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White Christmas With Wine
2025-12-22 19:30 (Europe/London) | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
White Christmas With Wine

About White Christmas With Wine

Now a staple of the Theatre’s Christmas calendar, join wine geek Tony Elvin of The Wine Events Company as we make your day merry and bright with a festive wine tasting event, alongside the quintessential Christmas favourite, White Christmas.

This is a special screening of one of the best Christmas films ever made. We’ll start with a glass of festive fizz, and then throughout the film, we’ll take a few pauses to top up your glass with four more great wines that are perfect for the Christmas season.

A successful song-and-dance team becomes romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £29.50

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Monday 22 December 2025 at 7.30pm

Location:

The Theatre

Age guidance:

18+

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

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

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

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

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

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

NW Inventors: Creative Christmas Cracker!
2025-12-22 10:00 - 16:00 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
NW Inventors: Creative Christmas Cracker!

About NW Inventors: Creative Christmas Cracker!

A cracker of a workshop to start the Christmas holidays! Get crafty and creative as we explore a range of theatre skills and dive into seasonal storytelling in this hands-on, festively fun workshop and theatre trip.

Includes a ticket to see Creation Theatre’s The Nutcracker.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£45.00

Dates & times:

Monday 22 December 2025 at 10.00am

Running time:

6 hours

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.

Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas Carol Concert 2025
2025-12-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Oxford Town Hall, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's,, Oxford, OX1 1BX, United Kingdom
Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas Carol Concert

About the Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas carol concert

The Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas Carol Concert returns for a magical afternoon of festive music and song.

Joining The Lord Mayor will be Oxfordshire Schools’ Symphony Orchestra plus special guests giving you a delightful rendition of the UK’s best-loved carols – not to forget everyone’s favourite: The Twelve Days of Christmas! Accompanying the orchestra will be the famous Father Willis organ.

All ticket sales and donations support the Lord Mayor’s chosen causes: The Gatehouse, OXSRAD, and Trax. As one of the biggest fundraising events of the civic year, please give what you can this festive season.

Tickets

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Booking information

Price: £3.50We recommend purchasing your tickets online using the “Buy Tickets” button above.

A limited amount of tickets will be available to buy in person from the Cards for Good Causes shop located in Oxford Town Hall. Opening times are Monday to Saturday, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Tickets will be available to purchase on the door (subject to availability).

Timings:The concert starts at 2.30pm and will finish at 4.00pm. Guests are asked to be seated by 2.15pm. The Box Office will sell any unsold or reclaimed tickets from 2.15pm in the Town Hall Reception.

Accessibility:The concert will be interpreted in British Sign Language throughout. If you require a seat with a good view of the interpreter, please select ‘Disabled/BSL’ tickets for everyone in your party.

Discover more: Christmas carols and concerts in Oxfordshire

Family-Friendly Sundays
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Family-Friendly Sundays

About Family-Friendly Sundays

Every Sunday afternoon, families can enjoy free, drop-in activities at the Museum of the History of Science.

Running from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, the sessions include nature-themed activity backpacks, creative crafts, family-friendly trails and more, all supported by the museum’s volunteers.

No booking is required, and the event runs weekly until 21 December 2025, then resuming on 04 January 2026.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Every Sunday at 2.00pm, until 14 December 2025

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

Oxford Coffee Concerts: Adderbury Ensemble with Viv McLean
2025-12-21 11:00 | Holywell Music Room, Holywell Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3SD
Oxford Coffee Concerts: Adderbury Ensemble with Viv McLean

About Oxford Coffee Concerts: Adderbury Ensemble with Viv McLean

Oxford Coffee Concerts

Beethoven: Piano Concerto no 4 in G major, op 58 (chamber version)

This superb series of chamber music concerts was established in 1986 in the amazing Holywell Music Room – the oldest concert hall in Europe.

The concerts are every Sunday morning at 11.15am with coffee available at a local pub, before the concert only.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £17.00

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:

Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11.15am

Doors open at 11.00am

Running time:

1 hour, without an interval

Age guidance:

5+

Good to know:

Admission to children aged between 5 and 10 is free when accompanied by an adult – please call Oxford Coffee Concerts in advance on 07518 479 062 to book these tickets.

