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SUMMARY:Oxford Literary Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:All images courtesy of Oxford Literary Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Oxford Literary Festival 2026\n\n\n\nThe Oxford Literary Festival returns from Saturday 21 March to Sunday 29 March 2026\, bringing nine inspiring days of conversation\, culture and ideas to the heart of the city. \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of the world’s leading literary celebrations\, the festival gathers renowned authors\, public figures and emerging voices in a series of thought-provoking events set against the magnificent backdrop of Oxford’s historic university quarter. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Literary Festival is a place where intellectual curiosity is nurtured and standards are set. Long established as a platform for open dialogue\, the festival champions free expression and welcomes speakers from every background\, faith\, field and tradition. \n\n\n\nOver the decades\, it has hosted Nobel\, Booker and Pulitzer Prize winners\, former world leaders\, pioneering scientists\, political thinkers\, environmentalists\, philosophers\, artists and writers from across the globe. \n\n\n\nThe festival also curates a series of international programmes\, shining a spotlight on the literature and culture of nations and regions including India\, Africa\, the USA\, Ireland\, Spain\, Italy and China. Oxford’s richly multicultural character provides an ideal setting for this global exchange of ideas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival hub\n\n\n\nBlackwell Hall at the Weston Library will once again become the beating heart of the festival. The space will feature a dedicated festival bookshop run by Blackwell’s\, alongside the ever-popular café\, comfortable seating areas and access to free Bodleian exhibitions. Visitors can browse books\, meet friends between events and soak up the festival atmosphere. \n\n\n\nTicket holders can also enjoy 10% off in the Bodleian Libraries gift shops (exclusions apply). An information desk will be available in the hall for enquiries\, while last-minute tickets can be purchased at event doors (card only)\, online or by phone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\nEvents take place across a range of iconic Oxford venues\, including the Sheldonian Theatre\, the Bodleian Library\, the Weston Library\, Worcester College\, Trinity College\, St John’s College\, Exeter College\, Lincoln College\, Pusey House and the Oxford Martin School. Many venues are just a few minutes’ walk from Blackwell’s Bookshop\, creating an intimate\, easy-to-navigate festival experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nPlease visit the festival website for a full line-up of leading authors and public figures in the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOxford Literary Festival venue map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nBy trainOxford is well served from all areas of the country. Chiltern Railways’ service from London Marylebone and High Wycombe terminates in the centre of Oxford. Worcester College is a ten-minute walk from the central station\, and Blackwell’s Marquee is a 20-minute walk. There is a taxi rank at the station. \n\n\n\nBy coachThere are two fast and frequent coach services to Oxford from London (the X90 and the Oxford Tube)\, with departures up to every 15 minutes. In Oxford\, festival-goers can alight at High Street stops and walk a few minutes to the festival venues. The coach station at Gloucester Green is a five-minute walk from Worcester College and a ten-minute walk from the Blackwell’s Marquee. \n\n\n\nBy carStreet parking is extremely limited in Oxford. There are car parks at the Westgate Shopping Centre\, Gloucester Street and Worcester Street\, all within a 10-minute walk of festival venues. Oxford is well served by regular bus services from several Park & Rides sites located around the city perimeter. \n\n\n\nBlue badge parkingFor events at the Bodleian Library\, Weston Library\, Lincoln College\, Oxford Martin School and the Sheldonian Theatre\, disabled badge holder designated parking is available on Broad Street. For The Story Museum\, disabled badge holder designated parking is available in St Aldate’s. Designated parking is available in Beaumont Street for Worcester College and the Ashmolean\, and in St Giles for St Cross College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nAll main festival venues are accessible\, and many provide hearing loops. Full accessibility information can be found on the festival website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchools outreach\n\n\n\nThe festival continues its longstanding commitment to inspiring young people through literature. It works closely with local schools to host events led by children’s authors and speakers\, with costs fully covered by the festival. Pupils are also offered free tickets to main festival events\, with an enthusiastic yearly uptake. In 2026\, the festival’s schools programme will expand further to include Cheney School in East Oxford. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the Oxford Literary Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Culture\nOwen Mumford joins in sponsorship of 2022 Oxford Literary Festival\n\n Arts & Culture\nChris Packham honours late founder of Compassion in World Farming
