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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Your guide to the best of 2025 Silverstone Festival this Bank Holiday weekend
The Silverstone Festival will returns to the legendary home of the British Grand Prix this Bank Holiday Weekend. Packed with thrilling motorsport, live music, and family-friendly entertainment, this three-day celebration is the perfect way to enjoy the last days of summer with something for everyone.
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Oxford Golf Club hosts Clutch Pro Tour Rapsodo Open for the first time
Oxford Golf Club has hosted the Rapsodo Open welcoming over 150 professionals from 20 nations. The event, held at the Cowley course, saw Bath’s Josh Hilleard claim victory with a 14-under par finish, marking his first Tier One win.
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Mozart’s Don Giovanni opens at Waterperry Opera Festival 2025
Mozart’s Don Giovanni opened tonight at Waterperry Opera Festival, featuring Edmund Danon in the title role. This classic opera weaves passion, deception, and dark comedy as the infamous libertine faces the consequences of his actions.
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Semele set the stage at Waterperry Opera Festival 2025
Waterperry Opera Festival 2025 opened on Friday 08 August with a sold-out production of Handel’s Semele. Hilary Cronin’s captivating performance brought the myth to life against the festival’s stunning garden backdrop.
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Oxford half marathon 2025 sells out as city prepares to welcome 13,000 runners
The Oxford Half Marathon 2025 has sold out, with general and charity places filled. On 12 October, 13,000 runners will race through the city, raising funds for good causes, as University Parks hosts a vibrant event village for all.
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A first look at Bentley’s iconic Heritage Collection competing at Salon Privé 2025
Bentley Motors will make history at Salon Privé 2025 by entering two of its most coveted Heritage Collection models — the 1953 R Type Continental and 1961 S2 Drophead Coupe — into the Concours judging for the very first time.
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Luke Jerram’s Helios sculpture comes to Basildon Park near Reading this summer
This August, Basildon Park in Berkshire welcomes Helios, a stunning solar-inspired sculpture by acclaimed artist Luke Jerram. Presented by the National Trust, this immersive art installation invites visitors to walk beneath a radiant model of the sun, scaled 1:200 million and enhanced with a captivating soundscape.
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Escapade Silverstone unveils sculpture park celebrating British motorsport art
Escapade Silverstone, a luxury hotel and restaurant at the iconic Silverstone circuit, has launched a stunning sculpture park featuring 12 motorsport-inspired works by top British sculptors.
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Buttercross Theatre unveils Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
Buttercross Theatre Productions brings a new theatrical experience to Witney this September with Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play. Staged at the Corn Exchange, the production revives Alfred Hitchcock’s early classics, The Lodger, Sabotage, and The 39 Steps, with 1940s-style radio storytelling, live sound effects, and period costumes.
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Medallists and champions set for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in 50 days
With 50 days to go, anticipation is rising for the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship and Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in September. Teams from Great Britain, Germany, France, and Turkey will feature top athletes and rising stars.
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Abingdon Drama Club brings psychological thriller Rope to the Unicorn Theatre
Directed by Lee Orchard, the play tells the chilling tale of two men who commit a murder and host a dinner party over the hidden body. Expect an atmospheric production with suspense, moral intrigue, and strong performances from a talented local cast.
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Oxford Explorer’s Passport Trail: A fun adventure for kids in Oxford this summer
Families visiting Oxford this summer can take part in City Sightseeing Oxford hop-on, hop-off bus tour’s new Explorer’s Passport Trail, a fun, interactive way for children aged 2 to 8 to explore iconic city landmarks.
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Ten must-see luxury cars at Salon Privé Concours 2025 in Blenheim Palace
A spectacular line-up of rare and iconic cars are heading to Blenheim Palace for the 20th Anniversary Concours at Salon Privé. From historic Le Mans racers to Hollywood-owned classics, here are ten must-see entries set to steal the show this August.
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Foodies Festival South Park: MasterChef stars, Michelin chefs and music headliners
Foodies Festival returns to South Park, Oxford this August with a spectacular line-up of celebrity chefs, Michelin-starred talent, and chart-topping music acts including Blue, Example, and Scouting For Girls.
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Found Festival 2025 unveils immersive wellness programme in Buckingham
Found Festival, the UK’s newest boutique festival of music, arts, and wellbeing, will run this August at Buckingham’s scenic Claydon Estate. The event features a transformative wellness programme including yoga, breathwork, sauna, coaching sessions, and mental health support.
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Explore Canalside Quarter with Billy the Bear Trail in Oxford North
Families are invited to enjoy the new Billy the Bear Trail at Canalside Quarter, a vibrant neighbourhood in Oxford North by The Hill Group. This free and interactive trail offers children and parents the chance to explore the area together.