About Holywell Music Room

The Holywell Music Room in Oxford is one of the oldest purpose-built concert halls in Europe and a treasured cultural landmark in the city. Situated on Holywell Street, close to the heart of the University of Oxford, it was constructed in 1748 and is celebrated for its remarkable acoustics and intimate atmosphere.

Often considered the first dedicated music venue in England, the Holywell Music Room has hosted performances for over two centuries. It has historical ties to esteemed composers like Haydn and has been a key location for classical music in the region. The building’s interior reflects the elegance of Georgian architecture, with a design that prioritises sound quality. Seating around 200 people, it provides an immersive and personal concert experience.

The venue remains an active hub for musical performances, regularly showcasing chamber music, solo recitals, and other classical events. It is used extensively by the University of Oxford and local cultural organisations. Conveniently located in central Oxford, the Holywell Music Room continues to attract music lovers and visitors who appreciate its historical and artistic significance.

Visit the venue information page for further details.

Summertown Farmers Market
2025-12-21 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.

South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
2025-12-21 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.

Wolvercote Community Market
2025-12-21 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.

The Snowman and The Gruffalo in concert
2025-12-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ
The Snowman and The Gruffalo in concert

About The Snowman and The Gruffalo in concert

For one day only, direct from London, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra comes to Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre for its famous performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack.

Alice Mackenzie sings the aria made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the Air’.

Following the huge success of The Gruffalo (composed for orchestra and narrator by Philip Mackenzie) in London, Cheltenham and Bristol last Christmas, it makes a welcome return alongside its sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child.

Rather like Peter and the Wolf, each character in the tale is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra… what will the Gruffalo be?

Performers

Alice Mackenzie soprano

Philip Mackenzie narrator

Mozart Symphony Orchestra

Malcolm Forbes-Peckham and Philip Mackenzie conductors

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £12.00 to £34.00

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:

Sunday 21 December 2025 at 1.30pm, 3.30pm and 5.30pm

Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time

Running time:

1 hour, without an interval

Age guidance:

5+

Good to know:

This performance is family-friendly. Babes in arms (up to 2 years of age) are permitted to share a seat with each full-paying adult; children aged 2 years or more will require a paid ticket and seat.

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.

Oxford Bus Museum Father Christmas Days
2025-12-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Oxford Bus Museum, Hanborough Rail Station Yard, Main Road, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA
Oxford Bus Museum Father Christmas Days

About Oxford Bus Museum’s Father Christmas Days

In Victorian times, Santa travelled by a sleigh pulled by reindeer. More recently, he’s also well known to have travelled by steam train, but now he’s hopping onboard a vintage Oxford bus.

Visit Father Christmas in his bus grotto while enjoying a complimentary vintage bus ride. The buses will depart from Oxford Bus Museum at 12.15pm and 2.15pm on Sunday 14 and Sunday 21 December.

The Father Christmas Day & Free Heritage Bus Ride event is organised by the Oxford Bus Museum, whose collection includes vintage buses and coaches dating back to 1913, a collection of vintage bicycles and the Morris Motors Exhibition, which charts the story of the Oxford-based car manufacturer during the life of its founder, William Morris (Lord Nuffield).

Oxford Bus Museum’s Father Christmas Days Poster

Tickets

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Booking information

Dates & times:Sunday 14 and 21 December at 12.15pm and 2.15pm

Location:The buses will depart from Oxford Bus Museum.

Good to know:Please note that bus rides are given subject to driver and vehicle availability.

Oxford Bach Choir: Carols for All
2025-12-20 19:30 | Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ
Oxford Bach Choir: Carols for All

About Oxford Bach Choir: Carols for All

The ever-popular annual Carols for All concert is this year on the final Saturday before Christmas Day, with the talented young singers and instrumentalists from Oxfordshire County Music Service.

Come and celebrate Christmas with carols and seasonal music old and new, with familiar favourites and beautiful rarities. Something for everyone, from 5 years to 95 and over. Audience participation, as ever, guaranteed!

Conductor: Libby Burgess

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £12.00 to £20.00

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 20 December 2025 at 7.30pm

Doors open at 7.00pm

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes, without an interval

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.

Orchestra of St John’s Handel’s Messiah at Dorchester Abbey
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Dorchester Abbey, High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7HH
Orchestra of St John’s Handel’s Messiah at Dorchester Abbey

About Orchestra of St John’s Handel’s Messiah at Dorchester Abbey

Handel – MessiahIn the traditional scoring.

Abbi Temple sopranoSuzie Purkis altoArchie Inns tenorDavid Pike bass

OSJ VoicesOrchestra of St John’sJohn Lubbock, conductor

Orchestra of St John’s Handel’s Messiah at Dorchester Abbey is a seasonal classic performed by renowned soloists, backed by the full forces of the Orchestra of St John’s and the OSJ Voices.

Join the Orchestra of St John’s and the OSJ Voices for a festive performance of Handel’s great oratorio, The Messiah.

Tickets

Please see important ticketing information below.

Booking information

Prices:Front seats – £30.00Middle Seats – £25.00Rear seats – £20.00Under 25s – £5.00

Free tickets available for NHS workers and for the disabled. Please email admin@osj.org.uk

When you purchase tickets, the organisers politely ask that you consider adding a voluntary donation to support their work in the community and with children in Special Educational Needs schools.

Did you know…

Handel’s Messiah is probably the most performed choral work in history, and, despite being about the whole of Jesus’ life, it is now mainly performed at Christmas.

Messiah was originally an Easter offering and premiered in Dublin on 13 April 1742. The first part prophesied the birth of Jesus Christ, the second exalted his sacrifice for humankind, and the final section heralded his Resurrection.

Messiah’s success in Dublin was soon quickly repeated in London when it was performed for the first time in London a year later at the Covent Garden Theatre. It took time for Messiah to find its niche as a Christmas favourite, but now, of course, Handel’s Messiah is a fixture of the Christmas season.

Handel composed Messiah in an astounding interlude – between three and four weeks in August and September 1741. Whilst some think it was divine inspiration, he was actually just really good at writing quickly. He composed operas of a similar length during the short times between theatrical seasons.

The original version of Messiah is lost, as Handel edited and re-worked the music in the years following the premiere. And to create work for as many players as possible extra parts were written for more instruments.

PS: The tradition of standing for the Hallelujah chorus was begun by King George II at the London premiere – and when the King stands, so does everybody else.

The Smyths
2025-12-20 18:30 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
The Smyths

About The Smyths

Tribute to the works of Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, and Joyce, The Smyths head out on the road playing a ‘best of’ and much more from the canon of Manchester’s greatest indie band.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £23.55

Tickets are subject to a handling fee of £3.25

Dates & times:

Saturday 20 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 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.

Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford
2025-12-20 18:30 | The Glee Club, Oxford, The Bullingdon, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE
Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford

About Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club, Oxford

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

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

Tickets

Please see important booking information below/

Booking information

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

Tickets are subject to a booking fee of £2.00

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

Doors open:6.30pm

Last entry:7.15pm

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

Visit the event website for more information

Instruments of Time and Truth: Handel’s Messiah
2025-12-20 17:00 - 19:30 | University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, The High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ
Handel’s Messiah by Instruments of Time and Truth

About Handel’s Messiah by Instruments of Time and Truth

Handel’s Messiah by Instruments of Time and Truth at University Church of St Mary the Virgin is a highlight of Oxford’s musical calendar.

Don’t miss this chance to hear the quintessential Christmas work in the expert hands of the city’s own period-instrument orchestra and world-renowned conductor, Edward Higginbottom.

Soloists: Charlotte Bowden, Elizabeth Nurse, William Anderson & Filippo Turkheimer

Oxford Consort of Voices

Tickets

Please see important ticketing information below.

Booking information

Prices:

From £16.00 to £50.00

Duration:

2 hours 30 minutes with an interval

Doors open:

4.00pm for a 5.00pm start

If you require a wheelchair space or accessible seating for this event, please call 01865 305 305 or email boxoffice@oxfordplayhouse.com for further assistance.

Organiser

Instruments of Time and Truth is Oxford’s own period instrument orchestra, presenting world-class performances of Baroque and Classical music in Oxford and around the UK.

Did you know…

Handel’s Messiah is probably the most performed choral work in history, and, despite being about the whole of Jesus’ life, it is now mainly performed at Christmas.

Messiah was originally an Easter offering and premiered in Dublin on 13 April 1742. The first part prophesied the birth of Jesus Christ, the second exalted his sacrifice for humankind, and the final section heralded his Resurrection.

Messiah’s success in Dublin was soon quickly repeated in London when it was performed for the first time in London a year later at the Covent Garden Theatre. It took time for Messiah to find its niche as a Christmas favourite, but now, of course, Handel’s Messiah is a fixture of the Christmas season.

Handel composed Messiah in an astounding interlude – between three and four weeks in August and September 1741. Whilst some think it was divine inspiration, he was actually just really good at writing quickly. He composed operas of a similar length during the short times between theatrical seasons.

The original version of Messiah is lost, as Handel edited and re-worked the music in the years following the premiere. And to create work for as many players as possible extra parts were written for more instruments.

PS: The tradition of standing for the Hallelujah chorus was begun by King George II at the London premiere – and when the King stands, so does everybody else.

Funk & So/ul DayEve Xmas Party
2025-12-20 17:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Funk & So/ul DayEve Xmas Party

About Funk & So/ul DayEve Xmas Party

There’s been a remix and stepping up to headline the night is Tony ‘So’ Nanton. You’ve heard his sets, they’ve kept you dancing and singing. This is his time to take the lead and bring that energy to the room and floor.

Also on the decks – Local legends Soul Revue and DJ Spex to build the vibes and smiles.

Expect Jocelyn Brown, Chaka, Stevie, Bugz In The Attic, Young Disciples, Faith Evans and more.

This is going to be the ultimate Funky Xmas Party.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £10.40

Tickets are subject to a handling fee of £3.25

Dates & times:

Saturday 20 December 2025 at 5.00pm

Curfew:

10.00pm

Age guidance:

Over 18s only. ID required.

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 8 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.

Botley Farmers’ Market, Oxford
2025-12-20 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.

East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
2025-12-20 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.

Woodstock Farmers’ Market on 3rd Saturdays
2025-12-20 08:30 - 13:00 | Market Place, Woodstock, Market Place, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SL
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.

Music at Oxford’s Christmas at Christ Church
2025-12-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, St Aldate’s, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1DP
Music at Oxford’s Christmas at Christ Church

About Music at Oxford’s Christmas at Christ Church

Music at Oxford’s famous annual celebration of Christmas music and carols in the atmospheric surroundings of Christ Church Cathedral combines a popular mix of seasonal nostalgia and festive cheer.

Under the expert direction of new Director Peter Holder, the choir will take us on a musical journey through Christmases past and present. As well as the choir’s performance, enjoy seasonal readings and the chance for everyone to join in with the audience carols.

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.

Music at Oxford’s annual celebration of Christmas music and carols at Christ Church is enjoyed by many and is a firm fixture in the choir’s diary. Early booking is recommended as these concerts always sell out quickly.

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Wednesday 17 December

Friday 19 December

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Dates & times:Wednesday 17 December at 8.00pmFriday 19 December at 8.00pm

Prices:Full price tickets – £12.00 to £47.00Standard concession tickets – £6.00 to £23.50

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.

Running time:About 2 hours with a 20-minute interval.

New this year – buy your programme in advanceNo need to tap your card or scramble for change, simply purchase your programme in advance when you buy your tickets online.

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

Swing Into Christmas
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | The Olivier Hall, Oxford, St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN
Swing Into Christmas with Down for the Count Orchestra

About Swing Into Christmas with Down for the Count Orchestra

The 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra returns to The Olivier Hall at St Edward’s School, Oxford, for their annual festive extravaganza – it’s time to Swing Into Christmas!

This is a Christmas celebration like no other, as Down for the Count recreates the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and many more in a luscious 30-piece orchestral setting evoking the sounds of the great Capitol Studios recordings.

Expect to hear faithful recreations of the best music of the swing era, including I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Let’s Face The Music and Dance, and ‘S Wonderful, alongside original arrangements of jazz and festive standards written by the Orchestra’s principal conductor Mike Paul-Smith, including Winter Wonderland and The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting).

The Down for the Count Orchestra is one of the UK’s most highly-regarded swing bands – having sold out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The London Jazz Festival, Cadogan Hall and much more.

