BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034715 CREATED:20251117T003405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T003633Z UID:10004602-1779494400-1779753599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Blenheim Palace Food Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Blenheim Palace Food Festival\n\n\n\nThe Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns in 2026\, promising a mouth-watering celebration of food and drink set against the iconic backdrop of Blenheim Palace. \n\n\n\nThis much-loved event brings together celebrity chefs\, artisan producers and exciting global flavours for a delicious three-day experience. \n\n\n\nVisitors can enjoy a packed programme of live demonstrations and Q&As in the Festival Kitchen\, where celebrity and Michelin-star chefs showcase their culinary expertise. \n\n\n\nAcross the palace grounds\, a carefully curated collection of food stalls serves gourmet delights\, street-food favourites and dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world. \n\n\n\nAs well as tempting food and drink\, the festival features artisan kitchenware traders\, craft brewers\, farm shops and more – offering plenty to explore and taste throughout the day. \n\n\n\nPerfect for food lovers\, families and anyone looking to add flavour to their 2026 calendar. \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\nTickets required:Entrance is free with a valid pass or day ticket. This includes Palace & Play Pass\, Privilege Pass\, Palace\, Park & Gardens Pass or an Event Day Ticket. \n\n\n\nLocation: Event Showground. \n\n\n\nTime:From 10.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights from previous events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA taste of what to expect URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/blenheim-palace-food-festival/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Food & Drink Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/blenheim-palace-food-festival-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T103000 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20251128T122615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T144547Z UID:10004648-1780741800-1780741800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford Pride Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Oxford Pride Day 2026\n\n\n\nOxford Pride is an important event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing people together for an annual parade through the city centre on Pride Day. \n\n\n\nOxford Pride attracts thousands of people throughout the day. In addition to the parade\, there will be Pride Day events featuring a variety of live entertainment\, community and commercial market stalls\, plus food traders\, followed by more dancing in the streets as the party continues into the evening. \n\n\n\nLocal organisations\, companies\, trade unions and many more are welcome to join the parade. Organisations are invited to show their support and get their brand in front of the parade audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey details from 2025 event\n\n\n\n\nOxford Pride Parade: Saturday 07 June | Paradise Square Gardens | 10.30am start\n\n\n\nMain Stage at South Park: Live music\, drag\, street food\, and more throughout the day\n\n\n\nOfficial After Party: Glamorous Oxford | 11.30PM | Headliner: Baga Chipz | Entry: £7.00\n\n\n\nVoluntary Entry Donation: £3.00 – to support Oxford Pride’s charitable work\n\n\n\nGlass-Free Event: Please help keep Pride safe and fun for all\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPride Parade 2025 \n\n\n\n📅 Saturday 7 June 2025📍 Meeting Point: Paradise Square Gardens\, OX1 1BE🕘 Arrival Time: From 9.00am🚩 Parade Departure: 10.30am \n\n\n\nStep into the spotlight at the heart of Oxford Pride 2025 — the iconic Pride Parade. With flags flying high\, music in the air\, and love leading the way\, this year’s procession winds through the historic city centre before concluding in celebration at South Park. \n\n\n\nMain Stage Magic at South Park \n\n\n\nThis year’s main stage is absolutely packed with headline performances by the fabulous Danny Beard\, the sensational Ace\, and the mesmerising Billy & Louie – bringing charisma\, talent\, and unforgettable energy to the city. \n\n\n\nExpect a full day packed with: \n\n\n\n🎶 Live entertainment from local stars and guest performers from across the UK🏳️‍🌈 A community and retail marketplace full of Pride vibes🍔 Delicious street food to keep you fuelled💖 A safe\, joyful space to be your fabulous self \n\n\n\nIt’s the perfect mix of celebration and community spirit\, nestled in one of Oxford’s most beloved green spaces. \n\n\n\nThis year\, the organisers are asking for a voluntary £3.00 contribution. It’s just a small way to support a full day of unforgettable entertainment and celebration. If you’re able\, you can also donate below. \n\n\n\nOfficial After Party \n\n\n\n✨🎪 Head to Glamorous Oxford for the ultimate post-Pride celebration with the legendary… BAGA CHIPZ! \n\n\n\n🕦 On stage at 11.30pm🎉 Expect camp chaos\, iconic performances\, and a night to remember!🎟️ Entry: Only £7.00📍 Glamorous Oxford – the heart of Oxford Pride nightlife!💃 After Party vibes till LATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more: In pictures: Oxford Pride Parade Day 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Ticket Matters \n\n\n\nOxford Pride is a charity-run event. This year\, the organisers are asking for a voluntary £3.00 contribution. Every ticket sold helps them: \n\n\n\n\nAdvocate for equality and inclusivity in Oxford and beyond\n\n\n\nHost an incredible Pride Parade and Festival in Oxford\n\n\n\nOrganise community events year-round to support LGBTQ+ individuals\n\n\n\nProvide safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people to connect and thrive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShowreel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Oxford Pride\n\n\n\n Variety\nOxford DIY Pride Cabaret\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nOxford Pride 2025: City gears up for its biggest celebration yet\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nFlight Club Oxford launches ‘Love Wins’ cocktail for Pride weekend \n \n\n\n\nView All URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxford-pride-day/ LOCATION:Oxford City Centre\, Oxford City Centre\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Community Events,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/oxford-pride-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7519514;-1.2576947 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford City Centre Oxford City Centre Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford City Centre:geo:-1.2576947,51.7519514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20251206T081349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T082649Z UID:10009346-1780963200-1781999999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Hampton Court Palace Festival DESCRIPTION:Hampton Court Palace Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHampton Court Palace Festival\n\n\n\nHampton Court Palace Festival has been running nearly 30 years\, with a lineup of world-class artists taking to the stage in the intimate surrounds of the historic Base Court for an unforgettable evening like no other. \n\n\n\nArtists who have previously performed at the festival include Elton John\, Kylie\, Eric Clapton\, Tom Jones\, Lionel Richie\, Tears for Fears\, Van Morrison\, Bryan Adams\, Andrea Bocelli\, Tracy Chapman\, Grace Jones\, Simple Minds\, Bastille\, Elbow\, Keane and Crowded House to name a few. \n\n\n\nAccompanying each performance is an array of delicious food and drink\, from exclusive VIP dining packages in the historic State Apartments to luxury picnics by British Fine Foods and the hottest street food traders in the capital. Wash it all down with a glass of champagne\, a cocktail or a craft beer in the summer sunshine. \n\n\n\nJoin in for another sensational series of concerts in the breathtaking location of Hampton Court Palace in June 2026. With Nile Rodgers & CHIC now on sale\, six incredible nights are ready to book – including two shows from David Gray\, plus OMD\, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. \n\n\n\nSecure your seats and start planning an unforgettable summer in the Palace \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch a highlight\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeadliners\n\n\n\nDavid Gray / OMD / Pete Tong / Nile Rodgers & CHIC / Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more to be announced soon. \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\nDates confirmed so far: Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 June – David GrayFriday 12 June – OMDSaturday 13 June – Pete Tong Ibiza ClassicsWednesday 17 June – Nile Rodgers & ChicFriday 19 June – Sophie Ellis-Bextor \n\n\n\nTimes:Each headline performance begins at 9.00pm and lasts approximately 1.5 hours\, giving you exceptional facetime with your heroes in a uniquely intimate setting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeadliners and lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n David Gray\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Sophie Ellis-Bextor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Pete Tong\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n OMD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Hampton Court Palace Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nThe Stranglers\, Elvis Costello and 80s Classical join Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026 lineup\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nNile Rodgers & Chic announced for 2026 Hampton Court Palace Festival lineup\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nOne month to Hampton Court Palace Festival featuring Jessie J\, Paloma Faith\, Sam Ryder\, Jack Savoretti & more! \n \n\n\n\nView more URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/hampton-court-palace-festival/ LOCATION:Hampton Court Palace\, Surrey\, Hampton Court Palace\, East Molesey\, Surrey\, KT8 9AU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/hampton-court-palace-festival-01-1920x1080-2.webp GEO:51.4036128;-0.3377623 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hampton Court Palace Surrey Hampton Court Palace East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AU United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hampton Court Palace:geo:-0.3377623,51.4036128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20260101T114215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T114340Z UID:10004609-1781222400-1781395199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Witney Music Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Witney Music Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Witney Music Festival 2026\n\n\n\nWitney Music Festival 2026 is a fantastic two-day open-air music festival for all the family in Witney\, Oxfordshire. \n\n\n\nWitney Music Festival is a not-for-profit event and will be delivered in partnership with Witney Town Council for the first time. \n\n\n\nThe festival founder Stuart Foster started the event in memory of his sister Jo who tragically passed away\, creating a 2-week program of entertainment throughout the town\, engaging with local businesses and musicians to showcase just how amazing the local music scene is. \n\n\n\nThis festival climaxes with a 2-day greenfield event on The Leys Recreation Ground\, Witney. \n\n\n\nThe event site consists of a main stage arena\, dance tent venue\, funfair\, trader village\, VIP area and a free Inclusive Zone and viewing area brought to you in partnership with Bass Therapy. \n\n\n\nThere will be an excellent on-site bar filled with an excellent selection of beers\, cider\, wines\, mixers\, and a variety of soft drinks\, via the sponsors – The Hook Norton Brewery. \n\n\n\nThere will also be a wide variety of food vendors on site that can cater to everyone’s dietary needs as well as a funky selection of retailers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo archive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see booking information below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices (TBC): \n\n\n\nGeneral admissionAdults Friday – £7.50 (£5.00 early bird)Adults Saturday – £10.00 (£7.50 early bird)Under 14s – Free entry with a ticket but only when with an adult \n\n\n\nVIP tickets2-day VIP ticket – £45.00 (£30.00 early bird)Under 14s must also purchase a VIP ticket for access to this area and must be accompanied by an adult.Only 250 tickets are available this year. \n\n\n\nDates & times:Friday 06 June from 5.00pm to 11.00pmSaturday 07 June from noon to 11.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation:The Leys\, WitneyThe event main entrance is accessed via The Leys directly behind St Marys Church Witney. Accessed off Station Lane / Church Green \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 itinerary\n\n\n\nWitney Music Festival 2023 itinerary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nImages: Mike Berry – Photography URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/witney-music-festival/ LOCATION:The Leys\, Witney\, The Leys\, Witney\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/witney-music-festival-gallery-02-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7799211;-1.4861204 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Leys Witney The Leys Witney Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Leys:geo:-1.4861204,51.7799211 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20251116T235937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T151500Z UID:10011600-1782518400-1783123199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Blenheim Palace Festival DESCRIPTION:Blenheim Palace Festival 2026\n\n\n\nOverviewExperience a summer of world-class music and culture at the debut Blenheim Palace Festival\, set against the stunning backdrop of the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taking place across June and July 2026\, this open-air festival promises an unforgettable five-day celebration of international talent\, immersive cultural experiences\, and elevated hospitality. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect \n\n\n\nThe festival will feature headline performances from global superstars including Katy Perry\, Teddy Swims with special guest Lauren Spencer-Smith\, and dance music pioneer Pete Tong Ibiza Classics. Two more headliners are yet to be announced. Enjoy open-air concerts on the Great Court\, with VIP packages\, curated dining experiences\, and premium Fortnum & Mason picnic options\, all framed by the grandeur of Blenheim Palace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLineup\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 27 June: Pete Tong Ibiza Classics featuring The Essential Orchestra with support from Sarah Story and Danny Rampling \n\n\n\nTuesday\, 30 June : Teddy Swims with special guest Lauren Spencer Smith  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, 01 July: Katy Perry  \n\n\n\nFriday\, 03 July: Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts with very special guest Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 04 July: Michael Bublé \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Fully accessible site with designated areas for guests with mobility requirements.\n\n\n\nTravel: Parking on-site and public transport options available; plan ahead for peak days.\n\n\n\nVIP & hospitality experiences – The Grand Banquet dining experience\, luxury picnic options\, and upgraded ticket packages.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Great Court \n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\nTop terrace in Great Court to be used for access to the Palace\, access to the Formal Gardens via Snake Gate (no access to West Courtyard for event). \n\n\n\nParking: \n\n\n\nParking is required for Blenheim Palace Festival and can be purchased on the day. Card payments only. \n\n\n\nDogs: \n\n\n\nNo dogs allowed. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nWhy not make the most of your visit and spend the day at Blenheim Palace before the concert begins? With your Annual Pass\, you can enjoy everything that Blenheim Palace\, Park and Gardens has on offer\, before an incredible evening of music. *The Palace will be closed from 3.00pm during Blenheim Palace Festival. