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SUMMARY:Alice’s Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Alice’s Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlice’s Day 2026\n\n\n\nAlice’s Day 2026\, the annual city-wide celebration of all things Alice in Wonderland\, is on Saturday\, 04 July 2026. \n\n\n\nIt is celebrated on the first Saturday in July\, in commemoration of the afternoon on the 04 July 1862 when the Christ Church mathematician Charles Dodgson took the Dean of Christ Church’s daughters (Lorina\, Alice\, and Edith Liddell) on a boat trip\, from Folly Bridge to Godstow\, where they had a picnic. \n\n\n\nThere\, they begged him to tell her a story\, so he invented tales of a girl called Alice who had fantastical adventures. He wrote this up for her in a fine manuscript entitled Alice’s Adventures Under Ground in 1864 and published an expanded version as Alice in Wonderland in 1865\, under the pen name Lewis Carroll\, with illustrations by John Tenniel. \n\n\n\nJoin venues across Oxford\, including the Museum of Oxford\, History of Science Museum\, Oxford Botanic Garden\, Weston Library\, Alice’s Shop\, and The Story Museum\, for events\, including theatre\, puppetry\, crafting\, trails\, dance\, games\, lectures and more\, to celebrate one of literature’s – and Oxford’s – best-loved story heroes. \n\n\n\nAll events are free unless otherwise stated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery
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LOCATION:Oxford City Centre\, Oxford City Centre\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire
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SUMMARY:The Leys Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Leys Festival 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Leys Festival 2026\n\n\n\nThe Leys Festival is back and bigger than ever! Get ready for an unforgettable day full of music\, food and fun for all the family. \n\n\n\nThis is a very special collaboration\, now in its third year\, between a group of dedicated residents and a small team from the Cultural Programme at the University of Oxford who co-create a warm welcome of a day celebrating all the creativity and energy of Blackbird Leys and Greater Leys.   \n\n\n\nThe Festival is called One People\, One Place and it brings people together from across the Leys and across the City of Oxford. It celebrates all the bridges this community builds and generates a powerful sense of belonging. \n\n\n\nJoin the festival for a brilliant day in the park. \n\n\n\nHighlights to look forward to:  \n\n\n\n\nMusic\, Dance & Spoken Word: Local experienced and first-time performers from Reggae to Hip Hop to Spoken Word\, Folk Song and Afro-Beat\, including Lionhaire.\n\n\n\nA Dance Battle: Master your moves and get ready to put BBL on the dance map.\n\n\n\nAffordable Food: Delicious food from all the cultures represented in the Leys\, all £5 and under. A chance to hear the story of each recipe.\n\n\n\nThe Leys Junior Bake-Off\, is back: Open to anyone under 18 living in Blackbird Leys or Greater Leys.\n\n\n\nArts and Crafts: Make a carnival mask\, make a memory and hang it in the trees\, or make yourself a Festival Blackbird.\n\n\n\nFamily Fun: Bouncy Castles\, Spacehoppers\, a Cardboard City and Traditional Games including a Tug-of-War.\n\n\n\nSports: Sign up for the Blackbirds Football Cup\, for football coaching from Oxford United FC\, rugby coaching from Oxford Quins\, play basketball with The Hoops\, or learn how to bowl with the Bowls Club.\n\n\n\nOne People One Place: Learn about the history of the estates\, including the Windrush story\, and become part of a living archive of our hopes and dreams.\n\n\n\nExhibition Tent: Relax with a cup of tea\, see and hear stories that define The Leys\, and learn about BBL icons.\n\n\n\nAnd for the first time this year… A Silent Stage: Pop on a set of headsets and enjoy a chill-out music channel or the recorded voices of the people who make the Leys a special place.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree entry\, drop in. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 11 July 2026 \n\n\n\nOpening times from 12.00pm – 7.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\nFor all ages