Critically acclaimed by the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph, their Christmas celebration is full of joy from the first note to the last and never fails to put audiences in great festive spirits.

Reviews

“Awesome!”
Michael Bublé

“A sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s”
DownBeat Magazine

“A potential rival to the John Wilson Orchestra”
Jazzwise Magazine

“A breath of fresh air on the swing scene”
Twinwood Festival

Tickets

Ticketing information

Prices: £15.00 to £40.00

Location:This event takes place at The Olivier Hall, on the site of St Edward’s School in Oxford (OX2 7NN). The auditorium will open 30 minutes before the concert start time.

Running time:

2 hours 40 minutes, including one 20 minute interval.

Age guidance:

Suitable for ages 7+

Wheelchair/accessible spaces:To book a wheelchair seat, kindly contact Mike on 07855 488 462 or by email to mike@downforthecount.co.uk.

Car parking:We strongly encourage you to use Oxford’s excellent Park & Ride service to attend this event. There is a bus stop for Pear Tree Park & Ride outside the school entrance, with regular buses to and from the car park until midnight (route 300).

There is also on-street parking close to the venue, which is free in the evenings.

Please note that the only parking on the school grounds is for customers with mobility issues. Kindly contact the organisers if you would like to park in the closest spaces to the venue.

Bar:There will be a bar open in the foyer from 7.00pm serving beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee.

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Then Jerico
2025-12-19 18:30 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Then Jerico

About Then Jerico

Founder member, lead singer, songwriter, and producer Mark Shaw and his band will perform songs from the first two Then Jerico albums including all the hit singles and selected b-sides and tracks from all his albums.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £36.60

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

Dates & times:

Friday 19 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 Academy2

Security – bag policy:

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

Ticket limits:

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

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.

Abingdon Farmers’ Market
2025-12-19 08:30 - 13:30 | Market Place, Abingdon, Market Place,, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 ‎3HG
Abingdon Farmers’ Market

About Abingdon Farmers’ Market

Abingdon Farmers’ Market is run by the Thames Valley Farmers’ Market Co-operative which exists to manage and promote Farmers’ Markets, enabling farmers and small producers to sell their produce directly to you.

The market showcases lots of local producers who would love to tell you about their products. Buying at farmers’ markets helps to support local farmers and producers. There are no middlemen involved, and no profits for supermarkets and their shareholders.

Come to Abingdon and enjoy its friendly atmosphere and unique setting. Sample and savour the fresh produce of our local district. Meet local farmers, growers and producers.

The market moved to Market Place in November 2008 and takes place on the third Friday of every month from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Abingdon Farmers’ Market

Little Red Riding Hood
2025-12-19 00:00 - 2025-12-31 23:59 | Corn Exchange, Witney, Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AB
Buttercross Theatre Productions proudly presents Little Red Riding Hood

About Buttercross Theatre Productions proudly presents: Little Red Riding Hood

From the creators of the sell-out productions of Puss in Boots, Snow White, Aladdin and Cinderella, comes a brand-new, laugh-out-loud pantomime adventure full of magic, music and mayhem.

This year, audiences are invited into the forest for a fast-paced, feel-good retelling of the classic tale Little Red Riding Hood. Follow Red, Silly Billy, Granny Hood and a host of hilarious characters as they take on the mischievous Big Bad Wolf in a show bursting with catchy songs, brilliant gags and pantomime fun for all ages.

Special performances include an 18+ After Dark Panto for grown-up giggles, and a Relaxed Performance designed to provide a welcoming, inclusive experience. Expect fairy magic, sweet treats, royal banquets, and plenty of surprises along the way.

Perfect for families, schools, community groups and anyone who loves a good story told with sparkle.

Book now and be part of the fairy tale!

About Buttercross Theatre Productions

Buttercross Theatre Productions is a community-focused theatre company based in West Oxfordshire. Founded in 2021, the company is committed to creating high-quality, accessible theatre that brings people together — whether through bold new writing, reimagined classics, or immersive experiences.

