BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Oxford Magazine 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T235959 DTSTAMP:20260531T145824Z CREATED:20250903T093635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T145824Z 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:20260828T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T235959 DTSTAMP:20260831T230708Z CREATED:20260520T162610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230708Z UID:10004444-1787875200-1788134399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Big Feastival 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Big Feastival 2026\n\n\n\nBig 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\, 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBig Feastival 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nGood MusicBasement Jaxx / The Streets / Bastille / Rudimental / Perrie / Mimi Webb / Doves / White Lies / Freya Ridings / The Coral / Antony Szmierek / Meek / Red Rum Club / Ms Dynamite / Nubiyan Twist / Tors / The Ordinary Boys / + Much more! \n\n\n\nGood FoodSimon Rogan / Anna Haugh / Emily English / Rachel Allen / Poppy O’Toole / Tom Barnes / Meera Sodha / Nokx Majozi / Sally Abé / + Much more! \n\n\n\nGood TimesHarriet Kemsley / Joel Dommett / Suzi Ruffell / Suzi Ruffell / Shappi Khorsandi / Joe and James Fact Up / Scott Bennett / The Scummy Mummies / Daniel Foxx / Justin Fletcher / Mc Grammar / Nick Cope / + Much more! \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\nGood Music\n\n\n\nMusic remains at the heart of Big Feastival\, with the 2026 edition bringing together an eclectic line-up of headline acts\, festival favourites and emerging talent for a huge weekend of live performances in the Cotswolds. \n\n\n\nElectronic music icons Basement Jaxx will headline Friday night\, kicking off the weekend with a high-energy set packed with era-defining dance anthems. Known for hits including Red Alert\, Where’s Your Head At\, Romeo and Good Luck\, the duo have spent decades shaping British dance music and remain one of the most celebrated live electronic acts in the world. \n\n\n\nWith multiple BRIT Awards\, a GRAMMY and countless headline performances at major festivals across the globe\, Basement Jaxx’s return to full-scale live touring has been one of the most talked-about comeback stories in recent years. Their Friday night headline performance is expected to deliver one of the biggest party atmospheres of the weekend. \n\n\n\nSaturday sees legendary UK act The Streets take to the Main Stage\, bringing Mike Skinner’s unmistakable blend of storytelling\, garage\, hip hop and electronic music to the farm. Since the release of the Mercury Prize-nominated Original Pirate Material in 2002\, The Streets have become one of the defining voices in modern British music. \n\n\n\nFrom iconic tracks such as Dry Your Eyes\, Fit But You Know It and Blinded By The Lights to more recent material including The Darker The Shadow\, The Brighter The Light\, Mike Skinner has consistently evolved while maintaining the sharp observational writing and raw honesty that made The Streets a cultural phenomenon. Their live performances remain renowned for their energy\, crowd interaction and festival-ready atmosphere. \n\n\n\nClosing the festival on Sunday night will be Bastille\, whose anthemic indie-pop sound has made them one of the UK’s biggest global success stories of the last decade. Fronted by Dan Smith\, the band first broke through with the chart-dominating album Bad Blood\, featuring the worldwide hit Pompeii. \n\n\n\nSince then\, Bastille have achieved multiple number-one albums\, billions of streams and major international tours\, with tracks including Happier\, Things We Lost In The Fire and Good Grief becoming festival favourites. Their Sunday headline set promises an emotional and uplifting finale filled with huge singalong moments. \n\n\n\nBeyond the headline acts\, Big Feastival’s 2026 music programme spans a broad mix of genres and generations. Festivalgoers can also look forward to performances from Rudimental\, Perrie\, Mimi Webb\, Doves\, White Lies\, Freya Ridings\, Ms Dynamite and The Coral\, alongside a packed schedule of DJs\, live bands and late-night entertainment across The Outpost and the legendary Cheese Hub. \n\n\n\nFrom indie and electronic music to pop\, dance and nostalgic festival classics\, Big Feastival 2026 is set to deliver another memorable weekend of live music in the heart of the Cotswolds. \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\nGood Food & Drink\n\n\n\nOnce again\, Big Feastival will serve up an impressive culinary line-up\, bringing together some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs\, food personalities and immersive dining experiences across the August Bank Holiday weekend. \n\n\n\nHeadlining the Big Kitchen stage for 2026 is Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan\, renowned for his ingredient-led approach and award-winning restaurants including L’Enclume. Widely regarded as one of Britain’s most influential chefs\, Rogan will share the philosophy behind his pioneering farm-to-table cooking through a special live demonstration. \n\n\n\nJoining him across the weekend will be acclaimed Irish chef Anna Haugh\, known for bringing modern Irish cuisine to a wider audience\, alongside bestselling author and nutrition expert Emily English\, whose healthy and accessible recipes have built a huge social media following. \n\n\n\nFestivalgoers can also look forward to live demonstrations and culinary inspiration from a diverse line-up of chefs and food personalities including Rachel Allen\, Poppy O’Toole\, Tom Barnes\, Meera Sodha\, Nokx Majozi\, Sally Abé and Jon Watts\, each bringing their own distinctive style and flavours to the farm. \n\n\n\nBig Feastival’s immersive dining experiences will also return for 2026. Pit Kitchen once again takes centre stage with its popular Thursday Night Feast for early arrivals\, as well as the relaxed and communal Lazy Lunches\, celebrating seasonal produce and open-fire cooking in an intimate festival setting. \n\n\n\nAs evening falls\, the much-loved Fire Pit Feasts will offer guests a unique flame-cooked dining experience hosted by Mak Blak and a stellar selection of guest chefs. Goldies will headline Friday night\, followed by celebrated chef Josh Eggleton on Saturday\, before Mel Brown rounds off the weekend on Sunday with her bold and flavour-packed cooking. Each feast will begin with a St Germain Spritz on arrival and feature Champagne Canard Duchêne pairings throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nFood lovers will also be able to enjoy a packed programme of cookery schools\, masterclasses\, family dining experiences and street food traders throughout the weekend\, ensuring there is something to satisfy every appetite. From live-fire feasts and chef demonstrations to relaxed communal lunches and festival street food favourites\, Big Feastival 2026 promises another unforgettable celebration of food and drink in the heart of the Cotswolds. \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\nGood Times\n\n\n\nBeyond the food and music\, Big Feastival once again promises a packed programme of family entertainment\, comedy and after-hours fun\, ensuring festivalgoers of all ages have plenty to enjoy across the weekend. \n\n\n\nFamilies remain firmly at the heart of the festival experience\, with entertainment running throughout the site from morning until night. Younger visitors can look forward to appearances from children’s television favourite Justin Fletcher\, alongside the ever-popular Taskmaster Club\, energetic performances from MC Grammar and the vibrant KPop Demon Hunters Disco. \n\n\n\nFestival favourite Barrioke is also set to return\, bringing its trademark singalong chaos and crowd participation\, while a wide range of interactive family activities\, outdoor adventures and live performances will create a lively atmosphere across the farm all weekend long. \n\n\n\nComedy and podcast programming continues to grow as a major part of Big Feastival experience. This year’s line-up includes appearances from Joel Dommett\, Suzi Ruffell and Ivo Graham\, alongside live podcast recordings from Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and James Buckley\, who bring their hit podcast Fact Up to the festival audience. \n\n\n\nThe hugely popular Scummy Mummies podcast also returns\, joined by comedians Harriet Kemsley\, Shaparak Khorsandi and Scott Bennett\, offering a weekend packed with stand-up comedy\, storytelling and live entertainment. \n\n\n\nAs the sun goes down\, the festival’s late-night atmosphere ramps up across stages including The Cheese Hub and The Outpost\, with DJ sets\, live bands\, karaoke and party experiences continuing well into the evening. From Indie Disco Karaoke and live music takeovers to feel-good dance sets from names including DJ Spoony\, Seb Fontaine