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
The fourth instalment of the Ashmolean Now series focuses on sculptures by Irish artist Daphne Wright.
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.
Discover Remembrances of War at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, showcasing Paul Joyce’s powerful WWII-inspired paintings,
This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
The Bodleian Libraries host The Camera Helps, a retrospective of photographer Paddy Summerfield, showcasing his archive and legacy in Oxford.
Photo Oxford is planning an ambitious programme of photographic exhibitions, events, and learning opportunities for this year’s festival.
Join Music at Oxford to celebrate 90 years of Arvo Pärt with performances by Britten Sinfonia, Vox Clamantis, and The Carice Singers. Across six days, explore Pärt’s haunting and meditative works in concerts, film screenings, and reflective events throughout Oxford.
The Oxford Victorian Christmas Market is a themed event with stallholders dressed in Victorian costumes on the historic Broad Street.
For one night only, the spotlight shines on the Kings and Queens of country music in a celebration like no other.
Join Oxford University’s Community History Hub on 14 November for a seminar exploring The Car-Makers of Cowley project. Local historian Maurice East and Prof Rob Iliffe will discuss the rise of the Morris and Pressed Steel factories, the industrial action of the 1960s–80s, and how the car industry reshaped Oxford. Attendees are invited to share stories for a new digital archive documenting this vital part of local history.
Tea & Talk is simply time for tea and a chat with other older people with support from some of the museum’s lovely volunteers.
Lottery Winners are known for their blistering indie-pop melodies with heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply with fans across generations.
Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn brings his comedy show Acid Wehn with an unbiased look and talks about climate change.
Mark Watson brings his show ‘Before It Overtakes Us’, about the current state of the UK sausage industry in a frantic and fun-packed new show.
Join Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden’s Wassail for a night of festive cheer, timeless music, and a heartfelt celebration of tradition.
