Academy Autumn Term
2025-12-03 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
Academy Autumn Term

About Academy Autumn Term

Join Aylesbury Waterside’s new Academy. Weekly drama sessions for ages 8 to 11.

Develop key drama skills through games, tasks, improvisation, devising, script, and creative work. Exploring a range of spaces across the theatre venue: what better way to introduce children to the world of performance and creativity! £100 per term. Remember to sign up for the Free Taster Session on Wednesday 24 September.

No prior experience necessary: the class allows children to explore a variety of themes and subjects in a safe and inclusive environment.

Participants will need to wear comfortable clothing that they can move around in and no heavy boots/shoes (we would recommend trainers!). They will need to bring a snack and a water bottle, which can be refilled as needed.

All Creative Learning practitioners and assistants are DBS-checked, and an assistant will remain in the session in a pastoral role throughout, helping children to settle in and gain confidence.

The Creative Learning team will email you with further details and a parent/guardian registration form.

Academy Autumn Term

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £90.00

No transaction fees

Dates & times:

Wednesday 01 October to Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 4.00pm

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Location:

Main Auditorium

Age guidance:

8 to 11

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.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

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The Choir of The Queen’s College & Academy of Ancient Music: Handel’s Messiah
2025-12-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ
The Choir of The Queen’s College & Academy of Ancient Music: Handel’s Messiah

About The Choir of The Queen’s College & Academy of Ancient Music: Handel’s Messiah

Julia Doyle sopranoEsther Lay mezzo-sopranoGuy Cutting tenorJames Atkinson baritone

Choir of The Queen’s College, OxfordAcademy of Ancient MusicOwen Rees director

Handel’s Messiah lies at the very heart of Christmas musical festivities. The oratorio follows Christ’s life from the prophecies of the Old Testament through to his birth, passion and resurrection, and the final conquest of sin with the promise of eternal life.

Handel uses his consummate skill as an opera composer to inject vivid colour and intense drama into his score. First heard in 1741, it remains just as popular today as it did in Dublin nearly 300 years ago.

Arias of mesmerising beauty and triumphant courage sit alongside virtuoso choruses of stunning power – including the famous ‘Hallelujah Chorus’.

This concert continues the acclaimed collaboration between the Choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford and the world famous Academy of Ancient Music, a combination of the finest choral singing and an orchestra with a worldwide reputation for excellence in baroque and classical music.

Previous performances of Messiah in this collaboration, also with star-studded line-ups of soloists, have sold out months before the event and early booking is advised.

Choir and orchestra are conducted by Owen Rees, Director of Music at The Queen’s College, hailed as ‘one of the most energetic and persuasive voices’ in this field.

Tickets

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Booking information

Prices:

Full price tickets: £15, £30, £35, £45

£5 tickets for students

Times:

Doors open at 6.30pm, ready for a 7.00pm start

This concert will finish at 22:00

Latecomers to be permitted following ‘Every Valley’ (Item 3)

Age guidance:

This event is suitable for all ages

Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Tom Jones
2025-12-03 19:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Tom Jones

About Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Tom Jones

For one night only, join Sexbomb for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene, Sir Thomas Jones Woodward, or as everyone knows him, Sir Tom Jones!

This first class celebration for Sir Tom is accompanied by an outstanding band playing two hours of his iconic hits.

Live on stage, audiences will witness an award winning impersonation of the main man portrayed by the one and only Mr Andy Wood.

Andy has built a massive and impressive reputation entertaining Sir Tom fans around the world for over 35 years. This year, Sexbomb Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones will be jetting off on an exciting two-week tour of Australia.

Tickets are now on sale for a funfilled evening celebrating everything Sir Tom Jones.

An evening not to be missed!

Watch the trailer

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £32.00

Dates & times:

Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 7.30pm

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

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

Fishies Week 11
2025-12-03 22:30 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Fishies Week 11

About Fishies Week 11

Fishies, the home of Wednesday night, is back for another term of madness at the O2 Academy on Cowley Road.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£11.00

A handling fee of up to £1.50 may be added to each order.

Times:

Last entry 1.00am

Curfew at 2.00am

Age guidance:

Over 18s only.

ID required.

Location:

O2 Academy Oxford

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 4 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.

Ticket fees:

Per order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge).

