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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.
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SUMMARY:Truck Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:About Truck Festival 2026\n\n\n\nTruck Festival 2026 will take place in the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside from 23 to 26 July 2025. \n\n\n\nTruck Festival is one of Oxfordshire’s most popular summer music festivals\, returning each July to Hill Farm in Steventon for a long weekend of live music\, culture and community spirit. \n\n\n\nFounded in 1998\, the independently run festival is known for its relaxed\, village-fête atmosphere combined with a strong contemporary music line-up. Across multiple stages\, Truck Festival showcases a mix of major UK headliners\, established artists and emerging talent spanning indie\, rock\, alternative and electronic genres. \n\n\n\nBeyond the music\, festival-goers can expect a wide range of food and drink traders\, family-friendly activities\, arts and entertainment\, and on-site camping\, all set in the Oxfordshire countryside. With its emphasis on independence\, creativity and community\, Truck Festival has earned a reputation as a standout event on the UK festival calendar. \n\n\n\nThe festival takes place at Hill Farm\, Steventon\, Oxfordshire\, OX13 6AB. \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\nOnly The Poets at Truck Festival in 2019\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTruck Festival 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nThe 2026 lineup promises another standout year\, led by The Maccabees\, Two Door Cinema Club\, CMAT\, The Libertines and The Wombats. They’re joined by an impressive supporting bill including Primal Scream\, Kaiser Chiefs\, The Vaccines\, Rizzle Kicks\, Everything Everything\, Friendly Fires\, Circa Waves\, The Cribs\, The Lottery Winners\, We Are Scientists\, Black Honey and many more\, with artists spanning indie\, alternative and pop. More acts are still to be announced. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTruck Festival 2026 lineup poster\n\n\n\n\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\nOpening times:For Weekend Camping Ticket holders\, the site opens at 10.00am on Thursday 23 July and then closes at midnight on Sunday 26 July. The main arena opens at noon on Friday and closes 2.00am each night. All customers must have vacated the site by midday on Monday 27 July. \n\n\n\nAdding ‘Thursday Entry’ entitles you to enter the festival on Thursday 24 July\, a day earlier than the Weekend Camping Ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & booking:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat ticket types are available?+\n\n\n\n\nTruck Festival offers Weekend Camping\, Weekend Family Camping\, Youth Weekend Tickets (ages 13–17) and Children’s Tickets (12 and under). Upgrades include Thursday Early Entry and Zodiac Fields (premium facilities and location). All upgrade tickets must be purchased alongside a valid Weekend ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do ticket tiers mean?+\n\n\n\n\nTicket tiers are price-based only. Higher tiers do not offer additional access. Early buyers benefit from lower prices\, while all standard Weekend tickets provide the same entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre Day Tickets available?+\n\n\n\n\nNo. Truck Festival is a weekend-only event and Day Tickets are not available. However\, ticket holders may leave and re-enter the site freely throughout the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo children need a ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. \n\n\n\n\nAges 12 and under require a children’s ticket and must be accompanied by a full-paying adult.\n\n\n\nAges 5 and under also require a ticket but at a reduced price.Children do not require Thursday or Zodiac upgrades when accompanying an adult with the relevant access.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is a Youth Ticket the same price as an adult ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nAll attendees aged 13 and over have historically paid full price. The Youth Ticket exists to support safeguarding\, allowing staff to easily identify and support attendees aged 13–17 via a dedicated wristband. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan tickets be resold?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. If plans change\, tickets can be resold safely via the official resale partner\, Tixel. Third-party resellers and social media sales are not recommended\, as tickets may not be valid. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill I receive a physical ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nNo. All tickets are e-tickets and will be emailed to the lead booker approximately one week before the event. Festival-goers are advised to download or screenshot their QR code before arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore you go:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring?