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The Archers: Live at 75
2026-09-04 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
The Archers: Live at 75

About The Archers: Live at 75

Don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and join the show for an unforgettable celebration of 75 glorious years of BBC Radio 4’s The Archers.

To mark this extraordinary milestone, The Archers is stepping out of the studio and onto the stage for a very special national tour.

Hosted by comedian and superfan Angela Barnes and set at the beloved Ambridge Flower & Produce Show, this landmark event brings some of your favourite cast – Timothy Bentinck (David Archer), Charlotte Martin (Susan Carter), Ben Norris (Ben Archer) and Annabelle Dowler (Kirsty Miller) – into the spotlight with live performances, on-the-spot sound effects from Vanessa Nuttall and unforgettable moments from the BBC archives.

The Archers: Live at 75

Along the way, you’ll have the chance to test your knowledge in The Bull Pub Quiz, sing along to the famous theme tune, put your own questions to the cast and enjoy behind-the-scenes revelations that Lynda Snell herself would be proud to draw out. And, in true Ambridge fashion, expect a little Flower & Produce Show chaos before the night is through.

Warm, witty, and steeped in nostalgia, this unique tour celebrates the people, stories and unmistakable soundscape that have made The Archers a national treasure for generations.

Experience Ambridge as you’ve never seen – or heard – it before!

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £42.48 to £115.62

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Friday 04 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours, including an interval

Age guidance:

14+

Good to know:

Cast appearances are subject to availability.

About New Theatre Oxford

There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.

The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.

On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.

There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.

There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

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Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days
2026-09-05 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot Parkway, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ
Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days

About Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days

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.

Steam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit.

Stroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie, the driver, and Stan, the fireman, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah, the storeman.

Visit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train, and our restoration workshops

Marvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway, locomotives, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’

Get hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages. The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.

Descend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid

Immerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating, smaller items in the Museum.

Discover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.

Children can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day.

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Admission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid)

Adult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid) Child Under 3 Admission – Free

Family of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 with Gift Aid) Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival.

Admission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days.

Child prices apply to children aged 3 to 15

Good to know

Didcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am, with the last entries at 2.30pm.

You are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.

Please have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff.

Please also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer’s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.

On arrival at Didcot Parkway Station, please show your ticket to GWR staff, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.

Head up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.

On arrival, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.

We suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.

You can step across the tracks around the centre, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.

Please do not climb down into, or jump across, the inspection pits.

Children must be supervised at all times.

Please listen to the briefings from staff, and please do ask questions.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.

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Woodstock Farmers’ Market on 1st Saturdays
2026-09-05 08:30 - 13:00 | Market Place, Woodstock, Market Place, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SL
Woodstock Farmers’ Market, Oxfordshire

Woodstock Farmers’ Market, Oxfordshire

About Woodstock Farmers’ Market

Woodstock Farmers’ Market offers a wide range of fresh local produce available in this beautiful town. Come along to this popular Oxfordshire market for your fresh, local, seasonal produce.

The market is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8.30am to 1.00pm on Market Square in Woodstock.

East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
2026-09-05 10:00 - 13:00 | East Oxford Primary School, Union Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JP
East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market

About the East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market

The East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a small, friendly local market with plenty of fresh food, delicious sweet and savoury takeaways, dried foods, and a plant-based café. The market also features stalls non-food stalls selling antiques, scarves and shawls, non-plastic household goods, and makeup, plus cleaners and detergents.

The majority of the producers are from within 30 miles of Oxford.

The market began in August 2006 with just six stalls, and it has since grown into a local institution. Today, regular stalls include:

Mighty Pie Co – artisan traditional hand made meat & vegetarian flat & raised pies made from local ingredients

Crudges Cheese – a range of cheeses hand made by ethical & sustainable cheese makers known personally to award-winning Crudges

Willowbrook Farm – free-range chicken, lamb, beef, organic eggs & local honey

Natural Bread – handcrafted speciality breads

Mrs B’s Antiques – antique jewellery & vintage household goods

Jericho Coffee Traders – premium coffee roasted in Jericho & served from a vivid turquoise tuk-tuk

Jason’s Book Box – second-hand books

Sandy Lane Farm – seasonal, fresh, local organic fruit & veg, lamb & pork

SESI Food & Detergent Filling Station – refilling empty containers for fairtrade, organic dried foods; household detergents & hair-care products

The market also has a cafe which runs each week selling delicious breakfasts, lunches, cakes and fair-trade teas and coffee. This is a lovely place to meet up and take a break from shopping.

The market is wheelchair accessible both inside and outside.

The East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a non-profit making organisation (a Society for the Benefit of the Community). It is run by a committee and a group of volunteers.

Getting there

The market takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm at East Oxford Primary School. Head down Cowley Road until you reach Tesco – the school borders on the car park directly behind it.

