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Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2026
2026-02-21 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Oxford Brookes University, Oxford Brookes University, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0BP
Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2026

About Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2026

This free family festival is perfect for children aged 5 to 12 (and fun for parents too). Visitors can enjoy more than 70 interactive activities across campus — from drone flying and VR simulations to LEGO building, explosive science shows, hands-on coding, storytelling workshops, and much more.

There will also be a Relaxed Autism-Friendly Early Opening for families who prefer a calmer experience.

It’s free, fun, and unforgettable – don’t miss it!

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Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Saturday 21 February 2026

Autism-Friendly Early Opening from 9.30am to 11.30 am

General admission from 11.30am to 4.00pm

Age guidance:

5 to 12 years

East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
2026-02-21 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
2026-02-21 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.

Thames Valley Early Music Forum
2026-02-21 10:30 - 17:30 | Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PG
Thames Valley Early Music Forum

About Thames Valley Early Music Forum

Henry Purcell

Movements from Come, ye Sons of Art and the symphony and choruses from Ode to St Cecilia’s Day

A workshop for voices and baroque orchestra (A=415)

Directed by Benjamin Nicholas

Singers and baroque instrumentalists are invited to a day of choruses and other highlights from two of Purcell’s best-known odes – Come ye Sons of Art, composed for Queen Mary’s birthday in 1694, and Hail, bright Cecilia! First performed at Stationers’ Hall on St Cecilia’s Day in 1692.

Applications are invited from singers and instrumentalists who play strings (viol and violin families), oboe, bassoon, and continuo (you will need to bring your own plucked or keyboard instrument).

To be sure, the natural trumpets and timpani have already been invited. Wind players – please indicate on the form if you would be happy to sing if places for your instrument are full.

Although, the number of wind instruments will be limited, expect that extra wind will be allowed, including recorders, to play in the short session after lunch when we do the Symphony from the Ode to St Cecilia’s Day. These extra wind players will need to sing in the other sessions.

The pitch will be A=415. The plan is to do movements from Come, ye Sons of Art in the morning, including the chorus Come ye sons of art, Sound the trumpet, The day that such a blessing gave, See nature rejoicing, and probably the Symphony.

In the afternoon, there is an aim to do movements from the Ode to St Cecilia: 1 Symphony (rehearsed straight after lunch), 2 Hail Bright Cecilia, 5 Soul of the World, 6 Thou tuned’st this world 1-34 Symphony, and 69-102 chorus, and 13 Hail bright Cecilia chorus. Any solo sections that we do will be sung tutti.

Singers are encouraged to download and print their scores or read them from a tablet, but we can provide you with a printed copy. Please indicate your preference when you book.

These two CPDL editions will be used:

Henry Purcell: Come, ye Sons of Art

Henry Purcell: Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day

All instrumental parts will be provided on the day, but can be found on CPDL if you want to look at them in advance.

The Thames Valley Early Music Forum is for people who play early instruments or sing early music, both amateurs and professionals. About once a month we put on one-day workshops with professional conductors, often well-known experts in their field, covering a wide range of baroque and renaissance music.

Every two months, members receive our newsletter ‘Tamesis’ which contains information about our workshops and those in other parts of the UK, as well as a list of local early music concerts, articles and members’ advertisements.

Members have cheaper admission to our own workshops and those of other forums. The area officially covered includes London and Oxford and the counties in between but there are members from all over southern England.

Tickets

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Booking information

Workshop fee:

Early Music Forum and Keble members – £16.00,

Full time students – £5.00,

Non-members – £20.00.

TVEMF membership to the end of 2025 costs £6.00 by Standing Order (£9.00 by BACS or cheque) – Application Form.

Dates & times:Saturday 21 February 2026 at 11.00amDoors open at 10.30am

Running time:6 hours 30 minutes, including an interval

Rapunzel
2026-02-21 11:00 | Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NE
Rapunzel

About Rapunzel

Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It’s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own destiny and figure out a way to escape.

This bold and funny adaptation of the much-loved storybook by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin and published by Two Hoots, is brought to the stage by award-winning family theatre company Wrongsemble (Three Little Vikings, The Not So Big Bad Wolf) in a brand new theatrical adventure brimming full of music, magic and madcap schemes – and not a prince in sight!

