BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Oxford Magazine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T235959 DTSTAMP:20260701T021517Z CREATED:20220812T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T021517Z UID:10005186-1782086400-1787443199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2026\n\n\n\nOne summer\, three incredible live performances in the heart of Oxford The Oxford Shakespeare Festival is back for its 16th year with three outstanding productions\, live in the Castleyard throughout the summer. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Shakespeare Festival is an outdoor theatre experience that takes place in the courtyard of Oxford Castle & Prison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on this year\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nShakespeare’s Julius Caesar \n\n\n\nBy BMH Productions \n\n\n\n22 June  – 04 July \n\n\n\nJoin BMH in celebrating 20 years of theatre-making in Oxford and 11 years at Oxford Castle & Prison\, as they bring their trademark fast-paced\, accessible production to Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. \n\n\n\nAs the Roman Republic falters and Julius Caesar consolidates power\, assassination sparks a struggle over Rome’s future: can ideals survive ambition\, or is dictatorship inevitable? \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nMacbeth at Oxford Castle \n\n\n\nBy Wild Goose Theatre \n\n\n\n06 July – 01 August \n\n\n\nWild Goose Theatre returns for its 15th successive year\, transforming Oxford Castle & Prison into a world of ambition\, prophecy\, and bloody consequence. Beneath summer skies and ancient stone\, Macbeth draws audiences into a gripping tale of power and guilt\, where fate is whispered by witches and crowns are won at a terrible cost\, placing you at the heart of the action in a truly unforgettable setting. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nRomeo & Juliet 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Siege Theatre \n\n\n\n03 August – 15 August \n\n\n\nFor their landmark 10th season\, Siege Theatre return with a bold reimagining of the world’s greatest love story\, set during the American War of Independence. \n\n\n\nIn a time of explosive conflict and divided loyalties\, honour still matters\, and two star-crossed lovers are forced to choose between duty to family and country or their devotion to each other. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nYorick or the Skull \n\n\n\nBy Greensleeved \n\n\n\n21 August – 22 August \n\n\n\nGreensleeved Productions joins Oxford Shakespeare Festival for the first time\, with Yorick or the Skull.   \n\n\n\nThe story begins on the night Hamlet is born. We meet court jester Yorick and his closest friend\, Hamlet\, who has just become king but remains unskilled in navigating state matters. At the same time\, a serious land dispute with King Fortinbras of Norway looms over the kingdom. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\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\nAdult – £20.00Concessions – £18.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 22 June to Saturday 22 August 2026 \n\n\n\nPlease note that performances do not run on Sundays \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nDress code: \n\n\n\nThis is an outdoor theatre performance\, in the courtyard of Oxford Castle\, so please be prepared for whatever the weather may bring! \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nConcession tickets are available for children\, students with valid ID and seniors.\n\n\n\nFree tickets for carers are available to book by emailing us at info@oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk. Please see our list of accepted carer IDs here.\n\n\n\nFor group rates we allocate one free adult ticket for every 15 students. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-oxford-shakespeare-festival/ LOCATION:Oxford Castle & Prison\, 44-46 Oxford Castle\, Oxford\, OX1 1AY CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Oxford-Shakespeare-Festival-2026.webp GEO:51.7513631;-1.2620427 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Castle & Prison 44-46 Oxford Castle Oxford OX1 1AY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44-46 Oxford Castle:geo:-1.2620427,51.7513631 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T235959 DTSTAMP:20260531T145645Z CREATED:20241220T193751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T145645Z UID:10004447-1783468800-1783900799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Henley Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Henley Festival 2026\n\n\n\nMark your diaries. Henley Festival 2026 will take place from 08 to 12 July 2026. \n\n\n\nHenley Festival is an exclusive boutique black-tie festival that takes place over five days\, celebrating the best of the UK and International music and arts. \n\n\n\nThe festival is a truly unique event. It embraces a vibrant programme from pop to world music\, classical to jazz where art and gastronomy share equal billing with music. \n\n\n\nIndulge in a whole range of dining and drinking options at Henley Festival\, from riverside fine-dining to grazing\, plus a wealth of bars throughout the site. \n\n\n\nThis event listing still contains information from previous festivals to give you a sense of what to expect in 2026. The page will be updated with information about the 2026 festival when it becomes available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be able to purchase your Henley Festival tickets as follows: \n\n\n\n\nPatrons – Monday 27 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nPlatinum Friends – Thursday 30 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nGold Friends – Friday 31 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nSilver Friends – Monday 03 February 10.00am\n\n\n\nBronze Friends – Tuesday 04 February 10.00am\n\n\n\nGeneral Public – Thursday 06 February 10.00am\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHenley Festival 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nFloating stage headlinersBoy George & Culture Club / Sugababes / Lulu / Björn Again / Alex James’ Britpop Classical / Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra with very special guest\, Laura Mvula / Bootleg Beatles \n\n\n\nPure Heaven – The Festival ClubEzra Collective / Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems / Resident DJ \n\n\n\nComedy at the Paradiso & RiversideAlan Davies / Shappi Khorsandi / Russell Kane / Geoff Norcott / Suzi Ruffell / Julian Clary \n\n\n\nRise by Henley FestivalCreating opportunities for emerging talent to learn\, perform and flourishEmily Wishart / Llinos Emanuel / The Public Eye / Josephine Shaw / Emre / 3 Days of Wonder / Charlotte Campbell / Tony Mac / Bruna Garcia / Natalie McCool / Adjua / Black Gloss Wardrobe / Jack Browett \n\n\n\nJazz & swing at the ParadisoFlash Mob Jazz / Saint Six / Natty Congeroo & The Flames of Rhythm / Brad Kella / Acantha Lang \n\n\n\nWorld in the Bedouin TentDarwin and The Finches / The Dominos / Katya / Alex Francis / Leila McKenzie / JG Collective / Remi Bankyln / Vince Freeman / St. Catherine’s Child / Fresh Collective \n\n\n\nVisual arts in Henley Festival’s Galleries & Sculpture GardenHaut de Gamme | The Barker GalleryCircus Gallery | Harriet Gosling | Catriona WoodRock Legends Live | Hypergallery | The Drang GalleryAmber Gallery | Tommy Gurr | Superstars | James Marshall \n\n\n\nPlaydate @ Henley FestivalTweedy’s Massive Solo Show / Exciting Science / The Giant Balloon Show / Pirate Party with Gem\, from CBeebies Swashbuckle / MC Grammar / Bubbles Man / Doodle Jam / The Fire Fighters / Raindrops on Roses / Shed of Stories / The Party Poppers / Wally Wonky / Circus Skills Workshops \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoving Troupe at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nAs you explore the Henley Festival site\, you will once again be dazzled and amazed by a roaming troupe of entertainers. Here’s what’s in store for when you arrive… \n\n\n\nAcro Chaps (a trio of mustachioed acrobats)\, Bad Nana’s (Granny Turismo)\, Cirque Pyromantic (Electroglide Butterflies)\, Elton Wrong (rock/pop icon driving along on a piano at a speed of 4 mph)\, Super Tenants (band and interactive party starters)\, The Bouncers (stilts)\, The Miniscule of Sound (The Worlds Smallest Nightclub)\, Tommy Gurr Painting Live \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nThe visual arts programme will see stunning contemporary art\, sculpture and installation right across the site. There will be remarkable installations from artists all over the world with artwork like you’ve never seen before. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Sunday at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nFamily Sunday is a daytime ticketed fun-filled music\, comedy\, visual and performance art event for our younger audience. Entry to the evening festival event is not included. Family Sunday opens at 10.00am and closes at 1.30pm. There is free parking for Family Sunday only between 9.30am and 2.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nEvent website \n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nGeneral public booking will be available from February 2026. \n\n\n\nSee the FAQs section below for information about the various ticket options available for you to experience Henley Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nDress code:The Henley Festival has a dress code of Black Tie. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines – think dinner jackets\, evening trousers and bow ties for men\, long or short evening wear for ladies\, sequins and sparkle! The only exception is for the Henley Symphony Orchestra Saturday Lunchtime Concert and the Family Sunday children’s event. \n\n\n\nAge limits:There is a lower age limit for the festival. On Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday\, it is 14+ years\, and on Saturday and Sunday\, it is 12+ years. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. \n\n\n\nWeather:The Henley Festival gates open at 6.00pm. There are many covered areas within the enclosure\, but if you are on the Lawn or have a General Admission ticket\, make sure you bring some protective outerwear for the Main Stage concert. In exceptional weather\, no umbrellas are allowed\, but Wellington boots are welcome – the more colourful\, the better. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the different ticket types?+\n\n\n\n\nThere are various ticket options for you to experience Henley Festival. \n\n\n\nGrandstand (A\, B and C) tickets offer the opportunity to see everything at the festival and enjoy the Floating Stage concert from an allocated\, undercover seat in the Grandstand. These tickets are priced according to their view (in varying degrees) of the Floating Stage. \n\n\n\nLawn (Premier\, A\, B\, C and Restricted View) tickets give you the chance to see everything at the festival and view the Floating Stage concert under the stars in an allocated seat on the grassed Lawn area. These tickets are priced according to their view (in varying degrees) of the Floating Stage. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission tickets provide a perfect way to enjoy the events\, performances\, restaurants and bars around the site – a great ticket if you want to wander around. Please be aware that this is not a ticket suitable for viewing the Headline Floating Stage concert and will not give access to the Lawn and Grandstand seats. General Admission ticket holders will be able to hear the performance and may be able to see the stage from a distance\, but this is not guaranteed. \n\n\n\nWhat is an Under 18’s ticket? \n\n\n\nHenley Festival offers an evening ticket for visitors aged under 18. Age limits for this ticket type are 14 to 17 years on Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday and 12 to 17 years on Saturday and Sunday. An Under 18s wristband will be allocated at the festival entrance upon arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I buy tickets on the night?