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/blenheim-palace-festival/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/bleheim-palace-festival-03-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20241220T193751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T125054Z UID:10004447-1783468800-1783900799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Henley Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Henley Festival 2026\n\n\n\nMark your diaries. Henley Festival 2026 will take place from 08 to 12 July 2026. \n\n\n\nHenley Festival is an exclusive boutique black-tie festival that takes place over five days\, celebrating the best of the UK and International music and arts. \n\n\n\nThe festival is a truly unique event. It embraces a vibrant programme from pop to world music\, classical to jazz where art and gastronomy share equal billing with music. \n\n\n\nIndulge in a whole range of dining and drinking options at Henley Festival\, from riverside fine-dining to grazing\, plus a wealth of bars throughout the site. \n\n\n\nThis event listing still contains information from previous festivals to give you a sense of what to expect in 2026. The page will be updated with information about the 2026 festival when it becomes available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be able to purchase your Henley Festival tickets as follows: \n\n\n\n\nPatrons – Monday 27 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nPlatinum Friends – Thursday 30 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nGold Friends – Friday 31 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nSilver Friends – Monday 03 February 10.00am\n\n\n\nBronze Friends – Tuesday 04 February 10.00am\n\n\n\nGeneral Public – Thursday 06 February 10.00am\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHenley Festival 2025 lineup\n\n\n\nFloating stage headlinersDiana Ross: A Symphonic CelebrationMcFly | Rick Astley | Hacienda ClassicalAnd on Sunday… Matteo Bocelli | Jamie Cullum \n\n\n\nPure Heaven – The Festival ClubJo Whiley: Festival Anthems | Yolanda Brown: Bob Marley Songbook | Ellie Sax \n\n\n\nComedy at the Paradiso & RiversideEd Byrne | Ivo Graham | Matt Forde | Rob Auton \n\n\n\nRise by Henley FestivalCreating opportunities for emerging talent to learn\, perform and flourishWestcoast Rising Star Award Winner Hetta FalzonLeila McKenzie | Darcy Winter | Jonny Morgan | Conor McLainNaima Adams | The White Lakes | High Windows | Tony Mac \n\n\n\nJazz & swing at the ParadisoMegan McConnell | Jazz & The TonicsNatty Congeroo & The Flames of Rhythm \n\n\n\nWorld in the Bedouin TentWonder 45 | The Dominos | BB3 | Luisa Santiago | Datura Roots CollectiveAndres Cruz | The Revue | Tor Hills | No Limit Street Band | Kavalla \n\n\n\nVisual arts in Henley Festival’s Galleries & Sculpture GardenHaut de Gamme | The Barker GalleryCircus Gallery | Harriet Gosling | Catriona WoodRock Legends Live | Hypergallery | The Drang GalleryAmber Gallery | Tommy Gurr | Superstars | James Marshall \n\n\n\nPlaydate @ Henley FestivalThe Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Mr Sleepybum | Pang OnYolanda Brown Band Jam | Fred in the Shed | Bubbleologist | Twistina & TwistopherOxford Face Painter | The Party Poppers | Face Painting for All | Esa LauHappy Heart Bike | Doodle Jam | Abbey School \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoving Troupe at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nAs you explore the Henley Festival site\, you will once again be dazzled and amazed by a roaming troupe of entertainers. Here’s what’s in store for when you arrive… \n\n\n\nAcro Chaps (a trio of mustachioed acrobats)\, Bad Nana’s (Granny Turismo)\, Cirque Pyromantic (Electroglide Butterflies)\, Elton Wrong (rock/pop icon driving along on a piano at a speed of 4 mph)\, Super Tenants (band and interactive party starters)\, The Bouncers (stilts)\, The Miniscule of Sound (The Worlds Smallest Nightclub)\, Tommy Gurr Painting Live \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nThe visual arts programme will see stunning contemporary art\, sculpture and installation right across the site. There will be remarkable installations from artists all over the world with artwork like you’ve never seen before. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Sunday at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nFamily Sunday is a daytime ticketed fun-filled music\, comedy\, visual and performance art event for our younger audience. Entry to the evening festival event is not included. Family Sunday opens at 10.00am and closes at 1.30pm. There is free parking for Family Sunday only between 9.30am and 2.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nEvent website \n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nGeneral public booking will be available from February 2026. \n\n\n\nSee the FAQs section below for information about the various ticket options available for you to experience Henley Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nDress code:The Henley Festival has a dress code of Black Tie. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines – think dinner jackets\, evening trousers and bow ties for men\, long or short evening wear for ladies\, sequins and sparkle! The only exception is for the Henley Symphony Orchestra Saturday Lunchtime Concert and the Family Sunday children’s event. \n\n\n\nAge limits:There is a lower age limit for the festival. On Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday\, it is 14+ years\, and on Saturday and Sunday\, it is 12+ years. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. \n\n\n\nWeather:The Henley Festival gates open at 6.00pm. There are many covered areas within the enclosure\, but if you are on the Lawn or have a General Admission ticket\, make sure you bring some protective outerwear for the Main Stage concert. In exceptional weather\, no umbrellas are allowed\, but Wellington boots are welcome – the more colourful\, the better. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the different ticket types?+\n\n\n\n\nThere are various ticket options for you to experience Henley Festival. \n\n\n\nGrandstand (A\, B and C) tickets offer the opportunity to see everything at the festival and enjoy the Floating Stage concert from an allocated\, undercover seat in the Grandstand. These tickets are priced according to their view (in varying degrees) of the Floating Stage. \n\n\n\nLawn (Premier\, A\, B\, C and Restricted View) tickets give you the chance to see everything at the festival and view the Floating Stage concert under the stars in an allocated seat on the grassed Lawn area. These tickets are priced according to their view (in varying degrees) of the Floating Stage. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission tickets provide a perfect way to enjoy the events\, performances\, restaurants and bars around the site – a great ticket if you want to wander around. Please be aware that this is not a ticket suitable for viewing the Headline Floating Stage concert and will not give access to the Lawn and Grandstand seats. General Admission ticket holders will be able to hear the performance and may be able to see the stage from a distance\, but this is not guaranteed. \n\n\n\nWhat is an Under 18’s ticket? \n\n\n\nHenley Festival offers an evening ticket for visitors aged under 18. Age limits for this ticket type are 14 to 17 years on Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday and 12 to 17 years on Saturday and Sunday. An Under 18s wristband will be allocated at the festival entrance upon arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I buy tickets on the night?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, you can buy tickets throughout the festival week\, either online or at the box office during opening times (subject to availability). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes everyone in my party have to have their own e-ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, everyone must have their own individual tickets ready to be scanned at the front gates. Please keep your ticket safe and remember to bring it to the event with you. \n\n\n\nYou will need to keep your ticket with you throughout the night\, particularly for the Floating Stage concert as Lawn and Grandstand ticket holders will need their seat and row number. You may be asked by security to show your e-ticket at any point during the evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I need a wristband?+\n\n\n\n\nWristbands will be given out at the Festival gates upon presentation of a valid ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat can I do with a spare ticket on the night?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Box Office is unable to help customers with the re-sale of any spare tickets. Please ensure you buy only the amount of tickets you need. You are welcome to pass them on to Friends or Family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time should I arrive?+\n\n\n\n\nThe car park opens at 4.00pm. The festival gates open at 5.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I wear?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Henley Festival has a dress code of Black Tie. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines. So dig out your best frock. You can never be overdressed at Henley! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can I make a restaurant reservation?+\n\n\n\n\nDining reservations are only available to those who have purchased a valid festival ticket. Reservations can be made (subject to availability) when booking your tickets\, by telephone or online. Please contact the Box Office on 01491 843404 if you have already purchased your festival tickets and subsequently would like to make a dining reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there car parking available?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, and you will be able to purchase a car park pass at the time of your booking\, which will then be sent to you via your e-ticket in June. \n\n\n\nIf you have booked in advance\, you will be directed to either Car Park 1 or Car Park 2 as requested. Once there\, you will be pointed to the next available car parking space. \n\n\n\nFestival guests who purchase a Car Park Pass on the night will be directed to the next available area in Car Park 2 (subject to availability). \n\n\n\nEach evening the car parks will open from 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nOn Family Sunday\, Car Park 1 will open at 9.30am\, and all cars must be removed by 2.00pm. Free parking is available for Family Sunday only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring a boat?+\n\n\n\n\nThere are limited moorings within the Henley Festival enclosure available to purchase and for the exclusive use of festival ticket holders only. All guests on board must have a valid festival ticket and abide by the Black Tie dress code. \n\n\n\nAvailable moorings must be paid for at the time of booking. Following on\, you will be contacted by the Henley Festival Mooring Team and asked to complete and return a mooring form. Mooring positions are allocated by Henley Festival and cannot be chosen by the customer. Moorings are not transferable or refundable. \n\n\n\nBoats with pre-booked moorings may arrive from 3.00pm on the day of their booking and must leave by midday the following day. You can access your boat throughout the evening – you must retain both ticket and wristband to regain access to the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I get to the festival from the riverbank?+\n\n\n\n\nYou can get into the festival from the riverbank if you have a valid ticket and a wristband which can be collected from one of the wristband exchange points on the towpath. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan we be dropped off and collected by boat?+\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Hobbs of Henley on 01491 572035 for further advice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is the Henley Festival Site Box Office?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Henley Festival Site Box Office is located on the left-hand side\, towards the festival entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time does the festival Box Office open and close?+\n\n\n\n\nThe site Box Office is open from 2.00pm to 9.00pm from Wednesday to Sunday during festival week. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Henley Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nHenley Festival unveils spectacular 2026 line up for five summer nights\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nSubmissions open for RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize 2026\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nRISE by Henley Festival opens 2026 Emerging Artist Prize applications\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nHemani announced as Henley Festival’s Headline Sponsor for 2026 \n \n\n\n\nView more URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/henley-festival/ LOCATION:Henley-on-Thames Town Centre\, Market Place\, RG9 2AQ\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2AQ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/henley-festival-2021-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.5371904;-0.9066122 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henley-on-Thames Town Centre Market Place RG9 2AQ Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2AQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place\, RG9 2AQ:geo:-0.9066122,51.5371904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20260504T132943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T132955Z UID:10012047-1784246400-1786838399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Party in the Paddock Music Racedays 2026 DESCRIPTION:Party in the Paddock Music Racedays 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Party in the Paddock Music Racedays 2026\n\n\n\nParty in the Paddock is back for 2026! \n\n\n\nThere are two big music and racing weekends to look forward to during July and August\, promising entertainment both on and off the track! \n\n\n\nAfter welcoming more than 45\,000 fans to its Party in the Paddock music raceday series in 2025\, Newbury Racecourse is thrilled to announce its return in 2026 with two huge weekends of racing and live music in partnership with Bauer Media’s leading brands\, including Hits Radio and Magic. \n\n\n\nThe first acts for July have been revealed: Fans can look forward to Gipsy Kings\, featuring Nicolas Reyes\, taking to the famous Party in the Paddock stage live after racing on IRE Incentive Raceday on Friday 17 July\, before Ronan Keating closes out the weekend in style as part of Weatherbys Super Sprint Day on Saturday 18 July. \n\n\n\nWith world-class racing\, unforgettable performances\, and an electric summer atmosphere\, this is a series you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nKeep your eyes peeled – headline acts for the Summer August Raceday on Friday 14 August and Visit Malta Hungerford Day on Saturday 15 August will be announced in January. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Gipsy Kings and Ronan Keating announced as 2026 Party in the Paddock headliners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the 2025 highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\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\nTBC \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 17 and Saturday 18 July\, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2026 \n\n\n\nFor the afternoon fixtures racing will typically start between 12.00pm and 2.00pm. \n\n\n\nFor the evening fixtures\, racing will typically start between 4.00pm and 5.00pm. \n\n\n\nFor our music racedays (in July and August) the concert will typically start around 30 minutes after the last race. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/party-in-the-paddock-music-racedays-2026/ LOCATION:Newbury Racecourse\, The Racecourse\, Newbury\, Berkshire\, RG14 7PN CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Party-in-the-Paddock-Music-Racedays-2026.webp GEO:51.3972962;-1.2985492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Newbury Racecourse The Racecourse Newbury Berkshire RG14 7PN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Racecourse:geo:-1.2985492,51.3972962 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20251229T135905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T152455Z UID:10004441-1784764800-1785110399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Truck Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Truck Festival 2026\n\n\n\nTruck Festival 2026 will take place in the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside from 23 to 26 July 2025. \n\n\n\nTruck Festival is one of Oxfordshire’s most popular summer music festivals\, returning each July to Hill Farm in Steventon for a long weekend of live music\, culture and community spirit. \n\n\n\nFounded in 1998\, the independently run festival is known for its relaxed\, village-fête atmosphere combined with a strong contemporary music line-up. Across multiple stages\, Truck Festival showcases a mix of major UK headliners\, established artists and emerging talent spanning indie\, rock\, alternative and electronic genres. \n\n\n\nBeyond the music\, festival-goers can expect a wide range of food and drink traders\, family-friendly activities\, arts and entertainment\, and on-site camping\, all set in the Oxfordshire countryside. With its emphasis on independence\, creativity and community\, Truck Festival has earned a reputation as a standout event on the UK festival calendar. \n\n\n\nThe festival takes place at Hill Farm\, Steventon\, Oxfordshire\, OX13 6AB. \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\nOnly The Poets at Truck Festival in 2019\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTruck Festival 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nThe 2026 lineup promises another standout year\, led by The Maccabees\, Two Door Cinema Club\, CMAT\, The Libertines and The Wombats. They’re joined by an impressive supporting bill including Primal Scream\, Kaiser Chiefs\, The Vaccines\, Rizzle Kicks\, Everything Everything\, Friendly Fires\, Circa Waves\, The Cribs\, The Lottery Winners\, We Are Scientists\, Black Honey and many more\, with artists spanning indie\, alternative and pop. More acts are still to be announced. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTruck Festival 2026 lineup poster\n\n\n\n\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\nOpening times:For Weekend Camping Ticket holders\, the site opens at 10.00am on Thursday 23 July and then closes at midnight on Sunday 27 July. The main arena opens at noon on Friday and closes 2.00am each night. All customers must have vacated the site by midday on Monday 28 July. \n\n\n\nAdding ‘Thursday Entry’ entitles you to enter the festival on Thursday 24 July\, a day earlier than the Weekend Camping Ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & booking:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat ticket types are available?+\n\n\n\n\nTruck Festival offers Weekend Camping\, Weekend Family Camping\, Youth Weekend Tickets (ages 13–17) and Children’s Tickets (12 and under). Upgrades include Thursday Early Entry and Zodiac Fields (premium facilities and location). All upgrade tickets must be purchased alongside a valid Weekend ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do ticket tiers mean?+\n\n\n\n\nTicket tiers are price-based only. Higher tiers do not offer additional access. Early buyers benefit from lower prices\, while all standard Weekend tickets provide the same entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre Day Tickets available?+\n\n\n\n\nNo. Truck Festival is a weekend-only event and Day Tickets are not available. However\, ticket holders may leave and re-enter the site freely throughout the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo children need a ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. \n\n\n\n\nAges 12 and under require a children’s ticket and must be accompanied by a full-paying adult.\n\n\n\nAges 5 and under also require a ticket but at a reduced price.Children do not require Thursday or Zodiac upgrades when accompanying an adult with the relevant access.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is a Youth Ticket the same price as an adult ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nAll attendees aged 13 and over have historically paid full price. The Youth Ticket exists to support safeguarding\, allowing staff to easily identify and support attendees aged 13–17 via a dedicated wristband. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan tickets be resold?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. If plans change\, tickets can be resold safely via the official resale partner\, Tixel. Third-party resellers and social media sales are not recommended\, as tickets may not be valid. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill I receive a physical ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nNo. All tickets are e-tickets and will be emailed to the lead booker approximately one week before the event. Festival-goers are advised to download or screenshot their QR code before arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore you go:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring?+\n\n\n\n\nEssentials include: \n\n\n\n\nE-ticket (printed or on phone)\n\n\n\nPhoto ID\n\n\n\nTent and sleeping bag\n\n\n\nRefillable water bottle\n\n\n\nWeather-appropriate clothing\n\n\n\nToiletries and medication\n\n\n\nTorch and phone charger\n\n\n\nCashless payments only – bring a debit/credit card\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I not bring?+\n\n\n\n\nA full prohibited items list is available on the festival website. Valuables are discouraged\, as personal belongings remain the responsibility of the attendee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring a camera?+\n\n\n\n\nCompact personal cameras are allowed. Professional cameras\, including those with interchangeable lenses or lenses longer than 6 inches\, are not permitted without press accreditation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring chairs or gazebos?+\n\n\n\n\nChairs are permitted in campsites only. No chairs\, tables or gazebos are allowed in the arena. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre animals allowed?+\n\n\n\n\nOnly registered assistance dogs are permitted on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there:\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Truck Festival by public transport?+\n\n\n\n\nTrain: Didcot Parkway (Great Western Railway) with shuttle buses to the site. \n\n\n\nShuttle Bus: Dedicated services run between Didcot Parkway and the festival. \n\n\n\nBus: Thames Travel services operate across Oxfordshire during the festival weekend. \n\n\n\nTaxi: Local taxi services are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I drive?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Parking passes must be purchased in advance (£30 + booking fee) or on arrival (£40). Parking is located adjacent to the campsites. Pick-up and drop-off facilities are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre campervans and caravans allowed?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, with a valid Campervan/Caravan Pass. Vehicles must include fitted sleeping facilities and cooking or washing facilities. Electric hook-ups are available as an add-on. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn arrival:\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I leave and re-enter the site?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Re-entry is permitted throughout the weekend\, but alcohol can only be brought into the campsite on first entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs alcohol allowed?+\n\n\n\n\nAlcohol is permitted in campsites only\, on first entry\, and in limited quantities: \n\n\n\n\nUp to 24 cans\, or\n\n\n\n1 x 70cl spirits bottle (decanted)\, or\n\n\n\n2 x wine bottles (decanted)\n\n\n\n\nNo alcohol is allowed in the arena. Festival bars operate a Challenge 25 policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat ID is accepted?+\n\n\n\n\nAccepted ID includes: \n\n\n\n\nPassport\n\n\n\nUK driving licence (including provisional)\n\n\n\nCitizenCard or other PASS-approved cardsPhotocopies are accepted for entry but not for alcohol purchases.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile on site:\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there accessible facilities?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Truck Festival offers accessible viewing areas\, toilets\, parking and PA ticket schemes. Full details and applications are available on the festival’s Accessibility page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there lost property?+\n\n\n\n\nLost property should be reported to campsite management cabins. After the event\, enquiries can be made via info@truckfestival.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs volunteering available?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Volunteer opportunities are run through Festaff. Further details for Truck 2026 will be announced closer to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat welfare support is available?+\n\n\n\n\nA 24/7 Welfare Tent is located in the arena and staffed by trained professionals from W.E.L.Safe CIC. Support is available for anyone feeling unwell\, overwhelmed or in need of assistance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the drugs policy?+\n\n\n\n\nTruck Festival operates a zero-tolerance drugs policy. Illegal substances\, including nitrous oxide and new psychoactive substances\, are prohibited and may result in ejection and police action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre bag searches carried out?+\n\n\n\n\nYes. Bag searches are conducted on entry as a condition of attendance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the event:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I’ve lost something after the festival?+\n\n\n\n\nPost-event lost property enquiries should be emailed to info@truckfestival.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch highlights from Truck Festival 2019\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Truck Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nTruck Festival announces electrifying lineup for 2025 edition\n\n Arts & Entertainment\, Community\nTruck Festival raises over £120K for local charities and organisations\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nOxfordshire’s Truck Festival 2019 announces line-up \n \n\n\n\nView All URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/truck-festival/ LOCATION:Hill Farm\, Steventon\, Abingdon-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX13 6AB CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/truck-festival-02-1920x1080-caitlin-mogridge.webp GEO:51.6149029;-1.3101692 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Farm Steventon Abingdon-on-Thames Oxfordshire OX13 6AB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Steventon:geo:-1.3101692,51.6149029 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20250830T180232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T181314Z UID:10004443-1785369600-1785715199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wilderness Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Festival 2021 – 10 Seconds Introduction Film\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wilderness Festival 2026\n\n\n\nWilderness Festival is a four-day festival combining live music\, arts\, wellbeing and an array of theatre\, artisanship\, late-night parties\, outdoor pursuits and culinary experiences in the Oxfordshire countryside. \n\n\n\nWilderness is your perfect weekend escape – with an eclectic line-up featuring Music and the Arts\, a range of Feasting and Dining experiences\, Talks and Debates to inspire\, a dedicated Sanctuary catering to your every wellbeing need\, a Family Field to keep the little ones entertained\, two beautiful swimming lakes and a whole forest ready for you to explore. \n\n\n\nExplore a community where genres are redefined\, identity is turned on its head and arts from across the spectrum sit side by side. London’s most respected institutions bring bespoke works: The Royal Academy of Arts\, Southbank Centre\, The Roundhouse and The RSA. Life-enhancing and decadently surreal. All with a good chance of streakers. \n\n\n\nNote that the remaining details on this page are from the 2025 festival and are kept to give you an idea of what to expect in 2026. This page will be updated with information for the 2026 festival as soon as it becomes available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping at Wilderness Festival 2026\n\n\n\nCamping is included in the ticket price\, so if you’re planning to stay at the festival\, you’ll need to choose which campsite you would like to stay in before booking your ticket. If camping’s not your thing\, choose the non-camping option and come and go throughout the weekend within the gate times. \n\n\n\nWristbands are barcoded for each campsite\, so please ensure you’re certain about where you would like to stay before you book. \n\n\n\nBoutique – With a range of accommodations to choose from and exclusive perks\, you can only stay here if you book accommodation on top of your festival ticket. \n\n\n\nMeadow – Featuring unfurnished\, pre-pitched accommodations\, you can only stay here if you book these on top of your festival ticket. \n\n\n\nGeneral – Bring your tent\, choose a spot and set up camp for the weekend. \n\n\n\nQuiet – For those of you who want extra shut-eye. No portable sound systems or children under eight are allowed. \n\n\n\nFamily – With baby-changing facilities and a family welfare tent\, this is the one for you if you’re bringing little ones to the festival. \n\n\n\nLive-In Vehicle  – The only campsite that can accommodate live-in vehicles\, caravans and campervans. To stay here\, you must also book a Live-In Vehicle Pass. \n\n\n\nAccessibility – The dedicated accessibility campsite with facilities to accommodate accessibility festivalgoers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilderness Festival Film\n\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\nCamping is included in the ticket price\, so if you’re planning to stay at the festival\, you’ll need to choose which campsite you would like to stay in before booking your ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilderness 2026 festival lineup\n\n\n\nMusic & DancingScissor Sisters / Carl Cox / The Last Dinner Party / Sisters: curated by Annie Lennox / Soulwax / Baxter Dury / Saint Etienne / Good Neighbours / The Hot 8 Brass Band / Groove Armada (DJ Set) / Nic Fanciulli / Eats everything / Olive F / Dan Shake • Say She She / Demi Riquísimo / Delilah / Chloe Qisha / Mr Cutts / + much more \n\n\n\nFeasting & DiningAsh Valenzuela-Heeger / Atul Kochhar / Margot Henderson / Mike Davies / Sam Carter / Forest Feast with Woodfired Canteen / Fortnum & Mason Blanquette / Fortnum & Mason Picnics \n\n\n\nTalks\, Comedy & ConversationFern Brady / Oli Dugmore / AI and Algorithm: Attention Seeker or Attention Stealer / The Bed Trick: Sex and Deception on Trial / Between the Lines: Pay Attention and Get Writing / Big Boys Don’t Cry: Are Men OK? / Bring on the Flamboyance / Despite It All: A Handbook for Climate Hopefuls / Do Blue Plaques Talk Back? / + much more \n\n\n\nArts & ParticipationSouthbank Centre’s KUNSTY Takeover / The Outdoorium / Wayne Wayneson and the Whisky Kissers / The Wilderness Cricket / House Of Life / The Cocoa Butter Club – SANKOFA / The Sublime Society / Little Bulb: Listen Dance / Lorna Rose Treen & Friends / + much more \n\n\n\nWellbeing For Body & MindThe Wandering Wild Sauna / MASAJ Treatments / An Embodied Rest™️ / Barre & Restore / Boating / Cardio Dance Workshop / Charge yourself through HIIT / Closing Circle / Come & Be Adored: The Art Of Devotion In Relationships / Concious Connected Breath – Breathwork / Cultivating Joy / S&P.e – Dance fitness / Dynamic Mat Pilates / Embodied Flow + Yoga Nidra / Fitness With Kage / Flow like a Fighter / Forest Bathing / Hear. Together. Now / + much more \n\n\n\nFamily321…Let’s Have Fun / Arthur the Juggler / BSOU Rock School / Dancing Tales’ with Uncle Tacko! / Discovering our Family Stories / Fun Science / Guerilla Archaeology / Junk Jodie / Little Strummers / Madame Zucchini / Mortimer Nannies / Rock School Bus / + much more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Wilderness Festival 2026 poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen is Wilderness Festival 2026?