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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Towersey Festival – the UK’s longest-running independent festival – to bow out after 60 years
The organisers have said that it is because they can no longer run a sustainable festival due to the increasing financial and economic challenges faced since the pandemic.
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Wilderness announces its expanded programme of family-focused experiences for 2024
Set amidst the stunning nature reserve of Cornbury Park, the multifarious gathering in the wild will enchant the entire family with a jam-packed programme of brilliant happenings for children.
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KSI and The Traitors cast among 14,000 in 2024 Tough Mudder challenge at Culden Faw
YouTube, Boxing and Music superstar KSI and the cast of The Traitors season two were among the 14,000 participants in the 2024 Tough Mudder London West event at Culden Faw near Henley-on-Thames.
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Review: An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical – Reviving 80s nostalgia with a modern twist
As Leicester Curve’s production of An Officer and a Gentleman: The Musical touring the UK heads to Oxford, director Nikolai Foster says audiences are in for a surprise.
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Oxfordshire school children showcase hundreds of works of art for charity
Young Art Oxford’s annual competition returns this week to showcase more than 600 works of art created by local school children in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and AT The Bus.
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May 2024 half-term activities and shows for young children in South & Vale Districts
Young children and their families in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils can enjoy free and low-cost entertainment and activities during the May half-term holiday.
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Popular Abingdon Air and Country Show has been postponed
The popular Abingdon Air and Country Show held on the site of RAF Abingdon, in the heart of Oxfordshire, which was to be held on 18 May 2024, has been postponed.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024
Throughout 2024, Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with the addition of new and updated permanent displays, new exhibitions and events.
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One month to Hampton Court Palace Festival featuring Jessie J, Paloma Faith, Sam Ryder, Jack Savoretti & more!
There’s just one month until the Hampton Court Palace Festival makes its highly anticipated return with performances from an array of music icons.
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Oxfordshire ArtWeeks returns to Earth Trust in 2024 with pop-up gallery featuring eight artists
From ceramics, acrylics and oils to sustainable fashion and upcycled jewellery, Earth Trust is bringing together an exciting range of local artists for this year’s Oxfordshire ArtWeeks with a pop-up gallery in the centre’s beautiful converted 19th-century barn.
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BBOWT has launched its annual nature photography competition for 2024
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has opened its annual nature photography competition for 2024 with exciting new categories and prizes.
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Celebrated musical Jesus Christ Superstar set to take the stage at New Theatre Oxford
The UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Jesus Christ Superstar is set to take the stage at New Theatre Oxford.
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Rarely seen Roger Bannister items to go on display for 70th anniversary of four-minute mile
Many objects will be shown publicly for the very first time since joining the Bodleian’s collections, including photographs of the record-breaking run, an original programme from the day of the attempt, as well as congratulatory correspondence.
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Picnic for free in these six National Trust wildflower meadows with great views
May is National Walking Month and No Mow Month – both great reasons to explore wildflower meadows with a picnic. Here are six National Trust wildflower meadows with great views where you can picnic for free in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire.
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Limited places remain for milestone Blenheim Palace Triathlon
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon, the only triathlon to take place in the grounds of a UNESCO World Heritage site, is set for a record year to mark its milestone celebrations, with limited places remaining to take part in the event.
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Review: Come From Away – A musical celebration of the best of humanity in the face of adversity
The Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of the events that unfolded when 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.