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
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 exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
This exhibition showcases rarely seen works by Peter Rhoades from the 1970s–80s alongside wheel-thrown ceramics by Emma Baldwin. Together, their pieces explore observation, tradition and the boundary between functional craft and fine art.
The Royal Shakespeare Company brings The Constant Wife to the stage ahead of its West End run. Adapted by Laura Wade and starring Kara Tointon, this witty 1920s comedy explores marriage, desire and independence with sharp humour and style.
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy in a new production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.
Elvana is the world’s finest Elvis tribute to Nirvana, singing their catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the finest moments.
Triple BAFTA-winning stand-up sensation Mo Gilligan returns in 2026 with his brand-new stand-up show, The Mo You Know.
The Rozzers deliver a thrilling Tribute to Sting & The Police, recreating legendary hits from Roxanne to Fields of Gold with remarkable accuracy, fronted by Sting look-and-soundalike Owen James on their biggest UK tour yet.
Ensemble Isis welcomes acclaimed American composer Anna Clyne for an evening talk and concert, featuring her 2020 work Fractured Time alongside new compositions by Oxford student composers, ahead of a major 2026 premiere.
Singer-songwriter Katy Rose Bennett teams up with Oxford-based a cappella group Isca for a special live performance. Expect earthy folk storytelling, rich vocal harmonies and fresh reimaginings of songs spanning folk, pop and rock favourites.
Official National Tribute Music Award winners Oye Santana deliver a high-energy celebration of Carlos Santana, recreating iconic hits from Black Magic Woman to Smooth in a vibrant, feel-good live show that’s a true fiesta for the senses.
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