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-leys-festival/
LOCATION:Blackbird Leys Park\, Oxford\, Cuddesdon Way\, Oxford\, OX4 6EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Oxford City Remembrance Sunday 2026 Service & Parade
DESCRIPTION:Oxford City Remembrance Sunday Service will be held at the War Memorial in St Giles’\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford City Remembrance Sunday 2026 Service\n\n\n\nThe Lord Mayor of Oxford\, in partnership with the Oxford City branch of the Royal British Legion\, will host a Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial in St Giles’ on Sunday 08 November 2026. \n\n\n\nThe Lord Mayor of Oxford will be joined by military units\, uniformed organisations\, community groups\, civic dignitaries\, residents and visitors from across the county to mark Remembrance Sunday. \n\n\n\nRemembrance Sunday takes place on the second Sunday in November and honours those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure and protect our freedom. \n\n\n\nMilitary units\, organisations and community groups will gather for 10.00am at the junction of Beaumont Street and St Giles’. They will then march up St Giles’ from 10.30am and be followed by the civic procession that will depart from St John’s College at 10.40am. \n\n\n\nThe service will start at 10.45am\, with a two-minute silence at 11.00am. \n\n\n\nThe order of service will be as follows: \n\n\n\n\nWelcome:  Lord Mayor of Oxford and City Rector\n\n\n\nHymn: Abide With Me\n\n\n\nAct of Penitence: \n\n\n\nMessages of Remembrance from Oxford’s faith leaders\n\nOxford Jewish Community\n\n\n\nOxford Muslim Community\n\n\n\nOxford Hindu Community\n\n\n\nQuakers Community\n\n\n\nOxford Humanist Community\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Flowers of the Forest: A Lament by Scott Weston\n\n\n\nExhortation and Kohima: \n\n\n\nThe Last Post\, the Great Silence and the Reveille: \n\n\n\nHymn: O God Our Help In Ages Past\n\n\n\nAct of Commitment: The Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire\n\n\n\nThe Lord Is My Shepherd\n\n\n\nIntercessions: \n\n\n\nA pause for unity led by City Rector\n\n\n\nThe Lord’s Prayer:  City Rector\n\n\n\nThe Blessing: Given by the Bishop of Oxford\n\n\n\nThe National Anthem\n\n\n\n\nExpect road closures and parking suspension from 12.01am to 2.00pm on Sunday 09 November. See details of road closures here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOxford Remembrance Sunday Service event map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover more: Oxford’s Remembrance Sunday Service 2021 in pictures
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxford-city-remembrance-sunday-service/
LOCATION:St Giles’\, Oxford\, St Giles’\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3JP
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SUMMARY:Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival 2026\n\n\n\nOxford’s Christmas Light Festival is a 3-day celebration of Arts\, Culture and Community. \n\n\n\nOxford’s Christmas Light Festival will once again transform the city into a glowing winter wonderland\, celebrating community\, creativity\, and light. Taking place across three days in November\, this much-loved annual event will illuminate Oxford’s streets\, courtyards\, and landmarks with stunning installations\, lantern parades\, and live performances. \n\n\n\nThe festival brings together artists\, schools\, and community groups to create a vibrant celebration of the festive season. Visitors can expect a dazzling programme of light art\, music\, dance\, and storytelling — all set against the city’s iconic historic backdrop. From family-friendly workshops and pop-up theatre to illuminated processions and projections\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\nAs well as the breathtaking visual displays\, the festival also shines a light on Oxford’s creative spirit\, featuring work from local artists and performers. Independent food stalls\, craft markets\, and late-night openings add to the festive atmosphere\, inviting visitors to explore\, eat\, and shop while soaking up the seasonal magic. \n\n\n\nOxford’s Christmas Light Festival 2025 