Cheung Yee and his 1960s Hong Kong contemporaries
This exhibition showcases newly-acquired works for the Ashmolean by the Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee (1936–2019).
Free
Events
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Events for 18 October 2025
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Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe
This free exhibition explores the portraits of three rulers – Fath Ali Shah Qajar, King George III, and Napoleon Bonaparte – revealing how art conveyed their authority, ambition, and personality
Free
Harcourt Arboretum Activity Backpack
Join Arboretum Activity Backpack and enjoy games, things to make, spot, and discover on your adventure around the Arboretum.
£2.00
Treasured
Treasured invites you to explore the meaning of value itself through some of the world’s most remarkable books and manuscripts.
Free
Ashmolean NOW: Daphne Wright – Deep-Rooted Things
The fourth instalment of the Ashmolean Now series focuses on sculptures by Irish artist Daphne Wright.
Free
This Is What You Get
This retrospective at the Ashmolean will be the first exhibition in a public gallery to bring together the visual work of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke.
£8.10 – £16.20
Remembrances of War: Paul Joyce Exhibition
Discover Remembrances of War at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, showcasing Paul Joyce’s powerful WWII-inspired paintings,
£4.50
Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections
This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
Free
Pick your own Pumpkins at Millets Farm
Millets Farm has been nurturing a large number of pumpkins in their fields this year, and now’s the perfect time for picking a pleasingly plump one!
£1.50 – £3.50
The Pumpkin Picking Patch at Rectory Farm
Rectory Farm’s Pumpkin Patch will open to the public in October, with several pumpkin varieties for you to pick, from traditional orange Racers to tasty Crown Prince Squash and ornamental gourds for table and window displays.
£8.50
The Camera Helps: A Definitive Retrospective of the Work of Paddy Summerfield
The Bodleian Libraries host The Camera Helps, a retrospective of photographer Paddy Summerfield, showcasing his archive and legacy in Oxford.
Free
IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival 2025
IF Oxford brings together hundreds of researchers with thousands of people in a festival every year – with science, ideas and creative activities for everyone to explore.
£5.00 – £50.00
The Music of Zimmer Vs. Williams
The London Concert Orchestra and Coro Spezzato perform epic scores celebrating the two of the greatest film music composers of all time.
From £36.00
Pumpkin Festival 2025 at Hadsham Farm
Put on your boots and head to the new pop-up pumpkin picking event at Hadsham Farm in the Oxfordshire countryside near Banbury. Collect a sledge and head to the pumpkin patch, where you can choose your perfect pumpkin.
£6.00
Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow
Children are invited to join our Halloween Trail, exploring Stonor’s gardens and woodland area, completing wild and mischievous challenges along the way, to win a Magical Mayhem Certificate, together with a chocolate treat.
From £11.00 – From £12.00
Woodstock Farmers’ Market on 3rd Saturdays
Market Place, Woodstock Market Place, WoodstockWoodstock Farmers’ Market offers a wide range of fresh local produce available in this beautiful town on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month on Market Square in Woodstock.
East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
East Oxford Primary School Union Street, OxfordA small, friendly local market with plenty of fresh food, delicious sweet and savoury takeaways, dried foods, as well as non-food stalls and a plant-based café.
Botley Farmers’ Market, Oxford
West Way Square, Botley Oxford West Way Square, Botley, OxfordA farmers’ market that takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 3.00pm in the brand new Westway Shopping Centre in Botley, just outside Oxford.
Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt
Take part in the Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt throughout this October half term.
£4.50
Inside the Oxford Town Hall
Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, OxfordJoin the Museum of Oxford as they take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall, twice a month on a Saturday morning.
£5.00
Comedy Club For Kids
Comedy Club For Kids which has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts, and cabaret stars bring their family-friendly show.
£12.00 – £14.00
Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford
The Glee Club, Oxford The Bullingdon, 162 Cowley Road, OxfordTreat yourself to a Saturday night of award-winning comedy at The Glee Club in Oxford with superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday.
£12.00 – £19.00
EMF & Jesus Jones
EMF & Jesus Jones will be going toe-to-toe on what’s shaping up to be an “Unbelievable” run of shows together.
£32.70
Baga Chipz: ‘Chip Off The Old Block’ Tour
Join Baga Chipz for her ‘Chip Off The Old Block’ show. Expect an evening of live vocals; big band ballads, disco classics, and songs.
£25.00 – £37.50
That’s So 90s! The 90s Nostalgia Party!
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life with The One and Only 90s show that’s taking the UK by storm this autumn: That’s So 90s!
£19.50
Legends of Motown
Legends of Motown is a tribute show packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and an amazing live band.
£22.00
Rich Hall: Chin Music
Rich Hall brings his comedy show – Chin Music. Hustle down to The Theatre and grab a seat because he never disappoints.
£20.50
Stevie Martin: Clout
Stevie Martin presents her live comedy show – Clout, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at Soho Theatre this year.
£22.00