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.
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.
Found Festival is a brand-new boutique festival that will bring an unrivalled breadth of creativity into one beautiful countryside setting.
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.
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.
A free-access community festival providing a unique, family-friendly celebration with something for everyone
A much-loved autumn highlight in Oxfordshire, the Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House returns with specialist nurseries, seasonal planting inspiration, and a stunning historic garden setting beneath the Chiltern Hills.
St Giles’ Fair will take place on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September).
Get into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens with arts and craft stalls, Christmas shopping, and festive events for the children.
Get into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens with a number of arts and craft stalls, Christmas shopping, and festive events for the children.
“The Trad” is the largest gathering of classic river craft in the world, and with the Dunkirk Little Ships dressed overall.