Botley Farmers’ Market, Oxford
2026-09-05 10:00 - 15:00 | West Way Square, Botley Oxford, West Way Square, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Botley Farmers’ Market, Oxford

About Botley Farmers’ Market

Botley Farmers’ Market, in Botley, just outside Oxford, takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The market is located in the brand new West Way Square, and you can pick up all your locally sourced produce and food.

Editorial update

We have unconfirmed reports that the Botley Farmer’s Market is permanently closed. If that’s wrong, you can suggest an edit via our contact page.

Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Streets of St Ebbes
2026-09-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX
Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Streets of St Ebbes

About Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Streets of St Ebbes

Once a thriving residential area for a working-class community in the heart of Oxford, the so-called ‘slums’ of St Ebbe’s were designated for demolition after the Second World War. Today, it is hard to imagine that these buildings and this community ever existed.

This 90-minute circular walking tour will bring the lost buildings, streets and people of St Ebbe’s to life. On the walk, you will discover the fragments that still remain of a district which once housed thousands, along with the stories of the people who lived, loved, drank, ate, worked and shopped there.

Guided by Maurice East, local Oxford resident and historian, you will see the lost streets, alleyways, yards and homes come alive amidst the present-day monoliths of the Westgate shopping centre and Speedwell House.

Join a tour of the Lost Streets of St Ebbe’s to discover why this community grew, how it thrived, and why it was so brutally destroyed.

As part of the tour, you will see: The Wharf House Pub, one of the last remaining buildings from the historic residential district, Speedwell Street and the plans to modernise Oxford by clearing a ‘slum’, three surviving 17th century cottages – and more historic locations that will be brought to life on this walk.

Accessibility and further information:

Meeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team.

The walk lasts 1.5 hours.

The itinerary includes cobbled streets, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk.

Please note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+.

Tickets cost £15 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop.

Your ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk, at any time during opening hours.

Event tickets are non-refundable if you choose to cancel your booking.

A refund will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme.

Meet Your Tour Guide: Maurice East

Maurice East is a local historian who was born and raised in Oxford. He interprets the social history of the city through the lens of growing up as a ‘townie’ and shines a spotlight on stories far off the usual tourist trail. His main area of research is the history of car making at Cowley and how the arrival of industry, cars and blue collar workers changed Oxford forever in the early twentieth century.

Access at the Museum

The Museum is accessible for wheelchair users, buggies and baby carriers. There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum.

Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£15.00

Dates & times:

Saturday 25 July and Saturday 05 September 2026 at 11.00am

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes

About Museum of Oxford

The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university, focusing on the lives, industries, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time.

The museum features interactive exhibits, local artefacts, and personal stories, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins, its diverse communities, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, events, and activities for all ages.

Discover more about the Museum of Oxford.

Out of the Deep
2026-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Out of the Deep

About Out of the Deep

Every Saturday, families can drop in to the Museum of the History of Science for Out of the Deep, a hands-on session exploring the fascinating world of marine reptiles.

Between 11.00am and 1.00pm, visitors of all ages can handle real specimens and learn more about creatures that once lived beneath the waves.

The event is free and requires no booking. Please note there are no sessions on 04 April (Easter weekend) or 26 December.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Every Saturday at 11.00am, except 27 December 2026

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

Suitable for all ages.

Good to know:

Free event. No booking required.

Accessibility information:

Wheelchair accessible? – Yes

Hearing loops? – No

Seating? – Yes

Refreshments? – No

Flashing lights? – No

Loud noises? – No

Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford
2026-09-05 18:30 | The Glee Club, Oxford, The Bullingdon, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE
Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford

About Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford

Treat yourself to a Saturday night of award-winning comedy at The Glee Club in Oxford with four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday.

Lineup:Visit the Glee Club Oxford website for the Saturday Night Comedy lineup.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below/

Booking information

Prices:Full price – £19.00 + booking feeStudent price – £12.00 + booking fee (dated ID required)

Tickets are subject to a booking fee of £2.00

Minimum age: 18+This event is for over 18s only. No refunds will be issued for under 18s. All under 25s may require government-issued photo ID to gain entry.

Doors open:6.30pm

Last entry:7.15pm

Seating: Unallocated seatingIf booked wheelchair accessible seating please email access@glee.co.uk with your requirements.

Visit the event website for more information

Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well
2026-09-05 19:30 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Michael Spicer – Hope All’s Well

About Michael Spicer – Hope All’s Well

Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we’re witnessing such a gigantic political and global sh*tshow, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show No Room as well as some old friends too.

Watch the trailer

Reviews

★★★★

The Guardian

★★★★

Daily Mail

“Huge comedy talent.”

