A 3-day festival of Arts, Culture and Community bringing activity into local oxford communities with creativity that spills out of people’s houses and streets.
Join Oxford University’s Community History Hub on 14 November for a seminar exploring The Car-Makers of Cowley project. Local historian Maurice East and Prof Rob Iliffe will discuss the rise of the Morris and Pressed Steel factories, the industrial action of the 1960s–80s, and how the car industry reshaped Oxford. Attendees are invited to share stories for a new digital archive documenting this vital part of local history.
Aphasia Support Group is a welcoming social drop-in for adults with aphasia to meet others, build confidence and reduce isolation.
On 21 November, Oxford University’s Community History Hub will host a hands-on workshop on oral history research methods. Participants will gain practical insights into interview planning, ethics, and technique from Dr Sally Frampton and Dr Suzan Meryem Kalayci, who bring expertise in mental health and memory studies.
Hundreds of people are expected to turn out for the annual switch-on of the Christmas lights in the High Street. Santa and his Grotto will be in the the Kidlington Centre too.
On 28 November, the Community History Hub hosts a networking event connecting participants with local organisations and university teams offering support for community history projects. Attendees can explore resources, build collaborations, and gain expert advice on research design, archives, and impact evaluation.
Christmas in Thame begins with the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights.
Abingdon Christmas Extravaganza will be back to kick-off the festive season in Abingdon. It’s a family-focused festive event in the heart of the town where the community comes together as one.
This family-focused festive event in the heart of the town brings the community together as one to kick off the festive season.
Expect live music, stalls with crafts, gifts and refreshments, funfair rides, festive entertainment, food & drink, and, of course, Father Christmas will be in his grotto.
Expect a Craft Fair in the Corn Exchange arranged by the Faringdon Art Society, Santa’s Grotto in the Market Place, Market stalls in the Market Place, music around the Christmas Tree and much more.
This free-to-attend event is held to celebrate the town’s Christmas lights switch-on with live music, a short panto, school choir, food and drink, and, of course, a visit from Father Christmas.
A family-focused festive event in the heart of the town where the community comes together as one to kick off the festive season.
Christmas starts in Henley-on-Thames this year with the Henley Christmas Festival at Market Place with live music, stalls, rides and an appearance from Father Christmas and the Grinch.
A very special carol service with champagne and canapés in the splendour of St Barnabas Church, Jericho, Oxford.
A free social community event organised by a group of volunteers and supported by the Wantage Town Council and local sponsors. It is an evening of various activities with a lovely Christmas feel, including seasonal music and light.
Join Macmillan to start your Christmas season with its annual feast of carols, seasonal choral music and literary readings at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford.
Artist Coffee Morning is a relaxed networking event for Oxford-based creatives to meet fellow theatre-makers, writers and artists. Enjoy coffee, share ideas, promote your work and learn about upcoming opportunities with the Playhouse team in a friendly, informal setting.
May Morning is an annual event in Oxford, held on 01 May – a tradition stretching back over 500 years that now attracts thousands of people – students and Oxford residents alike.
Oxford Pride is an important event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing people together for an annual parade through the city centre on Pride Day.
Join the ffennell Festival and enjoy the wonderful Hill End site. Get outdoors, relax, have fun, learn new skills and explore.
Chinnor’s Green Living Fayre offers a great opportunity to sell or buy a second-hand bike and enjoy a
variety of information and presentations on Green Living
A new partnership will bring the Grove & Wantage Extravaganza back in 2026 with free family entertainment and fundraising.
Artist Coffee Morning is a relaxed networking event for Oxford-based creatives to meet fellow theatre-makers, writers and artists. Enjoy coffee, share ideas, promote your work and learn about upcoming opportunities with the Playhouse team in a friendly, informal setting.