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.

Henley Christmas Festival 2025
2025-12-04 00:00 - 2025-12-14 23:59 | Henley-on-Thames Town Centre, Market Place, RG9 2AQ, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AQ
Henley Christmas Festival 2025

About Henley Christmas Festival 2025

The Henley Christmas Market returns to Market Place this year hosted by Henley Town Council.

Set within festive alpine chalets in the central Market Square around the Christmas Tree from 04 to 14 December.

A selection of independent makers and artisans in Market Place will be offering everything from handmade gifts and crafts to seasonal treats and unique Christmas decorations. Mulled wine, mince pies, live music, carols and some surprise performances. Father Christmas and the Grinch will also be making an appearance.

The regular town markets will be joining in with the Christmas festivities. Dates to be confirmed.

The market will be open 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free but registration is necessary.

Dates and times:

Thursday 04 to Sunday 14 December 2025 from 10.00am to 4.00pm

The Mulberry Bush Carol Service by Candlelight
2025-12-04 18:30 | St Barnabas Church, Jericho, Oxford, 15 St Barnabas Street, Jericho, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6BG
The Mulberry Bush Carol Service by Candlelight

About The Mulberry Bush Carol Service by Candlelight

Join The Mulberry Bush for a very special carol service and enjoy a wonderful evening of champagne, canapés and carols in the splendour of St Barnabas Church, Jericho, Oxford.

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:From £25.00

All the money from ticket sales, as well as the donations made, goes to The Mulberry Bush.

Dates and times:

Thursday 04 December 2025 at 6.30pm

About The Mulberry Bush

The Mulberry Bush School provides residential therapeutic care and education for children with severe social, emotional and mental health difficulties for some of the most emotionally distressed and traumatised primary school-aged children in the country.

Some of the children at the Mulberry Bush school have been sexually abused, some physically abused, and some appallingly neglected. This early trauma, neglect or abuse has led to numerous failed educational and home placements.

Established in 1948 at Standlake, near Witney, The Mulberry Bush School works with children who suffer from extreme levels of emotional distress, leading to behaviour which makes it difficult to support them in a standard community setting.

The Mulberry Bush Charity is now so much more than just the School. Through its Outreach/Training and Research Teams, MB3 site in Gloucestershire, International Centre and a new Consultancy Service, the charity can support not just 10s or 100s but 1000s of children and those around them through specialist services.

Children learn to cope with their trauma and develop a belief in their potential to have a happy future…

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
2025-12-04 19:00 | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

About National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

The Fifth Step by David Ireland, directed by Finn den Hertog

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £14.85

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Thursday 04 December 2025 at 7.00pm

Location:

Norman Bragg Studio

Age guidance:

16+

No under 15s.

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.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

See other shows at this venue

Limehouse Lizzy
2025-12-04 19:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Limehouse Lizzy

About Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive, bringing the inimitable, unique and irresistible rock and pop greatest hits homage to Philip Lynott and his band, Thin Lizzy.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £25.00

Tickets are subject to a handling fee of £3.25

Dates & times:

Thursday 04 November 2025 at 7.00pm

Age guidance:

Over 8s only.

Under 14s must permitted only if accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times.

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 4 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.

Ticket fees:

Per order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge).

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.

St Agnes Fountain
2025-12-04 19:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
St Agnes Fountain

About St Agnes Fountain

Affectionately known as ‘The Aggies’ and ‘The Christmas Band’. The beloved ‘St Agnes Fountain’ (Chris Leslie, Chris White and Julie Matthews) have toured every December since 2001 bar one, and we all know which one that was!

Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this December, bringing Christmas (and a new CD) to the nation.

Christmas, as they say, starts with St. Agnes Fountain. Presenting carols with a curve.

Since their first get-together, to record the eponymous St Agnes Fountain album in 2001, the quartet, David Hughes, Fairport Convention’s Chris Leslie, and multi-award-winning duo Chris While and Julie Matthews, have brought musical invention and laughter to the stardust atmosphere of the season.

In 2020, David decided to leave the band and, very sadly, passed away in 2023. He will be sorely missed…

Chris, Chris, and Julie will be keeping the Christmas Aggie spirit alive and working as a trio, celebrating 24 years together again this year.

Although the albums accompany the putting up of a thousand Christmas trees throughout Britain and around the globe as their reputation reaches further afield, it is, without question, their magical live performances that have endeared them to an ever growing audience (tickets were again being sold for this year’s tour as the curtain fell last year).

Christmas, as they say, starts with…… St Agnes Fountain… Fa la la la la la la la la!

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £26.00

Dates & times:

Thursday 04 December 2025 at 7.30pm

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

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

Jack and the Beanstalk
2025-12-05 00:00 - 2026-01-04 23:59 | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
Jack and the Beanstalk (Pantomime)

About Jack and the Beanstalk

The Panto you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for!

Get ready for a spectacular, toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud adventure that’s bigger than ever before!

Jack and the Beanstalk (Pantomime)

This year’s production sees the return of a family favourite and local legend, Andy Collins (BBC Three Counties Radio) playing Silly Simon. Bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever, this panto will include all the memorable moments you know and love – and so much more – including the infamous 12 Days of Christmas, because all beanstalks need watering of course!

When a heinous henchman kidnaps a cow and a princess from the downtrodden town of Boggy Bottom, our young hero finds himself on an adventure that he thought only existed in story books!

Expect a jovial Jack, a punch-packing princess, a feisty fairy, a silly sibling, a witty widow, a slippery servant, a kind-hearted king… and a cow with some beef. Oh… and a very large magical plant, of course!

Join us for a ‘giant’ adventure with amazing 3D effects and a bucketful of fee-fi-fo-fun in this fabulously reimagined take on the classic tale you thought you knew!

Further star cast is to be announced so watch this space.

View which performances have concessions available here.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:

From £15.00

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Friday 05 December 2025 to Sunday 04 January 2026

Location:

Main auditorium

Splash zone warning:

There is a live water fight in Act 2. Please come prepared with coats and umbrellas to keep you and your family dry!

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.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

See other shows at this venue

Banbury Farmer’s Market
2025-12-05 08:30 - 13:30 | Banbury Market Place, Banbury Market Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5UN
Banbury Farmers Market

About Banbury Farmer’s Market

Banbury Farmer’s Market takes place on the first Friday of every month from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

This popular, friendly North Oxfordshire farmers’ market features plenty of fresh, quality produce including varieties of meat, fish and cheeses, delicious seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as locally sourced pies, bread, cakes, plants and flowers. It also provides an opportunity to meet some of your local farmers and growers.

The market is operated by Cherwell District Council.

Good to know

The farmer’s market is held on the same site as the Banbury Charter Market.

The Charter Market has been trading for several centuries since the town was established back in the 17th Century. Today it hosts approximately 30 stalls offering a range of products, including fruit and vegetables, clothing, footwear, tools, cards and garden plants.

The Royal Charter Market, also operated by Cherwell District Council, runs on Thursdays and Saturdays. There are additional antiques’ stalls on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Wantage Dickensian Evening 2025
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Market Place, Wantage, Market Place, Wantage, Oxfordshire
Wantage Dickensian Evening

About Wantage Dickensian Evening

It is the night to celebrate the best of Wantage.

The Wantage Dickensian Evening is a Christmas festival held on the first Friday in December in and around Wantage Market Place.

It is a free social community event organised by a group of volunteers and supported by the Wantage Town Council and local sponsors. It is an evening of various activities with a lovely Christmas feel, including seasonal music and light.

Initially, it was designed to promote Christmas shopping and allow the local retailers to thank their customers for supporting them over the year, but over the last 20 years, it has evolved into a richer experience for everyone.

Enjoy Christmas attractions and start your holiday shopping, including Christmas activities for children, switch-on of the Christmas lights by the Mayor of Wantage, Christmas Carols with Wantage Silver Band and the Parish Church Choir, holiday shopping, and more.

Expect a night of fun.

In the last few years, they’ve had various charity and commercial stalls, community groups featuring their work, local artists and performers featuring their seasonal programme, Christmas activities for children (Father Christmas arriving at his Grotto on a sleigh drawn by a magical sparkly pony, real reindeer, donkeys from the Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, switch on of the Christmas Lights by the Mayor of Wantage and local radio presenter, Christmas Carols with Wantage Silver Band and the Parish Church Choir), Icknield Way Morris Men and folk band Greengage. There has also been a fun fair on the night.

