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.
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.
Webbs Garden Centre, located at Millets Farm, will once again be hosting its Santa’s Grotto event from November through to Christmas Eve.
Experience Santa’s Teddy Bear Workshop and Tales of the Tower at Christmas 2025 at Oxford Castle and Prison on selected dates.
Beauty and the Beast is a magical pantomime, a world of enchantment, unforgettable storytelling, and non-stop laughter.
Join in the tradition that is the Oxford Playhouse pantomime. There’s a charming adventure on the way, full of laughter, mischief, magic and plenty of panto sparkle.
Waddesdon Manor Christmas Fair 2025 is a Christmas Market that offers a shopping experience that’s as thoughtful as the items on offer.
Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Fairytale event 2025 at Fairytale Farm, which runs on selected dates from 22 November to Christmas Eve.
Come and meet Santa in person in his Grotto at Bicester Avenue Garden Centre for a special one-to-one meeting and time for a festive photo.
Christmas in Oxford 2025 (previously Oxford Christmas Market) will take place on Broad Street from 22 November to 31 December.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. A must-see for fans of thrilling mysteries.
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
Banbury Winter Market will sparkle with festive cheer from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November 2025 featuring live entertainment, the big Light Switch-On and much more festive entertainment for all ages.
Oxford Printmakers Co-operative brings a vibrant selection of handmade prints to The North Wall this Christmas, showcasing a wide range of printmaking techniques and offering both framed and unframed works for visitors to enjoy and purchase.
Modern Makers Collective is back for the Yattendon Winter Market – A Celebration of Slow Craftsmanship. This year, the market features a group of 24 exceptional artists, designers and craftspeople coming together to showcase their exceptional talent.
The Cogges Manor Farm Christmas Market will have a carefully curated collection of local traders offering a selection of artisan arts, crafts and treats.
One of the most amazing things for children to do in the run-up to Christmas is to take a traditional steam train ride and visit Santa’s Grotto, and of course, share with Santa all the things they would like him to bring them on Christmas Day.
Take a train trip with Santa at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway this Christmas. Be entertained by Santa’s elves, be visited by Father Christmas, and every child
Creation Theatre brings a fresh, joy-filled version of The Nutcracker to the stage this Christmas, following Marie on a magical journey of toys, danger, dancing and adventure, complete with live music, humour and enchanting festive storytelling.
For one night only, the spotlight shines on the Kings and Queens of country music in a celebration like no other.
Abingdon Christmas Extravaganza will be back to kick-off the festive season in Abingdon. It’s a family-focused festive event in the heart of the town where the community comes together as one.
A 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.
A 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.
This family-focused festive event in the heart of the town brings the community together as one to kick off the festive season.
Wander through Bicester’s Christmas Shopping Market for sweets, treats, and much more to begin your Christmas festivities
Join Indie Oxford at Tap Social’s taproom in Botley from 11.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday 29 November for an awesome Christmas Market jam-packed with delicious Tap Social pizza and drinks, fun kids’ activities, and raffle prizes up for grabs.
Expect live music, stalls with crafts, gifts and refreshments, funfair rides, festive entertainment, food & drink, and, of course, Father Christmas will be in his grotto.
Expect a Craft Fair in the Corn Exchange arranged by the Faringdon Art Society, Santa’s Grotto in the Market Place, Market stalls in the Market Place, music around the Christmas Tree and much more.
Get ready, rock fans—dB Band hits O2 Academy2 Oxford on 29 November 2025 for a high-energy night of powerful riffs, soaring vocals and unforgettable live intensity.
This free-to-attend event is held to celebrate the town’s Christmas lights switch-on with live music, a short panto, school choir, food and drink, and, of course, a visit from Father Christmas.
Lower Windrush Choral Society presents an abridged performance of Mendelssohn’s ‘Saint Paul’ at High Street Methodist Church, Witney at 6.00pm on Saturday 29 November.
Treat 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.
Experience a fun, fab, and feel-good night of dancing to all your favourite disco, pop, and dance classics at Discos For Grown Ups.
Get ready to experience a high-octane, jam-packed, nostalgia-inducing extravaganza with the Big Night Out!
Experience a unique Christmas concert with Finzi’s In Terra Pax, Bruch’s Greeting to the Holy Night, Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noël, and Holst’s festive carol arrangements, blending nostalgia, reverence, and seasonal cheer.
