Kenton Carols returns for its third year, bringing two festive evenings of performances from local schoolchildren. Sponsored by The Abbey School, Reading, the event fills The Kenton with joyful Christmas songs guaranteed to leave audiences feeling merry and bright.
This festive season, Marios Papadopoulos conducts the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Messiah at the Olivier Hall.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring classic Christmas carols and festive holiday melodies, performed by a talented local string quartet.
Enjoy a rich programme of 20th-century seasonal choral music, featuring Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, Poulenc’s Un Soir de neige, a selection of Ave Maria settings, audience carols, and a harp solo from Lucy Nolan. A beautifully atmospheric celebration of winter and reflection.
The Cathedral Singers present a festive evening of Britten, Vaughan Williams, Rütti and traditional carols, joined by organist Richard Moore, pianist Ian Tindale and director Simon Hogan. Enjoy seasonal choral favourites, uplifting music and interval drinks in a warm Christmas atmosphere.
The JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
Enjoy an exceptional morning of chamber music as Oxford Coffee Concerts presents works by Schubert, Brahms and Respighi in the atmospheric Holywell Music Room. Founded in 1986, this much-loved series offers world-class performances in Europe’s oldest concert hall.
That 80s Christmas Rock Show celebrates legends like Heart, Whitesnake, Starship, Def Leppard, and Kiss with over 2 hours of rock anthems.
Experience Diva of the Decades, a powerhouse stage show celebrating iconic voices from Tina Turner to Whitney Houston. Led by Shelley Davina, this high-energy performance brings dazzling vocals, stunning choreography and unforgettable hits to audiences across the UK.
International cabaret icons Dillie Keane and Barb Jungr reunite for a sparkling festive performance filled with rich harmonies, sharp humour and inventive seasonal songs. Featuring classics from Tom Waits to John Legend, it promises a joyous and memorable Christmas night out.
Pianist Jack Gibbons brings his celebrated Christmas Rhapsody back to Oxford’s Holywell Music Room, performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and a sparkling selection of seasonal favourites in his signature virtuosic style.
Not the Rolling Stones bring the sound, style and swagger of the legendary rock ’n’ roll band to life in an electrifying tribute show. With top-class musicians and iconic hits, they deliver an unforgettable live experience that feels astonishingly close to the real thing.
Music at Oxford’s annual celebration of Christmas music and carols at Christ Church Cathedral is enjoyed by many and is a firm fixture in the choir’s diary.
This Christmas, professional family pantomime returns in spectacular style as award-winning Polka Dot Pantomimes presents the magical classic — Beauty and The Beast
Jazz at the Movies: A Swinging Christmas brings festive charm to the stage with Joanna Eden and the Chris Ingham Quintet. Packed with jazzy seasonal classics and Hollywood nostalgia, this sophisticated, anecdote-filled show has delighted audiences for more than a decade.
Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count Orchestra as they Swing Into Christmas.
Music at Oxford’s annual celebration of Christmas music and carols at Christ Church Cathedral is enjoyed by many and is a firm fixture in the choir’s diary.
Handel’s Messiah by Instruments of Time and Truth at University Church of St Mary the Virgin is a highlight of Oxford’s musical calendar by city’s period-instrument orchestra.
Hallelujah, it’s time for Handel’s Messiah at Dorchester Abbey, Oxford. Don’t miss John Lubbock’s exciting new orchestration for winds, continuo, trumpets and timpani.
Join Oxfordshire’s gifted young singers and instrumentalists for the much-loved Carols for All concert. Enjoy classic carols, seasonal favourites, hidden gems, and plenty of audience participation in a festive celebration for music lovers of all ages.
Experience The Snowman with live orchestral accompaniment at Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre, featuring Alice Mackenzie singing “Walking in the Air,” plus musical performances of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child. A festive family highlight for the Christmas season.
The Oxford Coffee Concerts welcome the Adderbury Ensemble with Viv McLean performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, op. 58. Established in 1986, this chamber music series takes place in Europe’s oldest concert hall, offering superb performances in a stunning setting.
Experience the sights of the Oxford Town Hall’s grand main hall and help raise money for local charities at Christmas time with the The Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas Carol Concert.
Celebrate the festive season with Christmas – The Candlelight Concert. Enjoy live performances of classic carols like ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Winter Wonderland’ in a magical candlelit setting for the whole family.