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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Nocturne Live 2021 at Blenheim Palace cancelled
The event that would have turned The Great Court at Blenheim Palace into a grand arena with world-class acts and 7,000 seats, has been cancelled.
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World-renowned scientist publishes The Waynflete Trilogy thriller novels
World-renowned scientist N. E. Miller has published a thriller series about the secretive world of academic medical research, where rivalries flare in the pursuit of prestige and power.
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Bicester & Banbury to host prestigious 2021 Women’s Tour cycling race
The Grand Départ of the prestigious 2021 Women’s Tour will begin in the Bicester’s Market Square with riders heading north to finish in the market town of Banbury.
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2021 Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing shortlist announced
The longlist of 25 talented authors has now been reduced to just 4 that make up the 2021 Mogford Prize shortlist.
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On the Pre-Raphaelites exhibition opening soon at the Ashmolean
The Pre-Raphaelite exhibition at the Ashmolean offers a rare glimpse into its internationally-renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite works and the artists in the movement.
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Drive-in cinema set to return to Blenheim Palace
Following a fantastically popular summer 2020 season, drive-in cinema is set to return to the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace from 06 May.
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City Council opens Culture Fund to help boost city’s cultural projects
The Culture Fund, which awards grants from £500 to £1,000 to cultural organisations and artists in Oxford, opened for its first round for applications this week.
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2021 Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing longlist announced
25 writers have been longlisted for the 2021 Mogford Prize which, yet again, attracted a significant number of entries from all over the world.
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MASKED: Sale of masked celebrity portraits to raise funds for charity
The limited edition portraits of 24 celebrities wearing masks during lockdown by award-winning photographer Joanna Vestey are being sold to raise funds for AT The Bus charity.
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Here’s what to expect at Dancin’ Oxford’s spring dance festival in 2021
The annual city-wide celebration of dance that provides an opportunity for participants to actively engage in high-quality dance in the privacy of your own home.
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Nocturne Live 2021 – Lionel Richie’s rescheduled date announced
Lionel Richie’s Sold Out concert at Nocturne Live has been rescheduled to Saturday 19 June 2021, alongside Macy Gray and Rob Green.
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Nocturne Live 2021 – David Gray’s rescheduled date announced
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] David Gray’s headline performance at Nocturne Live has been rescheduled to Thursday 17th June 2021. David Gray’s headline performance at Nocturne Live 2021 has been rescheduled to Thursday 17th June 2021. We hope you can make the rescheduled date; existing ticket holders will shortly receive an email from their ticket agent with further…
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An open call for Art from the Heart: Maggie’s Oxford charity exhibition
The virtual charity exhibition will feature work by artists living and working in the UK and aims to raise money for Maggie’s Oxford while also supporting artists.
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Nocturne Live 2021 – UB40 feat. Ali & Astro plus Jimmy Cliff & Aswad rescheduled date announced
UB40 feat. Ali & Astro’s performance at Nocturne Live will now take place on Sunday 20 June. Special guests Jimmy Cliff & Aswad will also perform on the rescheduled date.
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Nocturne Live 2021 – Simple Minds and Deacon Blue Rescheduled date announced
Simple Minds performance at Nocturne Live will now take place on Friday 18 June 2021, along with special guests, Deacon Blue.
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Nicola Green’s Unity exhibition opens to mark Biden’s inauguration
The exhibition at the Zuleika Gallery in Woodstock presents Nicola’s iconic silkscreen prints, and two brand new works titled Unity I & II created in response to the 2020 United States Presidential election.