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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Oxford alumna Daisy Fancourt shortlisted for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction
Oxford alumna Daisy Fancourt has reached the shortlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction with her book Art Cure.
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Operation Mincemeat – a brilliantly bold retelling of extraordinary true wartime story
With Olivier Award-winning credentials and 113 five-star reviews, this brilliantly bold retelling of an extraordinary true wartime story more than lived up to its acclaim when it arrived on stage at New Theatre Oxford.
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West End hit Operation Mincemeat A New Musical arrives at New Theatre Oxford
Oxford will host Operation Mincemeat next week as the award-winning West End musical begins its first UK tour with a limited five-day run at New Theatre Oxford.
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The Jellicle Cats return to Oxford as CATS comes to New Theatre in major UK tour
Oxford audiences will welcome CATS back to New Theatre Oxford in 2027 as a new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical visits the city for five performances.
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Aureus School student dancers attend London’s MOVE IT event
Forty-four Aureus School dancers travelled to London for MOVE IT, gaining experience through workshops, performances and career inspiration.
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Waterperry Opera Festival opens general booking for 2026 season
General booking for 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival will open on Tuesday, 31 March, with Puccini, Donizetti, family productions, recitals and open-air performances across an expanded August programme.
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Stage Watch: Dracula, Spies, Courtroom Drama, Murders & A Fantastical Journey
From spine-chilling thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies and magical family adventures, the theatre season in London and Oxford is bursting with must-see shows.
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Newbury Racecourse ticket savings pass £200k ahead of summer music series
Fans have saved more than £200,000 on tickets for Newbury Racecourse’s summer music racedays ahead of the Super Early Bird deadline.
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Family-friendly Car Show Japfest returns to Silverstone Circuit this spring
Japfest is returns to Silverstone this spring with drifting displays, thousands of cars and family attractions for its 10th anniversary event.
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Children’s audiobook The Land of Sometimes to be reissued after animated film adaptation
The children’s audio story The Land of Sometimes will return in March 2026 as a reissued album and audiobook, alongside a star-led animated film adaptation arriving in UK cinemas.
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Oxford Parkway launches permanent exhibition by disabled and neurodiverse artists
A permanent exhibition by disabled and neurodiverse artists at Oxford Parkway explores accessibility, freedom and belonging in public transport.
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Oxford’s Christ Church Picture Gallery set for major renovation and expansion
Christ Church, Oxford has announced a major renovation and expansion of its Picture Gallery, transforming the Grade II listed building into a modern, world-class facility with improved access, conservation standards, and research provision.
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Three Oxford dancers qualify for CLRG World Irish Dance Championships
Three Oxford dancers will compete in Chicago after qualifying for the CLRG World Irish Dance Championships and raising support through St Patrick’s Day performances.
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Stowe House launches spring tours and Easter activities
Stowe House has launched its spring programme with daily opening, rooftop tours, behind-the-scenes access and Easter family activities, while visitors can also see newly restored statues returned to the South Front Portico entrance.
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Big Feastival adds Mimi Webb, Simon Rogan, Joel Dommett and many more to 2026 lineup
Big Feastival has added Mimi Webb, Simon Rogan, Joel Dommett and many more to its 2026 lineup, joining headline acts for the August bank holiday event in the Cotswolds.
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Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist to perform at Crazy Bear for Mother’s Day celebration
Britain’s Got Talent golden buzzer semi-finalist Lifford Shillingford will perform a live soul and jazz set at the Crazy Bear in Stadhampton as part of a special Mother’s Day lunch event.