The Christmas Orchestra in Oxford
Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit.
From £27.00
Events
24 events found.
Concerts
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Oxford Town Hall Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's,, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Oxford Coffee Concerts: Tim Horton
Holywell Music Room Holywell Road, Oxford, OxfordshireExperience Oxford Coffee Concerts, a much-loved Sunday morning series in the Holywell Music Room, featuring Haydn, Ravel and Beethoven. Enjoy world-class chamber music in Europe’s oldest concert hall, with coffee available nearby before the performance.
£17.00 -
Music in Adderbury – Autumn 2025
St Mary’s Church, Adderbury St Mary’s Road, Adderbury,, Banbury, OxfordshireEnjoy exceptional chamber music in the beautiful churches of Adderbury, Deddington and Bloxham, featuring renowned ensembles and celebrated musicians performing masterpieces from Haydn and Mendelssohn to Shostakovich, Brahms and Schubert throughout the autumn season.
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The Choir of The Queen’s College & Academy of Ancient Music: Handel’s Messiah
Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford, OxfordshireJoin The Choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford, and the world-famous Academy of Ancient Music performance of Handel’s Messaiah
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Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Tom Jones
The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury Spiceball Park, Banbury, OxfordshireJoin Sexbomb for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene, Sir Tom Jones, accompanied by an outstanding band playing two hours of his iconic hits.
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St Agnes Fountain
The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury Spiceball Park, Banbury, OxfordshireThe Four Horsemen of rising crime, global warming, AI and culture wars may be galloping our way, but Alfie’s new tour show Fair Cop offers a smart, funny antidote to the chaos. Drawing on his policing career, he reveals how pragmatism and humour can defuse even the most intimidating situations. Join him as he takes aim at modern-day bullies and brings laughter to a world that feels increasingly apocalyptic.
£26.00 -
Skalectrics
The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury Spiceball Park, Banbury, OxfordshireThe SKAlectrics, a dynamic seven-piece from North Oxfordshire, celebrate the iconic sounds of Ska, Two Tone and Trojan. Formed in 2015, the band brings an energetic live show packed with favourites from Madness, The Specials, The Selecter, Bad Manners and more — guaranteed to get audiences dancing.
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Roopa Panesar – Atma (The Soul)
Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford, OxfordshireRoopa Panesar’s ATMA brings a powerful live journey through love, loss, grief and joyful union. Blending Indian classical music with jazz, this evocative performance unites sitar, tabla, double bass, guitar and electronics in a rich, soul-stirring soundscape.
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Family Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford St Aldate’s, Oxford, OxfordshireThe Boys of Christ Church Cathedral Choir warmly welcomes children of all ages to this relaxed, fun and informal daytime celebration of the festive season.
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City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful! – Relaxed Performance
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford The High Street, OxfordRing in the festive season with the City of Oxford Choir at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. This uplifting Christmas celebration features beloved traditional carols, reflective seasonal music and exquisite contemporary works, creating an evening filled with warmth, joy and wonder.
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City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful!
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford The High Street, OxfordRing in the festive season with the City of Oxford Choir at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. This uplifting Christmas celebration features beloved traditional carols, reflective seasonal music and exquisite contemporary works, creating an evening filled with warmth, joy and wonder.
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Commotio – Advent Antiphons
SJE Arts Oxford St John the Evangelist Church, 109A Iffley Road, OxfordOxford’s contemporary voice choir present a seasonal programme with music for advent primarily from the 20th and 21st centuries.
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The Virgin’s Child – The Arcadian Singers 50th Anniversary Concert
Keble College Chapel, Oxford Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford, OxfordshireA 50th Anniversary Christmas Celebration with the Arcadian Singers and alumni. Featuring music from Byrd, Mendelssohn, Poulenc, CharpentierAttwood, beach, McDowall, Victoria, Finzi, Rubbra together with traditional carols.
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Oxford Bach Choir & London Mozart Players: Mozart Mass in C minor & Haydn Te Deum
Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford, OxfordshireThis festive season, Marios Papadopoulos conducts the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Messiah at the Olivier Hall.
£7.50 – £45.00 -
That 80s Christmas Rock Show
The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury Spiceball Park, Banbury, OxfordshireIf you adore Bon Jovi, Queen, Journey and the best of 80s rock, this Christmas tribute show brings two hours of explosive anthems, power ballads and festive favourites. Expect lasers, smoke, vintage audio, huge vocals and unapologetic 80s flair—plus an 8ft snowman. It’s the ultimate nostalgic party to kick off the festive season.
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Oxford Coffee Concerts: Brodsky Quartet
Holywell Music Room Holywell Road, Oxford, OxfordshireOxford Coffee Concerts presents a beautiful programme featuring Borodin’s Scherzo, Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise and Smetana’s From My Life. Held in the historic Holywell Music Room, these Sunday morning performances offer an exceptional chamber music experience.
£17.00 -
Henning Kraggerud, Adrian Brendel, Imogen Cooper
de Jager Auditorium, Trinity College Broad Street, OxfordImmerse yourself in an evening of Schubert’s greatest chamber masterpieces as three distinguished musicians unite to perform his Piano Trios in B-flat and E-flat. These late works, completed just a year before the composer’s death, overflow with lyrical richness, emotional nuance, and moments of profound, radiant beauty.
£27.00 -
Music in Adderbury – Autumn 2025
St Mary’s Church, Bloxham Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury, OxfordshireEnjoy exceptional chamber music in the beautiful churches of Adderbury, Deddington and Bloxham, featuring renowned ensembles and celebrated musicians performing masterpieces from Haydn and Mendelssohn to Shostakovich, Brahms and Schubert throughout the autumn season.
£20.00 -
St John’s International Piano Series: Vadym Kholodenko
St John’s College Auditorium St Giles, OxfordUkraine-born virtuoso Vadym Kholodenko delivers a thrilling programme featuring Beethoven’s monumental Hammerklavier Sonata, Lyatoshinsky’s expressive Three Preludes and the full original Paganini Études by Liszt. A rare chance to hear one of today’s most electrifying pianists in music of brilliance and daring.
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Bootleg Boss – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury Spiceball Park, Banbury, OxfordshireBootleg Boss, a dynamic seven-piece UK band, delivers the iconic sound and spirit of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Fronted by Kev Jamieson, the group captures the energy, storytelling and stadium-sized passion that define The Boss, creating an unforgettable live experience for fans old and new.
£23.00 -
Tony Christie: Up Close & Unplugged Farewell Tour
The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury Spiceball Park, Banbury, OxfordshireTony Christie takes to the stage for his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour, offering an intimate evening of iconic hits, rich vocals and classic showmanship. Performing favourites from “Is This The Way to Amarillo” to “Avenues & Alleyways” and reimagined tracks from his Nashville-recorded album A New Life, the legendary crooner delivers a heartfelt celebration of a remarkable career.
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Kenton Carols – 2025
Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireKenton 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.
£10.00 -
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah
Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford, OxfordshireThis festive season, Marios Papadopoulos conducts the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Messiah at the Olivier Hall.
£5.00 – £48.00 -
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford, OxfordshireCandlelight 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.
£23.50 – £47.00