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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New Christmas Carol by John Rutter for Macmillan Carols 25th anniversary
The internationally acclaimed composer, has written a new Christmas carol in recognition of 25 years of fundraising by volunteers for Macmillan Cancer Support in Oxfordshire.
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Cornbury Music Festival 2022 line-up announced
After a long sad two year sabbatical, Cornbury Music Festival is set to return in July 2022 with a classic Cornbury line-up of old friends who simply do what they do brilliantly.
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South Parade organisations to present Art Late Summertown
Explore late-opening exhibitions at The North Wall and Sarah Wiseman Gallery and enjoy 20% off the Prix Fixe menu at Pompette restaurant and wine bar.
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Call for entries for 2022 Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing
Open to writers of any nationality aged 18+, entries for the annual short story competition will be accepted until 12 January 2022 via the Mogford Prize website.
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Striking new sculpture installed outside Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government
The sculpture by Sir Michael Craig-Martin stands 5m tall and is made from a solid steel plate then powder-coated in bright pink polyester to protect it from the elements.
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Bampton Classical Opera announces Young Singers’ Competition 2021 finalists
Six singers have been chosen for the final after an exciting first round of the fifth Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2021 in London on 30 & 31 October.
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Bingo is making a comeback, and here’s where to play it in Oxford
There are so many newfangled indoorsy things to try in Oxford, and every now and then, there’s a classic activity that takes centerstage. Right now, it’s bingos time to shine.
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Chris Packham honours late founder of Compassion in World Farming
The naturalist, author and presenter will be the guest lecturer at the Oxford Literary Festival’s inaugural event in honour of Compassion in World Farming founder Peter Roberts MBE.
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Cotswold Wildlife Park celebrates its eighth Rhino birth
Named Molly, after the Head Keeper’s daughter, visitors can see the new calf in the solar-powered Rhino House or the large Rhino paddock overlooking the Manor House.
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Oxford Half Marathon 2021 results – who were the winners?
Oxford Half Marathon 2021: Who were the race winners, what were their times, and how many runners were there, plus other race highlights?
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Cliveden Literary Festival announces 2021 programme
The festival is returning for a fourth year on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October, with a programme featuring an array of world-renowned writers, thinkers and opinion-makers.
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Marta Bastianelli wins first stage of AJ Bell Women’s Tour in Banbury
Bastianelli managed to pass Chloe Hosking and Clara Copponi in sight of the line to take the win and the race’s first leader’s jersey of 2021.
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AJ Bell Women’s Tour cycling race is coming to Oxfordshire on Monday
Around 100 pro-cyclists – accompanied by support vehicles – will race from Bicester, continuing through Oxford and Abingdon, to the finish in Banbury.
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Free exhibition to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death
To celebrate the 700th anniversary of his death in 1321, the Ashmolean is presenting a free exhibition Dante: The Invention of Celebrity, in Gallery 8 is open until 09 January 2022.
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Road closure details for Women’s Tour cycling race in Oxfordshire
Road restrictions will be in place at the start point on Bicester’s Sheep Street and Market Square. There will then be rolling road closures along the route from approximately 11.00am.
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Museum of Oxford set to re-open following £2.8m refurbishment
The Museum of Oxford is getting ready to re-open and welcome visitors on Monday 11 October following a £2.8m refurbishment which has tripled the size of the museum space.