Radio Times

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£13.00 to £28.00

Dates & times:

Saturday 05 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 50 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:

16+

Content guidance:

This show contains strong language.

About Oxford Playhouse

Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.

The Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series, which brings unique events to various locations across the county.

The theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15,000 individuals annually, offering an extensive range of activities, including post-show discussions, workshops, work experience opportunities, holiday programs, a youth theatre, and a company for young performers.

Oxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages, within its community and online.

Discover more about Oxford Playhouse, including travel, access and venue information.

Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men
2026-09-05 19:30 - 21:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson – Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

About Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson – Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

After three decades investigating the strange edges of human behaviour – from public shamings, psychopaths, to modern moral panics – Jon Ronson’s latest true story turns unexpectedly close to home.

When his son is lured to a mysterious castle deep in the forests of New England, Jon finds himself on a darkly comic, perilous quest to uncover what was really happening inside its walls.

The Castle, Jon’s first book in 11 years, is his most personal, revealing and gripping journey yet—a twisting tale of unmoored men, lost purpose and the absurd, frightening ways it can all go wrong. Does a world of disinhibition, where seemingly anything goes, lie ahead of us?

Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson – Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

In this brand new live show, Jon brings the book’s extraordinary stories to life on stage with astonishing footage and online clips, including jaw-dropping material that has long since vanished from the internet.

You’ll also get a first look at what’s coming in the next season of Things Fell Apart, and of course, the chance to put your questions directly to Jon. Funny, unsettling, and unforgettable.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £36.74 to £103.43

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Saturday 05 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 50 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:

14+

About New Theatre Oxford

There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.

The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.

On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.

There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.

There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

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Wolvercote Community Market
2026-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | The White Hart Wolvercote, 126 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8PQ
Wolvercote Community Market

About Wolvercote Community Market

Established in 2002, Wolvercote Community Market is the longest running Farmers’ Market in Oxford, and one of three in the North Oxford area. The market aims to provide the community with locally-produced great tasting food.

The Sunday market serves the community and visitors by providing fresh, affordable and ethically sourced food as well as a place to meet, eat and socialise with friends and neighbours. It also provides a free marketplace for local producers and crafts people.

Regular stallholders bring fresh fruit and veg, locally reared meat, sustainably sourced fish, artisan bread, cheese and milk. Other traders produce fantastic cakes, jams, chutneys, pasta, chocolates and even plants and soaps.

The market has an amazing range of freshly made dishes from diverse food regions – Japanese, Middle-Eastern, Asian, and the Mediterranean. There’s also a cafe that serves coffee, tea, cakes, and a ‘Full Wolvercote’ breakfast.

The market is open every Sunday from 10.00am to noon at The White Hart Community Pub in Godstow Road, Lower Wolvercote.

There is a Repair Café and bike clinic on the 2nd Sunday of each monthBring along your broken small electrical item, and a trained volunteer will try to fix it for you and save it from the landfill. They also have volunteer mechanics to provide tune-ups and repairs, and to offer advice to get your cycles rolling smoothly.

If you’re arriving by bicycle, there are plenty of bike racks and a regular bike.

South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
2026-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 | South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4RP
South Oxford Farmers and Community Market

About the South Oxford Farmers and Community Market

The South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is a weekly market selling local, seasonal food and non-food goods.

‘Local’ means produced within a 30-mile radius of Oxford and ‘produced’ means containing a significant quantity of local ingredients and labour although locality rules do not necessarily apply to ethical enterprises such as Fairtrade or similar organisations.

The market also supports the resale of locally-sourced second-hand products such as books and clothing.

The market is held every Sunday from 10.00am to noon in the courtyard of the South Oxford Community Centre on Lake Street.

Weekly/regular vendors include:

Natural Bread Company

Clays Organic Vegetables

Brill Organic Vegetables

Eadles of Beckley

Sofacoma Wholefoods

Celia’s Bakery

FAI Eggs

Raffaele Pepe

Jericho Coffee Traders

The South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is an initiative of the Low Carbon South Oxford (LCSO) Community Action Group, and it is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers – all residents of South Oxford.

Summertown Farmers Market
2026-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Summertown Shopping Parade, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7DY
Summertown Farmers Market, Oxford

About the Summertown Farmers Market

Summertown Farmers Market is a community market that aims to bring new generation farmers market to the high street.

The market hosts a wide range of fresh local and organic producers and street food vendors and a few non-food treats traders.

The market is one of two in the North Oxford area, and it runs outside Summertown’s shopping parade. It is not operated for profit, but rather it is operated to serve the community of Oxford.

The market is open every Sunday from 10.00am to 2.00pm.

Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House
2026-09-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Adwell House & Estate, Adwell, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 7DQ
Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House

About Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House

Set 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.

Visitors 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.

Mature 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.