is free to attend\, with activities and performances taking place throughout the city centre\, including Broad Street\, Gloucester Green\, and Oxford Castle Quarter. Whether you’re joining the lantern parade\, discovering hidden artworks\, or simply enjoying the glow of the lights\, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable start to the festive season. \n\n\n\nBookmark this page for updates on how you can get involved in the weeks before and during the festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on 2026\n\n\n\nWherever you live or work in Oxford\, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy and get involved in events and activities taking place in your neighbourhood or online. \n\n\n\nPrepare your own light display with IF Oxford\, which will guide you through building a programmable LED display as part of its Glow Your Own webinar series. The festival website also features resources for making a variety of simple lanterns and light displays. \n\n\n\nCommunity events will take place across the city. In Cowley\, Ark-T opens The Venue as a magical winter wonderland of light\, music and welcome\, with activities for everyone. In East Oxford\, Pegasus Theatre offers a full day of free activities\, including IF Oxford’s hands-on Glow Gallery\, shadow puppet-making workshops with Wild Boor Ideas\, interactive walking-tour performances by WhatNot Theatre\, drop-in arts and crafts with local artist Carmen Rodriguez Macias\, and a youth open-mic night. \n\n\n\nIn Rose Hill\, the much-loved light activities and parade take inspiration from Fantastic Fiction. Led by Film Oxford\, in partnership with Rose Hill Community Centre and Rose Hill Junior Youth Club\, the programme celebrates reading\, imagination and storytelling. Afternoon workshops will give participants the chance to create lanterns for the parade around the estate after dark. \n\n\n\nIn The Leys\, Integrate Community will bring residents together to transform homes and communal spaces with light\, spreading creativity\, welcome and connection throughout the neighbourhood. \n\n\n\nMeanwhile\, The North Wall Arts Centre\, working with Cutteslowe Community Association\, presents a dazzling light trail through Cutteslowe Park\, featuring creative craft activities\, music and theatre performances\, railway journeys and discos. \n\n\n\nIn the city centre\, the traditional Oxford Victorian Christmas Market on Broad Street will offer delicious food and drink\, colourful decorations\, unique gifts and festive street entertainment. \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford on St Aldate’s will open its doors for a new gallery trail and a craft session where visitors can make their own Christmas light lantern. Nearby\, in Bonn Square\, the talented DSO Singing and Signing Choir will entertain shoppers with a selection of festive tunes. \n\n\n\nBringing the celebrations together\, Oxford Bus Company’s Christmas Light Bus will add a festive sparkle to neighbourhoods across and beyond the city over the weekend. \n\n\n\nTo find a light-themed activity near you\, visit the festival website for the full programme\, and check back for updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights from previous events
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxfords-christmas-light-festival/
LOCATION:Oxford City Centre\, Oxford City Centre\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire
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SUMMARY:Kidlington Christmas Lights Switch-on 2025
DESCRIPTION:Kidlington Christmas Lights Switch-on 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kidlington Christmas Lights Switch-on 2026\n\n\n\nThe Kidlington Christmas lights switch-on event will take place on Thursday\, 26 November. \n\n\n\nThe fun begins at 5.00pm with the lights are switched on at 6.00pm. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a festive atmosphere with fairground rides\, stalls\, live entertainment and performances from local schools\, Beavers and cubs.  It’s a great community event organised by the Kidlington Parish Council. \n\n\n\n2026 programme still to be announced \n\n\n\nSanta and his Grotto will be in the the Kidlington Centre too.
