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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

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

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

Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess

Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street, Oxford

The Ashmolean’s autumn 2026 exhibition will be dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and feature loans from major institutions around the world.

£8.40 – £16.80

Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days

Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot

Hop aboard for vintage rail adventures! Discover upcoming 2026 Steam Days, the Pumpkin Express, and festive Christmas train rides.

From £13.00 – From £72.00

Plain Things Wonders Exhibition

Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street, Oxford

Plain Things Wonders tells the story of how paying attention to nature can make plain things into wonders.

Free

Blenheim Palace Christmas Market 2026

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

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.

Free

Cinderella in the Palace

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Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

Step into the magic of Cinderella in the Palace, a festive family experience bringing the classic fairytale to life through the palace State Rooms.

From £43.00

Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail 2026

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Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

Wander in the picture-perfect gardens of Blenheim Palace, filled with Christmas cheer as over a million lights and seasonal sounds fill the air.

From £29.00

The Great Skate

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

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.

£10.00

Blenheim Palace Festive Afternoon Tea

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

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.

£20.00

Fairground Rides at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock

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.

Santa’s Grotto at Millets Farm Centre

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

Webbs Garden Centre, located at Millets Farm, will once again be hosting its Santa’s Grotto event from November through to Christmas Eve.

From £29.50

Panto 2026: Snow White

Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street, Oxford

Oxford Playhouse presents Snow White 2026, a spectacular family pantomime filled with festive fun, magical adventures, dazzling songs and hilarious jokes.

£18.00

Cogges Manor Farm Christmas Market

Cogges Manor Farm, Witney Church Lane, Witney

The Cogges Manor Farm Christmas Market will have a carefully curated collection of local traders offering a selection of artisan arts, crafts and treats.

£1.00 – £3.00

Banbury Winter Market

Banbury Market Place Banbury Market Place, Banbury

Banbury Winter Market will sparkle with festive cheer from Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 November 2026 featuring live entertainment, the big Light Switch-On and much more festive entertainment for all ages.

Free
Ongoing

St John’s International Piano Series: Ingrid Fliter

St John’s College Auditorium St Giles, Oxford

Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter makes her St John’s International Piano Series debut with an all-Chopin programme of mazurkas, nocturnes and preludes.

£13.00 – £35.00

St John’s International Piano Series: Elisabeth Brauß

St John’s College Auditorium St Giles, Oxford

Pianist Elisabeth Brauß performs works by Mozart, Messiaen, Liszt, Adès, Brahms and Schumann in a captivating recital at St John’s International Piano Series.

£10.00 – £35.00

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street, Oxford

Sindhu Vee brings Swanky to the UK, delivering sharp and funny stand-up about self-love, friendships, expectations and life’s absurdities.

£32.00

It’s A Dancehall Party

O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road, Oxford

Get ready for a night of big vibes, expect the biggest dancehall and bashment anthems, high-energy performances, and an unforgettable atmosphere from start to finish.

£11.50

Henley Farmers Market (5th Sundays)

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

The Henley Farmers Market takes place in Henley Market Place the 2nd Saturday, 4th Thursday and 5th Sunday ( if there be one) of the month from 8.00am to 1.30pm

Oxford Coffee Concerts: Fibonacci String Quartet

Holywell Music Room Holywell Road, Oxford

Enjoy Haydn and Debussy performed by the Fibonacci String Quartet at Oxford Coffee Concerts in the historic Holywell Music Room.

£8.50 – £17.00

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

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Mozart Requiem

Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra performs Mozart’s Requiem, a powerful and moving masterpiece featuring the celebrated Lacrimosa.

£12.50 – £40.00

Prof Alice Roberts – From Cell to Civilisation

New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street, Oxford

Professor Alice Roberts brings a groundbreaking live show exploring humanity’s origins, tracing evolution from the first life on Earth to modern civilisation through archaeology, genetics and science, blending storytelling with theatrical visuals to uncover who we are and where we come from.

£43.64 – £129.60