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Full Price – £12.00

Concessions (Student, disability, benefits, Under 16) – £10.80

Dates & times:

Saturday 21 February 2026 at 11.00am

About Cornerstone Arts Centre

Cornerstone Arts Centre is a purpose-built, professional arts, culture and entertainment venue in the heart of Didcot, brought to you by the South Oxfordshire District Council.

Opened in 2008, it presents a high-quality programme of live performances, participatory activities, exhibitions and outreach work that meet the needs and enhance the experiences of the local community and beyond.

The RIBA award-nominated building comprises a 220-seat auditorium, an art gallery, a dance studio, and spaces for workshops and community activities. The centre also has a café and bar, making it a welcoming space for audiences and artists.

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Out of the Deep
2026-02-21 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

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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

The Three Billy Goats Gruff
2026-02-21 11:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
The Three Billy Goats Gruff

About The Three Billy Goats Gruff

On a grassy hill, in the middle of the countryside, there lived The Three Billy Goats Gruff!

They never stopped eating, and before long, they had eaten everything they could get their hooves on! The only option is to go looking for more food.

Hold on to your horns and join the three billy goats on their wild and wacky adventure, as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures. But who will they meet along the way as they Trip Trap over the bridge?

With lots of catchy songs, funky dances to clap along to and a rapping troll to boot. Lost The Plot Theatrical are proud to present this smash hit children’s music. An interactive, family fun show and the perfect treat for little ones and the big kids that bring them!

A trip trapping musical adventure!

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £15.00

Dates & times:

Saturday 21 February 2026 at 11.30am

Running time:

55 minutes

Age guidance:

2+

Good to know:

Babes in Arms Pass is available for children under 18 months sharing a full paying ticket holder’s seat.

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.

Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford
2026-02-21 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.

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Good Neighbours
2026-02-21 18:30 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Good Neighbours

About Good Neighbours

Good Neighbours head out on their UK tour in support of their debut album Blue Sky Mentality, a 14-track burst of euphoric indie pop that smuggles big feelings – grief, love, hope, resilience – into massive choruses and sun-streaked synths.

Written across a whirlwind year of long-haul flights, tour buses, hotel rooms and emotional highs and lows, the album captures the tension between distance and belonging – the pull of community, the need for connection, and the journey back to yourself. It’s a record that wears its heart loudly and proudly.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£28.20

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

Dates & times:

Saturday 21 February 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 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 6 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.

Gala Concert: Celebrating 80 Years of Twinning Between Oxford and Leiden
2026-02-21 19:00 | Oxford Town Hall, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's,, Oxford, OX1 1BX, United Kingdom
Gala Concert: Celebrating 80 Years of Twinning Between Oxford and Leiden

About Gala Concert: Celebrating 80 Years of Twinning Between Oxford and Leiden

An evening of operatic highlights and orchestral splendour with musicians from Oxford and Leiden.

To mark 80 years of twinning between Oxford and Leiden, the OSJ Voices, directed by John Lubbock, will be joined by musicians from Leiden and soloists Dominic Bevan and Hannah Davey for a celebratory evening of classical music.

The programme features highlights from much-loved operas, including La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, Carmen, La Bohème, Otello, and Nabucco, alongside orchestral works by Wagner, Tchaikovsky, and Elgar.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £10.00

Dates & times:

Saturday 21 February 2026 at 7.00pm

Crazy Diamond - A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:20 | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
Crazy Diamond – A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd

About Crazy Diamond – A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd

Crazy Diamond plays and pays tribute to the music of Pink Floyd.

The band’s approach to Floyd’s music faithfully honours and admires the band they cover. However, they are not afraid of interpreting with their own flavour, the music they love.

Crazy Diamond – A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd

With their current show, ‘Wish You Were Here’, the eight-piece band provides a two hours plus set, showcasing Floyd’s seminal/homonymous album ‘Wish You Were Here’.

This show includes other classics and fan treats such as ‘The Great Gig in the Sky’ and ’Echoes’.

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Reviews

“Their ability to recreate the sounds and atmosphere is second to none. One thing is for certain, pigs might not quite fly but you’re in for a great gig (pardon the pun).”

John Evans of the Royal Shakespeare Company

“Make sure you check them out. You will be impressed.”

Beats Board Banter

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £29.70

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Saturday 21 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours 50 minutes, including an interval

Location:

Norman Bragg Studio

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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Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath
2026-02-21 20:00 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath

About Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath

A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected, ultra-detached saint-like kindness and understanding. S**t.

