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
27 events found.
Events for 30 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
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
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
Ghost Fest: Spooky Tours
Spooky Tours at Oxford Castle & Prison’s annual spooktacular Ghost Fest is back! Do you dare visit for one of their evening Spooky Tours?
£21.00
Photo Oxford Festival
Photo Oxford is planning an ambitious programme of photographic exhibitions, events, and learning opportunities for this year’s festival.
Free
Half Term Drama for 8 to 11 years old
This 4-day workshop will spark creativity as you develop a story and characters, as well as grow your drama and performance skills.
From £140.00
Ghost Fest: Potion Making
This October half term, join the resident Warlock at Oxford Castle & Prison in the Castle crypt for a fantastic potions experience.
£14.00 – £16.00
Uncle Vanya
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O’Reilly Theatre, Oxford
Keble College, Blackhall Road, Oxford
An exquisite portrait of a dysfunctional family, Anton Chekhov’s ecological drama asks what happens to us as the environment breaks down around us.
£8.50 – £13.50
The Spooktastic Halloween Show
The Spooktastic Halloween Show is a brand new high energy, interactive, musical by Dantastic Productions and the panto comic Dan Whitley.
£15.00
Spook-tacular Scultpures: Make Your Own Gargoyle!
Join Spook-tacular Scultpures and be inspired by the grotesque guardians of Oxford’s buildings and make your own clay monster to take home.
£3.00
Ongoing
Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt
Take part in the Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt throughout this October half term.
£4.50
The Witch’s House at Cogges
There’s witchery afoot this autumn as Cogges Manor house and grounds are transformed into The Witch’s House for a Halloween-themed October half-term.
£6.50 – £16.00
Country Roads
For one night only, the spotlight shines on the Kings and Queens of country music in a celebration like no other.
From £25.00
Spooky Afternoon Tea at Waddesdon Manor
Treat the kids to a Spooky Afternoon Tea in the Manor Restaurant this October half-term. Enjoy a ghost meringue, a mummified gingerbread and spooky jelly worms, eyeballs and brains!
£18.50 – £53.95
The Boo Clue! Halloween Trail at Stowe House
Step into the shadowy rooms of Stowe House for The Boo Clue! Trail. Children will follow a path of spooky riddles and playful puzzles.
£9.50
Haunted City: Ghost Stories at the Museum
Step into Oxford’s chilling past at this hair-raising, spine-tingling evening of spooky storytelling at ‘Ghost Stories at the Museum’.
£15.00
Alan Davies: Think Ahead
Alan Davies is a critically acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality and he brings his hilarious stand-up – Think Ahead.
From £34.90
Josie Long: Now is the Time of Monsters
Comedian Josie Long presents a brand-new show about extinct, gigantic, charismatic megafauna – Now is the Time of Monsters.
£26.00