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
30 events found.
Events for 23 May 2026
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Pets & their People
Pets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection.
Free
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.
Foraging Connections
Acollection of work created using foraged plants, transformed through ancient techniques such as cordage and weaving, to reflect the raw beauty and cyclical nature of the natural world, that is both ephemeral and enduring.
Free
Refik Anadol: Archive Dreaming
Immersive installation that transforms a digital archive into a dynamic AI-generated environment using machine learning and real-time visualisation.
Free
Anna Ridler: A Perfect Language of Images
Digital artwork exploring classification, AI, and knowledge systems inspired by John Wilkins and Jorge Luis Borges.
Free
Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival 2026
Featured
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
Kira Freije: Unspeak the Chorus
Modern Art Oxford presents Unspeak the Chorus, the Turner Prize nominated solo exhibition by British artist Kira Freije (b.1985, lives and works in London), featuring a new body of work co-commissioned by Modern Art Oxford and The Hepworth Wakefield.
£6.00 – £12.00
Olivia Plender: Little Fennel’s Complaint
Discover the hidden history of women’s bodies, medicine and resistance through Olivia Plender’s major new solo exhibition.
£6.00 – £12.00
The Muddle of the Muses
Don’t miss this rare chance to see the Muses at eye level and discover the intriguing story behind their conservation.
Free
Deddington Farmers’ Market
Market Place, Deddington Market Place, DeddingtonFeaturing over 40 stalls, Deddington Farmers’ Market, in north Oxfordshire, is one of the largest and happiest farmers’ markets in the country.
Chipping Norton Farmers’ Market
Market Place, Chipping Norton Market Place, Chipping NortonChipping Norton Farmers’ Market is held on the 4th Saturday of the month from 9.00am to 1.30pm on Market Place in Chipping Norton.
Free
East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
East Oxford Primary School Union Street, OxfordA 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.
North Parade Market on 4th Saturdays
North Parade Avenue North Parade Avenue, OxfordFeaturing 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.
Botley Farmers’ Market, Oxford
West Way Square, Botley Oxford West Way Square, Botley, OxfordA 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.
Out of the Deep
Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road, OxfordJoin Out of the Deep for family-friendly specimen handling and explore the underwater world of marine reptiles.
Free
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
Oxford’s Queer History Walking Tour
Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, OxfordLed by city guide Hannah Field, find out how Oxford was in the 17th century for the LGBTQIA+ community.
£16.96
Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford
The Glee Club, Oxford The Bullingdon, 162 Cowley Road, OxfordTreat 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.
£12.00 – £19.00
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