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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Lifelines exhibition at SOFO Museum highlights Bergen-Belsen liberation story
From 09 to 30 August 2025, the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum will present Lifelines, a moving exhibition created by local artists, inspired by a true story from the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.
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Sanofi supports British Transplant Games 2025 to raise awareness for transplant recipients
Sanofi is sponsoring the swimming event at the 2025 Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Oxford, reaffirming its dedication to the transplant community. The Games celebrate transplant recipients and promote awareness of life after transplant.
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Cover art for The Book of Dust Volume Three: The Rose Field revealed
The cover for The Rose Field, the final volume in Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust, has been revealed. Illustrated by Chris Wormell, the artwork previews Lyra’s final journey across the desert of Karamakan.
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Cliveden Literary Festival returns to Cliveden House this October
The Cliveden Literary Festival will take place this October, offering a weekend of political debate, literary discussion, and cultural inspiration. Celebrated for its elegant setting and thought-provoking programme, past speakers include Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, and Rachel Weisz.
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Audi Presents Wilderness returns to Cornbury Park with music, art, and family fun
Audi Presents Wilderness returns to Cornbury Park in summer 2025, celebrating creativity, music, food, wellness, and family fun. With headliners like Wet Leg, Basement Jaxx, and Supergrass, and standout sets from emerging artists, the music is just the beginning.
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Oxford University names Gavin Svenson as new director of Museum of Natural History
The University of Oxford has appointed Dr Gavin J. Svenson as Director of the Museum of Natural History, effective September 2025. Previously Chief Science Officer at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Dr Svenson brings vast expertise in museum transformation, scientific research, and public engagement.
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Vale and Downland Museum fête to launch major fundraising campaign in Wantage
The Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage will launch a major new fundraising campaign during its annual fête on Saturday, 12 July. Marking 50 years since its founding, the museum hopes to rally community support to secure its future.
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Discover medieval history at Greys Court as Festival of Archaeology returns for 2025
This July, visitors to National Trust Greys Court can experience live archaeology in action during the Festival of Archaeology. Experts will be on site, using geophysical techniques to guide the excavation of a suspected inter-court range, offering insights into the site’s rich and layered history.
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Oxford’s Race for Life 2025: What to know about road closures and parking restrictions
Oxford city centre will play host to thousands of runners this month as the Race for Life returns on Sunday 29 June 2025 – bringing with it a series of road closures, parking suspensions, and traffic measures
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Adventure Cinema and United for Wildlife team up for powerful Guardians film series
Adventure Cinema has teamed up with United for Wildlife, founded by Prince William, to showcase the impactful Guardians docuseries during its 2025 summer tour. With over 280 screenings at iconic UK heritage sites, audiences can enjoy outdoor films, food, giveaways, and immersive experiences.
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The Old Stables in Wantage invites locals to summer party with creative workshops and music
The Old Stables in Wantage will host a free summer party on Saturday, 28 June. This vibrant community event will include a shared meal made from surplus food, live music, storytelling, art workshops, and a makers market featuring local creatives.
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Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025 ends with sold-out Elbow shows
Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025 wrapped up with two electrifying sold-out shows by Elbow, closing nine nights of world-class live music that featured standout performances from James, Tom Jones, Rag’n’Bone Man, Chaka Khan, Gary Barlow, and more.
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Aliki Braine flower works to feature at Ashmolean Museum still life gallery
In a notable recognition of her innovative still-life photography, Aliki Braine’s ‘flower works’ will be exhibited at the Ashmolean Museum’s Daisy Linda Ward Gallery from June 2025 to August 2026. These works will be shown alongside historic still-life paintings.
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Trygve Wakenshaw brings Edinburgh Fringe hit Silly Little Things to Oxford
Fresh from being ranked in the Top 5 best-reviewed comedy shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, Silly Little Things by Trygve Wakenshaw is embarking on a UK tour with a stop in Oxford. The physically dazzling, hilariously absurd show reimagines mime through slapstick brilliance and emotional storytelling.
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2025 Hampton Court Palace Festival opens with electrifying set by James
The 2025 edition of Hampton Court Palace Festival opened in spectacular style on Wednesday 11 June with an unforgettable performance from indie-rock legends, James.
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Gladiators Live adds O2 Arena shows after Wembley sell-out
Gladiators fans in Oxfordshire will be thrilled as four extra shows have been added to the Gladiators Live Tour in London as the high-energy spectacle lands at The O2 arena in November.