+\n\n\n\n\nWilderness 2025 starts on Thursday\, 30 July to Sunday\, 02 August 2026\, at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is Wilderness Festival\, and how do I get there?+\n\n\n\n\nWilderness Festival takes place at Cornbury Park\, near Charlbury in Oxfordshire. Detailed information on how to get to Wilderness Festival by all forms of transport is as follows: \n\n\n\nBy car\n\n\n\nPlease use the postcodes below to help get you near to the correct side of the festival for entry into your chosen campsite/carpark. As you approach\, you will then see Yellow AA road signs. Once you see these\, please follow them based on the entrance gate needed for your chosen campsite/car park. \n\n\n\nOX7 3HL – Blue Gate – Cranehill LodgeFamily Camping/Car ParkLive-In Vehicle CampingAccessibility Camping & Live-In Vehicles/Car Park \n\n\n\nOX7 3DF – Red Gate – Witney RoadGeneral Camping/Car ParkQuiet Camping/Car ParkGrove Camping/Car Park \n\n\n\nOX7 3EW – Green Gate – Southill DriveBoutique Camping/Car ParkMeadow Camping/Car ParkDrop Off\, Pick UpBike Park \n\n\n\nOX7 3EH – Yellow Gate – North LodgePedestrians only. \n\n\n\nCar Park Passes: \n\n\n\n\nEvery vehicle must have an applicable Car Park Pass (1 per vehicle).\n\n\n\nYou can either book these in advance or on arrival for £26 (card payment only).\n\n\n\nEvery car park pass booked includes a £1 donation to Trees for Cities.\n\n\n\nIf you’re coming by car please use the Liftshare platform.\n\n\n\n\nIf this has been posted to you in advance\, please have this completed and clearly displayed on your windscreen before arrival.If you have not received this before arrival\, please bring your booking confirmation email (you can present this on your phone). \n\n\n\nGetting from the Car Park to Campsite:Find out more information on the bookable trolley services here. \n\n\n\nNot Camping?If you’re coming and going from the festival each day you only need one car park pass to be able to park your car for the whole weekend but please be aware that there is non guarantee you’ll get the same parking space each day if you leave and return. \n\n\n\nBy motorcycle\n\n\n\nThere is no specific bike park for motorcycle. Motorcycles are parked at your own risk and will require a Car Park Pass (1 per vehicle). Please follow the car entry routes are as above. \n\n\n\nBy train & shuttle bus\n\n\n\nDirect trains run from London Paddington to Charlbury Station at regular intervals throughout the weekend and take approximately 1.5 hours. Once you arrive at Charlbury Station there will be a shuttle bus running between the station and the festival. Prices and timings for this will be announced later in the year. \n\n\n\nShuttle Times:Thursday: 11.30am to 7.00pmFriday: 11.30am to 7.00pmSaturday: Not runningSunday: 4.00pm to 8.00pmMonday: 8.00am to 11.00am \n\n\n\nPlease note shuttles will run between these hours as and when the shuttles are full \n\n\n\nPrices:Single Fare £5ppReturn Fare £8pp \n\n\n\nPlease note payments are cash only \n\n\n\nFestival Drop-Off Points:There will be 2 shuttles running from Charlbury Station \n\n\n\nTo the NORTH of the festival\, for:Family | Accessible | Live-In Vehicle \n\n\n\nTo the SOUTH of the festival\, for:Bus Stop 1 – Drop Off\, Pick Up | General | Quiet | Grove | Groups | Crew | PerformerBus Stop 2 – Boutique | Meadow \n\n\n\nPlease ensure you get on the correct bus for the campsite you are staying in \n\n\n\nAt the Festival:Once you arrive at the festival\, there will be an internal shuttle running at peak times to help get you to the right campsite. \n\n\n\nBy coach\n\n\n\nThe easiest way to travel direct from London to the festival. Offering a return service from London Victoria Coach Station and London Richmond\, the official coach travel partner Big Green Coach will bring you straight to the festival on Thursday and drop you back to London on Monday. \n\n\n\nSo\, whether you’ve had a late-night party in The Valley or found your zen in the sanctuary\, you won’t need to worry about the journey home on Monday. Let Big Green Coach take the stress out of organising your travel and secure your hassle-free return coach seats Book here. \n\n\n\nBetter still\, Big Green Coach is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of every festival goer by providing carbon-neutral coach services to and from the festival gates. \n\n\n\nAccess Customers \n\n\n\nAccessible coaches can be provided upon request\, please submit a Big Green Coach Accessibility Request Form to make an official request and if you have any questions please email customerservice@biggreencoach.co.uk. \n\n\n\nBy bicycle\n\n\n\nOur regular bike park is located next to the Pick Up\, Drop Off entrance\, off the Green Route\, most easily accessed via the Green Gate\, Southill Drive\, OX7 3EW. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, the bike park is fencing only that festivalgoers are able to lock their bikes to. Bikes are left at the owner’s risk. \n\n\n\nOnce you’ve parked your bike\, you can enter the festival via the Pick Up Drop Off entrance. \n\n\n\nIf you live locally and are planning to cycle\, you may find the Yellow Gate\, North Lodge entrance (OX7 3EH) an easier way to access the festival. If you do this\, we ask that you lock your bike up neatly against the fence line on the right side of the driveway/road\, so as not to block the pedestrian pathway. \n\n\n\nYou can also cycle round to the bike park\, but please note the road from the Green Gate round to the Yellow Gate will be busy with festival traffic\, mainly flowing in the opposite direction\, through the festival. \n\n\n\nBy foot\n\n\n\nThe Yellow Gate\, North Lodge entrance\, OX7 3EH is the dedicated route for accessing the festival on foot from Charlbury. \n\n\n\nThis route takes you up the main driveway towards Cornbury House. Upon passing through the North Lodge gate there is a pedestrian/local box office on your left where you can scan your mobile QR code in return for a festival wristband. If you have any problems with your pass they’ll also be able to help solve this for you here. \n\n\n\nOnce you have your wristband there is a fenced-off pedestrian walkway that runs along the grass verge\, up the side of the driveway\, taking you straight up to the pedestrian arena entrance\, bringing you into the arena next to the main Wilderness Stage. \n\n\n\nPlease ensure you use this dedicated walkway\, as this road is still used throughout the festival for exiting traffic. \n\n\n\nPlease note – if you’re accessing the campsites from this route you cannot enter until after 12.00pm on Thursday when the arena is open as you will need to walk through the arena to reach any of the campsites! \n\n\n\nIf you’re walking home in the evening\, please wear bright/reflective clothing and bring a torch as there is minimal lighting along some stretches of the surrounding local roads. \n\n\n\nPedestrian Route Instructions \n\n\n\n\nExit the station and turn right\n\n\n\nFollow forest road\, continuing straight over the bridge and then up a slight incline.\n\n\n\nPart way up the incline\, take the first major turning to your right. This will be at a triangle junction that has a small grassy area with a large tree in its centre.**\n\n\n\nFollow the sharp right bend\, round onto church lane.\n\n\n\nContinue up this road\, with most of the houses on your left hand side\, until you reach the entrance to the church yard.\n\n\n\nFollow the path of the church yard through to the other side – please be respectful and keep to the path.\n\n\n\nOnce you reach the exit on the other side\, turn right and follow the road down and then back up until you reach Yellow Gate in your right.\n\n\n\nTurn right and walk up the driveway\, over the bridge and through North Lodge gate – be sure to use the pedestrian gate to the right of the cattlegrid. Do not try to talk over the cattlegrid.\n\n\n\nOnce you’re through the gates\, the pedestrian box office will be immediately on your left.\n\n\n\nHave your mobile QR code ready to collect your festival wristbands.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve collected your wristbands\, head up the driveway using the designated walkway\, turn left and then immediately cross the road to follow the walkway round to the pedestrian arena entrance.\n\n\n\nDo not continue to walk down the road to your left\, this road is busy with traffic and will not permit pedestrian access to the festival.\n\n\n\n\n** if you carry on straight at this point you will reach the town centre of Charlbury. There are\, among other things\, a Co-op\, deli cafe and pubs. If you do choose to go to any of these\, please be respectful and remember there will also be residents going about their day to day life. \n\n\n\nBy taxi\n\n\n\nBlenheim Taxis: 07773 000 444Charlbury Taxis: 07855 806 102H&R Taxis: 01993 840 084Abdul’s Taxi: 07944 863 098001 Taxis: 01865240000LT Services Luxury cars and People Carriers: 07503 888 101 / 07805 614 985 \n\n\n\nFrom Oxford Parkway to the Pick Up & Drop Off (PUDO) via Green Gate it should cost between £50-£60. \n\n\n\nFrom Charlbury to the Pick Up & Drop Off (PUDO) via Green Gate it should cost between £20-£25. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the taxi companies directly to confirm if they accept cash or card payments only. \n\n\n\nPrices for minibuses will vary\, and prices to any other destination are to be agreed upon between the parties themselves. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, the local Charlbury taxi services do not have disabled access but can store a folded-up wheelchair in the back of their vehicles. \n\n\n\nThe wheelchair-accessible taxi firm in the local area is Abdul’s in Witney. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the Wilderness Festival gate times?+\n\n\n\n\nThe standard gate times for entry into the festival are as follows: \n\n\n\nThursdayNoon to 10.00pm (car parks from 10.00am\, arena from 2.00pm) \n\n\n\nFrida From 9.00am to 10.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturdayFrom 9.00am to 9.00pm \n\n\n\nSundayFrom 9.00am to 6.00pm \n\n\n\nMondayEveryone to vacate the campsites by noon \n\n\n\nPlease note that these times and timings can be subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the Wilderness Festival arena times?+\n\n\n\n\nWilderness festival arena opening hours are as follows: \n\n\n\nThursday: From 2.00pm to midnightFriday: 07.45am to 4.00amSaturday: 07.45am to 4.00amSunday: 07.45am to 3.00amMonday: Arena closed \n\n\n\nWilderness (Main) stage timesPlease note all times are approximate and subject to change \n\n\n\nThursday: ClosedFriday: 3.00pm to 10.45pmSaturday: 3.00pm to 10.45pmSunday: 3.00pm to 10.45pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do I do upon arrival at Wilderness Festival?+\n\n\n\n\nOnce you arrive\, head to the relevant Wristband Exchange/Box Office as indicated below to exchange your mobile QR code ticket for your festival wristband. \n\n\n\nYou MUST NOT rely on mobile signal at the festival. Save your mobile QR code tickets to your phone wallet app before you arrive. \n\n\n\nIf you have any issues with your tickets\, head straight to the relevant Box Office before proceeding to the wristband exchange. Once you’re all set up\, you can head into the arena (open from 2.00pm on Thursday) via the relevant arena entrance\, also indicated below. \n\n\n\nGeneral\, Quiet\, Grove CampingSouth Entrance Wristband ExchangeSouth Box OfficeWest & East Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nBoutique & Meadow CampingBoutique & Meadow ReceptionBoutique & Meadow Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nLive-In Vehicle CampingLive-In Vehicle Box OfficeLive-In Vehicle Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nFamily CampingNorth Entrance Wristband ExchangeNorth Box OfficeNorth Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nAccessibility CampingAccessibility Check-InNorth Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nNon-Camping \n\n\n\n\nIf coming by car – Park in Red Car Park and enter via South Entrance Wristband Exchange\n\n\n\nIf being dropped off – Pick Up Drop Off Wristband Exchange and East Arena Entrance\n\n\n\nIf coming on foot – Pedestrian/Local Box Office and Pedestrian Arena Entrance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs Wilderness Festival family friendly?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, Wilderness Festival is a family-friendly event with a lineup catering for all ages. There is also a dedicated Family Field to keep the little ones entertained. Ticket options for children of all ages include Child (0 to 5 years)\, Junior (6 to 12 years)\, Teen (13 to 17 years) and Adult (18+). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere can I camp at Wilderness Festival?+\n\n\n\n\nWilderness Festival takes place in the stunning surroundings of Cornbury Park and with an abundance of options to choose from\, as follows: \n\n\n\nBoutique Camping – Choose from a range of beautiful accommodation and enjoy exclusive perks including luxury showers and loos\, pamper parlour\, restaurant and bar\, free parking\, trolley service\, and a 24-hour reception. \n\n\n\nMeadow Camping – Don’t fancy the faff of bringing and pitching your own tent? Make the most of the unfurnished\, pre-pitched accommodation. All you need to do is arrive ready to enjoy the festival. \n\n\n\nGeneral Camping – Located alongside the swimming and boating lakes\, these campsites offer stunning views of the festival. Pitch your tent and enjoy the weekend. \n\n\n\nQuiet Camping – For those of you who want extra shut-eye. No sound systems allowed and it is unsuitable for children under 8. If you fancy a late-night party\, you’ll need to head back to the arena after 10.00pm (the unofficial curfew). \n\n\n\nFamily Camping – Ideal if you’re bringing little ones and want to stay close to the arena and the dedicated Family Field. Bring your tent and enjoy the weekend. There are toilets\, showers\, nearby family food options and family hubs in the arena for baby changing and feeding. \n\n\n\nLive-In Vehicle – Exclusively for those with a home from home on wheels – live-in vehicles\, campervans\, caravans\, RVs and motorhomes. Requires a Weekend Live-In ticket for festival access (1 per person) and a Live-In Vehicle Pass (1 per 6x7m pitch). \n\n\n\nAccessibility Camping – Exclusively for guests with accessible requirements. Closest to the arena\, with accessible parking and a hard-road entrance for easier wheelchair access. Book a Weekend Camping ticket\, then complete the Accessible Facilities Application form – Do not purchase a ticket for your essential companion as this cannot be refunded. \n\n\n\nCamping is included in the price of the festival ticket\, but it is worth noting that for Boutique\, Meadow and Live-In Vehicle Camping\, there is additional accommodation and passes that you are required to book to be able to stay in these campsites at an additional cost to your Festival Ticket. \n\n\n\nPlease decide where you would like to stay before booking your ticket\, as wristbands are barcoded to each campsite. \n\n\n\nIf you’d prefer not to camp\, you can book the Non-Camping Ticket option and use your wristband to come and go throughout the weekend\, provided you arrive each day within the gate times (see above). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen will I receive my tickets for Wilderness Festival?+\n\n\n\n\nAll festival tickets are mobile – closer to the festival\, barcodes will become available in the Ticketmaster app. Once available\, you must download this\, PRIOR TO ARRIVAL\, to ensure you can exchange this for your relevant festival wristband and enter the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Car Park Pass do I need?+\n\n\n\n\nOne Car Park Pass is required per vehicle. £1 from every pass booked will be donated to Trees For Cities\, turning your fossil-fuel travel miles into a direct investment in renewable energy. \n\n\n\nPlease book the correct car park pass for your campsite: \n\n\n\n\nNon-Camping Car Park Pass\n\n\n\nGeneral / Quiet Car Park Pass\n\n\n\nFamily Car Park Pass\n\n\n\nMeadow Car Park Pass\n\n\n\nBoutique Car Park Pass (included in your accommodation booking)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the accessibility arrangements at Wilderness Festival?