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 exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
The Drawing Project brings together sixteen artists who collaboratively reinterpret two Ashmolean masterpieces through large-scale drawings. Created over eight months, the exhibition features full-size assembled works alongside additional responses, plus inspiring workshops for families and adults.
This february half-term, hop aboard the miniature train to the Walled Garden and Adventure Play, wind your way through the Marlborough Maze, explore the 2,000-acre ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland and meet some of the friendly Blenheim sheep.
Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s.
Fun, Theatre and Family Days Out – some of the free and low-cost activities to enjoy this February half-term.
HERE & NOW is the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps.
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a bold new version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Rebooted for 2026, this wildly funny, high-speed romp through all 37 plays delivers irreverent humour, theatrical chaos and nonstop laughter before heading out on a major UK tour.
Immersion Theatre brings Rapunzel to life in a brand-new musical packed with laughter, catchy songs and audience interaction. Featuring dazzling costumes, animated scenery and plenty of magic, this hair-raising family adventure is perfect for audiences of all ages.
Oxford Playhouse stages Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, a fierce and darkly comic masterpiece. Directed by Mike Tweddle, this explosive drama explores marriage, power and illusion through one unforgettable night between two couples.
Over two spectacular evenings, more than 40 local theatre schools and youth groups come together for The Stars of Tomorrow. Featuring singers, dancers, actors and performers across multiple styles, this vibrant showcase celebrates outstanding young talent with stunning visuals and electrifying performances.
Woodstock Farmers’ Market offers a wide range of fresh local produce available in this beautiful town on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month on Market Square in Woodstock.
Join Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2026 for hands-on activities, live demonstrations, workshops, and shows, all led by scientists, engineers, artists and students from Oxford Brookes University
A small, friendly local market with plenty of fresh food, delicious sweet and savoury takeaways, dried foods, as well as non-food stalls and a plant-based café.
A farmers’ market that takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 3.00pm in the brand new Westway Shopping Centre in Botley, just outside Oxford.
Thames Valley Early Music Forum invites singers and baroque instrumentalists to a day of choruses and highlights from two of Purcell’s odes.
This bold and funny stage adaptation of Bethan Woollvin’s Rapunzel reimagines the classic tale with music, magic and mischievous fun. As Rapunzel takes charge of her own destiny, audiences are treated to a fresh, empowering adventure with plenty of laughs.
Join Out of the Deep for family-friendly specimen handling and explore the underwater world of marine reptiles.
Join The Three Billy Goats Gruff on a wild, wacky musical adventure as they trip-trap across a rickety bridge in search of greener pastures. Packed with catchy songs, funky dances and a rapping troll, this interactive family show is perfect for little ones and big kids alike.
Treat yourself to a Saturday night of award-winning comedy at The Glee Club in Oxford with superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday.
Good Neighbours hit the road with their UK tour celebrating debut album Blue Sky Mentality. Packed with euphoric indie pop, soaring synths and big emotional themes, the record captures love, loss and resilience, written across a whirlwind year of touring and self-discovery.
Celebrate 80 years of twinning between Oxford and Leiden with an elegant gala concert featuring operatic favourites and orchestral works, performed by OSJ Voices, guest musicians from Leiden, and soloists Dominic Bevan and Hannah Davey.
Crazy Diamond brings Pink Floyd’s legendary sound to life with their show Wish You Were Here. The eight-piece band blends faithful renditions with their own creative flair, performing classics like The Great Gig in the Sky and Echoes.
Edinburgh Best Show Award nominee Jessica Fostekew returns with Iconic Breath, a wildly funny exploration of coping, cancellation and emotional overload. Expect fearless stand-up, absurd revelations and big laughs as Jess searches for calm in a chaotic world.