+\n\n\n\n\nEssentials include: \n\n\n\n\nE-ticket (printed or on phone)\n\n\n\nPhoto ID\n\n\n\nTent and sleeping bag\n\n\n\nRefillable water bottle\n\n\n\nWeather-appropriate clothing\n\n\n\nToiletries and medication\n\n\n\nTorch and phone charger\n\n\n\nCashless payments only – bring a debit/credit card\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I not bring?+\n\n\n\n\nA full prohibited items list is available on the festival website. Valuables are discouraged\, as personal belongings remain the responsibility of the attendee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring a camera?+\n\n\n\n\nCompact personal cameras are allowed. Professional cameras\, including those with interchangeable lenses or lenses longer than 6 inches\, are not permitted without press accreditation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring chairs or gazebos?+\n\n\n\n\nChairs are permitted in campsites only. No chairs\, tables or gazebos are allowed in the arena. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre animals allowed?+\n\n\n\n\nOnly registered assistance dogs are permitted on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there:\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Truck Festival by public transport?+\n\n\n\n\nTrain: Didcot Parkway (Great Western Railway) with shuttle buses to the site. \n\n\n\nShuttle Bus: Dedicated services run between Didcot Parkway and the festival. \n\n\n\nBus: Thames Travel services operate across Oxfordshire during the festival weekend. \n\n\n\nTaxi: Local taxi services are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I drive?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Parking passes must be purchased in advance (£30 + booking fee) or on arrival (£40). Parking is located adjacent to the campsites. Pick-up and drop-off facilities are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre campervans and caravans allowed?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, with a valid Campervan/Caravan Pass. Vehicles must include fitted sleeping facilities and cooking or washing facilities. Electric hook-ups are available as an add-on. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn arrival:\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I leave and re-enter the site?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Re-entry is permitted throughout the weekend\, but alcohol can only be brought into the campsite on first entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs alcohol allowed?+\n\n\n\n\nAlcohol is permitted in campsites only\, on first entry\, and in limited quantities: \n\n\n\n\nUp to 24 cans\, or\n\n\n\n1 x 70cl spirits bottle (decanted)\, or\n\n\n\n2 x wine bottles (decanted)\n\n\n\n\nNo alcohol is allowed in the arena. Festival bars operate a Challenge 25 policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat ID is accepted?+\n\n\n\n\nAccepted ID includes: \n\n\n\n\nPassport\n\n\n\nUK driving licence (including provisional)\n\n\n\nCitizenCard or other PASS-approved cardsPhotocopies are accepted for entry but not for alcohol purchases.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile on site:\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there accessible facilities?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Truck Festival offers accessible viewing areas\, toilets\, parking and PA ticket schemes. Full details and applications are available on the festival’s Accessibility page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there lost property?+\n\n\n\n\nLost property should be reported to campsite management cabins. After the event\, enquiries can be made via info@truckfestival.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs volunteering available?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Volunteer opportunities are run through Festaff. Further details for Truck 2026 will be announced closer to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat welfare support is available?+\n\n\n\n\nA 24/7 Welfare Tent is located in the arena and staffed by trained professionals from W.E.L.Safe CIC. Support is available for anyone feeling unwell\, overwhelmed or in need of assistance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the drugs policy?+\n\n\n\n\nTruck Festival operates a zero-tolerance drugs policy. Illegal substances\, including nitrous oxide and new psychoactive substances\, are prohibited and may result in ejection and police action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre bag searches carried out?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Bag searches are conducted on entry as a condition of attendance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the event:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I’ve lost something after the festival?+\n\n\n\n\nPost-event lost property enquiries should be emailed to info@truckfestival.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch highlights from Truck Festival 2019\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Truck Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Culture\nTruck Festival announces electrifying lineup for 2025 edition\n\n Arts & Culture\, Community & Charity\nTruck Festival raises over £120K for local charities and organisations\n\n Arts & Culture\nOxfordshire’s Truck Festival 2019 announces line-up			\n			\n\n\n\nView All
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