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, you can buy tickets throughout the festival week\, either online or at the box office during opening times (subject to availability). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes everyone in my party have to have their own e-ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, everyone must have their own individual tickets ready to be scanned at the front gates. Please keep your ticket safe and remember to bring it to the event with you. \n\n\n\nYou will need to keep your ticket with you throughout the night\, particularly for the Floating Stage concert as Lawn and Grandstand ticket holders will need their seat and row number. You may be asked by security to show your e-ticket at any point during the evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I need a wristband?+\n\n\n\n\nWristbands will be given out at the Festival gates upon presentation of a valid ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat can I do with a spare ticket on the night?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Box Office is unable to help customers with the re-sale of any spare tickets. Please ensure you buy only the amount of tickets you need. You are welcome to pass them on to Friends or Family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time should I arrive?+\n\n\n\n\nThe car park opens at 4.00pm. The festival gates open at 5.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I wear?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Henley Festival has a dress code of Black Tie. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines. So dig out your best frock. You can never be overdressed at Henley! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can I make a restaurant reservation?+\n\n\n\n\nDining reservations are only available to those who have purchased a valid festival ticket. Reservations can be made (subject to availability) when booking your tickets\, by telephone or online. Please contact the Box Office on 01491 843404 if you have already purchased your festival tickets and subsequently would like to make a dining reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there car parking available?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, and you will be able to purchase a car park pass at the time of your booking\, which will then be sent to you via your e-ticket in June. \n\n\n\nIf you have booked in advance\, you will be directed to either Car Park 1 or Car Park 2 as requested. Once there\, you will be pointed to the next available car parking space. \n\n\n\nFestival guests who purchase a Car Park Pass on the night will be directed to the next available area in Car Park 2 (subject to availability). \n\n\n\nEach evening the car parks will open from 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nOn Family Sunday\, Car Park 1 will open at 9.30am\, and all cars must be removed by 2.00pm. Free parking is available for Family Sunday only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring a boat?+\n\n\n\n\nThere are limited moorings within the Henley Festival enclosure available to purchase and for the exclusive use of festival ticket holders only. All guests on board must have a valid festival ticket and abide by the Black Tie dress code. \n\n\n\nAvailable moorings must be paid for at the time of booking. Following on\, you will be contacted by the Henley Festival Mooring Team and asked to complete and return a mooring form. Mooring positions are allocated by Henley Festival and cannot be chosen by the customer. Moorings are not transferable or refundable. \n\n\n\nBoats with pre-booked moorings may arrive from 3.00pm on the day of their booking and must leave by midday the following day. You can access your boat throughout the evening – you must retain both ticket and wristband to regain access to the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I get to the festival from the riverbank?+\n\n\n\n\nYou can get into the festival from the riverbank if you have a valid ticket and a wristband which can be collected from one of the wristband exchange points on the towpath. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan we be dropped off and collected by boat?+\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Hobbs of Henley on 01491 572035 for further advice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is the Henley Festival Site Box Office?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Henley Festival Site Box Office is located on the left-hand side\, towards the festival entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time does the festival Box Office open and close?+\n\n\n\n\nThe site Box Office is open from 2.00pm to 9.00pm from Wednesday to Sunday during festival week. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Henley Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Culture\nAdjua named first winner of new Audi Presents RISE Music Award at Henley Festival\n\n Arts & Culture\nTickets on general sale for Henley Festival 2026\n\n Arts & Culture\nHenley Festival unveils spectacular 2026 line up for five summer nights\n\n Arts & Culture\nSubmissions open for RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize 2026 \n \n\n\n\nView more URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/henley-festival/ LOCATION:Henley-on-Thames Town Centre\, Market Place\, RG9 2AQ\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2AQ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/henley-festival-2021-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.5371904;-0.9066122 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henley-on-Thames Town Centre Market Place RG9 2AQ Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2AQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place\, RG9 2AQ:geo:-0.9066122,51.5371904 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR