Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe
This free exhibition explores the portraits of three rulers – Fath Ali Shah Qajar, King George III, and Napoleon Bonaparte – revealing how art conveyed their authority, ambition, and personality
This free exhibition explores the portraits of three rulers – Fath Ali Shah Qajar, King George III, and Napoleon Bonaparte – revealing how art conveyed their authority, ambition, and personality
This retrospective at the Ashmolean will be the first exhibition in a public gallery to bring together the visual work of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke.
This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
For one night only, the spotlight shines on the Kings and Queens of country music in a celebration like no other.
Webbs Garden Centre, located at Millets Farm, will once again be hosting its Santa’s Grotto event from November through to Christmas Eve.
Experience Santa’s Teddy Bear Workshop and Tales of the Tower at Christmas 2025 at Oxford Castle and Prison on selected dates.
Beauty and the Beast is a magical pantomime, a world of enchantment, unforgettable storytelling, and non-stop laughter.
Join in the tradition that is the Oxford Playhouse pantomime. There’s a charming adventure on the way, full of laughter, mischief, magic and plenty of panto sparkle.
Waddesdon Manor Christmas Fair 2025 is a Christmas Market that offers a shopping experience that’s as thoughtful as the items on offer.
Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Fairytale event 2025 at Fairytale Farm, which runs on selected dates from 22 November to Christmas Eve.
Come and meet Santa in person in his Grotto at Bicester Avenue Garden Centre for a special one-to-one meeting and time for a festive photo.
Christmas in Oxford 2025 (previously Oxford Christmas Market) will take place on Broad Street from 22 November to 31 December.
Oxford Printmakers Co-operative brings a vibrant selection of handmade prints to The North Wall this Christmas, showcasing a wide range of printmaking techniques and offering both framed and unframed works for visitors to enjoy and purchase.
One of the most amazing things for children to do in the run-up to Christmas is to take a traditional steam train ride and visit Santa’s Grotto, and of course, share with Santa all the things they would like him to bring them on Christmas Day.
Take a train trip with Santa at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway this Christmas. Be entertained by Santa’s elves, be visited by Father Christmas, and every child
Creation Theatre brings a fresh, joy-filled version of The Nutcracker to the stage this Christmas, following Marie on a magical journey of toys, danger, dancing and adventure, complete with live music, humour and enchanting festive storytelling.
Discover a magical Oxford Playhouse festive adventure filled with songs, stories, activities, and a search for Father Christmas.
Christmas starts in Henley-on-Thames this year with the Henley Christmas Festival at Market Place with live music, stalls, rides and an appearance from Father Christmas and the Grinch.
Jack and the Beanstalk is the Pantomime you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for. Get ready for a spectacular, toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud adventure.
Grab your tickets and Steam Into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre. Take a steam train ride to meet Santa in his grotto.
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas at Cogges, and meet Father Christmas and his elves in Santa’s Grotto.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power.
The beloved story of Stick Man returns in a vibrant, music-filled production packed with puppetry and laughter. Follow Stick Man’s unpredictable adventures as he tries to find his way back home in this family-friendly, award-winning show.
Kenton Carols returns for its third year, bringing two festive evenings of performances from local schoolchildren. Sponsored by The Abbey School, Reading, the event fills The Kenton with joyful Christmas songs guaranteed to leave audiences feeling merry and bright.
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