+\n\n\n\n\nWhat is accessibility at Wilderness Festival? \n\n\n\nWilderness Festival welcomes deaf and disabled guests and is working harder than ever to make the show as accessible as possible for everyone. \n\n\n\nThe festival operates a companion ticket scheme for eligible guests. Only available for Teen and Adult Tickets. Do not buy a ticket for your companion\, as this will not be refunded if they’re approved for a companion ticket. \n\n\n\nBook the required number of festival tickets (minus companion) and then submit supporting documentation via the Accessibility Application Form. \n\n\n\nThe companion ticket is provided on the expectation that they are willing and able to assist you throughout your visit and would be available and able to help you in the event of an evacuation. \n\n\n\nAccessibility customers can book into any campsite and still apply for a companion ticket\, but there is also a dedicated Accessibility Campsite for wheelchair users and those with mobility restrictions. This campsite is closest to the arena\, has a central car park and a hard road from the entrance. \n\n\n\nMore information on all this and the accessibile facilities at Wilderness Festival can be found here. \n\n\n\nFor any other questions regarding accessibility at Wilderness Festival\, please email the Festival Republic Accessibility Team at accessibility@wildernessfestival.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I buy or sell my Wilderness Festival tickets?+\n\n\n\n\nPlease beware of scammers and only buy or sell tickets via trusted resellers\, including Ticketmaster. Don’t use other third-party sites\, social media and unofficial resellers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen will Local Resident Tickets be available to book?+\n\n\n\n\nRequests for local weekend tickets for residents within the postcodes OX7 3** and OX29 9** are via the local ticket request form. To secure your request you must visit the Charlbury Community Centre on the registration dates outlined on the form. \n\n\n\nLocal resident day tickets can be booked on the day\, at the festival only\, subject to being a resident within the same qualifying postcodes and presenting both proof of address (matching the postcode OX7 3** or OX29 9**) and photo ID\, matching the address. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the ticket booking fees?+\n\n\n\n\nAll fees are included in the price of your ticket. The price you see on the Ticketmaster booking page will be the price you pay at check-out (unless any optional extras/postage is added). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Wilderness Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nWilderness 2026 marks 100-day countdown with major programme expansion\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nWilderness Festival 2026 full lineup and tickets details announced\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nAudi Presents Wilderness 2026 reveals Scissor Sisters\, The Last Dinner Party and many others as headliners\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nWilderness Festival confirms 2026 dates with a return to Cornbury Park \n \n\n\n\nView all URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wilderness-festival/ LOCATION:Cornbury Park\, Charlbury\, Cornbury Park\, Charlbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 3EH CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/wilderness-festival-2018-danny-north-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.8628227;-1.49239 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cornbury Park Charlbury Cornbury Park Charlbury Oxfordshire OX7 3EH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cornbury Park:geo:-1.49239,51.8628227 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20250222T001237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T191024Z UID:10010281-1786060800-1786924799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Waterperry Opera Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Waterperry Opera Festival 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Waterperry Opera Festival 2026\n\n\n\nExperience the magic of opera this summer at the Waterperry Opera Festival\, returning in 2026 with a stunning programme of performances set against the idyllic backdrop of Waterperry Gardens. \n\n\n\nRunning from 07 to 16 August\, the festival brings together world-class opera singers\, orchestras\, and creative talent for a series of full-scale productions\, intimate recitals\, and open-air performances. \n\n\n\nHighlights include productions of beloved operas alongside contemporary works\, offering both seasoned opera-goers and newcomers an immersive experience of music\, theatre\, and storytelling. \n\n\n\nThe festival also features pre-performance talks\, garden tours\, and family-friendly activities\, making it an all-encompassing summer celebration. \n\n\n\nView 2026 Festival Schedule \n\n\n\nThe festival’s inclusive and accessible opera is open to all and for all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity to fall in love with this splendid art form. Keep scrolling to learn more about all the exciting productions below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch 2025 Festival highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on this year\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nLa bohème \n\n\n\nOpera by Giacomo Puccini \n\n\n\n8\, 9\, 12\, 14 & 15 August 2026 \n\n\n\nPuccini’s La bohème unfolds in a dreamlike Waterperry of the late-1930s – the decaying estate a bastion of bohemian artistry amidst fast-evolving world events. Expect soaring music\, laughter\, and heartbreak in an unforgettable night of opera beneath the stars. \n\n\n\nFind out more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Elixir of Love \n\n\n\nOpera by Gaetano Donizetti \n\n\n\n7\, 11 & 13 August 2026  \n\n\n\nDonizetti’s The Elixir of Love bursts to life at a village fair\, where a fast‑talking elixir seller\, a self‑styled charmer\, and two stubborn hearts set off romance\, rivalry\, and irresistible community spirit under lanterns and bunting. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPeter Rabbit’s Musical Adventures \n\n\n\nMusic by Joseph Haydn \n\n\n\n8\, 9 & 15 August 2026  \n\n\n\nJoin Peter Rabbit on a garden adventure\, guided by a magical storyteller\, in this charming retelling of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale\, brought to life with Haydn’s string quartets. A perfect introduction to classical music for children – and fun for all ages! \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nLiving Light: Visions of an Abbess \n\n\n\nMusic by Hildegard von Bingen \n\n\n\n11\, 12\, 14 & 15 August 2026 \n\n\n\nStaged in the intimate church at Waterperry\, this immersive performance weaves Hildegard von Bingen’s music and words\, inviting audiences into a luminous world of sound\, spirituality\, and visionary imagination. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nMusic in the Ballroom \n\n\n\n8\, 9\, 13 & 16 August 2026  \n\n\n\nThis intimate ballroom concert series shines a light on the richness of the human voice. Across four events\, different voice types take centre stage\, revealing how character\, emotion\, and storytelling live within the music. The series closes with a special guest recital from world class baritone Roderick Williams OBE. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSerenades \n\n\n\n8\, 9 & 15 August 2026  \n\n\n\nUnwind in the Garden Glade at Waterperry Opera Festival for a relaxed afternoon of music\, where Dvořák’s glowing serenades meet sparkling extracts from The Marriage of Figaro – a joyful blend of lyric warmth and operatic wit. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nLast Night at the Opera \n\n\n\n17 August 2026 \n\n\n\nBring the 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival to a stunning close with Last Night at the Opera – an unforgettable evening of opera’s greatest hits\, featuring four sensational soloists\, our festival orchestra\, and conductor Bertie Baigent on the mainstage. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets will be on sale from 31 March 2026. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nThe link above will take you to a page with booking links for all seven productions and a host of other events and hospitality add-ons – dining\, picnic hampers\, wine\, etc. \n\n\n\nEach show has multiple performances\, so be sure to click on each to view every option on the ticketing site. \n\n\n\nIf you need assistance booking your festival tickets\, please email the Waterperry Opera Festival team at boxoffice@waterperryoperafestival.co.uk. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to speak to the festival organisers\, please leave a message on their box office phone line at 07880 253556\, and they’ll return your call as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nPlease note that the box office phone and inboxes are monitored semi-regularly\, and you may not get a reply immediately. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/waterperry-opera-festival/ LOCATION:Waterperry Gardens\, Waterperry Gardens\, Wheatley\, Oxfordshire\, OX33 1JZ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Waterperry-Opera-Festival-2025.webp GEO:51.7525757;-1.0888286 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Waterperry Gardens Waterperry Gardens Wheatley Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Waterperry Gardens:geo:-1.0888286,51.7525757 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20220810T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T113620Z UID:10004442-1786579200-1786838399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Fairport Cropredy Convention 2026 DESCRIPTION:Fairport Cropredy Convention\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Fairport Cropredy Convention 2026\n\n\n\nFairport Cropredy Convention 2026 will be staged over the weekend of 13 to 15 August 2026. The annual festival of folk and rock music\, headed by British folk-rock band Fairport Convention is held on the edge of the village of Cropredy near Banbury in Oxfordshire. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 festival lineup\n\n\n\nThursday \n\n\n\n\nFairport Acoustic – 4.00pm\n\n\n\nBanter – 4.35pm\n\n\n\nSoft Machine – 6.00pm\n\n\n\nMatt Bragg – 7.10pm\n\n\n\nTurin Brakes – 7.55pm\n\n\n\nLe Vent Du Nord – 9.40pm\n\n\n\n\nFriday \n\n\n\n\nCropredy Primary School Folk Class – 12.00pm\n\n\n\nDanny & The Champions of The World – 12.45pm\n\n\n\nDanny Bradley – 2.10pm\n\n\n\nThe Celtic Social Club – 3.40pm\n\n\n\nMarshall Gilmour Webbs – 5.15pm\n\n\n\nBreabach – 6.55pm\n\n\n\nSpooky Men’s Chorale – 8.40pm\n\n\n\nRichard Thompson with Zara Phillips (plus S Nicol\, D Mattacks & D Pegg) – 10.30pm\n\n\n\n\nSaturday \n\n\n\n\nGerry Colvin Big Band – 12.00pm\n\n\n\nRob Jones & The Restless Dream – 1.20pm\n\n\n\nThe Haar – 2:.55pm\n\n\n\nBarbara – 4.35pm\n\n\n\nHayseed Dixie – 6.10pm\n\n\n\nWill Pound & Jenn Butterworth – 7.55pm\n\n\n\nFairport Convention & Friends – 9.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Fairport Cropredy Convention 2026 Lineup Poster\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: \n\n\n\n\nAdult 3-day tickets only – £240.00\n\n\n\nTeens (12 to 17 inc) 3-day tickets only – £95.00\n\n\n\n3-day camping – £65.00 per vehicle for the weekend\n\n\n\n3-day parking – £15.00 per vehicle for the weekend\n\n\n\nBackpackers and Bikers camp for free.\n\n\n\nChildren under 12 years of age may attend free of charge if accompanied by a ticket holding adult.\n\n\n\n\nTickets issued will be e-tickets unless ordered over the phone or by post to the festival office. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistory\n\n\n\nDuring the 1970s\, Daves Pegg and Swarbrick lived in the village of Cropredy. In 1979 Fairport decided to call it a day and\, having opened up for Led Zeppelin at Knebworth in the early afternoon\, tore across the country in their van to do an outdoor Farewell concert at Peewit Farm on Station Road in Cropredy. \n\n\n\nA year later\, they decided to reconvene with some friends for what would become their annual reunion. Although they had performed in Cropredy before\, 1980 is the year Fairport recognise as the first Cropredy Festival. The festival has continued (on various sites\, including Broughton Castle) up to the present day\, increasing in size from a couple of thousand to its current capacity of 20\,000. \n\n\n\nCropredy is a music festival – it could never be pigeon-holed as a folk festival. Along with the finest in folk and folk-rock – Lindisfarne\, Julie Fowlis\, Steeleye Span\, Ralph McTell\, Cara Dillon – the Cropredy audience has witnessed the likes of Alice Cooper\, Robert Plant\, Status Quo\, Steve Winwood and Buzzcocks. Basically\, whatever music Fairport like is what ends up on the bill. \n\n\n\nAnd\, bucking current trends\, the Cropredy Festival has always stuck to the one-stage idea. The advantage to the customer is that they won’t miss anyone. The advantage to the performer is that no matter how far down the bill they are\, they are guaranteed to be performing in front of at least 10k people. Beats being stuck in an ‘Unsigned’ tent in some remote corner of a forgotten field for sure. \n\n\n\nThe Cropredy ‘Fringe’ – entertainment provided by the two pubs in the village – act as satellite stages. Indeed\, many of the acts that have appeared at the festival have performed at The Brasenose Arms and The Red Lion on their way. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/fairport-cropredy-convention/ LOCATION:Cropredy Village\, Cropredy Village\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/fairport-cropredy-convention-1600x900-1.webp GEO:52.1157185;-1.31907 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cropredy Village Cropredy Village Banbury Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cropredy Village:geo:-1.31907,52.1157185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20230816T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T120218Z UID:10004445-1787270400-1787529599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Rewind Festival South 2026 DESCRIPTION:Rewind Festival South at Temple Island Meadows\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rewind Festival South 2026\n\n\n\nRewind Festival South is the biggest 80’s music festival in the world. It is a spectacular event\, packed full of fun\, laughter\, great (and terrible!) costumes and friends.  \n\n\n\nThe Rewind Festival South 2026 will take place from Friday\, 21 to Sunday\, 23 August 2026\, at Temple Island Meadows\, in Henley-on-Thames. All your favourite 80s icons will be there\, so get your tickets now and join the biggest party of the summer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRewind Festival South 2025 lineup\n\n\n\n2026 lineup TBC \n\n\n\nRewind Festival South 2025 lineup will be announced in January 2025! In the meantime\, here’s a flavour of what to expect from previous events. \n\n\n\nSaturday’s headline is Andy Bell\, the English singer-songwriter and lead singer of the synth-pop duo Erasure. The Brit Award winners are popular within the LGBT community\, for whom the openly gay Bell has become an icon. \n\n\n\nOther act playing on Saturday include UB40\, ABC\, Nik Kershaw\, Mick heyward\, DJ Martin Kemp\, and The Undertones. \n\n\n\nThe headline for Sunday is Squeeze\, an English rock band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the new wave period of the late 1970s with singles “Cool for Cats”\, “Up the Junction”\, and “Labelled with Love”\, making it into the top-ten chart. \n\n\n\nAlso taking to the stage on Sunday are Tony Hadley\, Marc Almond\, Go West\, Heaven 17\, Big Country\, Toyah and China Crisis. \n\n\n\nExpect Barrioke\, Pat Sharp and The Doctor in The Pink Flamingo Club\, camping\, glamping\, funfairs\, fireworks\, street food\, entretainers\, bars\, silent disco\, inflatable church\, kids zone\, and much more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRewind Festival South 2025 Poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRewind Festival South venues\n\n\n\nYou’ll never get bored at Rewind. With multiple venues\, ranging from the legendary silent disco – to the pop-up pubs with live sing-a-longs\, there really is something for everyone. \n\n\n\nMain stageThe Main Stage is where the biggest and best 80s music magic happens! Many musical icons and legends have graced the Main Stage over the years\, creating unforgettable memories for festival-goers. \n\n\n\nThe Pink Flamingo ClubThe Pink Flamingo Club is a fun-packed mega-club under a massive big top tent. Included in the festival ticket price\, you can expect the evening’s entertainment to feature live performances\, special guests\, a bespoke stage set\, 80s-inspired decor\, special effects and\, of course\, a full bar… so you can continue the party into the night. \n\n\n\nThe Silent DiscoThe Silent Disco is the place to get down. Located in the same big top as the Electro Picture Lounge\, party into the night with your friends\, soundtracked by 2 DJs battling to have their tracks heard most. Switch between playlists to listen to your favourite 80s tracks. \n\n\n\nThe Inflatable ChurchThe Inflatable Church is where anything and everything can happen. Think blaring tunes\, fancy dress and much more. The big Church of rubbery love will once again be rockin’ 80s vibes for a wicked congregation. \n\n\n\nThe Riverside StageUnique to Rewind South is the Riverside Stage\, situated along the beautiful bank of the River Thames\, where you can enjoy listening to a range of talented musicians across the weekend. Grab yourself a pint\, take in the views and show off your moves. \n\n\n\nThe Electro Picture LoungeOpen Saturday and Sunday\, the Electro Picture Lounge is located in the same big top tent as the Silent Disco. This is a place where you can chill out during the day\, nursing your head from the night before watching classic 80s music videos\, documentaries and classic 80s film footage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRewind Festival South food & drink\n\n\n\nForget any preconceptions you had about festival food! At Rewind\, there is a wide variety of food and drink to ensure everyone’s taste is catered for. \n\n\n\nCocktails & DreamsEnjoy a variety of festival-themed cocktails at the charming Cocktails & Dreams bar exclusive to Rewind South. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRewind Festival South festival extras\n\n\n\nVIP \n\n\n\nTurn a great weekend into an even better one\, and be treated to a little bit of luxury. The VIP is the perfect way to experience Rewind Festival with some amazing extras for your weekend\, such as: \n\n\n\n\nA private bar area\n\n\n\nBoutique food offerings\n\n\n\nSeating areas with picnic benches\, sofas and bean bags\n\n\n\nSpacious areas with views of the main stage\n\n\n\nLuxury loos\n\n\n\nFree face painting and glitter\n\n\n\nFree festival lanyard\n\n\n\n\nBoutique campingPink Moon will be there to cover all your Boutique Camping needs. Their three-tiered structure ensures you can enjoy all the Pink Moon Village has to offer\, no matter what your budget may be. With luxury toilets and showers\, pamper stations\, round-the-clock security and more\, the Pink Moon Village is how to enjoy your Rewind in style. \n\n\n\nCampervans and caravansCampervan and caravan pitches are available to those who have purchased weekend camping tickets. You can also purchase a power Hook Up for both your Campervan and Caravan. \n\n\n\nLuxury toiletsWhen Nature Calls are back for Rewind South! Each toilet will be cleaned after every single use. Each cubicle includes a sink with hot running water\, mirrors and paper hand towels\, along with hair washing facilities\, GHD hair straighteners\, professional hairdryers and makeup benches. \n\n\n\nMooringsThe Moorings on the beautiful banks of the Thames is the most unique way to enjoy a weekend at Rewind. If you don’t have your own boat\, you can still arrive in style by taking a River Taxi ride down the Thames to the entrance gates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices: \n\n\n\n\n\nTicket types: \n\n\n\nWeekend Camping Tickets give you access to the Festival Arena and Campsite for 3 nights (Friday to Sunday inclusive). This ticket type is required for Campervans\, Caravans & Boutique Camping. \n\n\n\nWeekend Tickets give you access to the Festival Arena only for 3 days (Friday to Sunday inclusive). You cannot purchase a Campervan pass\, Caravan pass or Boutique camping with this ticket type. \n\n\n\nSaturday Tickets give you access to the Festival Arena only\, on Saturday only. You cannot purchase a Campervan Pass or Boutique camping with this ticket. \n\n\n\nSunday Tickets give you access to the Festival Arena only\, on Sunday only. You cannot purchase a Campervan Pass or Boutique camping with this ticket. \n\n\n\nPayment options: \n\n\n\nThere is a ‘Pay Outright’ option that enables customers to pay for their tickets straight away and know that Rewind is in the bag and a ‘Pre-Payment Plan’ option allows you to spread payments over time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRunning times\n\n\n\nThe full running order will be available in our programmes when you arrive on the festival site. \n\n\n\nFriday:12.00pm – Car parks open12.00pm – Box office opens2.00pm – Campsite entrance opens6.00pm – Arena & day/weekend entrance opens \n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday:9.00am – Car parks open9.00am – Campsite entrance opens11.00am – Box office opens12.00pm – Arena & day/weekend entrance opens \n\n\n\nMonday:12.00pm – Campsite closes2.00pm – Car parks close \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/rewind-festival-south/ LOCATION:Temple Island Meadows\, Henley-on-Thames\, Remenham\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 3DB CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Rewind-Festival-South-2025.webp GEO:51.54997;-0.8915046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temple Island Meadows Henley-on-Thames Remenham Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 3DB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Remenham:geo:-0.8915046,51.54997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20251206T025807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T025811Z UID:10009888-1787788800-1788134399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Reading Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Richfield Avenue\n\n\n\nReading RG1 8EQ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Reading Festival 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Reading Festival 2026\n\n\n\nPepsi MAX Presents Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 are twin music festivals taking place simultaneously over the same UK bank holiday weekend in August 2026. \n\n\n\nAlong with a huge selection of artists and live music spanning genres across rock\, pop\, hip hop\, grime\, dance and indie\, fans can also look forward to comedy\, arts\, cinema\, silent discos and funfairs for a fun-filled line-up of programming to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeadliners and lineup\n\n\n\nAs always\, Expect world-class acts and breakthrough artists to headline the Main Stage and BBC Introducing\, including: \n\n\n\nFontaines D.C. / Charli xcx / Skepta / Josh Baker / Skye Newman / GeeseKeo / RAYE / Dave / sombr / JADE / ADÉLA / Chase and Status / Florence + The Machine / ROLE MODEL / Kneecap / Kettama \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Reading Festival 2026 Poster\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\nCamping:Weekend Camping – 1 payment of £325.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalmentsWeekend + Early Entry Camping – 1 payment of £361.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments \n\n\n\nNon camping:Weekend Non-Camping – 1 payment of £295.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalmentsFriday and Saturday Non-Camping – 1 payment of £230.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalmentsSaturday and Sunday Non-Camping – 1 payment of £230.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalmentsFriday only – 1 payment of £140.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalmentsSaturday only – 1 payment of £125.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalmentsSunday only – 1 payment of £125.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nThursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026 \n\n\n\nCampsites: \n\n\n\n\nWeekend + Early Entry Ticket holders: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 6.00pm\n\n\n\nWeekend Ticket holders: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 8.00am\n\n\n\nCampsite is open 24 Hours\, individuals can arrive at any time after the above\n\n\n\nCampsite closes at midday Monday 31 August 2026.\n\n\n\n\nIf you are leaving and returning after 8.00pm on Sunday evening\, don’t forget to get your hand stamped on your way out to be able to return later on. \n\n\n\nArena: \n\n\n\n\nFriday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026\n\n\n\nOpening time: 11.00am\n\n\n\nWith a day ticket\, once you leave you cannot re-enter the arena.\n\n\n\nWith a weekend ticket\, you can leave and re-enter the arena and campsites.\n\n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAll under 16s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder aged 18 or over who must remain on site throughout the weekend as the under 16-year-old’s guardian. No unaccompanied under 16s are allowed on site. Under 13s (12 years and under) are admitted free but must be accompanied by a paying ticket-holder aged 18 or over at all times. ID may be required upon entry to the event. \n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nGetting there:Reading Festival is easily accessible via public transport\, with shuttle buses running from Reading train station to the festival site. Parking passes are also available for those driving. \n\n\n\nFestival village:Explore food stalls\, art installations\, and merch stands. \n\n\n\nCamping options:Various camping passes for an immersive weekend experience. Weekend Early Entry Ticket holders can access the campsites from Wednesday 26 August. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/reading-festival-2025/ LOCATION:Berkshire CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Reading-Festival-2026.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034716 CREATED:20250830T175511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T093354Z UID:10004444-1787875200-1788134399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Big Feastival 2026 DESCRIPTION:About the Big Feastival 2026\n\n\n\nThe Big Feastival 2026 will be back from 28 to 30 August 2026\, and promises to be one truly unforgettable weekend with three days of family-friendly events combining food from some of the country’s top chefs with a top drawer selection of live music acts. \n\n\n\nTaking place on Alex James’ beautiful Cotswolds farm\, The Big Feastival 2026 will bring together music from some of the UK’s biggest artists\, Michelin star chefs live on stage\, award-winning street food and an exciting array of family activities in an action-packed weekend and unrivalled programme of entertainment. \n\n\n\nCamping and weekend tickets for Big Feastival 2026 are now on sale! \n\n\n\nNote that some details on this page are from the 2025 festival and are kept to give you an idea of what to expect in 2026. This page will be updated with information for the 2026 festival as soon as it becomes available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Big Feastival 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nMusicFriday – Basement JaxxSaturday – The StreetsSunday – Bastille \n\n\n\nMore acts to be announced \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\n\n\n2025 Music\n\n\n\nBasement Jaxx headline the main stage on Friday\, kicking off the weekend with dancefloor chaos. With an unstoppable catalogue of anthems — including Red Alert\, Where’s Your Head At\, Bingo Bango and Romeo — the duo have defined generations of clubbers and festival-goers. From their million-selling debut Remedy to the double-platinum The Singles\, Basement Jaxx have earned two BRIT Awards and a GRAMMY\, cementing their status as electronic music legends. \n\n\n\nHaving headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury\, The Hollywood Bowl and countless global festivals\, their live shows are legendary. Following a triumphant return to the full live experience in 2025\, including Coachella and major UK & Ireland outdoor shows\, Basement Jaxx bring that same energy to Big Feastival. The first headline set promises to be the weekend’s ultimate party starter. \n\n\n\nA true icon of UK music\, Mike Skinner brings The Streets to Big Feastival 2026 for a headline set packed with nostalgia\, energy and festival euphoria. \n\n\n\nBursting onto the scene with the Mercury-nominated Original Pirate Material in 2002\, The Streets reshaped British music with raw honesty\, sharp storytelling and era-defining hits. From the multi-platinum A Grand Don’t Come For Free — featuring classics like Dry Your Eyes\, Fit But You Know It and Blinded By The Lights — to 2020’s acclaimed mixtape None Of Us Are Getting Out of This Alive\, Skinner has remained at the forefront of UK music\, collaborating with artists including Kano\, Fred again..\, FLOHIO\, Ghetts and Chris Lorenzo. \n\n\n\nHis latest album and film project\, The Darker The Shadow\, The Brighter The Light\, showcases Skinner’s cinematic\, witty and unmistakably British voice. Onstage\, The Streets are electric\, with Skinner’s charisma and crowd control legendary across Glastonbury and sold-out comeback tours. \n\n\n\nAt Big Feastival\, fans can expect a headline performance blending iconic tracks with the unmatched energy that has made The Streets one of the most influential UK acts of the century — a master storyteller\, a generational voice\, and a headline you won’t forget. \n\n\n\nBig Feastival 2026 will conclude in spectacular style on Sunday night as Bastille take to the Main Stage for an unmissable headline finale. \n\n\n\nOne of the most influential British bands of the past decade\, Bastille’s cinematic sound and anthemic songwriting have resonated with millions worldwide. Their breakthrough debut Bad Blood\, featuring the global hit Pompeii\, became the biggest-selling digital album of 2013\, earning a BRIT Award\, two GRAMMY nominations\, and triple platinum status in the UK. Further No.1 albums\, Wild World and Give Me The Future\, along with the Marshmello collaboration Happier — now streamed over 7 billion times — have cemented their global success. \n\n\n\nFollowing the 10-year anniversary of Bad Blood in 2023\, including sold-out shows and a reworked Pompeii with Hans Zimmer\, Bastille are ready for a highly anticipated live return. Their Sunday night headline set promises a euphoric\, sing-every-word celebration\, providing the perfect finale to Big Feastival 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Big Feastival 2026\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\n\n\n2025 Food & Drink\n\n\n\nOnce again\, Big Feastival will offer a culinary extravaganza. Renowned Michelin-starred Raymond Blanc\, widely celebrated as one of the finest chefs in Britain\, will be headlining the Big Kitchen\, bringing his signature elegance and expertise to the farm. With a career spanning more than five decades and a dedication to locally sourced ingredients from his local Oxfordshire restaurant & gardens\, Raymond will share the passion behind his unforgettable dishes and provide a culinary insight like no other. \n\n\n\nMeanwhile\, Si King\, from the beloved Hairy Bikers\, will bring his trademark warmth\, down-to-earth cooking style\, and vibrant personality to the stage. Known for his hearty and comforting dishes\, Si’s appearance promises insight into his take on delicious home-cooked meals\, all served with a healthy dose of humour and northern charm. \n\n\n\nFor those looking to perfect their own cooking skills\, demos and workshops from other culinary stars will feature Simon Rimmer star of Channel 4s Sunday Brunch\, social media sensation & No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Emily English will be on hand bringing her nutritional dishes & advice. \n\n\n\nJoining her will be August Bernstein the