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SUMMARY:English Chamber Orchestra - Vivaldi & Classics
DESCRIPTION:English Chamber Orchestra – Vivaldi & Classics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout English Chamber Orchestra – Vivaldi & Classics\n\n\n\nThe exceptional musicians of the English Chamber Orchestra perform celebrated classics with Bach’s beautiful violin concerto in E\, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and other outstanding works in the beautiful candlelit setting of the University Church. \n\n\n\nA hugely appealing programme is designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights \n\n\n\n\nStunning programme of Bach and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons\n\n\n\nExceptional classical performances from the English Chamber Orchestra and soloist Harriet Mackenzie\n\n\n\nThe perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers\n\n\n\nThe beautiful candlelit University Church\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\nThe programme also features Mozart’s magical Divertimento in Bb\, and the stunning Chaconne by Purcell. \n\n\n\nDescribed as delivering “searing intensity” and “captivating” performances (The Strad)\, Harriet Mackenzie’s recordings have received five stars from The Times and nominations for ‘Recording of the Year’. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\n\nMozart – Divertimento in Bb\n\n\n\nPurcell – Chaconne in G minor\n\n\n\nBach – E Major Violin Concerto\n\n\n\n(Interval)\n\n\n\nVivaldi – Four Seasons with poems\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information \n\n\n\nOn Saturday 28 March\, the Music in Action charity is bringing the famous English Chamber Orchestra\, the most recorded orchestra\, to play in the beautiful candlelit ambience of the University Church\, St Mary the Virgin\, Oxford. \n\n\n\nRaising funds to help children through music\, the evening is a wonderful programme of classics\, including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Bach’s E Major Violin Concerto. The soloist and director is Harriet Mackenzie (an internationally acclaimed violinist) described as a “Knockout from start to finish” – The Guardian and “Captivating” with “Searing Intensity” – The Strad. \n\n\n\nAttendees will be showered by beauty\, and artistic brilliance\, with the ambience of candlelight creating a luminous hue in this historic setting. \n\n\n\nJames Mews MBE\, Chairman of Music in Action said\, “The charity is delighted to be raising funds to help local children by bringing this World class orchestra to Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe concert will be a unique way to have a wonderful evening while knowing that the money you pay for your ticket will help change disadvantaged children through the power of music. All are guaranteed to be left speechless by this world class talent.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Music in Action \n\n\n\nThe Music in Action charity provides musical education\, workshops and yearly bursaries to disadvantaged children. We attend schools to provide workshops with a selection of the musicians that play at our concerts\, including Harriet Mackenzie\, and we provide musical bursaries to children to impact and improve their wellbeing\, who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition. Bringing music to more lives is in the forefront of our work. The beginning of last year\, marked the start of a UK concert series to raise money for this cause. With money made in Oxford\, we will provide local Oxfordshire outreach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Harriet Mackenzie – Violin Soloist and Co-Artistic Director \n\n\n\nHarriet Mackenzie is an internationally renowned concerto soloist and has performed across five continents. Her multiple recordings include concertos and commissions with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have received international acclaim\, including Five Stars in The Times (Richard Morrison) and have also frequently appeared in the ‘Top Recordings of The Year’ lists. \n\n\n\nHarriet has created a legacy with over a hundred new works written for her by acclaimed composers such as the Master of the King’s Music Errollyn Wallen and Deborah Prichard’s ‘Wall of Water’ violin concerto\, inspired by the paintings of Maggi Hambling which was premiered at LSO St Luke’s. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		English Chamber Orchestra – Vivaldi & Classics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n\nBand A – £39.50      \n\n\n\nBand B – £29.50        \n\n\n\nBand C – £20.00        \n\n\n\nVIP Tickets – £75.00\n\n\n\nVIP Couple – £140.00\n\n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 28 March 2026 at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours
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