Everyone is invited to dress up in period costumes for this Christmas festival. Dress up in Victorian costume if you possibly can – makes it even more fun! You can visit a fancy dress shop, but many people prefer to make their own costumes from clothes bought from charity shops mixed with old stuff from the back of the wardrobe.

Expect road closures from 4.00pm to around 11.00pm. The whole of Market Place and the road leading to it will be closed to all vehicular access.

Ticketing information

Price:

Wheatus
2025-12-05 18:30 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Wheatus

About Wheatus

It’s been 25 years since the release of ‘Teenage Dirtbag’, and somehow Wheatus’ now iconic debut single is arguably the biggest it’s ever been. To celebrate this milestone, the band are returning to the UK in 2025 – playing their debut album in its entirety each night.

In addition to playing their full debut album each night, they’ll also be taking fan requests for any other favourites from their three-decade career – a ritual they’ve upheld at headline shows for almost 20 years now. It’s a joy to behold. See for yourself.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£32.70

Handling fees will be added to each order up to £3.25

Dates & times:

Friday 05 December 2025 at 6.30pm

Curfew:

10.00pm

Age guidance:

No under 8s.

Under 14s to be accompanied at all times 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 10 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.

Ticket fees:

Per order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge).

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.

Skalectrics
2025-12-05 19:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Skalectrics

About Skalectrics

The SKAlectrics are a 7 piece band from North Oxfordshire with one goal. To bring you the classic sounds from the early 80s Two Tone bands.

The band was formed by Neil Parker in early 2015, who wanted to bring the classic sounds of Ska, Two Tone, and Trojan he grew up with to a new audience.

The SKAlectrics give audiences a very energetic show that includes all the great tracks from bands such as Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, The Selecter, The Beat, and many more.

Watch the trailer

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £16.00

Dates & times:

Friday 05 December 2025 at 7.30pm

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

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

Roopa Panesar - Atma (The Soul)
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:15 | Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ
Roopa Panesar – Atma (The Soul). Photo credit: Sandeep Virdee

About Roopa Panesar – Atma (The Soul)

Love, loss, grief, separation and the bliss of union – all are powerfully represented in ATMA (The Soul), first released as an album in 2023 and now performed live.

A musical journey that portrays all aspects of life, it is a rich musical meeting between the worlds of Indian classical and jazz, in which sitar and tabla beautifully weave and interchange with double bass, guitar and electronics.

Reviews

“One of the most important musicians to have emerged in the British Asian diaspora over the past few years.”

Songlines

Watch the trailer

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Full Price – £45.00, £33.00, £27.00, £15.00

Concession – £22.50, £16.50, £13.50, £7.50

Dates & times:

Friday 05 December 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 45 minutes

Good to know:

Sheldonian Theatre is delighted to be presenting this as part of their ongoing partnership with the Asian Arts Agency.

About the Sheldonian Theatre

Home to ceremonial occasions and a raft of exciting events, the magnificent and versatile Sheldonian Theatre is the focal point of the University of Oxford and is a unique space to experience live music.

To see an interactive map of the theatre, click here.

Find out more about the Sheldonian Theatre, including facilities, access and venue information.

Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Event 2025
2025-12-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, St Aldate’s, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1DP
Follow The Stars – Macmillan Carols Event

About Follow the Stars – Macmillan Christmas Carols Event

The much-loved Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Concert is back for its 29th year!

Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols is a magnificent annual Christmas fundraiser that will take place in the splendour of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, on Friday, 05 December 2025, at 8.00pm.

Kick off your Christmas season with a very special evening of favourite carols, seasonal choral music, and literary readings, including a special carol composed especially for you by John Rutter, the nation’s favourite choral composer.

Highlights will include favourite carols and spine-tingling solos brought to you from the world-class voices of the Oxford Bach Soloists.

This will be intermingled with the exceptional music and celebrities bringing you festive cheer with their performances of Christmas readings – funny, poignant, a little unusual and even surprising, but all uplifting.

We recommend early booking for this popular concert.

*Please note, all performances are subject to change.

