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.
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.
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.
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.
Dear Santa is the perfect holiday treat for children of all ages. Packed with Christmas songs and plenty of audience participation.
Experience a new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn, featuring original hit songs.
The Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings its magical festive favourite, The Nutcracker, to the stage with stunning dancers, captivating storytelling and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. A perfect Christmas treat for families, complete with photos with the cast after the show.
This Christmas, professional family pantomime returns in spectacular style as award-winning Polka Dot Pantomimes presents the magical classic — Beauty and The Beast
Join professional pantomime company TaleGate Theatre Productions this Christmas for the GIANT family favourite Jack and the Beanstalk.
Join Red, Silly Billy, Granny Hood, and a whole host of hilarious characters as they retell the classic tale — Little Red Riding Hood.
For one night only, the spotlight shines on the Kings and Queens of country music in a celebration like no other.
Woodstock 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.
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.
Tony ‘So’ Nanton steps up to headline the ultimate Funky Xmas Party, joined by Soul Revue and DJ Spex for a night of feel-good classics and dance-floor energy.
Handel’s Messiah by Instruments of Time and Truth at University Church of St Mary the Virgin is a highlight of Oxford’s musical calendar by city’s period-instrument orchestra.
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.
Manchester’s greatest indie band, The Smyths, bring tribute to the works of Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, and Joyce, and much more.
Hallelujah, it’s time for Handel’s Messiah at Dorchester Abbey, Oxford. Don’t miss John Lubbock’s exciting new orchestration for winds, continuo, trumpets and timpani.
Join Oxfordshire’s gifted young singers and instrumentalists for the much-loved Carols for All concert. Enjoy classic carols, seasonal favourites, hidden gems, and plenty of audience participation in a festive celebration for music lovers of all ages.
