palace for Salon Privé 2025
Salon Privé 2025 will debut its most ambitious centrepiece yet: a monumental glass Automotive Gallery at Blenheim Palace. Built from 1,206 panes of glass, the structure will house 44 cars and 2,000 guests, marking a world-first for outdoor automotive events.
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Stowe House completes North Hall restoration with nine new classical busts
Stowe House has completed the final phase of its six-year, £75k North Hall restoration with the installation of nine newly commissioned classical busts. Designed to restore the grandeur of William Kent’s 18th-century reception room, the project was funded by donations from former pupils.
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Oxford City FC announces TotalQ as new main stand sponsor
Oxford City Football Club has announced a new multi-year sponsorship deal with TotalQ. The partnership includes naming rights for the main stand at the M-Group Stadium, now known as the TotalQ Stand, and the distribution of match tickets to local schools.
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Remembrances of War: Paul Joyce exhibition opens at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum hosts Remembrances of War, a moving exhibition of Paul Joyce’s WWII-inspired paintings, from 13 September to 18 November 2025.
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Vox Medicalis Doctors Choir to perform at Oxford University Church this October
The celebrated Vox Medicalis Doctors Choir to perform at Oxford’s University Church of St Mary the Virgin on 11 October 2025, with proceeds supporting Hospices of Hope.
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Salon Privé unveils stunning green collection to celebrate its emerald anniversary
Salon Privé has unveiled a spectacular Green Collection, bringing together rare and bespoke supercars, hypercars, and classics. From Bentleys to Bugatti, these striking green automotive icons will take centre stage at Blenheim Palace for its Emerald Anniversary.
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Riverdance 30: The New Generation brings its magic to New Theatre Oxford this September
Riverdance 30: The New Generation arrives at New Theatre Oxford this September 2025, celebrating three decades of the iconic show with fresh choreography, dazzling visuals, and a talented new cast bringing its magic to audiences worldwide.
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Cliveden Literary Festival announces 2025 speaker lineup as tickets go on sale
Cliveden Literary Festival returns this October 2025 with a stellar lineup of authors, thinkers, and political figures for two days of inspiring talks and lively debate at the historic venue in Berkshire.