Take a look at last year’s concert

Reviews

“The singing was extraordinary.”
Will Gompertz

“Utterly, utterly beautiful. If the magic of Christmas were summed up in a carol concert, it’s this. Wonderful.
Tom Hollander

“Utterly wonderful!!”
Alexander Armstrong

Thoughts from Kirsty Young

“I would say to anyone thinking about coming along, it is money well spent, not just because you will have a beautiful evening and it properly will be the start of your Christmas but because you are giving it to the best possible cause.”

Tickets

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Booking information

Prices: Tickets from £30.00 to £130.00

Gold Tickets – £130.00Gold tickets include:

Reserved GOLD seat

A full-colour souvenir programme

Specify your chosen seat later during checkout. The seating plan is available to view here.

Silver Tickets – £110.00Silver tickets include:

Reserved SILVER seat

A full-colour souvenir programme

Specify your chosen seat later during checkout. The seating plan is available to view here.

Red Tickets – £70.00Red tickets include:

Reserved RED seat

A full-colour souvenir programme

Specify your chosen seat later during checkout. The seating plan is available to view here.

Green Tickets – £30.00Green tickets include:

Unreserved seating

A full-colour souvenir programme

If you’re in a large group, kindly arrive early to find seats together.

Accessibility:If you have any accessibility requirements, please let the organisers know during checkout.

Duration: 90 minutes, with no intervals.Doors open at 7.15pm

Getting there:

ParkingParking is not available at Christ Church Cathedral except with special permission and by prior arrangement. If you are a Blue Badge holder and require parking at the Cathedral, kindly contact followthestars@macmillan.org.uk

Public Car ParksThe nearest public car park is Oxpens (Oxpens Road, Oxford OX1 1RQ), which is within five minutes walking distance of Christ Church Cathedral.

For information about other local public car parks, visit the Oxford City Council website.

Park and RideWe recommend using Oxford City Council’s Park & Ride services to travel to Christ Church Cathedral. Buses returning from the city centre to the 4 Park & Ride sites run until 11.30pm.

Looking for more Christmas inspiration? Take a look at our comprehensive guide to Christmas in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.

Comedy Ladder - Christmas Cracker
2025-12-05 22:00 - 23:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Comedy Ladder – Christmas Cracker

About Comedy Ladder – Christmas Cracker

Are you looking for a night of laughter and good times?

Look no further. Comedy Ladder features the best comedians in the UK and some you’ll even recognise off the telly.

Each show offers a diverse range of comedy styles, from observational humour to surreal satire, from dry wit to physical comedy – whatever floats your funny boat, they’ve got you covered.

This Christmas, swap your silent nights for side-splitting laughter at Christmas Cracker Comedy Night – a festive stand-up comedy night in the Piano Bar!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience an evening of comedy featuring a sleigh-full of the UK’s stand-up stars.

Tickets

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee.

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Age guidance: 18+

Duration:1 hour 30 minutes, including an interval.

Venue:Piano Bar

Please note:This event is 18+ only and staff may ask for ID on arrival.

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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WiFi Wars
2025-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
WiFi Wars

About WiFi Wars

WiFi Wars returns with a very festive version of the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!

Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV’s hit comedy/gaming show Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!

Ensure your smart device has a web browser installed prior to attending.

Entirely different games/quizzes at each show, if you fancy coming to both!

WiFi Wars

Reviews

“Not To Be Missed.”

The Guardian

“Top Ten London Geek Nights Out”

Metro

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £13.20

No transaction fees

Dates & times:

Saturday 06 December 2025 at 2.00pm, 4.00pm and 7.00pm

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Location:

Norman Bragg Studio

Age guidance:

6+ for afternoon performances

12+ for evening performances (swearing)

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.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

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Family Dance Party
2025-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 | St John’s Church, Kidlington, The Broadway, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1DD
Family Dance Party

About Family Dance Party

Dancin’ Oxford, Body Politic and The North Wall are joining forces to bring you a special Family Dance Party in Kidlington to celebrate the festive season!

Join Family Dance Party for a ‘hip-hopping, toe-tapping’ daytime disco for all of the family. Featuring bubbles and balloons, movement activities and dance games, sensory play and face painting! With DJs playing party classics for you and your little ones.

Put on your dancing shoes, bring your little ones, and prepare to have the best disco ever!

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

To keep this event accessible, Family Dance Party operates on a pay-what-you-feel basis – please select your tickets (one per person in your group) at the price that feels right for you.

