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.
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.
Join Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail in Adventure Play on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing toy Piggy!
Dinosaurs Are Forever is a major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History.
Playhouse Youth Theatre invites 12 to 16-year-olds to co-create an original production, developing performance skills and creativity for a 2027 showcase.
Explore On Paradise, an exhibition by Oxford artist Saad Qureshi featuring sculptural works inspired by hope, memory and visions of paradise.
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!
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.
The Ashmolean’s autumn 2026 exhibition will be dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and feature loans from major institutions around the world.
The 25th Oxford International Song Festival will mark a landmark year with a timeless theme: Love Songs – across two busy weeks this October.
Enjoy a magical Halloween at High Lodge Farm with the Midnight Moon Mystery, pumpkin patch, woodland trail, ghost train and autumn fun.
Other Mommy is a chilling horror film about an eight-year-old girl who encounters a sinister entity threatening her family.
Discover Forgotten Island, a magical DreamWorks animated adventure inspired by Filipino mythology, exploring friendship, courage and memories.
IF Oxford brings together hundreds of researchers with thousands of people in a festival every year – with science, ideas and creative activities for everyone to explore.
Put on your boots and head to the new pop-up pumpkin picking event at Hadsham Farm in the Oxfordshire countryside near Banbury. Collect a sledge and head to the pumpkin patch, where you can choose your perfect pumpkin.
Children are invited to join our Halloween Trail, exploring Stonor’s gardens and woodland area, completing wild and mischievous challenges along the way, to win a Magical Mayhem Certificate, together with a chocolate treat.
The Waterperry October Snake Hunt invites families to explore the gardens, spot sneaky snakes and complete a fun trail for the chance to claim a prize.
The Silence of the Lambs arrives on stage in 2026, transforming the legendary thriller into a gripping live experience packed with tension, iconic characters and psychological suspense.
Enjoy Howl-O-Ween Half-Term at Stowe House with a Pug in a Pickle trail, Halloween treasure hunt and spooky make-and-take crafts for families.
Blood and Ice by Liz Lochhead explores Mary Shelley, Frankenstein and the turbulent lives of the Shelley–Byron circle in 1816.
Lighthouse Productions presents Chekhov’s The Seagull in a fresh new version by Simon Stephens, combining live music, choreography and dark comedy.
Cogges Manor Farm celebrates Halloween with an immersive Dracula’s Castle experience, Halloween discos, spooky crafts, face painting, bouncy castles and family-friendly fun.
As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, a mysterious mist falls across the gardens at Blenheim Palace. Join with family and friends to wander from dusk into darkness between one ghostly space to another.
DC Studios’ Clayface stars Tom Rhys Harries in a chilling horror thriller exploring identity, revenge and a terrifying transformation.
Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter makes her St John’s International Piano Series debut with an all-Chopin programme of mazurkas, nocturnes and preludes.
Pianist Elisabeth Brauß performs works by Mozart, Messiaen, Liszt, Adès, Brahms and Schumann in a captivating recital at St John’s International Piano Series.
Witney Farmer’s Market takes place on the 4th Friday of the month in the Market Place from 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Take a tour of the historic cellars at Waddesdon Manor and discover the history of wine production that interweaves the three wine-producing arms of the Rothschild Family.
Half Man Half Biscuit bring their deadpan wit, sharp lyricism and unmistakable blend of post-punk and social satire to the stage.
Tribute show celebrating the music and artists of the 1980s with live performances and world-class musicians.
World-renowned choreographer Andreas Heise brings the songs and piano music of Mozart to life in a stunning fusion of movement, words and music.
Join Halloween Comedy Club for a seriously spooky evening with terrifying jokes from three of the best comedians around.
Comedy Club is back by popular demand with even more of the finest up-and-coming comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit
The fantastic Areya Quartet returns to Oxford, bringing their characteristic mix of 1950s bop, Modern Jazz and original compositions.
Flynight Events presents Indie Fridays. It’s the biggest indie night to hit Oxford, spinning all your favourite classics.