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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Café Mambo Ibiza returns to Stonor Park with huge outdoor dance music event
‘Café Mambo In The Park’ will see Café Mambo Ibiza bring the music and magic of the white isle to the stunning grounds of Stonor Park in Henley On Thames.
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The Story Museum shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022
The 2022 shortlist champions organisations exemplifying creativity and resilience and focuses particularly on those engaging the next generation of audiences in innovative ways.
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Cornerstone showcases art inspired by nature for Oxfordshire Artweeks
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is celebrating Oxfordshire Artweeks 40th anniversary by hosting an exciting exhibition by two local artists.
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New exhibition at SOFO Museum to explore stories of children and military lives
The exhibition explores the experience of children of serving military personnel and also children who have been affected by conflict, historically and contemporarily.
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New artwork highlights railways’ role in the standardisation of time
Artist Savinder Bual has created a film installation which will go on show at Didcot Railway Centre before being streamed online.
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12,500 people attend Oxford’s 2022 May Morning celebrations
The estimate from Oxford City Council used drone footage to work out how many people attended the traditional celebration of the coming of Spring.
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Road closures in place as thousands expected to attend May Morning 2022
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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The Story Museum to present interactive comic creators exhibition
The exhibition is presented in partnership with Oxford-based The Phoenix and Rebellion, two of England’s biggest comic book publishers, and Beano by Scotland’s biggest comic book publisher DC Thompson.
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Route revealed for Oxfordshire stage of Women’s Tour cycling race
Residents between Chipping Norton, Carterton, Faringdon, Didcot and Oxford will be able to cheer on the elit riders when this year’s cycling race comes to Oxfordshire on Saturday, 11 June.
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Cowley Road Carnival 2022 cancelled amidst uncertain future
Cowley Road Works, the charity behind the event, says it’s ‘beginning a period of change’ and has decided to take a break from delivering a Carnival in 2022.
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Registration is now open for Bike Oxford 2022
Now in its 9th year, local businesses are being encouraged to use the sponsorship opportunities available as a ‘pedal-powered’ vehicle for good.
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New exhibition opens to mark centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb
In celebration of 100 years since the discovery of the tomb of this young king, the Bodleian Libraries are pleased to announce a special exhibition covering this momentous event in Egypt’s history with fresh eyes.
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As Chosen By…. exhibition by Kate Friend comes to the Cotswolds
The Tithe Barn at Thyme – the boutique hotel and ’village within a village’ destination – is delighted to host the exhibition of botanical portraits.
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Oxford’s iconic Headington Shark is now a heritage site (despite owner’s objections)
The artwork has long been a local landmark, but the council’s new heritage site designation is simultaneously lampooning its anti-establishment message – and drawing criticism from the artist’s family.
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New exhibition at Blenheim Palace to showcase Churchill’s friendship with artist Paul Maze
Blenheim Palace is hosting a new exhibition showcasing Winston Churchill’s love of painting and lifelong friendship with renowned Anglo-French artist Paul Maze
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‘Sculpture in the Gardens’ returns to Greys Court for 5th year
The Oxford Sculptors Group will return to exhibit on the grounds of Greys Court with a variety of sculptures available to purchase on display in the charming setting of the walled gardens.