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Wonder of Birds Exhibition

Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street, Oxford

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

34: The critical raw materials shaping our future

Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road, Oxford

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

Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

Join Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail in Adventure Play on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing toy Piggy!

£5.00

Spider-Man Brand New Day

Spider-Man Brand New Day
Vue Cinema, Oxford Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford

Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him sparks a change he may not have the power to control.

£4.00 – £9.49

Dinosaurs Are Forever Exhibition at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

Dinosaurs Are Forever is a major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History.

£27.13

Insidious: Out of the Further

Vue Cinema, Oxford Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford

In Insidious: Out of the Further, Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who discovers she can travel into The Further

£4.00 – £11.49

Playhouse Youth Theatre

Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street, Oxford

Playhouse Youth Theatre invites 12 to 16-year-olds to co-create an original production, developing performance skills and creativity for a 2027 showcase.

£110.00 – £330.00

Resident Evil

Vue Cinema, Oxford Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford

Resident Evil returns in a terrifying new story from Zach Cregger, following medical courier Bryan as one horrifying night becomes a race for survival.

£6.49 – £9.49

When the Blackbird Sings

Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

When the Blackbird Sings is an immersive promenade theatre journey through Oxford exploring history, identity and hope across the centuries.

£10.00 – £27.50

Burning Down the House

Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Discover Burning Down the House, a gripping new play from Breach exploring the true story behind Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and the cost of artistic ambition.

£10.00 – £22.00

Phase | Pattern | Pulse

Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Phase | Pattern | Pulse features three audio programmes of Steve Reich’s compositions: Music for 18 Musicians, Drumming and The Sextets .

£10.00 – £22.00

Henley Literary Festival 2026

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Henley-on-Thames Town Centre Market Place, RG9 2AQ, Henley-on-Thames

One of the UK’s biggest book festivals bringing together punters and pundits in an annual meeting-of-minds.

Digger

Vue Cinema, Oxford Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford

Tom Cruise stars in Digger, a darkly comic satire about a powerful oil tycoon who races to save humanity from the catastrophe he helped unleash.

From £6.49

Drishyam: The Conclusion (Hindi)

Vue Cinema, Oxford Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford

Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam: The Conclusion, as a renewed investigation threatens to expose the secrets protecting his family.

From £6.49

On Paradise

Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Explore On Paradise, an exhibition by Oxford artist Saad Qureshi featuring sculptural works inspired by hope, memory and visions of paradise.

Free

DogFest at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

DogFest at Blenheim Palace arrives this October, bringing together dogs and the people who adore them for a weekend of fun.

£10.00 – £35.00

Coyote vs Acme

Vue Cinema, Oxford Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford

After enduring years of catastrophic product failures at the hands of ACME, Inc., a tenacious, unemployed coyote uncovers a corporate cover-up

From £6.49

Pick your own Pumpkins at Millets Farm

Millets Farm Centre Kingston Road, Frilford, Abingdon-on-Thames

Millets Farm has been nurturing a large number of pumpkins in their fields this year, and now’s the perfect time for picking a pleasingly plump one!

£4.00

The Pumpkin Picking Patch at Rectory Farm

Rectory Farm, Stanton St John Stanton St John, Oxford

Rectory Farm’s Pumpkin Patch will open to the public in October, with several pumpkin varieties for you to pick, from traditional orange Racers to tasty Crown Prince Squash and ornamental gourds for table and window displays.

£8.50

Abingdon Michaelmas Fair 2026

Abingdon Town Centre Abingdon Town Centre, Abingdon-on-Thames

Abingdon Michaelmas Fair takes place annually on the Monday and Tuesday falling first before the 11 October. It’s the longest street fair in Europe, running from Market Place, through the High Street, The Square and the entire length of Ock Street.

Woodstock Street Fair 2026

Market Place, Woodstock Market Place, Woodstock

The traditional Woodstock Street Fair returns to the heart of the town this October, bringing fairground rides, attractions and the lively atmosphere of one of Oxfordshire’s best-known annual fairs.

Free

Bicester Heritage October 2026 Scramble

A4421, Launton

Explore the historic motoring hub and take a glimpse behind the doors of industry-leading specialists, allowing behind-the-scenes access to their showrooms and workshops – a guaranteed fun day out for the whole family.

£5.20 – £29.00

Family-Friendly Sundays

Family-Friendly Sundays
Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road, Oxford

Join Family-Friendly Sundays for free sessions including nature-themed activities, creative crafts, family-friendly trails and more, all provided by the museum’s volunteers.

Free

The End of the World According to Jonathan Pie

New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street, Oxford

Jonathan Pie is back on tour with The End of the World, a biting and hilarious live show exploring politics, culture and the chaos of modern life through his signature ranting style.

£24.38 – £118.00

From The Jam

O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road, Oxford

From The Jam bring the timeless music and spirit of The Jam to audiences across the globe, performing beloved classics alongside tracks from their recent chart-topping albums. With passionate live shows and a loyal multigenerational fanbase, the band continue to honour one of Britain’s most iconic musical legacies.

£39.80

Ura Matsuri

Old Fire Station, Oxford 40 George Street, Oxford

Ura Matsuri brings a joyful celebration of Japanese culture to the stage with storytelling, music, comedy and dance. Featuring Frank Chickens, live Enka singing, shamisen, Benshi film storytelling, cabaret and Yokoleles, this lively community festival promises a fun evening.

£10.00