and Tall Paul\, Big Feastival 2026 promises a weekend filled with memorable moments long after the headline acts leave the stage. \n\n\n\nWhether visitors are coming for the music\, comedy\, family activities or late-night entertainment\, Big Feastival continues to offer a broad and inclusive festival experience that blends countryside charm with big festival energy in the heart of the Cotswolds. \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\nCamping TicketsThursday early entry camping                                         Adult Thursday Camping From £225.00  (+ booking fee) Teen Thursday Camping From £165.00 (+ booking fee)Child Thursday Camping  From £85.00 (+ booking fee)Child Under 5 – Free \n\n\n\nFriday entry campingAdult Friday Camping From £195.00  (+ booking fee) Teen Friday Camping From £135.00 (+ booking fee)Child Friday Camping Ticket From £55.00 (+ booking fee)Child Under 5 – Free \n\n\n\nWeekend non-camping ticketsAdult Weekend Ticket From £180.00 (+ booking fee)       Teen Weekend Ticket From £120.00 (+ booking fee) Child Weekend Ticket £45.00 (+ booking fee) Child Under 5 – Free \n\n\n\nChildren 5 and under go free\, but you still need to get them a ticket. \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\n\n \n \n \n Big Feastival 2026 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 Big Feastival 2026?+\n\n\n\n\nBig 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 Big Feastival taking place?+\n\n\n\n\nBig 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 Big Feastival\n\n\n\n Arts & Culture\nNearly 95% of Big Feastival camping tickets sold for 2026 festival weekend\n\n Arts & Culture\n100 days to go as Big Feastival 2026 expands line up with DJs\, dining experiences and family entertainment\n\n Arts & Culture\nBig Feastival reveals stage highlights ahead of August Bank Holiday return\n\n Arts & Culture\nBig Feastival adds Mimi Webb\, Simon Rogan\, Joel Dommett and many more to 2026 lineup \n \n\n\n\nView more URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/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:20260829T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T235959 DTSTAMP:20260826T065829Z CREATED:20260331T110506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T065829Z UID:10004440-1787961600-1788220799@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 Competitions\nWin 1 of 3 Family Weekend Tickets to Foodies Festival Oxford\n\n Food & Drink\nFoodies Festival to return to Oxford with star-studded chef line-up and live music\n\n Things To Do\nThe unmissable annual events in Oxford taking place in 2026\n\n Arts & Culture\nFoodies Festival South Park: MasterChef stars\, Michelin chefs and music headliners \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:20260830T011442Z CREATED:20250906T033147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T011442Z 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 lineup 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\nNow in its 21st year\, this September Salon Privé will stage its world-class social occasion\, bringing together the finest in classic cars\, supercars\, hypercars\, fine dining\, and high-end luxury brands including Boodles\, Pommery and Vertu. \n\n\n\nWith 30\,000 guests expected across the five-day event\, this year’s Salon Privé at Blenheim promises to be bigger than ever\, with expanded programming and enhanced displays planned to run across the weekend. \n\n\n\nTwo stunning new automotive galleries will form the center piece of the lawn allowing to explore and appreciate a carefully curated display of supercars and hypercars\, with daily parades and Concours judging creating further excitement.  \n\n\n\nThroughout the week\, visitors will be able to enjoy the Salon Privé lifestyle village\, which will welcome luxury vendors offering a refined shopping experience. This thoughtfully crafted outdoor space enhances the guest experience\, elevating the signature automotive garden party that Salon Privé is renowned for.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more: Salon Privé 2025 Highlights: Celebrating 20 years of style\, speed and elegance at Blenheim Palace \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 02 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients\n\n\n\nThe elegant lawns of Blenheim Palace set the stage as Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients opens with a celebration of automotive excellence. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to a curated lineup of 11 Classes\, including the Golden Age of Motoring\, 80 Years of Bristol Cars\, Supercar Icons of the 80s and 90s and Glorious GTs\, each representing the pinnacle of design and craftsmanship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 03 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients\n\n\n\nThursday continues the Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients with a showcase of the world’s finest classic cars. Guests can enjoy the stunning display\, the elegant Concours Parades and the presentation of top awards\, including Class Winners and the People’s Choice\, all set within an atmosphere of refined luxury and hospitality. Enhanced by luxury hospitality and entertainment\, the event will be an exquisite celebration of automotive excellence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 04 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Ladies’ Day by Boodles\n\n\n\nFriday at Salon Privé is Ladies’ Day by Boodles\, offering a stylish celebration of fashion\, luxury and performance. The Palace lawns come alive with colour and elegance as guests dress for one of the season’s top social occasions. Highlights include the Boodles Best Hat Competition alongside a spectacular display of supercars\, creating a day that blends high fashion with high performance.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 05 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Club Trophy by Lockton\n\n\n\nThe Salon Privé Club Trophy presented by Lockton launches the weekend with an awe-inspiring display of over 1\,500 privately owned sports\, super and hyper cars\, all competing for the coveted Club Trophy. The day features thrilling parades\, live presentations and a vibrant festival atmosphere\, making it a must-visit for enthusiasts and families alike. With a unique blend of high-performance automotives and family-friendly entertainment\, the Salon Privé Club Trophy presented by Lockton is a Supercar celebration for visitors and enthusiasts of all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sunday 06 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Supercar Sunday & Lifestyle Club Trophy Day\n\n\n\nAs a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary Salon Privé Week\, Supercar Sunday and Lifestyle Clubs Day returns for the second time\, bringing together the UK’s leading supercar and lifestyle clubs across the Blenheim Palace lawns. The Concours de Vente also returns\, featuring exceptional classic cars offered for sale by leading specialists\, judged by an expert panel. This exciting finale delivers an outstanding display of automotive passion and craftsmanship ensuring an unforgettable end to a week of unparalleled luxury and performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets for Salon Privé 2026 are priced from £60 for entry\, rising to up to £645 for luxury hospitality packages. \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 Retail and Leisure\n13 remarkable cars to look out for at this year’s Salon Privé Concours\n\n Retail and Leisure\nSupercar invasion: Salon Privé 2026 to bring a slew of UK automotive debuts\n\n Retail and Leisure\nRichard Hammond set to return to Blenheim Palace for Salon Privé 2026\n\n Retail and Leisure\nThe Art of White: Salon Privé’s extraordinary collection of white automotive icons coming to Blenheim Palace \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: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:20260904T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T235959 DTSTAMP:20260830T011639Z CREATED:20260515T212051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T011639Z UID:10006015-1788480000-1788739199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:BunkFest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wallingford BunkFest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout BunkFest 2026\n\n\n\nOn the banks of the Thames in South Oxfordshire\, Wallingford BunkFest is a free-access community festival providing a unique\, family-friendly celebration with something for everyone. \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, BunkFest celebrates its 22nd year of life – starting from a small marquee in a pub car park to filling the KineCroft and providing entertainment throughout Wallingford\, on the River Thames and the Bunk Railway line. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBunkFest 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nFriday Headline Act: The Delicate Sound of Pink FloydPink Floyd tribute act The Delicate Sound of Pink Floyd is an acclaimed 11-piece band from Oxfordshire that has quickly built a reputation for exceptional musical precision and striking visual production since forming in 2023. \n\n\n\nInspired by Pink Floyd’s iconic touring line-ups of the 1980s and 1990s\, the show delivers a powerful and immersive live experience\, faithfully recreating the atmosphere and scale of one of rock music’s most influential acts. \n\n\n\nFollowing sold-out performances\, glowing reviews and a London West End debut last year\, the band are now preparing to headline the main stage at BunkFest on Friday 4 September 2026. \n\n\n\nFriday other acts:TBC \n\n\n\nSaturday Headline Act: Dr. FeelgoodDr. Feelgood remain one of the world’s most enduring and electrifying rhythm and blues acts\, more than 50 years after forming on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s. \n\n\n\nRenowned for their raw\, uncompromising live performances\, they achieved major success with the chart-topping album Stupidity and hit singles including Milk and Alcohol\, Roxette\, Down at the Doctors and Going Back Home. \n\n\n\nCurrent line-up features Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass\, alongside guitarist Gordon Russell and vocalist Robert Kane\, formerly of The Animals\, and continues to tour following Damn Right! and Live in Caen world-class live act. \n\n\n\nSaturday other acts:TBC \n\n\n\nSunday headliner: Blue Water GiantsThe Blue Water Giants bring together seasoned musicians from iconic British acts\, reimagining classic rock with fresh energy while performing the songs that originally defined their careers. \n\n\n\nLed by Josh Phillips of Procol Harum\, the all-British line-up features John ‘Rhino’ Edwards of Status Quo on bass\, Neil Taylor (Tears for Fears\, Robbie Williams) on guitar\, and Mel Gaynor of Simple Minds on drums. \n\n\n\nWith careers spanning collaborations with Jeff Beck\, Dexys Midnight Runners\, The Faces\, Mick Hucknall\, The Pretenders\, Mike Rutherford\, Rod Stewart\, Tina Turner and The Who\, the band delivers authoritative\, high-impact live performances and powerful modern supergroup identity. \n\n\n\nSunday other acts:TBC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets (2025 TBC)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see camping information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\nIn addition to the main stage\, BunkFest has a fabulous range of fringe venues you can visit throughout the festival\, which range from musical boats and singing trains to fantastic local pubs and a quirky bookshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping\n\n\n\nBunkFest camping is located at the Wallingford Sports Park\, Hithercroft Road\, Wallingford\, OX10 9RB. This is a 10 to 15-minute walk to the Town Centre / Kinecroft or 5 to 10 minutes on the BunkFest classic bus; this comes at a suggested donation of £1.00 per person. \n\n\n\nSite A:This area is for tents only and very close to facilities. Unfortunately\, no vehicles are allowed in this area\, but vehicles can be parked in the adjacent car parks\, as directed by the campsite volunteers. Wheelbarrows are available to transport camping equipment to your camping area. There is space for a limited number of disabled camping pitches for motorhomes and campervans on this site. This enables close proximity to the Clubhouse\, disabled toilets and BunkFest Bus. \n\n\n\nSite B:Camping for tents\, caravans and motor homes. Close to facilities \n\n\n\nSite C:Camping for tents\, caravans and motor homes\, it is not far from the facilities and is ideal for family groups or groups of friends. Note there will be limited lighting and security fences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping facilities\n\n\n\nThe camping facilities are equipped with showers\, toilets and a fully licensed bar within the Clubhouse building. \n\n\n\nCaravans and camper vans are welcome but must be booked onto Camp Site B or C. \n\n\n\nThe Campsite Office is manned by lovely volunteers from \n\n\n\n\nThursday 2.00pm to 9.00pm \n\n\n\nFriday 8.00am to 8.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 8.00am to 8.00pm\n\n\n\nSunday 9.00am to 6.00pm\n\n\n\nMonday 8.30am to 11.00am – all vehicles to be off site by noon\n\n\n\n\nThe Pavilion Café in the Clubhouse will serve food throughout the festival\, with hot food available at these times: \n\n\n\nBunkFest Breakfast\n\n\n\n\nFriday 8.30am to noon\n\n\n\nSaturday 7.30am to noon\n\n\n\nSunday 7.30am to 6.00pm\n\n\n\nMonday 8.30am to 11.00am\n\n\n\n\nFood will be available throughout the day including the evening (until 9.00pm) \n\n\n\nPlease address any queries regarding the campsite and facilities to camping@bunkfest.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping tickets (2024)\n\n\n\nBuy camping tickets \n\n\n\n\nCamping per person (Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday & Sunday) – Adult – £55.00\, Youth (5-17) – £35.00\, Child (Under 5) – Free\n\n\n\nCamping per person (Friday\, Saturday & Sunday) – Adult – £50.00\, Youth (5-17) – £30.00\, Child (Under 5) – Free\n\n\n\nCamping per person (Saturday & Sunday) – Adult – £45.00\, Youth (5-17) – £29.00\, Child (Under 5) – Free\n\n\n\nCamping per person (Sunday) – Adult – £40.00\, Youth (5-17) – £29.00\, Child (Under 5) – Free\n\n\n\nChildren under 5 must be booked with adult tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nWallingford is located halfway between Oxford and Reading and easily accessible from the M4 and M40 motorways\, train and bus. The Kinecroft\, which is the main festival site\, is located in the heart of the town. \n\n\n\nBy car \n\n\n\nIf you are going to BunkFest by car\, please use the excellent Park & Ride service operated by Thames Travel from the Hithercroft Road Industrial area. It will operate on Friday evening and all day Saturday & Sunday. \n\n\n\nAccess via the A4130 Wallingford Bypass. The roundabout is the first one on the bypass heading south/east or after the level crossing heading north/west. Postcode for SatNav OX10 9RB. \n\n\n\nParking is in the Hithercroft Industrial Estate area. Please follow the Bunkfest signs on the bypass and look out for our Park and Ride signs and where you should meet our volunteer parking team. \n\n\n\nBy train \n\n\n\nGWR run services from Oxford\, Reading and London to the nearest local stations of Cholsey and Didcot. The Cholsey & Wallingford Railway will be operating trains from Cholsey Station to Wallingford over the festival weekend\, with Wallingford Station only a 5-minute walk from the Kinecroft main stage. \n\n\n\nIt is possible to purchase a ‘Wallingford Rover’ ticket from local stations (Reading\, Oxford\, etc.) that is inclusive of travel on the ‘Bunk Line’. On Saturday\, there will be additional evening trains departing Wallingford at 6.00pm on Saturday & Sunday\, and 8.00pm\, 10.00pm and 11.00pm on Saturday\, so you can leave the car at home and also buy a pint (or two) at the station or on the train. \n\n\n\nDetails of train times and tickets on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway are on the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway website. \n\n\n\nBy Bus \n\n\n\nOxford to Wallingford – Buses leave from stop H5 in St Aldates\, Oxford and pull up in Market Place\, Wallingford. \n\n\n\nReading to Wallingford – Buses leave from opposite the Reading train station and pull up in Market Place\, Wallingford. \n\n\n\nPlease note on BunkFest Saturday and Sunday\, between 7.00am and 7.00pm\, the town centre will be closed for the Street Fair. Bus stops in the town centre will be relocated to the High Street by the Museum / Library and Kinecroft / MMR building. \n\n\n\nVisit the Thames Travel website for a list of local bus timetables. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/bunkfest/ LOCATION:Kinecroft\, Wallingford\, Kinecroft\, Wallingford\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 0DT CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/bunkfest-2021-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.5997986;-1.1270933 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kinecroft Wallingford Kinecroft Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 0DT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kinecroft:geo:-1.1270933,51.5997986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260728T114652Z CREATED:20260606T132311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T114652Z UID:10012793-1788692400-1788710400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House DESCRIPTION:Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House\n\n\n\nSet on gently sloping ground below the Chiltern Hills\, Adwell House & Gardens is a historic private estate shaped over generations. Its name is thought to derive from the Saxon “Eadda’s Well”\, a reference to the natural springs that still feed the gardens today. \n\n\n\nVisitors are first greeted by a sweeping herbaceous border running alongside the drive\, before moving through a sequence of formal and informal garden spaces. The walled garden is a highlight\, combining structured herbaceous planting with roses and a notable collection of salvias. \n\n\n\nMature trees frame expansive lawns\, while a water garden — fed by natural springs — remains one of the estate’s defining features. The Parish Church sits within the grounds\, adding to the sense of a landscape shaped by centuries of use. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Rare Plant Fair brings together specialist growers and nurseries\, offering visitors the chance to buy unusual and collectable plants directly from experts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights & Plant Focus\n\n\n\nA celebration of specialist horticulture\, with a strong emphasis on unusual perennials and seasonal planting inspiration. The estate’s own planting style — particularly its renowned salvia collection — provides a fitting backdrop for the fair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink\n\n\n\nA curated selection of street food and refreshments will be available throughout the day: \n\n\n\n\nPizza from The Wheatsheaf Kitchen\n\n\n\nIndian cuisine by Naan and Sizzle\n\n\n\nGourmet hot dogs by Jane Varney Catering\n\n\n\nCoffee from Emily’s Coffee\n\n\n\nBar service from The Tipsy Rover\n\n\n\nIce cream from Gino’s Ice Cream\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting a Good Cause\n\n\n\nAll proceeds from the fair will be donated to Perennial\, which supports people working in horticulture and their families during times of need. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook! \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\n\nBuy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook!\n\n\n\nTickets cost £8 per adult and includes the Fair and Gardens.\n\n\n\nChildren under 16 enter for free.\n\n\n\nThere is ample parking is available in adjacent fields\, with signage directing arrivals. Blue badge parking is provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nA one-way traffic system operates through Adwell village to ease congestion.\n\n\n\nThe majority of formal garden areas are accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters\, though some gravel paths and steeper sections remain.\n\n\n\nWell-controlled dogs on short leads are allowed in the Gardens and Fair. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/rare-plant-fair-at-adwell-house/ LOCATION:Adwell House & Estate\, Adwell\, Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX9 7DQ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/adwell-house-sundial-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.746997;-0.974188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adwell House & Estate Adwell Thame Oxfordshire OX9 7DQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adwell:geo:-0.974188,51.746997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T235959 DTSTAMP:20251128T143709Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T090000 DTSTAMP:20260827T101552Z CREATED:20250803T125937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T101552Z UID:10004752-1789203600-1789203600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Henley Farm & Country Show 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Henley Farm & Country Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Henley Farm & Country Show 2026\n\n\n\nHenley Farm & Country Show is a fun\, family day visited by thousands every year\, many who return annually because they have enjoyed it so much. \n\n\n\nThe show is organised by the Henley and District Agricultural Association\, a local charity supporting other agricultural organisations. \n\n\n\nThis year’s show is on Saturday 12 September at Henley Showground\, near Hambleden\, Henley on Thames\, RG9 3AS.  \n\n\n\nHenley Farm & Country Show is a one day agricultural show. \n\n\n\nIt is a delight to welcome back the spectacular Bolddog Motorcycle Display Team\, Shetland Pony Racing\, Scurry Racing\, Grand Parades of Animals\, Heavy Horse Parade\, Farm Machinery\, Classic Cars and Vintage Tractors in the main ring. \n\n\n\nGates will open at 8.30am\, and the show closes at 5.30pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased online (using the link above) and on the gate on the day. All tickets are nonrefundable. \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\nGeneral admissionAdults – £15.00Concession (carers/seniors) – £10.00Children 5 to 15 years – £3.50Children under 5 – Free \n\n\n\nEarly bird discounted tickets are available online until 2.00pm on 12 September. Tickets are subject to a booking fee of £0.50 per ticket. \n\n\n\nShowground tickets will also be available at the gate on the dayAdults – £17.00Concession (carers/seniors) – £12.00Children 5 to 15 years – £5.00Children under 5 – Free \n\n\n\nDay membershipSingle – 1 Enclosure Badge: £20.00Couples – 2 Enclosure Badges: £40.00 Family – 2 Adults and 2 Children (5 -15): £60.00Child (5 to 15): £10.00 \n\n\n\nA booking fee of £0.50 applies per ticket \n\n\n\nOnline one day memberships available until 11.00pm on 09 September. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nFree buses will run from 9.00am until 5.30pm to and from Henley (Boots the Chemist) and Marlow (Platts garage). There is no timetable as journeys are dependent on traffic flow. The buses will go back and forth within the hours stated above. \n\n\n\nThere’s free parking if you’re driving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nDogs: \n\n\n\n\nWell behaved dogs are welcome to the Show. \n\n\n\nHowever\, if dogs are brought to the Show they should be kept on fixed leads at all times and are not permitted into the livestock lines or food areas. \n\n\n\nPlease do not leave dogs in vehicles. \n\n\n\nAll ‘banned breeds’ are not permitted on the showground. \n\n\n\nThere is a fun dog show\, entry on the day.\n\n\n\n\nFacilities: \n\n\n\n\nToilets are situated all over the showground and are easily accessible. \n\n\n\nPlease help to keep the showground tidy by disposing of your rubbish in the general waste and recycling bins located around the site.\n\n\n\nVisitors are asked to use the hand sanitising facilities in the livestock area after contact with our animals. \n\n\n\nThere will be a medical team onsite with an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle. \n\n\n\nLost property and lost children will be brought to the Secretary’s tent.\n\n\n\n\nParking: \n\n\n\n\nCar parking is free. \n\n\n\nThere is forward parking available for blue badge holders in the Public Car Park.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/henley-farm-country-show/ LOCATION:The Henley Showground\, Hambleden\, Marlow Road\, Henley-on-Thames\, RG9 3AP CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/henley-show-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.545863;-0.9034238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Henley Showground Hambleden Marlow Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 3AP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Marlow Road:geo:-0.9034238,51.545863 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T235959 DTSTAMP:20260827T084523Z CREATED:20250827T120600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T084523Z UID:10004753-1789257600-1789516799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Witney Feast 2026 DESCRIPTION:Witney Feast\, The Leys\, Witney\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Witney Feast 2026\n\n\n\nOne of Witney’s oldest traditions returns this September! With origins dating back nearly 800 years\, the Witney Feast was established to commemorate the rededication of St Mary’s Church and has become a cherished annual celebration in the town. \n\n\n\nSunday 13 September:The Feast kicks off with the much-loved Golden Gallopers service at 1.00pm on The Leys\, followed by a special family afternoon. Street entertainers\, including jugglers\, will keep children and adults smiling\, creating a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy the fun together. \n\n\n\nMonday 14 & Tuesday 15 September:The fair opens at lunchtime and runs through to 10.00pm\, offering two full evenings of fun\, food\, and rides under the lights. Classic favourites such as the Waltzer\, Dodgems\, Wild Mouse roller coaster\, and the big horses will be there\, alongside modern thrills like the spectacular Air Ride. Test your skills at traditional fairground stalls or enjoy a variety of food offerings. \n\n\n\nTraditional Highlights:The Witney Feast begins with a civic service at St Mary’s Church and continues with a blessing at the Golden Gallopers carousel on The Leys — a long-standing tradition that links the fair to its historic roots. This year\, Sunday’s family afternoon offers a new way to enjoy the Feast together before the main fair days. \n\n\n\nCelebrated for its size and unique attractions\, Witney Feast proudly holds the title of Oxfordshire’s largest funfair\, blending centuries of heritage with modern thrills and entertainment for all ages. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect \n\n\n\nStar Flyer\, Space\, Superstar\, Extreme\, Jumping Frogs\, Dominator\, Stargate – these are some of the rides you’re likely to encounter at Witney Feast in 2025. \n\n\n\nIt’s set to be a spectacular event. Along with traditional rides such as the Waltzer and Dodgems\, there is the Wild Mouse roller coaster and a family-friendly smaller version – the Dragon Coaster. \n\n\n\nSome of the rides that come to Witney are exclusive and not seen at the St Giles’ Fair in Oxford. \n\n\n\nSo\, if you fancy a ride aboard the Star Flyer 200 feet up in the air or a wander through the largest funhouse in Europe at four storeys high\, right here in the heart of Witney is the place to be. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Entry to the fair is free at all times\, but charges will apply to rides and activities. \n\n\n\nOpening times:Opening times are noon to 10.00pm on both days\, and entry is free at all times. Charges apply for the rides. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/witney-feast/ LOCATION:The Leys\, Witney\, The Leys\, Witney\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/witney-feast-01-1920x1080-1.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:20260917T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T235959 DTSTAMP:20260827T094329Z CREATED:20250903T011413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T094329Z UID:10004754-1789603200-1789862399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Thame Fun Fair 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Thame Fun Fair 2026\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the annual Thame Fun Fair that transforms Thame’s High Street into a mini theme park with rides\, bumper cars and candyfloss for three days in September. \n\n\n\nThe fair starts on the third Thursday of September\, with the Mayor of Thame officially opening the event at 3.30pm. The funfair runs for three days until Saturday – attracting visitors well beyond Thame. \n\n\n\nA long-time tradition in the town\, punters head over to the funfair from surrounding towns and villages in Oxfordshire as well as the neighbouring Aylesbury and surrounding Buckinghamshire area. \n\n\n\nVisitors can expect a host of different carnival-like entertainment. From massive fairground theme park rides to candy floss stalls\, halls of mirrors and dodgems. \n\n\n\nThe fair runs across the entire high street of Thame. Drivers can expect road closures and diversions to be in place\, and commuters will see buses running on alternate timetables. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry to the fair is free at all times\, but charges apply to rides and activities. \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nThursday 17 September: 3.30pm – 11.00pm \n\n\n\nFriday 18 September: 12.00pm – 11.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday 19 September: 12.00pm – 11.00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/thame-fun-fair/ LOCATION:Thame Town Centre\, Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX9 3DP CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/thame-fun-fair-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7484915;-0.9819692 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T235959 DTSTAMP:20260901T160827Z CREATED:20260901T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T160827Z UID:10004180-1790899200-1791763199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Henley Literary Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Henley Literary Festival. Image: Joanna Lumley in conversation with Gyles Brandreth at the Fane Stage. Image credit: Scarlet Page and Henley Literary Festival 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Henley Literary Festival 2026\n\n\n\nFounded in 2007\, the Henley Literary Festival has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most-popular literary festivals\, bringing together punters and pundits from far and wide in an annual meeting-of-minds set across its stunning riverside hometown. \n\n\n\nHenley Literary Festival is established as one of the UK’s biggest book festivals. Previous speakers have included John Mortimer\, Doreen Lawrence\, John Major\, Julia Donaldson\, Richard E. Grant\, Candace Bushnell\, John Sentamu\, Cressida Cowell and Graham Nash. \n\n\n\nThe Henley Literary Festival 2026 festival will take place from Friday 02 to Sunday 11 October at venues across Henley-on-Thames with 130 talks\, performances and conversations for adults and children\, with the majority available to watch online as well as in-person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights from 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the events website for the full line up of this year’s main festival\, as well as the children’s festival. \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 \nto right\, top to bottom: Dame Stephanie Shirley\, David Suchet\, Gerald Scarfe\, Konnie Huq and friends\, Kristina Stephenson\, Dame Mary Berry\, Shahidha Bari\, Siana Bangura and Roy McFarlane\, Sir Alastair Cook\, Sophy Henn\, Theresa May inteviewed by Katherine Grainger\, and Tim Rice interviewed by James Runcie. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/henley-literary-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-lterary-festival-02-1920x1080-1.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:20261010T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T235959 DTSTAMP:20260901T160327Z CREATED:20250712T143936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T160327Z UID:10011112-1791590400-1791763199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Cliveden Literary Festival  DESCRIPTION:Cliveden Literary Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cliveden Literary Festival \n\n\n\nThe acclaimed Cliveden Literary Festival returns to the historic Cliveden House for its ninth edition this October\, bringing together leading authors\, historians\, journalists\, politicians and public figures for a weekend of lively discussion\, thought-provoking ideas and political debate. \n\n\n\nEstablished in 2017\, the sell-out festival has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s premier literary events. Following her visit in 2025\, Her Majesty The Queen described it as “a perfection of a literary festival.” \n\n\n\nThe speaker line-up for 2026 will be announced over the coming months. Last year’s programme featured an impressive roster including Ian Rankin\, Salman Rushdie\, Richard E. Grant\, Douglas Murray\, Jung Chang\, Niall Ferguson\, Alain de Botton\, Elif Shafak\, Anthony Horowitz\, Wes Streeting\, William Boyd\, Emily Maitlis and many more. \n\n\n\nRun by a committee of authors and historians including Andrew Roberts\, Natalie Livingstone\, Catherine Ostler and Simon Sebag Montefiore\, the festival draws on Cliveden House’s rich heritage as a literary salon once frequented by figures including Alexander Pope\, Alfred\, Lord Tennyson\, George Bernard Shaw\, Jonathan Swift and Winston Churchill. \n\n\n\nVisitors can also explore the National Trust gardens at Cliveden House and enjoy scenic walks overlooking the River Thames during their visit. \n\n\n\nTickets are expected to go on sale in late July 2026\, with the full programme to be announced beforehand. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the 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\n2025 Ticket prices: \n\n\n\nWeekend – £235.00 plus £8.63 booking fee \n\n\n\nSaturday – £120.00 plus £7.69 booking fee \n\n\n\nSunday – £120.00 plus £7.69 booking fee \n\n\n\nStudent Ticket Weekend – £117.50 plus £7.54 booking fee \n\n\n\nStudent Ticket Saturday and Sunday – £60.00 plus £4.09 booking fee \n\n\n\nStudent Ticket Sunday – £60.00 plus £4.09 booking fee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/cliveden-literary-festival/ LOCATION:Cliveden House\, Berkshire\, Cliveden Road\, Taplow\, Berkshire\, SL6 0JF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Cliveden-Literary-Festival.webp GEO:51.5457468;-0.6851959 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cliveden House Berkshire Cliveden Road Taplow Berkshire SL6 0JF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cliveden Road:geo:-0.6851959,51.5457468 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T235959 DTSTAMP:20260901T161345Z CREATED:20260901T143133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T161345Z UID:10004199-1792972800-1794095999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wantage Literary Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wantage Literary Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Wantage Literary Festival 2026\n\n\n\nThis autumn\, the market town of Wantage once again becomes a meeting place for writers\, historians\, journalists\, artists\, musicians and curious readers as the Wantage Literary Festival returns for its 16th year. \n\n\n\nRunning from Monday 26 October to Saturday 07 November\, the 2026 festival brings together an eclectic programme of talks\, conversations\, performances and family events\, with subjects ranging from poetry and politics to art\, science\, history and the natural world. \n\n\n\nAmong this year’s guests are acclaimed writers and broadcasters including Victoria Hislop\, Jasper Fforde\, Alan Johnson\, Stephen Sackur and Janina Ramirez\, alongside historians\, artists\, scientists\, journalists and specialists exploring everything from the history of the World Cup and ancient Mesopotamia to climate change\, British waterways and the future of space exploration. \n\n\n\nThe festival also has plenty of room for the unexpected. There are ghost walks through Wantage\, a piano recital of Schubert\, an evening of sea shanties and a walking tour exploring the town’s Anglo-Saxon history. Families can join a free Wind in the Willows day\, while aspiring authors can pick up practical advice on self-publishing. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the 2026 programme is the Big Town Read\, with Simon Mason’s The Dangerous Stranger bringing readers together to explore the dark secrets and buried crimes at the centre of his novel. \n\n\n\nWith events spread across Wantage and a programme that moves easily between serious ideas\, lively conversation\, performance and entertainment\, the festival offers a chance to discover something new — whether your interests lie in literature\, history\, politics\, art\, science or simply a good story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 line-up\n\n\n\nMonday 26 October\n\n\n\n12.00pm — Bernard O’Donoghue and Esther Lay: Talking Poetry1.30pm — Bernard O’Donoghue: The Poems of Seamus Heaney3.00pm — Jonathan Wilson: The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup7.00pm — Professor David Wilson: A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders \n\n\n\nTuesday 27 October\n\n\n\n11.00am — Christina Strang: Graphologist1.00pm — Alexandra Loske: The Artist’s Palette: The Palettes Behind the Paintings of 50 Great Artists2.00pm — Victoria Hislop: The Wine-Dark Sea4.00pm — Rob Stepney and Kathy Clugston: Good Occasionally Rhyming: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast in Poetry and Prose8.00pm — Mike White: Ghost Walk\, Wantage Town — Sold out \n\n\n\nWednesday 28 October\n\n\n\n10.00am or 1.00pm — Free family event: Wind in the Willows Family Day12.00pm — Rod Craig and Peter Adamson: Blenheim: Reflections in Paint and Poetry2.00pm — Miranda Seymour: I\, Vera: The Many Lives of Vera Gedroits\, a Radical Princess3.15pm — Victoria Wright: The Health Rebels Almanac: Seasonal Wisdom and Modern Science for Women Who Want to Reclaim Their Health Naturally6.30pm — Maria Razumovskaya: Piano Recital: Schubert \n\n\n\nThursday 29 October\n\n\n\n12.00pm — Nicola Moorby: Turner and Constable: Art\, Life\, Landscape2.00pm — Daniel Stables: Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity3.00pm — Hamish de Bretton-Gordon: Tank Command: How the Tank Changed the Face of Battle4.00pm — Jack Perks: The Great British River: A Guide to Our Waterways and River Wildlife6.00pm — The Big Town Read: Simon Mason\, The Dangerous Stranger: Dark Secrets. Buried Crimes \n\n\n\nFriday 30 October\n\n\n\n10.00am — Moudhy Al-Rashid: Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History12.00pm — Charlotte Mullins: The Art Isles: A 15\,000-Year Story of Art in Britain and Ireland2.00pm — Alexander Ballinger: Phyllis Dalton: A Career in Costume4.00pm — Jasper Fforde: Dark Reading Matter: A Last Thursday Novel5.30pm — Alan Johnson: Biography of Harold Wilson: 20th Century Man \n\n\n\nSaturday 31 October\n\n\n\n12.00pm — Catherine Edwards: Orator: The Life of Cicero and the End of the Roman Republic1.15pm — Adam Hart: Operation Pimento: My Great-Grandfather’s Great Escape2.00pm — Peter Cardwell: Political Animals3.15pm — Debbie Kilroy: Members Behaving Badly: A History of Britain in 52 Parliamentary Rogues4.00pm — Chris Lintott: Beyond Artemis II7.00pm — Monkeyfists: Sea Shanties with Your Local Landlocked Shanty Band \n\n\n\nSunday 01 November\n\n\n\n11.00am — James Mitchell: A Short Walking Tour Through the Anglo-Saxon History of Wantage \n\n\n\nWednesday 04 November\n\n\n\n7.00pm — Free event: Debbie Reiber and Mike White: Practical Tips to Self-Publishing \n\n\n\nThursday 05 November\n\n\n\n1.30pm — Free event: Suzie Tilbury and The Sheep Pens: Timelines \n\n\n\nSaturday 07 November\n\n\n\n2.00pm — Janina Ramirez: Legenda: The Real Women Behind the Myths that Shaped Europe2.15pm — Arthur Snell: Elemental: The New Geography of Climate Change3.30pm — Dominic Gregory: Lifeboat at the End of the World: A Volunteer’s Story4.00pm — Stephen Sackur: Hard Truth: 10 Investigations That Shook the World and Why They Matter Now6.00pm — Andrew Lownie: Entitled: The Fall of the House of York \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Wantage Literary Festival\n\n\n\n Festivals & Fairs\nWantage Literary Festival 2026\n\n Community & Charity\nPersimmon Homes supports Wantage youth centre with £1\,000 donation\n\n Arts & Culture\nLocal developer Persimmon Homes supports Wantage Literary Festival URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wantage-literary-festival/ LOCATION:The Beacon\, Wantage\, Portway\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9BX CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Wantage-Literary-Festival.webp GEO:51.5863034;-1.4276128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Beacon Wantage Portway Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Portway:geo:-1.4276128,51.5863034 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T235959 DTSTAMP:20260812T074735Z CREATED:20251027T174035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T074735Z UID:10004273-1794528000-1797811199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Blenheim Palace Christmas Market 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Blenheim Palace Christmas Market 2026\n\n\n\nEscape the bustle of the high street and soak up the festive atmosphere of the Christmas market set against the magnificent backdrop of Blenheim Palace. \n\n\n\nRegularly rated as one of the best Christmas Markets in the country\, each year sees The Great Court transformed into a seasonal village of wooden chalets offering everything from inspired gift ideas to tasty treats. \n\n\n\nWave goodbye to high street shopping and treat your loved ones (and yourself) to something much more magical. The Christmas Market is open from Friday 13 November until Sunday 20 December 2026. \n\n\n\nWhether you are coming along to Cinderella in the Palace experience inside the palace or the Illuminated Trail in the great outdoors\, your adventure begins at the Christmas Market in the Great Court. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s free to enter with a pre-booked ticket\, wander through the boutique chalets filled with an assortment of hand-picked\, hand-made\, irresistible gifts and tempting treats for foodies – it’s the perfect place to begin your shopping for treats and gifts this Christmas. \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\nAnnual Pass\, Palace\, Park & Gardens or Park & Gardens \n\n\n\nBuy tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCinderella in the Palace \n\n\n\nBuy tickets \n\n\n\nAnnual pass holder discounts do not apply on Saturday 05 December\, Sunday 06 December\, Saturday 12 December\, Sunday 13 December and Saturday 19 December. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\n\n\n\n\n\nIs the Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace free?+\n\n\n\n\nIf you wish to visit the Christmas Market only\, and do not require a parking pass\, you are welcome to enter the market free of charge. \n\n\n\nIf you are coming for the Market only and need a car parking space\, you’ll need to book one by selecting either Annual Pass Holder or Standard Admission on the landing page of the booking process and then selecting the ‘Christmas Market Parking (10.00am – 4.00pm)’ option. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I wear for Christmas Market?+\n\n\n\n\nThe market takes place outdoors\, so please ensure you have sufficient warm and waterproof clothing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring my dog?+\n\n\n\n\nDogs are allowed access to the Christmas Market but not within the Palace or on the illuminated trail. Only guide dogs and registered assistance dogs are allowed within the Palace or on the Illuminated Trail. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Blenheim Palace?