She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand new, mythical, mystical ‘coper.’ Or Not. She gets cancelled, she gets touched and she gets a dolphin-based epiphany all in one show. The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days from Edinburgh Best Show Award Nominee.

You’ve seen Jessica Fostekew on BBC’s QI, Live at the Apollo, Celebrity University Challenge and Richard Osman’s House of Games. From Travel Man on C4 and World’s Most Dangerous Roads on Dave.

You know her from her two BBC R4 series of Sturdy Girl Club, plus podcasts The Guilty Feminist and Hoovering. And, of course, from the new mighty smash hit Gladiator’s fan-podcast Contender Ready, which Jess co-hosts with Olympic weightlifting superstar, Emily Campbell.

Reviews

“A new fiercely funny strain of comedy that’s her own.”

The Times

“A loud, lively and vital voice.”

Evening Standard

“She wears her smarts on her sleeve.”

The Guardian

“All-round comedy powerhouse.”

The Skinny

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Standard – £19.00

Pay More – £21.00

Pay Less – £17.00

Dates & times:

Saturday 21 February 2026 at 8.00pm

Running time:

2 hours, including an interval

Age guidance:

14+

Content guidance:

This show contains strong language

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.

Wolvercote Community Market
2026-02-22 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
2026-02-22 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
2026-02-22 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.

2:22 A Ghost Story
2026-02-23 00:00 - 2026-02-28 23:59 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
2:22 A Ghost Story

About 2:22 A Ghost Story

Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour, and twelve productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes on a UK tour.

Winner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, and has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James Buckley).

It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?

2:22 A Ghost Story

“There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time”.

Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know.

Casting to be announced.

What the critics say

“A fantastic piece of writing. Begs to be seen again”.

Broadway World

“A cracking supernatural thriller!”

Time Out

“A great spine-tingling night out!”

Evening Standard

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:

Monday 23 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Thursday 26 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Friday 27 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Saturday 28 February 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Age guidance:

12+

Under 16s must be sat next to an accompanying adult.

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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Macbeth
2026-02-24 00:00 - 2026-02-25 23:59 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
Macbeth. Photo credit: Michael Lynch

About Macbeth

Flabbergast Theatre’s Macbeth fuses puppetry, clowning, physical theatre, and exhilarating live music to bring Shakespeare’s blood-soaked tragedy to life in this powerful and provocative interpretation.

With a stripped-back set, an aesthetically arresting design, and a tight-knit ensemble of actors, this production is a dark and visceral manifestation of the work’s essence and underlying themes, drawing out the play’s parallels with modern society.

Flabbergast’s Macbeth is for everyone, a visceral and eloquent retelling of Shakespeare’s imbrued tale of vicissitude.

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Reviews

“As captivating as it is unsettling.” ★★★★

The Telegraph

“An exciting and vital interpretation of Macbeth which serves to invigorate one of Shakespeare’s best-known plays with a new intensity.” ★★★★★

British Theatre Guide

“Refreshing and visually beautiful.” ★★★★

Voice Mag

Pick of the Fringe 2023 ★★★★★

Mervyn Stutter

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Standard – £20.00

Pay More – £24.00

Pay Less – £16.00

Dates & times:

Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:

11+

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.

Keble Early Music Festival 2026
2026-02-24 00:00 - 2026-02-28 23:59 | Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PG
Keble Early Music Festival 2026

About Keble Early Music Festival 2026

The Keble Early Music Festival is an annual celebration of early music held at Keble College, Oxford. The festival showcases historically informed performances of music from the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, featuring renowned musicians, vocal ensembles, and instrumentalists.

Typically, the festival includes a mix of concerts, masterclasses, and talks, providing both audiences and performers with an immersive experience in early music. It often features performances in the stunning Keble College Chapel, known for its beautiful acoustics and striking architecture.

Now in its 12th year, Oxford’s foremost festival of early music returns in February.