In addition to productions, BTP offers a growing programme of performing arts classes for all ages, including:

Youth Theatre (ages 8–18): Confidence, creativity, and performance skills

Adult Acting Classes: For beginners and experienced performers

Dance Classes: Musical theatre, tap, ChiChi Fit, and burlesque — designed to build technique, expression, and joy in movement

BTP’s recent production of Chicago: Teen Edition drew packed houses and rave reviews, with one performance completely sold out — a testament to the talent of its young cast and the company’s growing local following.

The company is also known for its annual pantomimes and musicals, which bring together performers of all ages and continue to delight local audiences year after year.

Event poster

Buttercross Theatre Productions proudly presents Little Red Riding Hood

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Adult (14+) – £16.26 (£15.00 + £1.26 booking fee)

Child – £8.67 (£8.00 + £0.67 booking fee)

Dates & times:

Friday 19 to Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 7.30pm

Age guidance:

5+

About Corn Exchange, Witney

The Corn Exchange is a public hall in the centre of Witney, located in West Oxfordshire. A community space and multi-purpose arts venue. Whether you are looking for music, theatre, comedy nights, lectures, conferences or even weddings, it is the venue for you.

The Corn Exchange, Witney, was built by the private Corn Exchange Company in 1863, replacing a 16th-century building used in the 1850s as a corn returns office. This beautiful stone building was designed by architect J. Collier of Putney in an Italianate style and, by 1875, was Witney’s leading building.

From the outset, it was used for social events and meetings as well as corn dealings and housed several clubs and societies. The building continues to fulfil this purpose and will continue to do so in the future.

With the 19th-century building incorporating all the character you would expect, plus the addition of modern facilities, and not forgetting the in-house café and bar 1863, The Corn Exchange is a destination and focal point for the people of West Oxfordshire and beyond.

Discover more about the Corn Exchange, Witney, including travel, access and venue information.

Jack and The Beanstalk
2025-12-19 00:00 - 2025-12-22 23:59 | The Beacon, Wantage, Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BX
Jack and The Beanstalk

About Jack and The Beanstalk

A giant festive adventure is coming to The Beacon in Wantage this Christmas

Join professional pantomime company TaleGate Theatre Productions this Christmas for the GIANT family favourite Jack and the Beanstalk. Follow Jack and his daft mum Dame Trott as they climb the beanstalk, outwit the giant and rescue their beloved Daisy the Cow.

Promising its funniest and most spectacular production yet, this laugh-out-loud pantomime is packed with songs, slapstick comedy, audience participation and all the magical ingredients of a traditional festive treat. Expect plenty of Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN for all ages.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£12.00

Dates & times:

Friday 19 to Monday 22 December 2025

Running times:

Act 1 45 minutes

Interval 20 minutes

Act 2 35 minutes

Running times are approximate

About The Beacon, Wantage

The Beacon is a community centre in Wantage offering live events, cinema screenings, room hire, coffee shop, children’s parties, class timetable, receptions and more.

As a vibrant gathering place for the local community, it offers a varied programme of events from film screenings, live music, theatre and stand-up comedy to a range of classes and workshops.

At The Beacon, there is also a regular programme of events for the local community to participate in and enjoy, including stand-up comedy, live music, theatre productions, guest speakers, film screenings and pantomime.

Discover more about The Beacon, including travel, access and venue information.

A Swinging Christmas! Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:10 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
A Swinging Christmas! Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden

About A Swinging Christmas! Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden

Jazz at the Movies Presents:

A Swinging Christmas!

Chris Ingham Quintet feat. Joanna Eden

Celebrating 11 sell-out years at Ronnie Scott’s since 2012, this festive jazz entertainment is the perfect way to swing into the holidays.

Fronted by vocal mentor to Grammy-Award winner Sam Smith, Joanna Eden (“The UK’s answer to Norah Jones and Diana Krall” Time Out) and featuring the groovy sounds of the Chris Ingham Quartet (“One of the finest combos in the country” Jazz Journal), Jazz at the Movies: A Swinging Christmas gathers jazzy festive favourites as made famous by Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, Bing and a whole gang of cool celluloid cats and hip Hollywood chicks.

An enchanting show rich with anecdote, sophistication and swing, it was described by one audience member as “pure joy“.

Reviews

“One of the finest combos in the country and a seriously talented vocalist…a great evening that satisfied both jazz and movie buffs. Quite a trick.”

Jazz Journal

“Seek her out.”