This year’s Rare Plant Fair brings together specialist growers and nurseries, offering visitors the chance to buy unusual and collectable plants directly from experts.

Highlights & Plant Focus

A 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.

Food & Drink

A curated selection of street food and refreshments will be available throughout the day:

Pizza from The Wheatsheaf Kitchen

Indian cuisine by Naan and Sizzle

Gourmet hot dogs by Jane Varney Catering

Coffee from Emily’s Coffee

Bar service from The Tipsy Rover

Ice cream from Gino’s Ice Cream

Supporting a Good Cause

All proceeds from the fair will be donated to Perennial, which supports people working in horticulture and their families during times of need.

Tickets

Buy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook!

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Buy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook!

Tickets cost £8 per adult and includes the Fair and Gardens.

Children under 16 enter for free.

There is ample parking is available in adjacent fields, with signage directing arrivals. Blue badge parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

A one-way traffic system operates through Adwell village to ease congestion.

The majority of formal garden areas are accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, though some gravel paths and steeper sections remain.

Well-controlled dogs on short leads are allowed in the Gardens and Fair.

St Giles’ Fair 2026
2026-09-07 00:00 - 2026-09-08 23:59 | St Giles’, Oxford, St Giles’, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3JP
St Giles’ Fair at Oxford City Centre

About St Giles’ Fair 2026

St Giles’ Fair 2026 will take place on Monday 07 and Tuesday 08 September, from 11.00am to 11.00pm on both days.

St 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).

In 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.

Now 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.

The street is closed to traffic on the two days in September for this traditional fair.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When 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).

How 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.

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Thame Local Produce Market
2026-09-08 08:30 - 13:30 | Thame Town Centre, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DP
Thame Local Produce Market

About Thame Local Produce Market

Thame’s monthly local produce markets at the Upper High Street Car Park runs on the second Tuesday of each month with local farmers and producers selling all they have grown or made.

Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College
2026-09-08 14:45 - 15:45 | Trinity College Gardens, Oxford, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BH, United Kingdom
Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College

About Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College

An informal walk around Trinity’s famous gardens, focusing on recent developments which have updated the historic gardens and adopted more sustainable practices.

Head Gardener Kate Burtonwood and her team will share the restoration of the lawns and impactful 120m border, while touring around the college’s open spaces and private gardens.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Standard – £10.00

Tickets including optional cream tea – £18.50

A fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members.

Dates & times:

Tuesday 28 April, Tuesday 07 July, Tuesday 08 September and Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 2.45pm

Running time:

1 hour, without an interval

Good to know:

Add an optional cream tea snack with home-baked scones in the café! Please check times carefully when booking, as the cream tea will take place at 2.00pm, before the advertised tour start time.

Holy Holy: The Final Tour
2026-09-08 19:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Holy Holy: The Final Tour

About Holy Holy: The Final Tour

Holy Holy are the authentic sound of David Bowie starring drummer Woody Woodmansey from Bowie’s legendary backing band Spiders From Mars, and Bowie’s long-time friend Tony Visconti.

Performing Bowie compositions from 1970 through to his final album Blackstar, Woodmansey and Visconti are joined on stage by Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory (lead vocals), Paul Cuddeford and James Stevenson (guitars), Visconti’s daughter Jessica Lee Morgan (12-string guitar and sax) and Janette Mason (piano/keys).

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£48.85

Dates & times:

Tuesday 08 September 2026 at 7.00pm

Curfew:

11.00pm

Age guidance:

Over 8s only.

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

Location:

O2 Academy

Security – bag policy:

Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities for leaving large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t, please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15 cm.

Ticket limits:

Please note that there is a ticket limit of 12 tickets per person, per household, and per credit card on this event. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information.

About O2 Academy Oxford

The Edwardian building on Cowley Road has been hosting live music for decades. But prior to being a music venue, it was a Cooperative party hall. It was originally known as The Venue and then the much-respected Zodiac, both of which paved the way for O2 Academy Oxford, which officially launched in September 2007, with performances from New Young Pony Club, The Magic Numbers and Young Knives.

Since then, the O2 Academy Oxford has established itself as one of the city’s greatest venues for live music and club nights, with some of the best gigs to date coming from Ed Sheeran, Foals, Stereophonics, Ozzy Osbourne, Babyshambles, Hozier and Royal Blood. Visit the venue information page for further details, including opening times, getting there, age restrictions and more.

My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley
2026-09-08 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

About My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

Step into a glittering royal world with Lucy Worsley, beloved historian and bestselling author, who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain’s most marvellous palaces.

Lucy wants to take you behind the scenes and into the history of the royal residences she came to know so well, from Hampton Court’s Haunted Gallery, to the gilded apartments of Kensington Palace. Along the way, we’ll meet some of Britain’s best-known queens and kings, and find out what Lucy really thinks of them.

