Pets & their People
Pets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection.
Free
Events
20 events found.
Events for 30 August 2026
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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
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
34: The critical raw materials shaping our future
This major new exhibition at Oxford University Museum of Natural History explores the hidden materials that power modern life — from smartphones and batteries to medical equipment and jet engines.
Free
Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Modular Merger
Developed through research into the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments at the University of Oxford, the exhibition brings together sound, video and photography to consider what is revealed and concealed through the collection, preservation and display of musical instruments.
Free
Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace presents Life Through a Royal Lens, a major photography exhibition tracing the Royals’ enduring relationship with the camera, from the reign of Queen Victoria to the present day.
£35.88
Camp Tumblestone
Camp Tumblestone brings giant games, agility challenges and outdoor family fun to Tumblestone Hollow throughout the summer holidays.
£7.45
Marlborough Mini Farm at Blenheim Palace
This summer, the Walled Garden comes alive with the sights, sounds and snuffles of the Marlborough Mini Farm.
£27.13
Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail at Blenheim Palace
Join Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail in Adventure Play on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing toy Piggy!
£5.00
Horses at Blenheim Palace
Discover the part horses and ponies have played in the story of Blenheim Palace at the Stables in the West Courtyard.
£27.13
Edinburgh Fringe: Overtone
Overtone premieres at the Edinburgh Fringe, bringing an intimate, funny and unflinching look at love and growing older.
£10.00 – £16.00
Dinosaurs Are Forever Exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Dinosaurs Are Forever is a major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History.
£27.13
Reading Festival 2026
Reading Festival, one of the UK’s most iconic music events, returns in 2026 with an electrifying lineup across multiple stages.
From £125.00
Found Festival
Found Festival is a brand-new boutique festival that will bring an unrivalled breadth of creativity into one beautiful countryside setting.
£75.00 – £255.00
The Big Feastival 2026
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Alex James’ Farm, Kingham
Alex James’ Farm, Churchill Heath Farm, Kingham, Chipping Norton
The three-day family-friendly music and food festival returns to Alex James’ Farm near Kingham in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds over the August bank holiday weekend.
£45.00 – £225.00
ICHF Henley Craft Show
The ICHF Henley Craft Show returns to Stonor Park with artisan crafts, food, live demonstrations and family entertainment.
£10.00 – £12.00
Foodies Festival Oxford 2026
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South Park, Oxford
Headington Road, Oxford
Foodies Festival will return to South Park Oxford with a mouth-watering lineup of culinary delights and live music over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
£8.00 – £195.00
Oxford Coffee Concerts: Adderbury Ensemble with Lawrence Cummings
Holywell Music Room Holywell Road, OxfordEnjoy Oxford Coffee Concerts with the Adderbury Ensemble and Lawrence Cummings performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and the delightful Coffee Cantata.
£8.50 – £17.00
Jack Gibbons’ Farewell Piano Party
Celebrate Jack Gibbons’ Farewell Piano Party with an evening of favourite works, audience requests and unforgettable performances.
£23.00