+\n\n\n\n\nPlease see our Blenheim Palace venue website page for details of how to get to the Palace \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs the experience suitable for wheelchair users?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Market will take place in the Great Courtyard which is fully accessible\, but please note there are traditional cobbles on the ground in the Courtyard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill food and drink be available at the market?+\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a number of seasonal food and drink chalets serving hot\, hand-held food\, catering also for younger visitors and certain dietary needs. Hot drinks will also be on offer. \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\nDiscover more: Christmas at Blenheim Palace URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/blenheim-palace-christmas-market/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Blenheim-Palace-Christmas-Market-2025.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:20261121T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T235959 DTSTAMP:20260606T123045Z CREATED:20221125T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T123045Z UID:10004276-1795219200-1795391999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:November Christmas Market at Waterperry DESCRIPTION:November Christmas Market at Waterperry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the November Christmas Market at Waterperry\n\n\n\nGet into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens by visiting one of our Christmas Markets – 21 & 22 November and 05 & 06 December from 10.00am to 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nChristmas shopping galore\, we’ll have Art and Craft Stalls with gorgeous handmade gift ideas\, festive food and drink\, all nestled under cover in our plant area. \n\n\n\nA brass band will be playing throughout the weekend to bring that extra festive feel to this ever-popular event. \n\n\n\nWith Christmas shopping from our Gallery\, Gift Barn and Christmas Shop and not forgetting our festive event in the gardens for the children\, there will be something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSo wrap up warm and come and have a browse at what’s on offer! \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\nFree event \n\n\n\nOpening hours: \n\n\n\nStalls at the November Christmas Market at Waterperry will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The site will remain open till 5.00pm. \n\n\n\nRelated event: \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the December Christmas Market. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/november-christmas-market-at-waterperry/ LOCATION:Waterperry Gardens\, Waterperry Gardens\, Wheatley\, Oxfordshire\, OX33 1JZ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/november-christmas-market-at-waterperry-01-1600x900-1.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:20261205T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T235959 DTSTAMP:20260606T123346Z CREATED:20251026T212151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T123346Z UID:10004277-1796428800-1796601599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:December Christmas Market at Waterperry DESCRIPTION:About the December Christmas Market at Waterperry\n\n\n\nGet into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens with several Arts and Craft Stalls with gorgeous handmade gift ideas and festive food and drink all nestled in its new home under cover in the plant area with Christmas shopping from the Gallery\, Gift Barn and Christmas Shop and festive events for the children. \n\n\n\nWrap up warm and have a browse at what’s on offer! There will be some fantastic stall holders booked in where you can be sure to find some unique gifts for all the family. \n\n\n\nWhy not tie your trip in with choosing and buying your spectacular Waterperry-grown Christmas tree (don’t forget to bring your wellies if you want to go out to the West Field to choose your own!)\, along with a beautiful handmade and hand-finished Waterperry Christmas wreath. \n\n\n\nRound it all off with a stop at the Teashop for warming treats and festive fare. Enjoy your Christmas shopping this year and visit a truly unique and festive Waterperry Gardens. \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\nFree event \n\n\n\nOpening hours: \n\n\n\nStalls at the December Christmas Market at Waterperry will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The site will remain open till 5.00pm. \n\n\n\nRelated event: \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the November Christmas Market either. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/december-christmas-market-at-waterperry/ LOCATION:Waterperry Gardens\, Waterperry Gardens\, Wheatley\, Oxfordshire\, OX33 1JZ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/November-Christmas-Market-at-Waterperry-1.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:20270313T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T235959 DTSTAMP:20260901T160142Z CREATED:20251128T104742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T160142Z UID:10004204-1804896000-1805673599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford Literary Festival 2027 DESCRIPTION:All images courtesy of Oxford Literary Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Oxford Literary Festival 2027\n\n\n\nThe Oxford Literary Festival returns from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 March 2027\, bringing nine inspiring days of conversation\, culture and ideas to the heart of the city. \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of the world’s leading literary celebrations\, the festival brings together renowned authors\, public figures and emerging voices for a series of thought-provoking events set against the magnificent backdrop of Oxford’s historic university quarter. \n\n\n\nThe festival is a place where intellectual curiosity is nurtured and ideas are explored. Long established as a platform for open dialogue\, it champions free expression and welcomes speakers from every background\, faith\, field and tradition. \n\n\n\nOver the years\, the festival has hosted Nobel\, Booker and Pulitzer Prize winners\, former world leaders\, pioneering scientists\, political thinkers\, environmentalists\, philosophers\, artists and writers from around the world. \n\n\n\nIt also curates a series of international programmes\, shining a spotlight on the literature and culture of nations and regions including India\, Africa\, the USA\, Ireland\, Spain\, Italy and China. Oxford’s richly multicultural character provides an ideal setting for this global exchange of ideas. \n\n\n\nWhile the dates for 2027 have been confirmed\, the event details below relate to the 2026 festival and are provided as a guide to the event and its programme. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival hub\n\n\n\nBlackwell Hall at the Weston Library will once again become the beating heart of the festival. The space will feature a dedicated festival bookshop run by Blackwell’s\, alongside the ever-popular café\, comfortable seating areas and access to free Bodleian exhibitions. Visitors can browse books\, meet friends between events and soak up the festival atmosphere. \n\n\n\nTicket holders can also enjoy 10% off in the Bodleian Libraries gift shops (exclusions apply). An information desk will be available in the hall for enquiries\, while last-minute tickets can be purchased at event doors (card only)\, online or by phone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\nEvents take place across a range of iconic Oxford venues\, including the Sheldonian Theatre\, the Bodleian Library\, the Weston Library\, Worcester College\, Trinity College\, St John’s College\, Exeter College\, Lincoln College\, Pusey House and the Oxford Martin School. Many venues are just a few minutes’ walk from Blackwell’s Bookshop\, creating an intimate\, easy-to-navigate festival experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nPlease visit the festival website for a full line-up of leading authors and public figures in the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOxford Literary Festival venue map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nBy trainOxford is well served from all areas of the country. Chiltern Railways’ service from London Marylebone and High Wycombe terminates in the centre of Oxford. Worcester College is a ten-minute walk from the central station\, and Blackwell’s Marquee is a 20-minute walk. There is a taxi rank at the station. \n\n\n\nBy coachThere are two fast and frequent coach services to Oxford from London (the X90 and the Oxford Tube)\, with departures up to every 15 minutes. In Oxford\, festival-goers can alight at High Street stops and walk a few minutes to the festival venues. The coach station at Gloucester Green is a five-minute