May Morning is an annual event in Oxford, held on 01 May – a tradition stretching back over 500 years that now attracts thousands of people – students and Oxford residents alike.
Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns in 2026 with celebrity chef demos, global street food, artisan traders and gourmet delights. Free with an Annual Pass or Day Ticket, it’s a must-visit culinary celebration.
Oxford Pride is an important event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing people together for an annual parade through the city centre on Pride Day.
Join in another sensational series of concerts in the breathtaking location of Hampton Court Palace this summer.
A fantastic two-day open-air music festival for all the family taking place in The Leys in Witney, Oxfordshire in June.
Blenheim Palace Festival debuts in summer 2026 with global stars Katy Perry, Teddy Swims, and Pete Tong. Enjoy open-air concerts, VIP experiences, and cultural events at Oxfordshire’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Henley Festival is a boutique black-tie festival that takes place over five days, celebrating the best of the UK and International music and arts. The 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.
Party in the Paddock returns in 2026 with two massive weekends of racing and live music at Newbury Racecourse. July’s line-up includes Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Ronan Keating, with August headliners to be revealed in January.
Often described as the Godfather of the small music festivals, the Truck Festival which takes place in the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside, has been featuring some of the biggest and best emerging artists since 1998.
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.
Waterperry Opera Festival 2026 brings world-class opera, recitals, and garden performances to Waterperry Gardens from 07 to 16 August, combining music, theatre, and family-friendly activities.
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 in Oxfordshire.
The biggest 80’s music festival in the world returns to Henley-on-Thames. It is a spectacular event, packed full of fun, laughter, great (and terrible!) costumes and friends.
Reading Festival, one of the UK’s most iconic music events, returns in 2026 with an electrifying lineup across multiple stages.
The three-day family-friendly music and food festival returns to Alex James’ Farm near Kingham in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds over the August bank holiday weekend.
Found Festival is a brand-new boutique festival that will bring an unrivalled breadth of creativity into one beautiful countryside setting.
Foodies Festival will return to South Park Oxford with a mouth-watering lineup of culinary delights and live music over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Salon Privé 2026 at Blenheim Palace from 02 to 06 September – the most luxurious garden parties and finest collection of supercars.
St Giles’ Fair will take place on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September).