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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Henley Festival 2025 welcomes Magic Radio for Saturday night celebration
Henley Festival 2025, presented by Westcoast, welcomes Magic Radio for an electrifying addition to its renowned riverside celebration. Featuring a special Saturday night takeover of the Festival Club ‘Pure Heaven’, the event includes DJ sets by Mel Giedroyc and Harriet Scott.
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Giffords Circus marks 25 years with Laguna Bay show at Blenheim Palace
Giffords Circus, the UK’s most glamorous circus, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a dazzling new show, Laguna Bay, touring the Cotswolds and south of England, including Blenheim Palace from 22 May. Set in 1950s America, the handcrafted performance features acrobats, magicians, aerial artists, and the beloved Tweedy the Clown.
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BBOWT launches 2025 Nature Photography Competition across three counties
The BBOWT has launched its 2025 Nature Photography Competition, inviting photographers of all ages to capture local wildlife. Entries are open until 31 August across various categories, including birds, insects, flowers, and mobile photography.
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Wilderness Festival announces headline chefs and feasting programme
Wilderness Festival has unveiled its 2024 feasting programme, featuring top chefs including Angela Hartnett, Prue Leith, Tom Sellers, and Imad Alarnab. Highlights include Syrian, Italian, and South African-inspired banquets, a unique BBQ by Rohit Ghai, and an intimate seven-course Chef’s Table experience.
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DogFest kicks off 2025 tour with tail-wagging weekend at Ragley Hall
DogFest, in partnership with Agria Pet Insurance, has launched its 2025 UK tour at Ragley Hall with a weekend full of sunshine, canine fun, and community spirit. Highlights included expert talks, have-a-go activities, agility challenges, and the debut of DogFest Plus.
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Hampton Court Palace Festival returns this June with a star-studded line-up
Hampton Court Palace Festival returns this June with an incredible line-up of legendary artists including Chaka Khan, Gary Barlow, Tom Jones and more. Set in the historic Tudor palace, the 9-night series offers intimate performances, gourmet picnic options, and exclusive VIP experiences.
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Wilderness Festival 2025 unleashes a sonic storm with stellar new lineup
Wilderness Festival 2025 has unveiled a dazzling new wave of performers, spanning genres from electro-pop and jazz to post-punk and global fusion. Highlights include Berlioz, Georgia, Craig Charles, Nubiyan Twist, and The Jungle Giants.
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Henley Festival announces winners of inaugural RISE Emerging Artist Prize
Henley Festival, presented by Westcoast, has announced the winners of its inaugural RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize, celebrating exceptional emerging talent in visual arts. Raoul Orzabal claimed the top prize of £1,000 for his intricate modernist-inspired landscapes.
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Henley Festival reveals shortlist for 2025 RISE Emerging Artist Prize
The RISE programme by Henley Festival has announced the 2025 shortlist for its Emerging Artist Prize, celebrating early-career UK-based visual artists not yet represented by commercial galleries. Twelve artists were selected for their creativity and technical skill across painting, print, textile, and mixed media.
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Wilderness Festival reveals full line-up and stage splits for fourteenth season
Wilderness Festival, presented by Audi, has announced its full line-up and stage splits for its fourteenth season, showcasing an eclectic mix of music, arts, and culture. New additions include berlioz, Craig Charles, Georgia, and Hinds, alongside headliners Basement Jaxx, Wet Leg, and Supergrass.
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Ray LaMontagne announces 2026 UK tour featuring full Trouble album performance
Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne will embark on a UK tour in June 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Trouble. It marks his first UK tour since 2018 and will feature full live performances of Trouble for the first time.
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Cornbury House Horse Trials returns with a spectacular Cotswold showcase
The 2025 Cornbury House Horse Trials returns this September, offering world-class equestrian sport in the scenic Cotswolds. Now in its sixth year, the event features elite dressage, cross-country, and showjumping, alongside a vibrant celebration of local food, drink, and culture.
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Drago headlines action-packed REVOLT 2025 event in Oxford
Oxford will host REVOLT 2025 on Saturday, 3 May, at Beecroft Hall, Oxford Academy. Presented by British Kingdom Pro Wrestling, the event features international stars, including Lucha Libre icon Drago in a triple-threat match against Tiger Ali and Nico Angelo.
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New film honours 550 years of Michelangelo’s artistic legacy
A new film, Michelangelo – Love and Death, will premiere in cinemas nationwide from 20 May 2025, to mark Michelangelo’s 550th birthday. Directed by David Bickerstaff, the film will offer a fresh, intimate look at the Renaissance master’s life and genius.
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Road closures and preparations for May Morning 2025 in Oxford
The City Council is working with partners to prepare the city for thousands of people to attend May Morning 2022 for the first time in-person since 2019.
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Fawlty Towers: The play announces star-studded UK and Ireland tour
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play is set to tour the UK and Ireland from September 2025 to July 2026, following a successful West End run. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, the play features classic episodes like The Germans and The Hotel Inspector, adapted by Cleese into a two-hour stage comedy.