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!
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.
The Ashmolean’s autumn 2026 exhibition will be dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and feature loans from major institutions around the world.
Hop aboard for vintage rail adventures! Discover upcoming 2026 Steam Days, the Pumpkin Express, and festive Christmas train rides.
Plain Things Wonders tells the story of how paying attention to nature can make plain things into wonders.
Escape the bustle of the high street and soak up the festive atmosphere of the Christmas market set against the magnificent backdrop of Blenheim Palace.
Step into the magic of Cinderella in the Palace, a festive family experience bringing the classic fairytale to life through the palace State Rooms.
Wander in the picture-perfect gardens of Blenheim Palace, filled with Christmas cheer as over a million lights and seasonal sounds fill the air.
The Great Skate is just one of the amazing things to do this Christmas at Blenheim Palace. It’s best known for its world-renowned illuminated after-dark trail that returns with thrilling new lights and seasonal sounds.
Step into the spirit of the season with the themed Happy Ever Afternoon Tea, available from 13 November 2026 to 03 January 2027. With options for adults and children alike, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Christmas in style.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Blenheim Palace with traditional fairground fun. From the glittering carousel to the vintage helter-skelter, families can enjoy festive rides using on-site tokens — a joyful addition to the palace’s enchanting illuminated trail.
Webbs Garden Centre, located at Millets Farm, will once again be hosting its Santa’s Grotto event from November through to Christmas Eve.
The Other Half is a funny, tender and unflinching play about the cost of migration, the choices of motherhood and the invisible labour of family care.
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.
Sindhu Vee brings Swanky to the UK, delivering sharp and funny stand-up about self-love, friendships, expectations and life’s absurdities.
Legendary UK hard rock band Little Angels return for the ultra-rare Big Bad And Back Tour, featuring the full original line-up nearly 40 years after forming in Scarborough. Celebrated as one of Britain’s defining rock acts of the late 1980s and early 1990s, the band will be joined on all dates by special guest Luke Morley of Thunder.
Mark Simmons, known from Mock The Week, BT Sport, and ITV, returns in 2026 with Jest To Impress. Expect razor-sharp one-liners, spontaneous audience-driven jokes, and the continued success of his acclaimed podcast Jokes With Mark Simmons.
Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show.
La bohème evokes the spirit and intensity of bohemian life: the joy of falling in love, the pain of letting go, and the fragility of it all.
Experience the Takács Quartet performing Haydn, Brahms and Carlos Simon, with insights from Professor Laura Tunbridge in Oxford.