My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

With her trademark warmth and scholarly sparkle, this evening will lift the lid on royal life over the centuries, introducing you to its pageantry and – sometimes – its pain. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and thoroughly charmed as Lucy reveals the secrets, stories, and splendours of Britain’s royal past.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £46.54

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Tuesday 08 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

This show has an interval

Age guidance:

14+

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Good to know:

Each paid ticket includes a copy of the book ‘Queens & Kings: An Unusually Personal History’.

About New Theatre Oxford

There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.

The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.

On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.

There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.

There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.

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A Night of Laughs for Lawrence Nurses
2026-09-09 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
A Night of Laughs for Lawrence Nurses

About A Night of Laughs

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of comedy as some of the UK’s finest performers take to the stage for a brilliant cause.

Five top comedians, one unforgettable night – a great laugh for a great cause in aid of Oxfordshire hospice at home charity, Lawrence Nurses.

Sara Pascoe: A sharp, insightful comic known for blending smart social commentary with playful honesty, delivering laughs that are both thoughtful and disarmingly funny.

Rory Bremner: A master impressionist famed for his razor-sharp political satire, bringing a whirlwind of voices and wit to the stage.

Arthur Smith: A seasoned stand-up with offbeat humour, delighting audiences with his quirky storytelling and warmth.

Debra Stephenson: A versatile performer and brilliant impressionist, known for her pitch-perfect character comedy and infectious stage presence.

Nabil Abdulrashid: A bold and charismatic comic whose fearless, high-energy style tackles big topics with sharp punchlines and infectious charm.

Lawrence Nurses provide free hospice care for people in their own homes across North and West Oxfordshire, offering palliative and end-of-life care for anyone aged 18 and over in the last months of their life.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £38.85 to £75.60

Dates & times:

Wednesday 09 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours, including an interval

Age guidance:

18+

Warning:

This show may contain strong language.

About New Theatre Oxford

There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.

The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.

On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.

There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.

There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

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Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show
2026-09-09 19:30 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show

About Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show

An evening of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s masters of improvisation with their old friend, improv virtuoso, Mike McShane and a host of very special guests.

Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism.

Reviews

“Merton and Webster have established themselves as two of the UK’s best… this show is improv comedy at its strongest.” ★★★★

The Scots Reviewer

“Absolutely delivers the big laughs…hilariously absurd.” ★★★★

Broadway Baby

“Always impressive.” ★★★★

British Theatre Guide

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£15.00 to £30.00

Dates & times:

Wednesday 09 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 50 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:

16+

Content guidance:

This show contains strong language.

About Oxford Playhouse

Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.

The Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series, which brings unique events to various locations across the county.

The theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15,000 individuals annually, offering an extensive range of activities, including post-show discussions, workshops, work experience opportunities, holiday programs, a youth theatre, and a company for young performers.

Oxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages, within its community and online.

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Mike Wozniak: The Bench
2026-09-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Mike Wozniak: The Bench

About Mike Wozniak: The Bench

Avalon UK presents

Mike Wozniak returns to Oxford with his show, in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches are not required. Let Mike worry about that.

As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast.

Reviews

“A comic of adorably skewwhiff charm.”

The Times

“Deliciously distinctive fun… The story of Wozniak might be the shaggiest of shaggy dog stories you will ever hear.”

The Evening Standard

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £26.50

A fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members.

Dates & times:

Tuesday 28 April and Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 50 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:

14+

Content guidance:

This show contains strong language.

About Oxford Playhouse

Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.

The Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series, which brings unique events to various locations across the county.

The theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15,000 individuals annually, offering an extensive range of activities, including post-show discussions, workshops, work experience opportunities, holiday programs, a youth theatre, and a company for young performers.

Oxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages, within its community and online.

Discover more about Oxford Playhouse, including travel, access and venue information.

Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
2026-09-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot Parkway, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ
Didcot Railway Centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire

About Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days

With no trains running, explore the 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to the exhibits

Travel back to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of steam across this 21-acre living museum, showcasing trains from Victorian times through to the 1960s.

Visitors can explore the site at leisure and uncover almost two centuries of railway history. With trains not running on Discovery Days, there is a rare opportunity to see the locomotives up close.

A colourful Centre Guide helps visitors navigate the site, from the original 1932 Engine Shed to the impressive collection of preserved locomotives, including 5900 Hinderton Hall. Guests can step onto the footplate and hear staff in character as they bring the engines to life, capturing the rhythms of a working steam-era shed.

Across the site, the Engine Shed atmosphere is carefully recreated, with sounds and details that evoke daily railway life. The Carriage and Wagon section displays restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s, including a VIP saloon believed to have been used by General Eisenhower during preparations for D-Day and later part of the GWR Royal Train, alongside ongoing restoration work. Brunel’s Broad Gauge collection is also on display, including locomotives, coaches, the transfer shed, and remnants of the ambitious Atmospheric Railway.

