Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections
This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
Free
Events
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Events for 23 May 2026
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In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World at the Ashmolean Museum uncovers the hidden histories behind Britain’s most beloved blooms. Explore over 100 artworks and objects that reveal how plant exploration and trade shaped landscapes, cultures, and economies – from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies.
Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival 2026
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The UK’s biggest Free artist open studios and pop-up exhibition event with amazing art in hundreds of wonderful places across Oxfordshire.
Free
Wonder of Birds Exhibition
The Bodleian Libraries’ Wonder of Birds exhibition explores art, science and culture through the lens of avian life. Featuring rare archives, manuscripts and immersive sound, it invites visitors to reflect on both the beauty of birds and their decline.
Free
Dogs in May 2026 at Blenheim Palace
Dogs are welcome this May in the Courtyards, Formal Gardens and Walled Gardens at Blenheim Palace, allowing visitors to explore beautiful grounds with their pets. Facilities and guidelines ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, with cafés and shops remaining dog-friendly year-round.
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt
Based on Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s beloved book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt follows a family on a thrilling adventure through rivers, mud and forests. Little Angel Theatre’s enchanting puppetry makes this a joyful, immersive experience for brave young explorers and bear lovers alike.
Free
Ulster American
Ulster American is a black satire that will make you laugh, gasp, question why you’re laughing, and laugh some more.
£6.00 – £8.00
William Street
William Street is a bold new play blending intimate family drama with political tension, offering a powerful and unmissable theatrical experience.
£6.00 – £8.00
Our House
Our House is a joyful musical blending sharp storytelling with irresistible music and movement, including a live, dancing band on stage.
£12.00 – £30.00
Blenheim Palace Food Festival 2026
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Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
Blenheim Park, Woodstock
Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns in 2026 with celebrity chef demos, global street food, artisan traders and gourmet delights. Free with an Annual Pass or Day Ticket, it’s a must-visit culinary celebration.
From £28.00
Ministry of Science Live
Ministry of Science Live returns from London’s West End with an explosive, interactive show exploring how science shapes everyday life. Featuring live demonstrations, humour and audience participation, the team celebrates scientists and inventors while inspiring audiences to change the world for the better.
From £18.50
Stories of Oxford tours: This Talented Town
This guided museum tour will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from this spectacular town.
£4.00
First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte Sanctuary Choir
Join the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte Sanctuary Choir for a spirited lunchtime concert of gospels and American choral highlights by Anton Copland, Elaine Hagenberg, Hoses Hogan, Stephen Paulus and others.
Free
An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight
An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight – An enchanting live performance of whimsical and otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon.
From £35.00
The Comedy Store Players
The Comedy Store Players bring their legendary improvised show to the stage, featuring stars of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’. Expect fast-paced comedy, audience-led games and spontaneous songs in a night of world-class improvisation.
£28.50
Ella Al-Shamahi: Becoming Human
Ella Al-Shamahi explores the story of Homo sapiens in a compelling talk blending science, storytelling and humour. Drawing on evolution, exploration and human history, she reveals how our species survived, thrived and reshaped the world.
£22.00