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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The Brand New Heavies bring 35th anniversary UK tour to Oxford with special guests Galliano
The Brand New Heavies are bringing their 35th anniversary UK tour to Oxford’s New Theatre this March, with special guests Galliano. The show will celebrate the band’s Acid Jazz legacy and catalogue of classic hits.
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Holly Humberstone to bring intimate Oxford show on Cruel World record store tour
Holly Humberstone is bringing her Cruel World record store tour to Oxford this March, with an intimate show at O2 Academy ahead of the album’s release.
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Jools Holland brings Rhythm & Blues Orchestra tour to Oxford with Special Guest Roachford
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are set to return to Oxford this November, bringing their acclaimed live show to the New Theatre as part of a major UK tour featuring special guest Roachford.
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Dear England – an Olivier Award-winning play that is a lot more than a football story
Far more than a football play, this powerful and uplifting production explores leadership, humility and national identity, captivating football fans and non-fans alike through inventive staging, emotional storytelling and a timely examination of modern masculinity.
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Koestler Arts presents Through the Blue exhibition at Oxford’s Old Fire Station
Through the Blue, a new Koestler Arts exhibition at Oxford’s Old Fire Station, showcases powerful creative work made in criminal justice settings and co-curated by people on probation, exploring themes of hope, boundaries and freedom.
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Stirring dance work Obscura inspired by small boats coming to Oxford
A powerful dance production inspired by stories of displacement and survival comes to Oxford this March, as Company Chameleon presents its double bill Obscura at Pegasus Theatre for one night only.
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Turner & Constable documentary brings Britain’s great artistic rivalry to cinemas
A new documentary brings Turner and Constable together on the big screen, exploring the rivalry, innovation and enduring influence of two of Britain’s greatest landscape painters.
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Oxford University convenes Oxfordshire cultural leaders to strengthen leadership
Oxford University has convened senior cultural leaders from across Oxfordshire in a special edition of its Oxford Cultural Leaders programme, strengthening leadership capacity and collaboration while building a shared vision for the county’s cultural future.
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Tweedy the Clown returns with 2026 tour of Tweedy’s Massive Circus: The Big Number 2
Tweedy The Clown returns in 2026 with Tweedy’s Massive Circus: The Big Number 2, touring Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds and beyond with a joyful new family-friendly circus packed with comedy, chaos and heart.
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Stage Watch: Back to the Future, Starlight Express, Paddington, Inspector Morse, and Cabaret
This edition of Stage Watch is about electrifying West End musicals and immersive mysteries. Don’t miss Back to the Future, Starlight Express, Paddington, Inspector Morse, and Cabaret!
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Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2026 longlist unveiled
The Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2026 longlist has been revealed, spotlighting twelve exceptional young writers from around the world. With seven debut titles featured, the list celebrates emerging literary voices across fiction, poetry and short stories.
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Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts – a thrilling and nostalgic Oxford mystery on stage
Set in Oxford, Morse and DS Lewis investigate the sudden death of a young actress, uncovering secrets from Morse’s past. With suspense, nostalgia, and moments of vulnerability, this atmospheric play captures the iconic detective in all his classic brilliance.
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Submissions open for RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize 2026
Henley Festival is inviting emerging visual artists to apply for the RISE Emerging Artist Prize 2026, offering cash awards and the opportunity to exhibit at the festival’s RISE Gallery.
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Candlelight’s Valentine’s Day concert to bring romance to Oxford Town Hall
Candlelight® returns to Oxford Town Hall this Valentine’s Day with a romantic string quartet concert featuring iconic love songs and film scores, performed in an intimate candlelit setting designed to create a memorable and atmospheric evening.
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Warneford Hospital’s 200th anniversary launches with Museum of Oxford exhibition
A new exhibition at the Museum of Oxford has launched Warneford Hospital’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The free display explores two centuries of mental health care and is the first in a year-long programme of exhibitions touring Oxfordshire.
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Ex-BBC presenter Geraldine Peers joins Oxfordshire rock band Lunar Kites for new single
Former BBC Oxford presenter Geraldine Peers has added her voice to a new single by space rock band Lunar Kites. The myth-inspired track features Peers as the goddess Demeter and marks an unexpected collaboration ahead of the band’s debut album.