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
22 events found.
Events for 28 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
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
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
The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show arrives in Aylesbury as part of its world tour, bringing Richard O’Brien’s cult classic to life with iconic songs, outrageous characters and a high-energy theatrical party.
From £15.00
Legally Blonde
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New Theatre Oxford
24-26 George Street, Oxford
Join the musical comedy – Legally Blonde, an upbeat, fun story about self-discovery and challenging stereotypes.
From £15.00
No Peace on St Jude
No Peace on St Jude sees people coming from all over to start their lives again on the Isle of St Jude – a namesake that means hope.
£6.00 – £8.00
The Magic Tower
The Magic Tower is a play that powerfully lays bare how economic realities come knocking and escapism is nothing but a thin, flimsy sheet.
£6.00 – £8.00
The Summer Eights 2026
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The Isis
River Thames, Oxford
The Summer Eights is a bumping boat race/regatta in Oxford that takes place on the 5th week of Trinity Term (towards the end of May) on four successive days from Wednesday to Saturday.
Printmakers Council: Green and Pleasant Land
Green and Pleasant Land is a show featuring work from the Printmakers Council that thoroughly explores the versatility of mark making
Free
Mud, Mirrors & Magic
Step into a world of colour, sparkle, and creativity in this hands-on art workshop where young artists transform simple materials into stunning mandala masterpieces!
£7.00
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) returns in a new 2026 version, as three actors race through all 37 plays in a fast, funny and wildly inventive celebration of Shakespeare.
From £15.00
Henley-on-Thames Farmer’s Market on 4th Thursdays
Henley-on-Thames Town Centre Market Place, RG9 2AQ, Henley-on-ThamesThe Henley Farmers Market takes place in Henley Market Place the 2nd Saturday, 4th Thursday and 5th Sunday ( if there be one) of the month from 8.00am to 1.30pm
Cécile McLorin Salvant: Book of Ayres
Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OxfordCécile McLorin Salvant’s UK premiere How far can a song travel? blends jazz, folk, and early music traditions in Book of Ayres, exploring how songs, stories, and instruments evolve across time, cultures, and borders.
£10.00 – £53.90