• Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections

    Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.

    Free
  • In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World

    Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World at the Ashmolean Museum uncovers the hidden histories behind Britain’s most beloved blooms. Explore over 100 artworks and objects that reveal how plant exploration and trade shaped landscapes, cultures, and economies – from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies.

  • Foraging Connections

    Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

    Acollection of work created using foraged plants, transformed through ancient techniques such as cordage and weaving, to reflect the raw beauty and cyclical nature of the natural world, that is both ephemeral and enduring.

    Free
  • Refik Anadol: Archive Dreaming

    Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

    Immersive installation that transforms a digital archive into a dynamic AI-generated environment using machine learning and real-time visualisation.

    Free
  • Anna Ridler: A Perfect Language of Images

    Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

    Digital artwork exploring classification, AI, and knowledge systems inspired by John Wilkins and Jorge Luis Borges.

    Free
  • The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

    Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

    The Enormous Crocodile is brought to life on stage in a lively musical packed with puppetry, humour and toe-tapping songs, offering a fun-filled family adventure as jungle creatures outwit a greedy crocodile.

    From £18.95
  • Jousting tournament at Blenheim Palace

    Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    Step back in time to medieval England and join the Blenheim Palace Team for an action-packed weekend of jousting tournament.

  • Henley Arts Trail

    Henley Arts Trail is an open studio and exhibition event showcasing an array of work by artists and makers at venues in and around Henley-on-Thames.

    Free
  • Medieval Jousting at Tumblestone Hollow

    Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames Stonor, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

    Medieval jousting returns to Stonor Park this May Bank Holiday, with knights, archery, falconry and family activities at Tumblestone Hollow. Visitors can enjoy a full day of entertainment, plus access to the adventure playground, house and gardens.

    £13.45
  • Wonder of Birds Exhibition

    Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

    The Bodleian Libraries’ Wonder of Birds exhibition explores art, science and culture through the lens of avian life. Featuring rare archives, manuscripts and immersive sound, it invites visitors to reflect on both the beauty of birds and their decline.

    Free
  • Summertown Farmers Market

    Summertown Farmers Market Series
    Summertown Shopping Parade Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    An farmers market with local and organic producers and street food vendors that takes place every Sunday from 10.00am to 2.00pm on Summertown’s shopping parade.

  • Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals

    New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    Join a dazzling dozen of the world’s best professional dancers as they take to the road for the 2026 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.

    From £41.49
  • The Beekeeper of Aleppo

    Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    The Beekeeper of Aleppo brings Christy Lefteri’s bestselling novel to the stage—a moving story of love, loss, and hope amid war, adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler.

    From £15.00
  • Dogs in May 2026 at Blenheim Palace

    Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    Dogs are welcome this May in the Courtyards, Formal Gardens and Walled Gardens at Blenheim Palace, allowing visitors to explore beautiful grounds with their pets. Facilities and guidelines ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, with cafés and shops remaining dog-friendly year-round.

  • Manja Scott & Jeff Clarke: Creative Contrasts

    The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Oxford

    Manja Scott and Jeff Clarke present contrasting styles in a joint exhibition, blending abstract colour with detailed black-and-white drawings in a celebration of artistic dialogue and long-standing collaboration.

    Free
  • Academy Summer Term

    Academy Summer Term
    Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

    Join Aylesbury Waterside’s new Academy to develop key drama skills through games, tasks, improvisation, devising, script, and creative work.

    From £100.00
  • The Easy Rollers

    The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Oxford

    The Easy Rollers bring the spirit of the Jazz Age to life with original songs and vintage-inspired arrangements, celebrating their 10th anniversary with energetic performances rooted in 1920s and 1930s jazz traditions.

    £20.00
  • An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Tony Stockwell

    Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

    Join Psychic Tony Stockwell in his show – An Evening of Mediumship. Expect psychometry, photograph readings, and psychic prediction.

    From £26.95
  • CHAOS: Anything Goes

    The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

    Chipping Norton Amateur Operatic Society presents Anything Goes, a lively production filled with romance, comedy and classic songs including “You’re the Top” and “I Get a Kick out of You”.

    £19.50
  • Giffords Circus at Blenheim Palace

    Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    Roll up, roll up, Giffords Circus returns to Blenheim Palace in 2026 with acrobats, jugglers, horses, and live music for a magical family-friendly outdoor show.

    £10.00 – £40.00