walk from Worcester College and a ten-minute walk from the Blackwell’s Marquee. \n\n\n\nBy carStreet parking is extremely limited in Oxford. There are car parks at the Westgate Shopping Centre\, Gloucester Street and Worcester Street\, all within a 10-minute walk of festival venues. Oxford is well served by regular bus services from several Park & Rides sites located around the city perimeter. \n\n\n\nBlue badge parkingFor events at the Bodleian Library\, Weston Library\, Lincoln College\, Oxford Martin School and the Sheldonian Theatre\, disabled badge holder designated parking is available on Broad Street. For The Story Museum\, disabled badge holder designated parking is available in St Aldate’s. Designated parking is available in Beaumont Street for Worcester College and the Ashmolean\, and in St Giles for St Cross College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nAll main festival venues are accessible\, and many provide hearing loops. Full accessibility information can be found on the festival website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchools outreach\n\n\n\nThe festival continues its longstanding commitment to inspiring young people through literature. It works closely with local schools to host events led by children’s authors and speakers\, with costs fully covered by the festival. Pupils are also offered free tickets to main festival events\, with an enthusiastic yearly uptake. In 2026\, the festival’s schools programme will expand further to include Cheney School in East Oxford. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the Oxford Literary Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Culture\nOwen Mumford joins in sponsorship of 2022 Oxford Literary Festival\n\n Arts & Culture\nChris Packham honours late founder of Compassion in World Farming URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxford-literary-festival/ LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/oxford-literary-festival-2019-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7545274;-1.2555493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2555493,51.7545274 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270529T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260812T183545Z CREATED:20251117T003405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T183545Z UID:10004602-1811548800-1811807999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Blenheim Palace Food Festival 2027 DESCRIPTION:About Blenheim Palace Food Festival\n\n\n\nBlenheim Palace Food Festival returns in 2027 \n\n\n\nGet ready as the Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns next year\, for its 12th year running! \n\n\n\nExpect culinary thrills with a fantastic line-up of celebrity chefs and experts\, amazing food and drink from gourmet delights to street food.  \n\n\n\nTaste a range of wonders from the carefully selected food stalls\, serving cuisine from all around the world. You can also discover a myriad of artisan kitchenware traders\, craft brewers\, farm shops and more. \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 an Annual Pass or Park & Gardens day ticket. No pre-booking required for current Pass Holders. \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\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:20270715T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270718T235959 DTSTAMP:20260626T075327Z CREATED:20220714T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T075327Z UID:10004697-1815609600-1815955199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2027 DESCRIPTION:Thames Traditional Boat Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2027\n\n\n\nMarking the 86th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo year we salute the “Little Ships” on their return from Dunkirk \n\n\n\nThe 47th Thames Traditional Boat Festival \n\n\n\nThe Thames Traditional Boat Festival was first held at Fawley Meadows in 1978 as a rally for like minded enthusiasts who wanted to show off their enthusiasm for the older\, traditionally built craft that were fast disappearing from the river Thames. \n\n\n\nFrom these small beginnings the TTBR\, or “The Trad” as it became known\, has flourished to the extent that it now attracts interest the world over. \n\n\n\nThis prestigious event\, re-born in 2015 as the Thames Traditional Boat Festival\, whilst keeping faith with the precepts of its founding fathers\, now incorporates the traditional values of many other traditional trades and crafts\, as well as providing a fun day out for all the family.  \n\n\n\nAnother exciting and fun day out or maybe even a weekend for the whole family\, celebrating the best in British boatbuilding and craftsmanship\, evoking the nostalgia of boating from a bygone era. \n\n\n\nThis popular\, long-running event\, now offers more attractions on the water\, in the air and on the land\, than ever before.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing the largest fleet of Dunkirk “Little Ships” ever to attend the Trad and the largest display of traditional boats in Europe\, amphibious and military vehicles\, aircraft and much more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nEach full-on festival day starts at 10.00am with welcome and safety announcements and runs until 6.00pm. This is followed by the Crooked Billet (music and partying at a pop-up pub/restaurant and music stage) until 11.00pm with closedown at midnight. \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\nAdult ticketsThursday or Friday – £15.00 (online) / £20.00 (on the gate)Saturday or Sunday – £20.00 (online) / £25.00 (on the gate)All 3 days – £45.00 ​(online) / £50.00 (on the gate) \n\n\n\nJunior tickets (13 to 17 years)Thursday or Friday – £10.00 (online) / £12.00 (on the gate)Saturday or Sunday – £10.00 (online) / £12.00 (on the gate)All 3 days – £18.00 (online) / £20.00 (on the gate) \n\n\n\n12s and under – Free \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nThursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027 at 10.00am daily \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nAll day tickets include evening access to the Crooked Billet  \n\n\n\nCarers accompanying disabled visitors have FREE entry to the festival.\n\n\n\nThere is a free car park for Blue Badge holders.\n\n\n\nThere are discounts for booking tickets online.\n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased at the gate for each day or 3-day tickets. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/thames-traditional-boat-festival/ LOCATION:Fawley Meadows\, Henley-on-Thames\, Fawley Meadows\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2HY CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/thames-traditional-boat-festival-2021-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.5579046;-0.9007295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fawley Meadows Henley-on-Thames Fawley Meadows Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2HY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fawley Meadows:geo:-0.9007295,51.5579046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270826T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270829T235959 DTSTAMP:20260901T140138Z CREATED:20251206T025807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T140138Z UID:10009888-1819238400-1819583999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Reading Festival 2027 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 2027\n\n\n\nReading Festival 2027 is expected to run Thursday\, August 26 through Sunday\, August 29 at the Richfield Avenue festival site in Reading\, Berkshire. \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\n2026 Headliners 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\n2026 Booking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nCamping: \n\n\n\n\nWeekend Camping – 1 payment of £325.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments\n\n\n\nWeekend + Early Entry Camping – 1 payment of £361.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments\n\n\n\n\nNon camping: \n\n\n\n\nWeekend Non-Camping – 1 payment of £295.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments\n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday Non-Camping – 1 payment of £230.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments\n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday Non-Camping – 1 payment of £230.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments\n\n\n\nFriday only – 1 payment of £140.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments\n\n\n\nSaturday only – 1 payment of £125.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments\n\n\n\nSunday only – 1 payment of £125.00\, 1 Deposit of £20.00 plus 7 instalments\n\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/ LOCATION:Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Reading-Festival-2026.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR