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
27 events found.
Events for 30 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
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
The Very Busy Bumblebee
The Very Busy Bumblebee is a charming family ballet about friendship and sustainability, following Beatrice the bee as she teaches a grumpy gardener why bees matter to gardens and the wider world.
£12.50
Panto Young Company Auditions – Snow White
Young people aged 11 to 15 from across Oxfordshire are invited to audition in this year’s Oxford Playhouse pantomime, Snow White.
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.
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
Sorry to Bother You
Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OxfordBoots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You is a surreal dark comedy following telemarketer Cassius Green as success transforms his life
£7.70 – £12.65
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
Talon: The Acoustic Collection
Talon bring The Acoustic Collection to the stage, performing beautifully arranged classics by James Taylor, Eagles and more with four-part harmonies, acoustic instruments and relaxed, engaging charm.
From £25.00