Keble Early Music Festival 2026: Concerts & Workshops

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Fretwork25 February @ 7.30pmKeble College ChapelFretwork is a performance of Orlando Gibbons's greatest chamber Fantasias and verse anthems performed by members of Keble Chapel Choir.View event details

Sounds Of The City26 February @ 1.00pmKeble College ChapelKeble’s Graduate Choral Assistants present a musical jaunt through 16th and 17th-century vocal music from across EuropeView event details

Stile Antico: The Prince of Music – Palestrina in the Eternal City26 February @ 7.30pmKeble College ChapelStile Antico is one of the world's finest vocal ensembles and is marking its twentieth season by honouring Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.View event details

The Basilinda Consort: Arise my Love27 February @ 7.30pmKeble College ChapelThe Basilinda Consort presents 'Arise my Love' drawing on research relating to music from convents established for English Catholic women.View event details

Compline by Candlelight27 February @ 9.00pmKeble College ChapelCompline by Candlelight is a plainchant and polyphony sung by Keble Chapel Choir, and it is a free admission event.View event details

Bach And Sons – Organ Recital28 February @ 1.00pmKeble College ChapelEmeritus Organist of New College Oxford, Edward Higginbottom celebrates the musical lineage of the Bach family in an Organ Recital.View event details

Monteverdi’s Laboratory28 February @ 5.00pmKeble College ChapelMonteverdi’s Laboratory is about the evolution of vocal music from renaissance polyphony to the dramatic music which evolved into opera.View event details

Helen Charlston & Friends: I Love and I Must28 February @ 7.30pmKeble College ChapelJoin Helen Charlston, Julian Perkins, Jonathan Manson, and Bill Carter in a programme of 16th and 17th-century songs - I Love and I MustView event details

The Rise of Cremona: Virgil and the Violin01 March @ 12.00pmKeble O'Reilly TheatreBenjamin Hebbert presents Virgil and the Violin, and explores the rise of Cremona as the centre for instrument-making.View event details

Purcell’s The Fairy Queen01 March @ 7.30pmKeble College ChapelPurcell's The Fairy Queen is a semi-staged production by Keble Chapel Choir, the Instruments of Time and Truth, and a cast of young soloists.View event details

Choral Evensong
2026-02-24 18:00 | Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PG
Choral Evensong

About Choral Evensong

Sung by the Keble Chapel Choir, this traditional Choral Evensong offers an evening of serene music and reflection in the beautiful setting of Keble College Chapel.

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Tickets prices:

Free admission

Dates & times:

Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 6.00pm

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly
2026-02-24 19:30 - 22:05 | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly

About Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly

Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra.

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly

One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.

Highlights include the melodic ‘Humming Chorus’, the moving aria ‘One Fine Day’, and the unforgettable ‘Love Duet’.

Directed by Ellen Kent.

Reviews

“Above all, it was a production which captured the raw emotion at the centre of the opera. Don’t take a handkerchief with you, take a box of them.”

The Independent

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £23.00

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates & times:

Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours 35 minutes, including an interval

Good to know:

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Cast subject to change.

Please note that certain seats may have restricted views of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at the time of release.

Warning:

All seats with a restricted view, and any seats on a higher level, may not be able to see the surtitles.

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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NW Inventors: Weekly Drama Workshop in Cutteslowe
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:00 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
NW Inventors: Weekly Drama Workship in Cutteslowe

About NW Inventors: Weekly Drama Workshop in Cutteslowe

The NW Inventors youth theatre invites young participants to make new friends, build confidence and develop their drama skills.

Over the autumn term, the group will focus on performance training; in the spring, they will devise an original show; and in the summer, they will rehearse for a vibrant Summer Showcase at The North Wall.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£90.00 per term

Dates & times:

Wednesday 07 January to Wednesday 25 March 2026

Wednesdays 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Running time:

1 hour

Location:

Cutteslowe Community Centre

Age guidance:

8 to 11

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.

NW Inventors: Weekly Drama Workshop in Kidlington
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:00 | St John’s Church, Kidlington, The Broadway, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1DD
NW Inventors: Weekly Drama Workship in Kidlington

About NW Inventors: Weekly Drama Workshop in Kidlington

The NW Inventors youth theatre in Kidlington offers young people the chance to make new friends, build confidence and develop drama skills.

During the autumn term, members focus on performance techniques; in the spring, they devise a brand-new show; and in the summer, they rehearse for an exciting Summer Showcase at The North Wall.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£90.00 per term

Dates & times:

Wednesday 07 January to Wednesday 25 March 2026

Wednesdays 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Running time:

1 hour

Age guidance:

8 to 11

YouthLab: Weekly Drama Workshop in Cutteslowe
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Oxford, OX2 7SX
YouthLab: Weekly Drama Workshop in Cutteslowe

About YouthLab: Weekly Drama Workshop in Cutteslowe

YouthLab youth theatre offers young people the chance to develop drama skills, discover their artistic voice and create original work.

During the autumn term, members focus on performance skills; in the spring, they devise a new show; and in the summer, they rehearse for a vibrant Summer Showcase at The North Wall.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£90.00 per term

Dates & times:

Wednesday 07 January to Wednesday 25 March 2026 from 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Running time:

1 hour

Location:

Cutteslowe Community Centre

Age guidance:

12 to 17

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.

YouthLab: Weekly Drama Workship in Kidlington
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | St John’s Church, Kidlington, The Broadway, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1DD
YouthLab: Weekly Drama Workship in Kidlington

About YouthLab: Weekly Drama Workship in Kidlington

YouthLab youth theatre offers young people the opportunity to develop drama skills, discover their artistic style and create their own original work.

In the autumn term, members focus on performance skills; in the spring, they devise a new show; and in the summer, they rehearse for a dynamic Summer Showcase at The North Wall.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£90.00 per term

Dates & times:

Wednesday 07 January to Wednesday 25 March 2026

Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Running time:

1 hour

Age guidance:

12 to 17

Animal Farm
2026-02-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
Animal Farm

About Animal Farm

Theatre Tours International Ltd presents

Animal Farm with Sam Blythe

Performed by Sam Blythe

Adapted & Directed by Guy Masterson (with original direction by Tony Boncza)

From the book by George Orwell

Over 80 years since the book’s publication and 31 years since this show’s first performance, Guy Masterson’s globally renowned solo adaptation of Orwell’s barnyard masterpiece is performed by the brilliant Sam Blythe.

Bringing all of Orwell’s multiple characters to vivid life, Blythe gives us Snowball, Napoleon, Squealer, Boxer, Clover, Mollie, Benjamin, Muriel, the Sheep, Dogs, Cows, Hens – and, of course, the cat – in a spellbinding performance that will shock, enchant, bewitch and bewilder, and linger long in the memory, ringing out Orwell’s prescient warning that politicians through the ages, and of all creeds and colours will often let power corrupt them… and sometimes corrupt them absolutely…

A must-see epic, more relevant than ever!

Reviews

“Animal Magic! The tale ignites, bringing both humour and sinister aspects to the rhetoric of the upwardly mobile pigs!”

The Herald

“This brilliant adaptation gets to the heart of Orwell’s barnyard classic, maintaining his original textual structure and style in a powerful multi-character performance that makes the book accessible and exciting. Animal Magic!”

The Times

”A brilliant adaptation which delights with its physical grace and artistry. Complex and entirely theatrical, a combination of bravura acting and poetic storytelling that brings new nuance and meaning.” ★★★★★

The Scotsman

★★★★★

UK Theatre Web

★★★★★

Theatre Weekly

★★★★★

Broadway World

★★★★★

Quintessential Review

★★★★★

Edinburgh Reporter

★★★★★

One-4-Review

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

All tickets £28.75

Prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Dates & times:

Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

8+

About Kenton Theatre

Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.

The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.

The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.

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Henley-on-Thames Farmer’s Market on 4th Thursdays
2026-02-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Henley-on-Thames Town Centre, Market Place, RG9 2AQ, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AQ
Henley Farmers Market, Henly on Thames, Oxfordshire

About Henley-on-Thames Farmer’s Market

The Henley-on-Thames Farmer’s Market takes place in Henley Market Place on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Thursday of the month from 8.00am to 2.00pm.

Expect stalls with delicious, fresh, locally produced, seasonal food as well as crafts and non-food items from suppliers in and around the Henley-on-Thames area.

Traders are producers of their own produce who are actively involved in the production process of the goods for sale. All produce is grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the producer.

Additionally, stalls are staffed by the producer, family member or someone who is directly involved in growing, raising or producing the goods on sale, or those with a good working knowledge of the production process.

Good to know

The Town Council organises several weekend / Continental-style Markets each year, and the Charter Market is held in Market Place every Thursday (except on the 4th Thursday of the Month when it is replaced by the Farmers Market).

Learn to paint Landscapes in Acrylics
2026-02-26 10:00 | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
Learn to paint Landscapes in Acrylics

About Learn to paint Landscapes in Acrylics

Join Peter for this exciting one-day workshop. From rolling Chiltern hills to flowered meadows, this workshop will teach you some of the best practices for painting in acrylics, as well as exploring composition techniques for landscape painting.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is delighted to welcome back our first Artist in Residence (2019-2021), award-winning artist and tutor, Peter Keegan.