Dates & times:

Saturday 06 December 2025

Disco 1 from 10.30am to 12.00pm

Stay & Play (unstructured free play time for families) from 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Disco 2 from 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes plus Stay & Play

Age guidance:

0 to 5

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Good to know:

Baby change facilities, squash and water are available.

Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-07 23:59 | Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AZ
Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair

About Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair

The Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair returns on 06 and 07 December for two days of festive shopping and entertainment.

Join in for a joyful celebration of local craftsmanship and seasonal charm, set against the backdrop of the historic Botanic Garden.

Browse over fifty thoughtfully selected stallholders offering a wide variety of festive gifts, from botanical-inspired products and natural skincare to locally produced food products, seasonal treats, and handmade Christmas ornaments.

There’s plenty to enjoy throughout the day including live music, festive craft activities, and trails to explore the Garden. And don’t miss the chance to make a winter wish with Mother Christmas at her Magical Grotto. Warm up with mulled wine in the conservatory and enjoy delicious hot food from local food traders.

Tickets

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Booking information

Prices:Standard – £10.80Concession (Friends, over-65s, disabled visitors and accompanying carers, students) – £9.70Under-16s – £3.00

E-tickets purchased online must be brought to the event, either on a mobile phone or in printed format, or entry cannot be guaranteed.

Prices are inclusive of VAT.

Each transaction is subject to a £1.00 booking fee.

Good to know

There is no parking at Oxford Botanic Garden. The nearest car park is St Clement’s, where there are a limited number of spaces.

Oxford Botanic Garden is well served by Oxford’s buses – the nearest stops are Queen’s Lane or The Plain.

Dogs are not permitted at the Garden, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Smoking (including vapes and e-cigarettes) is not permitted on site.

No bicycles or scooters, please.

Steam into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-23 23:59 | Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot Parkway, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ
Steam into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre

About Steam into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre

Steam Into Christmas and help Santa find his missing reindeer!

Explore the 21-acre site to find each of Santa’s lost reindeer, culminating in a visit to the grotto to meet Santa. Grab your tickets, make tracks to Didcot Railway Centre and Steam Into Christmas! Weekends of 06 and 07 December, 13 and 14 December, 20, 21, 22 and 23 December.

Kids. There’s been a disaster. Santa’s reindeer have all escaped and are lost. And Santa needs your help. You know that he needs the reindeer to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve.

Can you help him find them?

Explore the unique collection of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, carriages, wagons, buildings, and small artefacts at the 21-acre museum set around the original 1932 engine shed whilst you locate all the reindeer stations.

You’ll receive a special passport and a stocking as you enter, and at each reindeer station, you’ll receive a small gift as a reward. The visit will culminate with a visit to Santa in the giant toy workshop, where he’ll hear what you want to get for Christmas, and you’ll get to choose your own gift from the selection on offer. Your entry ticket will also include unlimited train rides on the main demonstration line.

There will be seasonal refreshments in the catering building to enjoy as you explore the original 1932 GWR Engine Shed. Here, you can see more restored locomotives, see the footplate of some, and meet Eddie the Engine Driver, who will be telling festive tales of the railways at Christmas time.

Gates open at 9.30am, and you’ll need to book a specific arrival time as space on the trains is limited – you’ll receive a boarding pass confirming your itinerary on arrival. You should allow around 2 to 3 hours for your Steam Into Christmas experience but are welcome to stay longer if you wish – the centre closes at 4.00pm.

Tickets

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Booking information

Dates & times:Weekends of 06 and 07 December, 13 and 14 December, 20, 21, 22 and 23 December 2025.

Please select your date and arrival time and ensure you book the correct date and number of tickets. Tickets are non-transferable and cannot usually be amended.

You should arrive at the time booked and allow 2 to 3 hours for your Steam Into Christmas experience. You are welcome to stay longer if you wish – facilities close at 4.00pm with last exit at 4.30pm.

There is limited space at this event, so all tickets must be booked in advance.

Child tickets include admission, Christmas stocking, unlimited steam train rides and visit to Santa’s workshop.

Adults tickets also required for admission, unlimited steam train rides and visit to Santa’s workshop.

Free for children under 1, but tickets required.