experimental and inventive creator and head tutor at Raymond Blanc’s Gardening School; DJ BBQ & Chops\, bringing vibrant\, flame-grilled creations; Bake Off: The Professionals judge Cherish Finden\, best known for her rich and luxurious desserts; Elizabeth Haigh (Mei Mei)\, blending contemporary flavours with her Singaporean roots; Emily Scott\, offering fresh coastal dishes and Gaz Oakley\, sharing home-grown innovations. The chef line-up continues with chefs from The Pig focussing on their renowned ‘25 mile menu’ of locally sourced & homegrown produce\, George Egg\, the cheeky “Snack Hacker” showcasing clever\, fun food hacks; Karan Gokani (Hoppers)\, serving up bold and vibrant Sri Lankan cuisine; Matthew Ryle Head Chef of London’s finest restaurant Maison Francois\, Thomas Straker (Straker’s) renowned for seasonal British fare; Noor Murad (Ottolenghi Test Kitchen)\, with her inventive Middle Eastern blends; Sally Abé (The Pem)\, offering Michelin-starred culinary creations; Thom Bateman (The Flintlock)\, who brings rustic and approachable flavours to the table. The diversity of talent on show ensures there will be something for every food-loving festivalgoer to enjoy. The Raymond Blanc Cookery School will give foodies a hands-on experience with top-quality ingredients\, whilst they can also look forward to Cookery Schools\, The Fire Pit\, Masterclasses\, Family Feasts\, Street Food Circus and new for this year\, Ben Quinn is bringing his Woodfired Lazy Lunches\, expect beautifully cooked food over fire within a magical setting at the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n2025 Family entertainment\n\n\n\nAs ever\, Big Feastival has lined up a superb array of family-friendly activities to keep the small ones entertained from dawn till dusk. Oti Mabuse joins with her family dance class\, whilst Children’s TV megastar Justin Fletcher will delight younger fans with his high-energy performances\, ensuring smiles and laughter all around. \n\n\n\nThey’ll also have the chance to meet Hey Duggee\, join in the fun of incredible Feastival favourite Barrioke with Shaun Williamson\, or be swept up by the magical antics of The Flying Seagull Project\, the festival’s returning charity partner. Over the years Big Feastival has fundraised for the charity with project donations going towards improving children’s happiness within the UK and across the globe. Families can also explore Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park\, offering hands-on encounters with animal experts and local creatures\, and marvel at the mesmerising feats of the Farmyard Circus\, expect high flying circus skills. For outdoor adventures and imaginative play\, Lizzie’s Way Wild Play invites children to step into a world of nature-based discovery where you’ll find mud kitchens\, potion making and the great outdoors. On top of the vibrant family fare\, a stellar comedy and podcast programme promises side-splitting humour and lively discussions. Expect quick wit and uproarious comedy from BAFTA nominated Bridget Christie\, the UK’s finest Lucy Beaumont\, previous Taskmaster winner Lou Sanders & Lloyd Griffith. \n\n\n\nLive podcasts from The Scummy Mummies and Mum’s the Word!\, razor-sharp one-liners from Eshaan Akbar and fresh perspectives from Freya Mallard. With even more acts yet to be announced\, Big Feastival’s comedy and podcast line-up is set to keep festivalgoers thoroughly entertained throughout the weekend with a vast array of offerings across the site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \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\n\n\n\nCamping\n\n\n\nCamping is probably the best way to maximise your Big Feastival weekend experience\, and the festival will feature full weekend camping\, as well as pre-pitched tents and Glamping. Campervan spaces are available but are limited in number. Camping is great fun\, but if it’s not your thing\, there are also several lovely hotels\, B&B’s\, and farmhouses nearby\, and public buses and taxis to get you to and from the site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nWeekend tickets (no camping)Adult Weekend Ticket: 18+  - from £195.00 (plus booking fee) Teen Weekend Ticket: 13 to 17  - from £130.00 (plus booking fee) Child Weekend Ticket: 6 to 12  - from £56.00 (plus booking fee) Child Weekend Ticket: 0 to 5  - Free (plus booking fee)Essential companion: 0 to 5  - Free (plus booking fee)  Camping tickets                                       Adult Camping Ticket: 18+  - from £205.00 (plus booking fee) Teen Camping Ticket: 13 to 17  - from £144.00 (plus booking fee) Child Camping Ticket: 12 and under  - from £61.00 (plus booking fee)Child Weekend Ticket: 0 to 5  - Free (plus booking fee)Essential companion: 0 to 5  - Free (plus booking fee)  \n\n\n\nCamping Tickets includes access to the campsite and your festival admission ticket on the Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. \n\n\n\nCamping + Early Enty tickets available. This permits access to all the campsites and your festival admission ticket on the Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. \n\n\n\nAll tickets subject to a booking fee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLine-up poster\n\n\n\nBig Feastival 2025 Poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPutting it all together\n\n\n\nOn putting it all together\, host Alex James said: “We’ve been busy building on last summer’s sold out festival and our strongest line up yet will bookend what promises to be an unforgettable summer of celebration. This is just the tip of the iceberg – best to book camping now to avoid disappointment. Roll on August Bank Holiday Weekend.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen is the Big Feastival 2026?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Big Feastival 2026 will take place from 28 to 30 August 2026 on Alex James’ farm near Kingham in the beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswolds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is the Big Feastival taking place?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Big Feastival takes place on Alex James’ Farm near Kingham\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 6UP\, just a few minutes walk from Kingham Station. Kingham is a village in the Cotswolds about 4 miles southwest of Chipping Norton and about 1 hour and 20 minutes by train from London Paddington. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the Big Feastival\n\n\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nBig Feastival reveals stage highlights ahead of August Bank Holiday return\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nBig Feastival adds Mimi Webb\, Simon Rogan\, Joel Dommett and many more to 2026 lineup\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nBig Feastival announces Basement Jaxx\, The Streets and Bastille as 2026 headliners \n \n\n\n\nView more URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-big-feastival/ LOCATION:Alex James’ Farm\, Kingham\, Alex James’ Farm\, Churchill Heath Farm\, Kingham\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 6UJ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/the-big-feastival-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.9018778;-1.6227813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alex James’ Farm Kingham Alex James’ Farm Churchill Heath Farm Kingham Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6UJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Alex James’ Farm\, Churchill Heath Farm\, Kingham:geo:-1.6227813,51.9018778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034717 CREATED:20250903T093635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T162317Z UID:10009686-1787875200-1788134399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Found Festival DESCRIPTION:Found Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Found Festival\n\n\n\nFound Festival is a new\, 100% independent micro music festival in Oxfordshire\, offering a weekend of live music\, wellness\, creativity\, comedy and dance. With a focus on discovery\, participation\, connection and creativity\, the festival encourages guests to join in as much — or as little — as they like. \n\n\n\nAt its heart\, Found celebrates great music\, championing up-and-coming artists across Americana\, folk\, country\, blues\, roots\, indie and more. There are no headliners\, only a carefully curated line-up of head-turning performances designed to spark those “wow” moments. \n\n\n\nIntentionally small\, with just 2\,000 attendees\, the festival offers space to breathe\, easy access to campsites\, and a friendly\, family-inclusive atmosphere. Guests can enjoy dance workshops\, ceilidhs\, yoga\, breathwork\, massage and sauna\, ensuring a weekend that rejuvenates both body and mind. \n\n\n\nFounded by Mary\, Kath and Joe — descendants of the family behind Towersey Festival — Found is built with care as a Community Interest Company\, reinvesting all funds into the event and promoting inclusivity\, sustainability and safety for all festival-goers. \n\n\n\nDiscover new favourites\, reconnect with what matters\, and don’t lose yourself — be Found. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch a preview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult standard tickets – From £195.00 + booking fees \n\n\n\nYouth tickets – £110 + booking fees \n\n\n\nChild tickets – £80 + booking fee \n\n\n\nUnder 5s – £0.00 but booking and ticket require \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a booking fee. \n\n\n\nTickets are per person and include camping from Thursday to Sunday night. \n\n\n\nTicket options: \n\n\n\nFor 2026\, Found Festival has updated its ticketing options. \n\n\n\n\nAdult tickets (18+) are available in three tiers: Supporter\, Supported and Standard.\n\n\n\nYouth tickets for thoses aged between 11 and 17 years) are priced at \n\n\n\nChild tickets for those aged between 5 and 11 years \n\n\n\nYouth and children tickets must be purchased alongside an adult ticket. \n\n\n\nUnder 5s attend free. \n\n\n\nFamily saver bundle are also available.\n\n\n\nLocal resident and concession options are also available.\n\n\n\n\nFestival-goers bringing a vehicle will require a vehicle pass (including campervans and motorhomes\, charged by size). Additional options\, such as electric hook-ups\, programmes and glamping\, can be added at the time of booking. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/found-festival/ LOCATION:Claydon Estate\, Buckingham\, Estate Office\, Middle Claydon\,\, Buckingham\, Buckinghamshire\, MK18 2EX CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/found-festival-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.9214214;-0.954272 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Claydon Estate Buckingham Estate Office Middle Claydon Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 2EX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Estate Office\, Middle Claydon\,:geo:-0.954272,51.9214214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034717 CREATED:20260331T110506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T111809Z UID:10004440-1787961600-1788307199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Foodies Festival Oxford 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Foodies Festival Oxford 2026\n\n\n\nOxford Foodies Festival returns for 2026 with three days of culinary delights\, live music\, and hands-on experiences over the August Bank Holiday weekend\, from Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August. Set in South Park\, this celebration of food\, drink\, and entertainment offers something for all ages\, tastes\, and appetites. \n\n\n\nCulinary Experiences \n\n\n\nFestival-goers can watch MasterChef Champions\, Michelin-starred chefs\, and local culinary stars create their signature summer dishes in the La Española Chefs Theatre. Those looking for hands-on learning can join the Nigel Brown Cook School (£25 supplement) or explore the BBQ Stage\, featuring live demonstrations in barbecue and firepit cooking. \n\n\n\nSweet-toothed visitors can discover techniques and recipes in the Cake & Bake Theatre\, with expert bakers and Great British Bake Off stars. Meanwhile\, the Kids Cookery Theatre invites younger visitors to join in the fun with interactive workshops. \n\n\n\nDrinks & Tasting\n\n\n\nThe Drinks Theatre offers the chance to sample wines\, cocktails\, and beers under expert guidance. Guests can learn from Tom Surgey of Three Wine Men and ITV This Morning wine expert Joe Wadsack\, and meet artisan producers showcasing their latest creations. Visitors can also enjoy a wide range of street food from around the world\, sample new flavours\, and take part in chilli-eating competitions and food challenges. \n\n\n\nLive Music & Entertainment\n\n\n\nThe festival features live music all day. Headliners include Boyzlife on Saturday\, Gareth Gates on Sunday\, and B*Witched on Monday\, BBC Radio 2 host and Eurovision commentator. Festival-goers can also enjoy a Silent Disco (£8 supplement) and additional stage performances throughout the weekend. \n\n\n\nTickets & Access\n\n\n\nTickets start from £3\, with weekend passes providing access for all three days. Day tickets are available for visitors preferring to attend on individual days. Adult tickets are £27\, young adult tickets £8\, and family tickets (2 adults\, 2 children) £59. Carers attend free of charge\, and dogs are welcome on short leads. Goody Bags are available for £6. \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 options:There are weekend tickets which let you enjoy three days of great food\, great music\, and great fun\, plus day tickets if you prefer to come for the day. \n\n\n\nEarlybird tickets on sale now.Handling and delivery fees may apply to your order.Carers attend for free. \n\n\n\nOpening times*:Saturday from 11.00am to 9.00pmSunday from 11.00am to 9.00pmMonday from 11.00am to 9.00pm \n\n\n\n*Event times are subject to change and subject to license \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Headliners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 29 from 6.00pm \n\n\n\nBoyzlife\n\n\n\nBoyzlife is a supergroup featuring Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden\, formerly of Boyzone and Westlife. Keith Duffy achieved six UK number one singles and 16 top-five hits with Boyzone\, alongside five number one albums and over 25 million records sold. \n\n\n\nBrian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones with Westlife and four number one albums. Since forming in 2016\, Boyzlife has performed for over 40\,000 fans\, delivering a show of chart hits from both legendary boybands. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 30 from 5.00pm \n\n\n\nGareth Gates\n\n\n\nA familiar voice from the early 2000s will take to the stage as Gareth Gates joins the Foodies Festival Oxford 2026 line-up. Rising to fame on Pop Idol\, Gates quickly became a chart favourite\, achieving multi-million record sales and a string of hit singles including Unchained Melody. \n\n\n\nSince then\, he has built a varied career spanning music\, television and West End theatre\, performing in productions such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Known for his smooth vocals and engaging stage presence\, Gareth continues to tour widely\, delivering a crowd-pleasing mix of classic ballads and upbeat favourites.