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SUMMARY:Thame Christmas Lights Switch-on 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thame Christmas Lights Switch-on\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Thame Christmas Lights Switch-on 2026\n\n\n\nChristmas in Thame begins with the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights and Thame Christmas Lights Switch-On is currently scheduled for Friday 27 November 2026. \n\n\n\nIn recent years\, the event has been an evening of festive entertainment – with Santa’s Grotto\, gift stalls\, refreshments\, carol singing\, and more. And the primary schools parading their beautifully created lanterns down the High Street- is a sight not to be missed. \n\n\n\nIn 2020\, the event did not go ahead in Thame. Instead\, a ‘Thame Advent Calendar’ booklet of events and activities for the town to enjoy was delivered through each door in Thame. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, an event was hosted by Paddy Harris (Cornerstone Church) and Anthony Taylor (Grace Church) with: \n\n\n\n\nMusic brought to you by Thame Concert Band\n\n\n\nMulled wine available from OX9ers\n\n\n\nStilt walkers\n\n\n\nSanta will turn on the lights at 6.00pm alongside three children – one each from the local primary schools.\n\n\n\nLate night shopping until 7.00pm\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the year’s switch-on\, the organisers had hundreds of gifts under the tree\, donated by the people of Thame\, for people in need. \n\n\n\nThe gifts were new and unopened\, and with best-before dates after Christmas for food in three categories: \n\n\n\n\nA wrapped toy/game for a child with a tag attached to say the age and gender of the child that the gift would suit. The Red Kite Centre and Thomley Hall helped to distribute these.\n\n\n\nCosmetic and clothing items for Love in a Bag Thame to distribute to the homeless and vulnerable.\n\n\n\nLong-life tins and food to support local refugee families through Asylum Welcome in Oxford and other agencies. Refugee children also received gifts and toys.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/thame-christmas-lights-switch-on/
LOCATION:Thame Town Centre\, Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX9 3DP
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SUMMARY:Wantage Dickensian Evening 2026
DESCRIPTION:About Wantage Dickensian Evening\n\n\n\nIt is the night to celebrate the best of Wantage. \n\n\n\nThe Wantage Dickensian Evening is a Christmas festival held on the first Friday in December in and around Wantage Market Place. \n\n\n\nThe Dickensian Evening is Wantage’s big night of the year. The Market Place and the streets around it close to traffic\, the Christmas lights are switched on\, and the town centre fills with carols\, theatre\, music\, Morris dancing\, market stalls and shops staying open late. It is Victorian-themed and free. \n\n\n\nIt is usually on the first Friday in December\, from 4.00pm to 9.00pm. In 2026 that is Friday 04 December. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect \n\n\n\n\nThe Christmas lights switch-on by the tree in the Market Place\, in the early evening (6pm in 2025).\n\n\n\nA stage in the Market Place with music\, a show by Jigsaw Stage and communal carol singing\, and more music on Newbury Street.\n\n\n\nMorris dancing around the town centre.\n\n\n\nStalls\, mulled wine and mince pies\, and shops\, cafés and pubs staying open late\, many with festive extras.\n\n\n\nAt the Parish Church\, in recent years: festive songs from local schoolchildren\, stalls with mulled wine\, mince pies\, books and a chocolate tombola\, a quiet reflection space and a candle-lit nativity.\n\n\n\nAt the Vale & Downland Museum\, in recent years: live music\, a tombola\, market stalls in the barn gallery\, the coffee shop\, and Father Christmas (booking needed\, with a small charge per child).\n\n\n\n\nExpect road closures from 4.00pm to around 11.00pm. The whole of Market Place and the road leading to it will be closed to all vehicular access. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicketing information\n\n\n\nPrice:
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wantage-dickensian-evening/
LOCATION:Market Place\, Wantage\, Market Place\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire
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SUMMARY:Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:About Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Event 2026\n\n\n\nA million for Macmillan! \n\n\n\nEvery December since 1996\, Oxford’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral has resounded to the sound of exquisite choral music and the voices of the country’s best-known actors\, performing readings to celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season.  \n\n\n\nThis much-loved annual event is Follow the Stars Macmillan Carols\, fund-raising in support of the invaluable work of Macmillan Cancer Support\, and takes place this year on Friday 11 December at 8.00pm. \n\n\n\nTo mark our 30th anniversary\, we are planning an extra-special celebration\, combining nostalgic elements from our inaugural concert and the talents of the brightest stars of today to entertain and move the audience.  \n\n\n\nWe will have celebrity readings from Sinead Cusack\, Toby Jones and Mel Giedroyc. It will be the unmissable event of Oxford’s festive calendar and we would love you to join us\, filling the cathedral with your voices alongside the world-renowned Oxford Bach Soloists.  \n\n\n\nAn added musical treat this year will be the presence of the celebrated tenor\, Thomas Elwin.  \n\n\n\nTo date\, thanks entirely to all those who have bought tickets over the years and the generous support of the event’s sponsors\, we have raised more than £950\,000 – every penny of which goes directly to improve the outcome and survival rates of those living with cancer.  \n\n\n\nHow wonderful would it be to be part of the evening that marks our fund-raising hitting £1 million? \n\n\n\nFurther information is available via the JustGiving page \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices: Tickets from £30.00 to £130.00 \n\n\n\nGold Tickets – £130.00Gold tickets include: \n\n\n\n\nReserved GOLD seat\n\n\n\nA full-colour souvenir programme\n\n\n\nSpecify your chosen seat later during checkout. \n\n\n\n\nSilver Tickets – £110.00Silver tickets include: \n\n\n\n\nReserved SILVER seat\n\n\n\nA full-colour souvenir programme\n\n\n\nSpecify your chosen seat later during checkout. \n\n\n\n\nRed Tickets – £70.00Red tickets include: \n\n\n\n\nReserved RED seat\n\n\n\nA full-colour souvenir programme\n\n\n\nSpecify your chosen seat later during checkout. \n\n\n\n\nGreen Tickets – £30.00Green tickets include: \n\n\n\n\nUnreserved seating\n\n\n\nA full-colour souvenir programme\n\n\n\nIf you’re in a large group\, kindly arrive early to find seats together.\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:If you have any accessibility requirements\, please let the organisers know during checkout. \n\n\n\nDates & times: Friday 11 December at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nDuration: 90 minutes\, with no intervals.Doors open at 7.15pm \n\n\n\nGetting there: \n\n\n\nParkingParking is not available at Christ Church Cathedral except with special permission and by prior arrangement. If you are a Blue Badge holder and require parking at the Cathedral\, kindly contact followthestars@macmillan.org.uk \n\n\n\nPublic Car ParksThe nearest public car park is Oxpens (Oxpens Road\, Oxford OX1 1RQ)\, which is within five minutes walking distance of Christ Church Cathedral.  \n\n\n\nFor information about other local public car parks\, visit the Oxford City Council website. \n\n\n\nPark and RideWe recommend using Oxford City Council’s Park & Ride services to travel to Christ Church Cathedral. Buses returning from the city centre to the 4 Park & Ride sites run until 11.30pm.  \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease note – professional photographs\, film and a livestream may be taken during this event. By attending the event you are consenting to the subsequent use of photographs or film of you in any printed or online media for editorial or promotion purposes by the Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Committee\, their affiliates and sponsors. All appearances by celebrity supporters are subject to filming commitments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for more Christmas inspiration? Take a look at our comprehensive guide to Christmas in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
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SUMMARY:Oxford Bach Choir: Carols for All
DESCRIPTION:About Oxford Bach Choir: Carols for All\n\n\n\nThe ever-popular annual Carols for All concert is this year on the final Saturday before Christmas Day\, with the talented young singers and instrumentalists from Oxfordshire County Music Service and organist Andrew Lumsden. \n\n\n\nCome and celebrate Christmas with carols and seasonal music old and new\, with familiar favourites and beautiful rarities. Something for everyone\, from 5 years to 95 and over. Audience participation\, as ever\, guaranteed! \n\n\n\nConductor: Benjamin Nicholas \n\n\n\nOrganist: Andrew Lumsden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £12.00 to £20.00 \n\n\n\nAll orders will be subject to a per transaction booking fee of £1.50. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 19 December 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes\, without an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Sheldonian Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nHome to ceremonial occasions and a raft of exciting events\, the magnificent and versatile Sheldonian Theatre is the focal point of the University of Oxford and is a unique space to experience live music. \n\n\n\nTo see an interactive map of the theatre\, click here. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Sheldonian Theatre\, including facilities\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxford-bach-choir-carols-for-all/
LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ
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