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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover a magical Oxford Playhouse festive adventure filled with songs, stories, activities, and a search for Father Christmas.
Christmas starts in Henley-on-Thames this year with the Henley Christmas Festival at Market Place with live music, stalls, rides and an appearance from Father Christmas and the Grinch.
Jack and the Beanstalk is the Pantomime you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for. Get ready for a spectacular, toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud adventure.
Grab your tickets and Steam Into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre. Take a steam train ride to meet Santa in his grotto.
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas at Cogges, and meet Father Christmas and his elves in Santa’s Grotto.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power.
The beloved story of Stick Man returns in a vibrant, music-filled production packed with puppetry and laughter. Follow Stick Man’s unpredictable adventures as he tries to find his way back home in this family-friendly, award-winning show.
Dickens Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol, exciting theatre adaptations of classic texts for both students and lovers of literature.
Waterperry Opera Festival’s Magical 2025 Winter Season offers three performances – Handel’s Messiah, The Easy Rollers and The Nutcracker.
Peter Pan is a brand-new pantomime adventure sees the infamous Captain Hook on a mission for revenge and expect a timeless magical experience.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Silverstone’s Lap of Lights — a two-mile festive drive with dazzling light displays, Santa’s Garage, festive food, and skating in the iconic F1 garages.
For one night only, the spotlight shines on the Kings and Queens of country music in a celebration like no other.
The Henley Farmers Market takes place in Henley Market Place the 2nd Saturday, 4th Thursday and 5th Sunday ( if there be one) of the month from 8.00am to 1.30pm
Local farmers’ market that takes place in Charlbury on 2nd Saturday of March, June, September and December with produce from a 50-mile radius.
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.
Featuring organic and artisan producers, the market takes place every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month on North Parade Avenue in the central north Oxford area.
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.
Join the Museum of Oxford as they take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall, twice a month on a Saturday morning.
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.
Morgan Wallen Tribute UK with a full live band takes you on a musical journey through the hits of this world record-breaking artist.
Join experimental art-rock group Stereolab as they bring the celebration of their 35th anniversary as a band.
The Cathedral Singers present a festive evening of Britten, Vaughan Williams, Rütti and traditional carols, joined by organist Richard Moore, pianist Ian Tindale and director Simon Hogan. Enjoy seasonal choral favourites, uplifting music and interval drinks in a warm Christmas atmosphere.
Join Hundred Watt Club and gear up for a good old-fashioned, very grown-up evening of variety entertainment.
