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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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.
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Stage Watch: The Hunger Games, The Price, Kinky Boots, Death Note & Operation Mincemeat
Discover the hottest shows coming to London and Oxford. From daring dystopian adaptations and electrifying musicals to emotionally charged dramas – Stage Watch brings you must-see theatre with insider tips and highlights to plan your next unforgettable night out.
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Midge Ure to perform in Oxford as part of 2026 A Man Of Two Worlds UK tour
Midge Ure will bring his A Man Of Two Worlds UK tour to New Theatre Oxford in May 2026, performing a cinematic live show that blends classic hits with new material from his first album in more than a decade.
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Emma Hunter releases cinematic new single ‘Snake’ ahead of album Yolanda
Emma Hunter releases ‘Snake’, the final single from her upcoming album Yolanda. Blending cinematic guitars, rich harmonies and myth-inspired storytelling, the track explores love, addiction and longing within a dramatic musical landscape inspired by 1950s Mexico.
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Stage Watch: Wuthering Heights, Clara & The Nutcracker, Marie & Rosetta, Equus, & Operation Mincemeat
From immersive ballet adventures to gripping psychological drama and electrifying musicals, this spring’s UK stage offers unforgettable experiences for every theatre lover. Discover Wuthering Heights, Clara & The Nutcracker, Marie & Rosetta, Equus, and Operation Mincemeat, each bringing heart, spectacle, and world-class performances to London and Oxford.
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Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026 Longlist includes three authors with Oxford connections
Three writers with Oxford connections feature on the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist, joining 13 other authors recognised for powerful storytelling exploring identity, family, displacement and the complexities of human experience.
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Magic Queen set for live show at The Mill Arts Centre Banbury in June 2026
Magic Queen will take to the stage at The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, on 06 June 2026, delivering a high-energy tribute show celebrating the greatest hits of Queen and the legendary Freddie Mercury.
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Wilderness Festival 2026 full lineup and tickets details announced
Wilderness Festival 2026 announces Scissor Sisters, The Last Dinner Party and Carl Cox as headliners, alongside a special Annie Lennox-curated takeover. Ten secret venues, immersive experiences and presale tickets launching February 27 complete the Cornbury Park event reveal.
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Audi Presents Wilderness 2026 reveals Scissor Sisters, The Last Dinner Party and many others as headliners
Scissor Sisters, The Last Dinner Party and Carl Cox lead the 15th edition of Audi Presents Wilderness at Cornbury Park, featuring a landmark Sisters takeover curated by Annie Lennox.
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Big Open Weekend brings two days of free family fun to Oxford leisure centres
Oxford’s Big Open Weekend returns on March 07 to 08 with free swimming, soft play, ice skating and family activities at four leisure centres across the city.