Interactive and interpretive experiences continue in the Signalling Centre, where visitors can discover how rail traffic has been controlled over time, with the Swindon Panel demonstrated on selected dates. A WWII air raid shelter offers a powerful glimpse into wartime history, while the museum houses a vast and varied collection of smaller artefacts. The Road Transport Hangar adds further depth with examples of historic GWR road vehicles.

Discovery Days offer full access to the site, with the restaurant, shop, museum, Engine Shed displays, carriage and wagon exhibits, signalling centre, and transfer shed all open to visitors. The quieter atmosphere allows more time to appreciate the locomotives and surroundings. At times, visitors may also witness shunting movements, workshop activity, or even steam tests taking place outdoors.

Families can enjoy the outdoor play area or dress up as station staff, while the refreshment rooms provide space to relax over lunch or a snack. A visit to the gift shop offers souvenirs to complete the experience. The backdrop of modern railway traffic passing nearby adds contrast, bringing over 180 years of railway evolution together in a single day.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Admission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £32.00 (£35.50 with Gift Aid)

Adult Admission – £12.00 (£14.00 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £9.00 (£10.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £7.50 (£8.50 with Gift Aid) Child Under 3 Admission – Free

Family of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £35.00 (£38.50 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £44.00 (£48.50 with Gift Aid) Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival.

Admission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days.

Child prices apply to children aged 3 to 15

Opening times:The Didcot Railway Centre is currently open only at Weekends and on 18 to 20 February for Half-Term, with the last entries at 2.30pm. You are welcome to stay until closing at 4.00pm.

Please have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. Please also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer‘s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Good to know:Joining during half term week, will be a visiting engine, Prairie 5199 courtesy of the 5199 Project, and together with our own 4144 and 6106 will be the first time these 3 Prairies will have been seen together in preservation. 5199 is due to come out of traffic shortly as its boiler certificate is running out, so make the most of being able to see this operating while you can!

See the latest pre-arrival advice here.

Woodhill
2026-09-10 00:00 - 2026-09-11 23:59 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
Woodhill

About Woodhill

“I dance in the horror of grief.”

Three men at Woodhill prison are dead. Their families demand answers. This is a call to arms about the crisis facing prisons.

Gut punching choreography and unflinching beats shine a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill. Lyrically told in their own words, three families investigate what happened to their boys. What they discover is so haunting, it turns their world upside down.

Pushing the form of documentary theatre and dance, Woodhill is an explosive true story by multi-award-winning LUNG and originally developed with The North Wall. Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we are thrilled to welcome LUNG back to Oxford.

Watch the trailer

Reviews

“Campaigning theatre is reimagined with astonishing force in Woodhill.” ★★★★★

The Guardian

“A dazzling show that does justice to injustice.” ★★★★★

Evening Standard

“Primal and emotive.” ★★★★

The Stage

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Standard – £16.00

Pay more – £20.00

Pay less – £12.00

Dates & times:

Thursday 10 to Friday 11 September 2026 at 8.00pm

Age guidance:

16+

Content guidance:

The work addresses themes of self-harm, suicide, addiction, racism, child loss, and extreme violence. It features vivid movement and descriptions that may distress audiences. Strong language and strobe lighting are present. You are strongly encouraged to read this wellbeing pack before you watch the show.

About The North Wall Arts Centre

The North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre, a public art gallery, as well as studios for dance and drama.

The centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work.

Discover more about The North Wall Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – YES Epics, Classics & More
2026-09-10 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – YES Epics, Classics & More

About Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – YES Epics, Classics & More

Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson is touring with The Band Geeks, performing classic YES tracks.

The first time I heard the BAND GEEKS, I truly freaked out – they sound just like the classic YES of the seventies, the YES that I know and love… and that’s what I’m waiting to bring to you on this tour… YES music is forever!!!” – Jon Anderson

Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES.

Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album ‘Fragile’ as well as the series of epic, complex pieces such as ‘Awaken,’ ‘Gates of Delirium’ and especially ‘Close to the Edge’ which were central to the band’s success.

Additionally, Anderson co-authored the group’s biggest hits, including ‘I’ve Seen All Good People,’ ‘Roundabout’ and ‘Owner Of A Lonely Heart.’ After 50 years of success in the music business, Jon has worked with many variations of YES, as well as collaborations with Vangelis, Kitaro, Roine Stolt and Jean-Luc Ponty.

He has released several critically acclaimed solo albums, including ‘Olias of Sunhillow,’ ‘Song of Seven,’ ‘Animation,’ ‘Three Ships,’ ‘Toltec’ and ‘Survival and Other Stories’ and most recently ‘1000 Hands,’ to name just a few.