After 4 years of sell-out painting workshops in the Norman Bragg Studio, Peter is back to lead a series of new acrylic painting classes, suitable for the complete beginner or those looking to develop their skills and experience in acrylic painting.

All painting tools and materials are provided for this workshop – the only thing you need to bring are a set of brushes suitable for acrylic painting.

Workshop runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm with a break for lunch. Teas, coffee, and refreshments are included as part of the workshop.

Part of the workshop will also include a short tour of all the paintings Peter painted as part of his residency, which are on permanent display inside the theatre.

Class limited to 15 participants, allowing plenty of one on one guidance and support, whatever your level or experience of painting.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £75.00

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £2.25

Dates & times:

Thursday 26 February 2026 at 10.00am

Running time:

6 hours, without an interval

Location:

Norman Bragg Studio

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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Bring Your Own Baby
2026-02-26 12:00 | Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NE
Bring Your Own Baby

About Bring Your Own Baby

Bring Your Own Baby offers a unique comedy experience where new parents can enjoy top UK comedians without needing childcare.

Each show features two comedians and a compere, lasting approximately 75 minutes including an interval.

The event provides a supportive environment with buggy parking and baby changing facilities. Recognised with multiple awards, it encourages parents to relax, laugh, and enjoy a grown-up comedy experience alongside their babies.

Grown Up Comedy… Babies Welcome!

Reviews

Winner: Best Bring-Along Baby Event

HOOP Awards

Winner: Best Mental Health Boost for New Parents 2022

UK Enterprise Awards

Winner: Best Comedy Event for Families 2023

Prestige Awards

Nominated: Feed With Confidence Award 2018

Lansinoh Awards: celebrating the people and places who support mums without prejudice

“Yaaaas! This is the maternity leave I have dreamed of!”

Michelle, BYOB Guest

“Bring Your Own Baby Comedy have transformed parental leave.”

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Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Full price – £15.00

Concessions (Student, disability, benefits) – £13.50

Dates & times:

Thursday 26 February and Thursday 14 May 2026 at 12.00pm

Running time:

75 minutes, including an interval.

Age guidance:

15 month+

About Cornerstone Arts Centre

Cornerstone Arts Centre is a purpose-built, professional arts, culture and entertainment venue in the heart of Didcot, brought to you by the South Oxfordshire District Council.

Opened in 2008, it presents a high-quality programme of live performances, participatory activities, exhibitions and outreach work that meet the needs and enhance the experiences of the local community and beyond.

The RIBA award-nominated building comprises a 220-seat auditorium, an art gallery, a dance studio, and spaces for workshops and community activities. The centre also has a café and bar, making it a welcoming space for audiences and artists.

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The Bate Collective
2026-02-26 13:00 | Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PG
The Bate Collective

About The Bate Collective

Directed by Dr Jonathan Williams, the Bate Collective presents a varied programme of baroque delights from France and Germany. Performed by Oxford students on historic instruments from the Bate Collection, this concert offers a unique and authentic musical experience.

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Tickets prices:

Free admission

Dates & times:

Thursday 27 February 2025 at 1.00pm

Oxford Philharhmonic Orchestra: Spanish Nights
2026-02-26 19:30 | Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ
Oxford Philharhmonic Orchestra: Spanish Nights

About Oxford Philharhmonic Orchestra: Spanish Nights

Massenet Suite de El Cid

Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez

Bizet Carmen Suite No. 1

de Falla Three Cornered Hat Suite No. 2

Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34

Plínio Fernandes guitar

Antonio Méndez conductor

Spanish music has an atmosphere of its own, which Manuel de Falla captured in concert works better than anyone else.

His music for Serge Diaghilev’s ballet The Three Cornered Hat thrusts bright colours, crisp rhythms and harmonic panache up against one another and here sets up an evening of Spain-inspired works to include red-hot music by Falla, Rodrigo’s fragrant guitar concerto and pieces by French composers Bizet and Massenet who couldn’t resist the allures of the impassioned dances and folk songs south of the border.

Guest conductor from Spain, Antonio Méndez, leads the orchestra with guitarist Plínio Fernandes for company.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £18.00Students from £5.00

Dates & times:

Thursday 26 February 2026 at 7.30pm

Running time:

120 minutes

Good to know:

Young Artists’ Platform pre-concert recital at 6.30pm

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.