Michael Parkinson

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Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£22.75

Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Dates & times:

Thursday 18 December 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 40 minutes

Age guidance:

All Ages

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.

Discover more about the Kenton Theatre, including travel, access and venue information.

Met Opera: Andrea Chenier
2025-12-18 18:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Met Opera: Andrea Chenier

About Met Opera: Andrea Chenier

Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution.

Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates.

Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Standard – £18.50

Under 16s – £13.50

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Thursday 18 December 2025 at 6.30pm

Running time:

2 hours 40 minutes

Film rating:

12A

Location:

The Theatre

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

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

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

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

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

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

Cinema Bambino: The Choral
2025-12-18 10:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Cinema Bambino: The Choral

About Cinema Bambino: The Choral

They were divided by war. He united them in song.

A Yorkshire village’s choral society finds its ranks depleted as men head off to war. With the annual performance looming, the society is forced to change its entry rules to enlist some unlikely teens and the musically gifted but socially scandalous Dr. Guthrie.

Brimming with humour and hope, Alan Bennett and Nicholas Hytner’s (The Madness of King George, The Lady in the Van) latest triumph celebrates the power of community in the darkest of days.

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Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £6.00

Bambino free

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Thursday 18 December 2025 at 10.30am

Running time:

1 hour 52 minutes

Film rating:

12A

Location:

The Theatre

Good to know:

Adults may only attend when accompanying a child of up to 18 months.

About Cinema Bambino

Cinema Bambino is a film club for parents and carers with babies, aged up to and including 18 months – a chance to socialise and enjoy a worry-free film experience. You don’t have to worry about who you or your baby disturbs – everyone is in it together!

How it works

Adults may only attend when accompanying a child of up to 18 months.

The adult may be a parent or guardian, including friends and relatives of the child.

The adult accompanying the child may bring up to two friends to be paid for at the adult rate.

Elder siblings may only be admitted in accordance with the BBFC film certification.

Children aged between 18 months and 2 years will need a free ticket

Children aged 2 and over will need a ticket, charged at the standard price.

Benefits

Free pre-show tea or coffee

Parking area for prams and buggies

Car seats can be brought into the auditorium

Baby changing facilities

Breast or bottle feeding anywhere in the theatre

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

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

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

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

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

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

Beauty and The Beast
2025-12-18 00:00 - 2025-12-31 23:59 | Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NE
Beauty and The Beast

About Beauty and The Beast

A tale as old as time comes to Cornerstone Arts Centre!

This Christmas, professional family pantomime returns in spectacular style as award-winning Polka Dot Pantomimes presents the magical classic Beauty and The Beast.

Audiences can join a spellbinding adventure filled with laughter, love, and enchantment, as this timeless tale comes to life on stage with all the festive sparkle you could wish for.

The cast includes Joshua Chandos as the hilarious Dolly Doughnut, Daniel Noah as the fabulous French Franc, Izzy Double as the beautiful Belle, Craig Plant as the dashing Prince Lucian, Emily Oakes as the wicked Grimalkin, Phil Towers as lovable Maurice, and Daisy Anna-Locke as the magical Fairy Fabulous.

Expect dazzling scenery, glittering costumes, magical effects, toe-tapping musical numbers, and real live panto pooches. With plenty of laughs and audience participation, this is pantomime at its very best — a heartwarming festive treat for the whole family, from toddlers to grandparents.

Tickets

Ticketing information

Prices:

Standard prices – £21.00 to £26.00Concessions – £17.00 to £21.00Under 16s – £17.00 to £21.00

Members discount:

Cornerstone members can get 20% off selected shows

19 December at 3.00pm and 6.30pm,

26 December 1.00pm and 5.00pm,

27 December 1.00pm and 6.30pm,

28, 29, 30, 31 December at 11.00am and 3.00pm

Running time:

2 hours and 8 minutes including interval

Content warnings:

Smoke, flashing lights, and loud sounds during the show so please plan accordingly.

Special events:

Preview Night: Thursday 18 December, discounted tickets £21.00 / £17.00 concessions & children

Meet & Greets: Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December post-show

Relaxed & BSL Signed Performance: Sunday 28 December at 11.00am

Free Touch Tour: Sun 28 Dec at 10am, ahead of the 11am performance. Book your free place

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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