The Band Geeks began as the house band for the Band Geek podcast, an internet show created by Richie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult). The band gained popularity on YouTube with their incredibly detailed recreations of music by artists like Queen, Toto, Black Sabbath and Yes, which have earned the Band Geeks over 30 million views.

The Band Geeks:

Richie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult) – Bass, Guitar

Chris Clark (Brand X, John Entwistle) – Keyboards

Andy Ascolese (Kasim Sulton’s Utopia, Celebrating Meat Loaf) – Drums

Phil Castellano – Keyboards, Guitar

Matt Beck Graziano – Guitar

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £63.16

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Tuesday 08 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

This show has an interval

About New Theatre Oxford

There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.

The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.

On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.

There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.

There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

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Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey
2026-09-10 19:30 | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey

About Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey

This Friars date will be the opening night of Tom’s 2026 UK Tour. He will be playing the big Thompson Twins hits, songs that were the soundtrack to our lives, such as Doctor Doctor, You Take Me Up, Sister of Mercy, The Gap, Love On Your Side, We Are Detective, Lay Your Hands on Me, King For a Day and their biggest hit Hold Me Now.

Bailey and his band will also be performing other classic Thompson Twins favourites, as well as tracks from his solo album Science Fiction.

In 2022, Tom Bailey played an exclusive date for Friars Aylesbury, when he played the whole of the Thompson Twins’ iconic Into The Gap album for the first time in his career. Fans flew in from all over the world, particularly from the USA, making it one of the best Friars gigs of the past decade.

Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey

Bailey has been storming UK arenas and festivals throughout the summer of 2025, receiving a standing ovation every night as a special guest of The Human League. He also rocked Rewind Henley in August, receiving one of the biggest audience reactions of the entire festival. Afterwards, Rewind posted ‘No one does it like Tom Bailey’.

Thompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the iconic bands of the 1980s. Known for their unique fusion of pop, new wave, and synth-driven dance music, combined with an eclectic visual style, the band enjoyed consistent success in both the singles and albums charts throughout the decade on both sides of the Atlantic. They are also among the select group of British artists who successfully “broke” America.

In 1985, they appeared at Live Aid in Philadelphia with Nile Rodgers on guitar and Madonna on backing vocals. Thompson Twins singer and co-writer Bailey is regarded as one of the UK’s premier songwriters, performers and producers. He played on Grace Jones’ My Jamaican Guy and Foreigner’s I Want to Know what Love Is amongst many others.

Thompson Twins Tom Bailey are:

Tom Bailey (vocals/guitar/keyboards/harmonica/percussion)

Charlotte Raven (vocals/keyboards/electric cello)

Paulina Szczepaniak (vocals/electronic drums)

Alice Offley (vocals/keyboards/bass guitar)

Supporting Tom Bailey will be special guests Blancmange. Neil Arthur is a long-time friend of Tom’s and is a fellow artist from the Eighties synth pop scene and arts culture.

With four top 20 singles, including the highly acclaimed Living On A Ceiling, the band were an integral part of British musical history from that era. Accomplished wordsmiths with ironic, stylish videos, Blancmange, The Twins and their contemporaries were the epitome of 80’s cool!

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £35.46

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Location:

Main Auditorium

Good to know:

This is a seated venue. Standing is not permitted during the performance.

About Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene.

Opened in 2010, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London.

Designed for comfort and accessibility, the venue features step-free access, wheelchair spaces, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical, stand-up comedy, or a magical Christmas pantomime, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone.

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Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go
2026-09-10 19:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go!

About Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go

Lucy Porter returns to Chippy with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense.

Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle-aged woman, they’re probably not).

It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£26.50

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours

Location:

The Theatre

Age guidance:

16+

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The Theatre Chipping Norton, sometimes called The Theatre, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre, is a theatre, an arthouse cinema, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton.

The theatre has has 217 seats, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community, and it is also a professional venue, welcoming over 55,000 customer visits every year.

It is something unique, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric.

It is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise.

Discover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton, including travel, access and venue information.

Toxic MasculiniTEASE
2026-09-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Old Fire Station, Oxford, 40 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AQ
Toxic MasculiniTEASE

About Toxic MasculiniTEASE

Boylesque at its best – a racy romp of bodacious boys and satirical striptease!

Get ready, ‘cause here come the boys! Bringing together some of the finest boylesque performers the UK has to offer, masculinity is being taken and embraced in all its forms.

The good will be celebrated and the bad lampooned. Equal parts salivating and side-splitting, Magic Mike meets Tragic Mike in this showcase of all the ‘wrong’ ways to be a man.

With dazzling showboys, innovative drag kings, and a dash of circus, this is a show you don’t want to miss! Starring performers of all shapes, sizes, and genders, pushing boundaries and showing there’s more than one way to be sexy and masc!

