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.
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.
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.
2:22 A Ghost Story is a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear.
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The Henley Farmers Market takes place in Henley Market Place the 2nd Saturday, 4th Thursday and 5th Sunday ( if there be one) of the month from 8.00am to 1.30pm
Award-winning artist Peter Keegan returns to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre for a one-day acrylic painting workshop. Suitable for all levels, the session covers techniques, composition, and includes a tour of Peter’s residency works on display at the theatre.
Bring Your Own Baby is an award-winning comedy show designed for new parents, featuring top UK comedians in a relaxed, baby-friendly setting. With buggy parking, baby-changing facilities and plenty of laughs, it’s grown-up comedy without the need for childcare.
Oxford university students present a programme of French and German baroque music performed on historic instruments from the Bate Collection.
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra brings Spain’s colour and passion to life with de Falla, Rodrigo, Bizet and Rimsky-Korsakov, featuring guitarist Plínio Fernandes and Spanish conductor Antonio Méndez in an evening of fiery rhythms, folk-inspired melodies and orchestral brilliance.
Fresh from an award-winning Edinburgh Fringe run, Biff to the Future flips the Back to the Future trilogy on its head. This hilarious and heartfelt parody follows iconic villain Biff Tannen through time in a riotous reimagining for fans and newcomers alike.
Direct from the Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night in Nashville brings the heart of Music City to life. Join Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes for a toe-tapping journey through country music’s greatest hits—from Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton to Kacey Musgraves and The Chicks.
Live Next To The Apollo brings its celebrated comedy night on tour, featuring award-winning headliner Laura Smyth and stand-up favourite Hal Cruttenden, delivering a top-tier evening of laughs curated by host Jonathan Stadlen.
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.
Witney Farmer’s Market takes place on the 4th Friday of the month in the Market Place from 8.30am to 1.30pm.
As the Shipping Forecast enters its second century, Charlie Connelly brings this much-loved broadcast vividly to life. Blending history, humour and personal adventure, this entertaining show reveals why a simple weather report has captured the nation’s heart.
After 20 years as a Wimbledon line judge, Pauline Eyre spills the Pimms on tennis’s hidden world. Packed with ace anecdotes, court-side gossip and laugh-out-loud insights, this smash-hit comedy serves up a love letter to the game.
Junyan Chen brings a dazzling programme of French masterworks and Amy Beach’s bold variations, culminating in Ravel’s dramatic La Valse—a thrilling showcase from an exciting new voice on the international stage.
The Fleetwood Mac Experience brings the iconic band’s greatest hits to life in a stunning tribute show, praised for its authentic sound and musicianship. Enjoy a sing-along, dance-along night celebrating classics from one of the world’s best-selling bands.
Featuring over 40 stalls, Deddington Farmers’ Market, in north Oxfordshire, is one of the largest and happiest farmers’ markets in the country.
Chipping Norton Farmers’ Market is held on the 4th Saturday of the month from 9.00am to 1.30pm on Market Place in Chipping Norton.
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.