Good to know

There are outdoor picnic tables and benches around the centre which you are welcome to use should the weather permit.

Please note that whilst dogs are usually welcomed at Didcot Railway Centre, they ask that you leave your faithful friends at home due to the confines of space in the transfer shed and coaches. (Assistance dogs are permitted).

Wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility should consult the centre’s accessibility page.

Christmas at Cogges and Santa’s Grotto
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-23 23:59 | Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, Church Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3LA
Christmas at Cogges and Santa’s Grotto

About Christmas at Cogges and Santa’s Grotto

There’s plenty of opportunity to make some special memories at Cogges Manor Farm this Christmas.

Meet Santa

Children and their families will love visiting Santa in his workshop in the Manor House at Cogges Farm this December. Take a peek into Santa’s world before meeting the man himself and receiving a gift.

Afterwards, there will be refreshments and festive cheer in the cosy Manor House kitchen.

Separate Meet Santa tickets need to be purchased for children alongside normal admission to Cogges Manor Farm. Season Ticket Holders only need to purchase a Meet Santa Ticket.

‘Meet Santa’ will be available every weekend in December from 10.00am to 5.00pm plus Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December. There is limited availability, so please don’t delay in booking your slot.

The Party & Craft Barn

Kids will be able to burn off energy and boogie away to festive tunes at our Christmas Disco and take part in a whole host of exciting Christmas Craft Activities in our Party and Craft Barn.

The Christmas Disco in the Party and Craft Barn is being offered as part of the normal admission price. A small additional charge may apply for some craft activities. There is no need to pre book.

The Party & Craft Barn will be open every weekend in December from 10.00am to 5.00pm plus Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December.

A Victorian Christmas

If you don’t want to meet Santa, there is still Christmas fun to be enjoyed. Upstairs in the house you will be able to step into the Victorian era and see first-hand how the families who lived here experienced Christmas.

Santa goers can add this section of the house onto their visit – either before or after seeing Santa.

The Victorian Christmas experience is being offered as part of the normal admission price. There is no need to pre book.

A Victorian Christmas will be open at the same time as Meet Santa as well as every Wednesday and Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Adult – £9.00Child (3+) – £6.00Child (Under 3) – £0.00Family (2 Adults, 3 children 3+) – £30.00

Dates & times:

Saturday 06 to Tuesday 23 December 2025 from 10.00am to 5.00pm

Good to know:

Please note, tickets to meet Santa are limited so if you are interested, don’t delay in booking your slot. There is no refunds.

Dogs are welcome on the site, but sorry, not in the house. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere.

Woodstock Farmers’ Market on 1st Saturdays
2025-12-06 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
2025-12-06 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
2025-12-06 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.

Family Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church Cathedral
2025-12-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, St Aldate’s, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1DP
Family Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church Cathedral

About the Family Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church Cathedral

The Boys of Christ Church Cathedral Choir warmly welcomes those of all ages for a family-friendly, relaxed, fun and informal daytime celebration of the festive season at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.

Come and enjoy the thunderous sound of the organ and be inspired by the beautiful angelic voices of the choristers. The programme will be interspersed with audience carols, so make sure you come ready to sing and thoroughly immerse yourself in this seasonal treat for all the family.

Christ Church Cathedral Choir is revered for the vibrancy of its sound and its artistic flexibility, performing early and contemporary music with equal skill.

Over the years, the choir has provided a perfect platform for singers to progress to other award-winning choral groups such as the BBC Singers, The Sixteen, The King’s Singers, The Tallis Scholars and The Cardinall’s Musick, as well as to solo careers in oratorio, opera and musical theatre.

The choir is regularly involved in broadcasts of Evensong and other key services and concerts and is often heard performing theme tunes and incidental music for TV dramas and films.

The Family Christmas Concert is an annual concert that is enjoyed by many and is a firm fixture in the choir’s diary.

Tickets

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Ticketing information

Prices:

Band A – £33.00 Full price | £16.50 Standard concessionFront North TranseptReserved seating. Front on view of the stage

Band B – £29.00 Full price | £14.50 Standard concessionRear North TranseptReserved seating. Front on view of the stage, behind the Front North Transept seating.

Band C – £20.00 Full price | £10.00 Standard concessionNaveChancel and SanctuaryUnreserved seating. A side-on view of the stage.

Band D – £12 Full price | £6.00 Standard concessionChapel of RemembranceLady ChapelLatin ChapelNorth AisleNorth Transept AisleSouth AisleSouth Transept

Unreserved seating. While these seating zones do not provide visibility of the performers, the sound quality is unaffected. These zones have a live TV screen relay so audience members can see the performers on a screen and at close quarters. Christ Church Cathedral staff oversee the relay. All best efforts will be made to ensure the relay is live, but it is possible that some latency will occur due to the historic nature of the building.

Band E – £10 Full price | £5.00 Standard concessionLucy Chapel

Unreserved seating. While these seating zones do not provide visibility of the performers, the sound quality is unaffected. This is ideal for anyone who would prefer to enjoy the concert without a screen, as this seating area will be screenless.

Standard concession tickets are available for under 18s, students and those on Job Seeker’s Allowance. Please bring your ID or proof of JSA to show on the door.

Maximum 10 tickets for this event per order.

If you have access concerns or requirements, contact the box office on 01865 244806 or see the booking info page for additional information.

Times:2.30pm to 4.00pm

Duration:The performance has a 20-minute interval

Looking for more Christmas inspiration? Take a look at our comprehensive guide to Christmas in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.

City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful! - Relaxed Performance
2025-12-06 16:45 | University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, The High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ
City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful! – Relaxed Performance

About City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful! – Relaxed Performance

Ring in the Christmas season with the City of Oxford Choir at O Be Joyful! A Christmas Carol Celebration — a festive evening of choral music in the beautiful setting of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin.

The choir presents a programme that captures the boisterous merriment of the feast, the quieter joys of a good book by a cosy fire, and the deep contentment of faithful reflection.

Beloved carols such as Il est né and I Saw Three Ships appear alongside meditative arrangements of the Coventry Carol (Lully, lulla) and O magnum mysterium.

The programme also features exquisite contemporary works, including Caroline Shaw’s luminous Children’s Eye, Errolyn Wallen’s moving Road to Refuge, and Toby Young’s exuberant O Be Joyful.

Audiences are invited to enjoy this rich and varied programme as the City of Oxford Choir welcomes the Christmas season in warmth and wonder.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £10.00

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:

Saturday 06 December 2025 at 5.00pm

Doors open at 4.45pm

Running time:

1 hour, without an interval

Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford
2025-12-06 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

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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

Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)
2025-12-06 18:30 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)

About Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)

Power trio Moving Pictures is one of Europe’s top tributes to Canada’s finest export, Rush. A band at the top of their game, they play with the same precision and energy that made Rush such a beloved band.

2025 is the 10th anniversary of Rush’s last ever tour, ‘R40’ when they played a retrospective covering their entire back catalogue.

Moving Pictures will bring you that same retrospective as part of their tour.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £22.75

Tickets are subject to a handling fee of £3.25

Dates & times:

Saturday 06 December 2025 at 6.30pm

Curfew:

10pm

Age guidance:

No under 8s.

Under 14s to be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

Location:

O2 Academy Oxford

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.

Ticket fees:

Per order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge).

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.

City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful!
2025-12-06 18:45 | University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, The High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ
City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful!

About City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful!

Ring in the Christmas season with the City of Oxford Choir at O Be Joyful! A Christmas Carol Celebration — a festive evening of choral music in the beautiful setting of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin.

The choir presents a programme that captures the boisterous merriment of the feast, the quieter joys of a good book by a cosy fire, and the deep contentment of faithful reflection.

Beloved carols such as Il est né and I Saw Three Ships appear alongside meditative arrangements of the Coventry Carol (Lully, lulla) and O magnum mysterium.

The programme also features exquisite contemporary works, including Caroline Shaw’s luminous Children’s Eye, Errolyn Wallen’s moving Road to Refuge, and Toby Young’s exuberant O Be Joyful.

Audiences are invited to enjoy this rich and varied programme as the City of Oxford Choir welcomes the Christmas season in warmth and wonder.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £18.00

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:

Saturday 06 December 2025 at 7.30pm

Doors open at 6.45pm

Running time:

1 hour 45 minutes, including an interval

Good to know:

Tickets for the 7.30pm performance are also valid for the 5.00pm performance.