Featuring:

Dave the Bear

His Royal Hairiness, Dave The Bear – The Man. The Fur. The Legend. International Striptease Icon and Number One Male Burlesque Performer in the UK, the Big Hairy Growler has been delighting audiences on stage, screen and television for what seems like hundreds of years and he’s just getting sexier, funnier, more charming and more deluded with time. Beautiful vocals, unmatched wit and the hairiest boobs in showbiz, you do not want to miss this.

Pronouns: He/Him/Daddy

Richard Melanin the Third

Ella The Great is enchanting as Richard Melanin the Third, internationally acclaimed clown and London drag icon. Celebrating the craft of clowning from the heart, specialising in playful subversive acts, and inviting audiences into a world of wonder, where no two encounters are the same. “Lights up the stage” (Scotsman) From beautiful silent clown to dynamic stand-up stilt walking, with quick wit and lasting charm. Join the magic and share the laughter!

Mr Pad Thai

Mr Pad Thai is a London based boylesque performer. Alumni of the Bitten Peach and Soho School of Burlesque, he has wowed London audiences with his tongue and cheeky, and risqué performances. He is also Creator and Leader of the all east and south east Asian male boylesque group the ‘Dragon Boiz’ who have sold out theatre shows and queer venues across London and the UK.

And hosted by:

Frisky Whispers

Glamorous, sultry, and a little bit tacky! Whether as a decadently adorned showboy or a commanding leather daddy, Frisky Whispers exudes old-school vaudeville showmanship. This queer cabaret performer is an expert tease, serving up a sumptuous visual feast peppered with camp and glittery flavour wherever he performs.

Join the show for a tantalising evening you won’t soon forget.

From the team behind Oxford’s iconic cabaret OxPHWOARd, this show brings the familiar flavour of camp to satirise masculinity in all its forms.

Toxic MasculiniTEASE combines elements from old-school vaudeville, masculine archetypes, and pop culture, all layered with striptease, drag and circus to craft a hilarious and captivating evening.

What the Critics Say:

“A body-positive, drag-positive, weird-positive haven.”

Daily Info

“An explosion of queer joy and performance art dressed in glittering suits, and sock suspenders and a metallic thong. A must-see for any creative queers in Oxford!”

Daily Info

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Standard – £16.00

Pay more – £22.00

Pay less – £10.00

Dates & times:

Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours, including an interval

Age guidance:

18+

About The Old Fire Station

The Old Fire Station in Oxford is an arts centre with a unique social mission, combining creativity with community impact. Located in the city centre, it hosts a vibrant programme of theatre, exhibitions, music, comedy, and workshops.

It shares its space with the homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Oxford, supporting people experiencing homelessness through training and opportunities in the arts. By bringing artists, audiences, and vulnerable communities together, The Old Fire Station aims to challenge inequality and inspire positive change.

Discover more about The Old Fire Station, including travel, access and venue information.

Last Resort Nu-Metal Tribute
2026-09-11 18:30 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Last Resort Nu-Metal Tribute

About Last Resort Nu-Metal Tribute

A high-energy celebration of early-2000s heaviness, Last Resort – Nu-Metal Tribute delivers a full-throttle live experience packed with the biggest anthems of the genre.

Expect crushing riffs, turntable scratches, and angst-fuelled vocals as the band pays homage to the era that defined nu-metal.

With a setlist drawing on iconic tracks from the likes of Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Slipknot and more, this is a full-tilt throwback designed for maximum crowd energy.

From heavy breakdowns to shout-along choruses, it’s a night built for nostalgia, mosh pits and unapologetic volume — a tribute to the sound that defined a generation.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£12.81

Dates & times:

Friday 11 September 2026 at 6.30pm

Curfew:

10.00pm

Age guidance:

Over 8s only.

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

Location:

O2 Academy2

Security – bag policy:

Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities for leaving large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t, please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15 cm.

Ticket limits:

Please note that there is a ticket limit of 12 tickets per person, per household, and per credit card on this event. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information.

About O2 Academy Oxford

The Edwardian building on Cowley Road has been hosting live music for decades. But prior to being a music venue, it was a Cooperative party hall. It was originally known as The Venue and then the much-respected Zodiac, both of which paved the way for O2 Academy Oxford, which officially launched in September 2007, with performances from New Young Pony Club, The Magic Numbers and Young Knives.

Since then, the O2 Academy Oxford has established itself as one of the city’s greatest venues for live music and club nights, with some of the best gigs to date coming from Ed Sheeran, Foals, Stereophonics, Ozzy Osbourne, Babyshambles, Hozier and Royal Blood. Visit the venue information page for further details, including opening times, getting there, age restrictions and more.