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 31 from 5.00pm \n\n\n\nB*Witched\n\n\n\nIrish pop favourites B*Witched are set to bring their signature energy to Foodies Festival Oxford 2026. Originally rising to fame in the late 90s\, the group scored four UK number one singles and sold millions of records worldwide\, becoming one of the era’s most recognisable acts. \n\n\n\nAfter reuniting on The Big Reunion\, B*Witched returned to sold-out tours and have continued performing ever since. Expect a lively set packed with feel-good hits\, nostalgic moments and plenty of singalong favourites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Chefs\n\n\n\nRadhika HowarthRadhika Howarth is a London-based author\, TV chef\, and culinary storyteller\, known for The World Cook on Amazon Prime and Channel 4’s Double the Money with Sue Perkins. A member of the Guild of Food Writers UK and Women in the Food Industry UK\, she shares her passion for global flavours on Instagram (@radikalkitchen). Her debut cookbook\, Flavours Without Borders\, explores 80 recipes that connect cultures\, tracing the history and evolution of ingredients from Porto to Persia and beyond. \n\n\n\nJoe WadsackJoe Wadsack studied wine-making in Bordeaux and has worked as a wine buyer and consultant for leading UK supermarkets. He appears on Channel 4’s Richard & Judy as a wine expert and hosted Great Wine Walks for UKTV. Joe has won the International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year Award and became the youngest International Senior Judge at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Known for his straight-talking style\, he has also created interactive virtual wine tastings worldwide. \n\n\n\nAndrew CarrAndrew Carr has spent 27 years honing his skills in AA-rated restaurants\, hotels\, and gastropubs across North Yorkshire\, Australia\, and Oxfordshire. Now at The Yurt at Nicholsons\, which has earned a place in the Michelin Guide\, he focuses on locally sourced\, sustainable ingredients and plant-based cooking. Andrew is passionate about creating innovative\, visually stunning dishes that showcase the best of modern British cuisine\, combining culinary craftsmanship with a deep respect for seasonal produce. \n\n\n\nMark PeregrineMark Peregrine leads The Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons\, offering hands-on classes in the Oxfordshire countryside. With over 40 years of culinary experience\, he guides students through classic and contemporary recipes\, from soufflés to dinner party menus. The school celebrates simplicity\, inspired by Raymond Blanc’s beloved Maman Blanc dishes. Whether a beginner or seasoned cook\, visitors enjoy a relaxed\, friendly environment to develop skills\, gain confidence\, and discover the joy of cooking in a Michelin-starred setting. \n\n\n\nTom SurgeyTom Surgey is a leading wine communicator and drinks expert\, known for his television appearances and as the author of How to Drink Wine. Recognised for his engaging and playful style\, Tom is one of the UK’s top presenters across wine\, No & Low Alcohol drinks\, and hospitality. He specialises in interactive tastings and live presentations\, connecting audiences with both technical knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. Tom’s warm\, approachable manner makes wine and drink education entertaining and memorable. \n\n\n\nGary & Jay – The Dishy DadsGary and Jay\, the Dishy Dads\, combine humour and flavour in their unique culinary approach. Known for their podcast Dishy Dads\, they share family recipes\, fun challenges\, and kitchen mishaps\, bringing laughter alongside delicious food. From backyard BBQs to Sunday roasts\, the duo focus on joy\, creativity\, and accessible cooking\, proving that dads can cook\, entertain\, and inspire. Their live demos blend recipes with personality\, ensuring audiences leave with full bellies and big smiles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nOn-site parking available\, £5.00 per carBuses 8\,9\, 4A\, 4B\, 4C and 400 park & ride bring you to St Clements street stop just a short walk from the South Park Foodies Festival Entrance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Foodies Festival\, Oxford\n\n\n\n Things To Do\nThe unmissable annual events in Oxford taking place in 2026\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nFoodies Festival South Park: MasterChef stars\, Michelin chefs and music headliners\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nFoodies Festival is set for a spectacular return to Oxford this August Bank Holiday Weekend\n\n Competitions\nWin four weekend tickets to this year’s Big Feastival \n \n\n\n\n\nRead more URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/foodies-festival-oxford/ LOCATION:South Park\, Oxford\, Headington Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0EB CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Food & Drink Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/foodies-festival-oxford-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7513586;-1.2333998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Park Oxford Headington Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0EB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Headington Road:geo:-1.2333998,51.7513586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034717 CREATED:20250906T033147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T033229Z UID:10006010-1788307200-1788739199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Salon Privé 2026 at Blenheim Palace DESCRIPTION:About the Salon Privé 2026 at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nImagine a palace setting unmatched in its grandeur. Blenheim Palace\, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill\, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable automotive experience. \n\n\n\nAdd in a line-up of automotive classics and supercars\, from rare vintage vehicles to the latest hypercars; Salon Privé showcases a curated collection that will delight automotive enthusiasts. Complement this with exquisite hospitality\, fine wines\, and an eclectic boutique of luxury brands. \n\n\n\nWelcome to Salon Privé\, Blenheim Palace\, the ultimate garden party. \n\n\n\nPlease note that the remaining details on this page are from the 2025 festival and are kept to give you an idea of what to expect in 2026. This page will be updated with information for the 2026 festival as soon as it becomes available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 27 August 2025 \n\n\n\nSalon Privé MotorAvia\n\n\n\nThe Ultimate Party at Salon Privé \n\n\n\n6:00pm – 10:00pm \n\n\n\nThis year\, at Salon Privé Blenheim\, the Jet Centre party ‘MotorAvia’ returns to London Oxford Airport at the end of day one – kicking-off the remainder of Salon Privé Week in the glitziest fashion. \n\n\n\nCommencing at 6.00pm\, you’ll witness the latest aircraft from Citation\, King Air\, Cessna and Boeing Business Jets\, along with the very latest Bell helicopters. Pair that with the latest supercars alongside a range of gourmet food offerings\, Pommery Champagne\, London Essence cocktails and of course some incredible entertainment and this is a party not to be missed! \n\n\n\nbuy tickets \n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £350.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 27 August 2025 \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Concours Wednesday by Aviva Private Clients\n\n\n\nAbundant Opening Day Excitement \n\n\n\nWednesday sees the elegant lawns of Blenheim Palace buzzing with anticipation as the curtain rises on this year’s Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients. Guests enjoy a privileged view of proceedings as each outstanding entry is presented for assessment by our peerless panel of expert judges. \n\n\n\nExperience the incomparable exhilaration as the entire show field fire their engines to join the Concours Parade\, where each car is presented to an appreciative audience. \n\n\n\nbuy tickets \n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £75.00 to £645.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 28 August 2025 \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Concours Thursday by Aviva Private Clients\n\n\n\nHonouring the Past\, Celebrating the Future \n\n\n\nThursday brings another opportunity to admire some of the world’s most exceptional and desirable cars on display on Blenheim’s magnificent South Lawn \n\n\n\nThe expert judges will make their final deliberations\, and Thursday sees both the Churchill Cup for most exceptional design and the Best of Show Trophies presented. \n\n\n\nEnjoy the atmosphere as the concours cars take to the stage to receive their awards during the morning’s Churchill Cup Parade\, and later in the day the excitement builds before the announcement of the Duke of Marlborough Award\, People’s Choice and the Best of Show. \n\n\n\nAs a Concours\, the reputation of Salon Privé precedes it\, with no other event in the UK rivalling the sensational venue\, hospitality\, brands on display and show-stopping array of classic cars. \n\n\n\nBuy tickets \n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £75.00 to £645.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 29 August 2025 \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Ladies’ Day by Boodles\n\n\n\nStyle and Sophistication Take Centre Stage \n\n\n\nFriday sees the magnificent lawns of Blenheim burst into a graceful riot of chic and colourful refinement.It’s an eagerly anticipated fixture in the summer Season\, as both ladies and gentlemen embrace the opportunity to don their most stunning outfits for a supremely sociable garden party to remember. \n\n\n\nFittingly\, proceedings are overseen by Boodles\, a byword for effortless and timeless beauty\, perfectly complementing Salon Privé’s festival of automotive excellence and luxurious hospitality. \n\n\n\nToday we also welcome stunning supercars to the lawns and a magnificent display of cars from the Blenheim GT Tour. \n\n\n\nBuy tickets \n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £75.00 to £645.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 30 August 2025 \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Supercar Saturday & Club Trophy by Lockton\n\n\n\nJoin Us for a Day of Exhilarating Supercar Family Fun \n\n\n\nOn Supercar Saturday 30 2025 the irresistible\, breathtaking energy of the supercar raises the tempo of Salon Privé Blenheim\, as the event welcomes a wider audience of devoted enthusiasts to a celebration of stunning\, race-inspired performance and striking looks. \n\n\n\nBoth the North and South Lawns shine resplendent with a spectacular display of well over 1\,500 privately owned sports\, super and hypercars\, all vying for the supreme distinction of the Salon Privé Club Trophy by Lockton. \n\n\n\nWith super and classic car parades and presentations throughout the day\, Pommery champagne and a delightful selection of bars and restaurants\, it all makes for an unforgettably thrilling\, family-friendly day out. \n\n\n\nBuy tickets \n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £55.00 to £395.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 30 August 2025 \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Club Trophy presented by Lockton\n\n\n\nCar Club Members \n\n\n\nFollowing the huge success and complete sell-out of Supercar Saturday and Club Trophy presented by Lockton\, Salon Privé Blenheim Saturday 30 of August\, will host the Official Car Clubs listed below. Displaying over 1\,500 classic\, super and hypercars on the stunning North Lawns in marque paddocks\, members and non-members can buy tickets at a preferential rate now\, to secure a place and display in the paddocks.  \n\n\n\nBuy tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 31 August 2025 \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Supercar Sunday\n\n\n\nActing as a triumphant finale to Salon Privé Week\, we are excited to extend the automotive celebrations with an extra day at Blenheim Palace. We will welcome the UK’s top mixed-marque Supercar and Lifestyle clubs and single marque enthusiast clubs to occupy the North and South Lawns at Blenheim Palace on Sunday 31st August. \n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £55.00 to £395.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 31 August 2025 \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Supercar Sunday & Lifestyle Club Trophy Day\n\n\n\nCar Club Members \n\n\n\nTo join a paddock\, you must be a member of the supercar\, lifestyle\, enthusiast and single-model clubs listed below and own a suitable Supercar or Sports Car. You will be prompted to enter the details of your car at checkout. Otherwise\, there will be a general paddock available for owners who are not affiliated with a specific club. \n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets are on sale through Salon Privé; please click the links above. Annual Pass holders require additional tickets\, which can be purchased via the Salon Privé website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nStyle guide:Offering the perfect opportunity to don your summers’ best\, Salon Privé welcomes all fashions and styles\, from demure to eccentric. \n\n\n\nWhichever day you choose to attend\, think Garden Party at Buckingham Palace\, think Royal Ascot\, think the very best of Henley Royal Regatta. Garden party attire should be dressy but typically not too formal\, effortless but not too casual. \n\n\n\nFor gentlemen\, we suggest a comfortable suit or blazer with chinos and a pair of brogues. \n\n\n\nFor ladies\, we recommend chic daywear such as summer dresses or trousers and jumpsuits\, and of course\, beautiful hats\, headpieces and fascinators on Ladies’ Day Friday. Please bear in mind the gravel paths and lawns at the Blengheim Palace are not the best surface for stiletto heels. \n\n\n\nDogs:No dogs allowed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Salon Privé\n\n\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nSalon Privé opens entries for 2026 Concours at Blenheim Palace\n\n Beauty & Fashion\nAbingdon resident wins Boodles Best Hat Competition at Salon Privé 2025\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nSalon Privé confirms 2026 return after record-breaking anniversary edition \n \n\n\n\nView all URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/salon-prive-at-blenheim-palace/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Salon-Prive-2025-at-Blenheim-Palace.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T034717 CREATED:20251128T143403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T143709Z UID:10004290-1788739200-1788911999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:St Giles’ Fair 2026 DESCRIPTION:St Giles’ Fair at Oxford City Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout St Giles’ Fair 2026\n\n\n\nSt Giles’ Fair 2026 will take place on Monday 07 and Tuesday 08 September\, from 11.00am to 11.00pm on both days. \n\n\n\nSt Giles’ Fair is one of the greatest and most prestigious in the country. The fair dates back to 1625 when it was a parish festival to celebrate the feast of the patron saint\, St Giles\, and is held on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September). \n\n\n\nIn the 18th century\, it was a toy fair\, and then in the early 19th century\, it was a general children’s fair. The funfair grew during mid and late Victorian times when improved means of transport meant that large numbers of people could be brought into the city to attend the festivities. It was also when the forerunners of today’s rides were first developed following advances in mechanical engineering. \n\n\n\nNow run by Oxford City Council\, the St Giles’ fair is probably the largest of its kind in Europe taking up all of St Giles’ even Magdalen Street by Elliston and Cavell’s right up to and beyond the War Memorial\, at the meeting of the Woodstock and Banbury roads. \n\n\n\nThe street is closed to traffic on the two days in September for this traditional fair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo montage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\n\n\n\nWhen is the St Giles’ Fair in 2026?In 2025\, the St Giles’ Fair will take place on Monday 07 and Tuesday 08 September\, from 11.00am to 11.00pm on both days. The fair normally takes place on the first Monday and Tuesday after the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September). \n\n\n\nHow much does the St Giles fair cost?Attending the fair is free\, but the rides and amusements have their own individual costs. There will also be a plethora of street food\, snacks and treats on sale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nClick to expand URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/st-giles-fair/ LOCATION:St Giles’\, Oxford\, St Giles’\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3JP CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/st-giles-fair-oxford-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7564781;-1.2596692 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Giles’ Oxford St Giles’ Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3JP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Giles’:geo:-1.2596692,51.7564781 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR