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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Rumer and Tom Speight to Support Texas at Stonor Park outdoor show this summer
Set against the stunning backdrop of one of Britain’s most impressive historic homes, the crowds at Stonor Park are in for a rare treat when Rumer and Tom Speight each step up the mic ahead of Texas.
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Owen Mumford joins in sponsorship of 2022 Oxford Literary Festival
Owen Mumford will join as a sponsor of the Science and Medicine programme – an extended category for 2022, adding the topical subject of medicine against the unique backdrop of a global pandemic.
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The Sixteen to present Hubert Parry’s Songs of Farewell on its annual choral pilgrimage
This much-loved tour has been a staple of The Sixteen’s programming for many years, travelling to the UK’s cathedrals and abbeys, and will call at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford on 19 March.
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New Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery opens in Oxford’s North Parade
Expanding on their space in West Oxfordshire, the new gallery will open in February 2022 with a group exhibition titled ‘Here We Go’.
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Lionel Richie cancels 2022 European tour including Nocturne Live
Lionel Richie has cancelled his 2022 ‘Hello’ summer tour dates, including his scheduled headline appearance at Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace this summer.
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Russian State Ballet of Siberia returns to New Theatre Oxford
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will once again tour the UK and will present the iconic and classical Snow Maiden, Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake at New Theatre Oxford from 10 to 12 February.
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Video gaming might not be as bad as you think, says Oxford study
There’s a common perception that video gaming is unhealthy, but a recent report by the Oxford Internet Institute almost certainly has a significant impact on this pop culture phenomenon.
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Major British brands come together to support Platinum Jubilee Pageant
More than 6,000 military personnel, performers, key workers and volunteers will unite to tell the story of the last seven decades.
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Stonor Park Proms is set to return in summer 2022
Nearly 14 years since the last spectacular classical music concert took place, guests can once again enjoy this Stonor Park Proms in the summer of 2022
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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.