BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251126T010610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T010715Z UID:10011876-1765135800-1765135800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Choral DESCRIPTION:The Choral\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Choral\n\n\n\nA Yorkshire village’s choral society finds its ranks depleted as men head off to war. \n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\nBrimming 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £12.00 \n\n\n\nUnder 16s – £9.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 07 to Sunday 21 December 2025 \n\n\n\nSunday 07\, Monday 08\, Tuesday 09\, Sunday 14 and Sunday 21 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRelaxed performance Monday 08 at 2.30pm. \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 55 minutes \n\n\n\nFilm rating: \n\n\n\n12A \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-choral/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Film & Screen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Choral.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251124T034514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T034519Z UID:10011711-1765135800-1765135800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Bootleg Boss – Bruce Springsteen Tribute DESCRIPTION:Bootleg Boss – Bruce Springsteen Tribute\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bootleg Boss – Bruce Springsteen Tribute\n\n\n\nBootleg Boss are a UK-based seven-piece band that performs the classic songs of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. \n\n\n\nFormed in 2012\, this accomplished and exciting Live Band features Kev Jamieson as the vocal singing\, guitar playing\, harmonica blowing\, band leading\, audience engaging\, dance-inducing\, singalong inspiring Boss. \n\n\n\nIf you were born to run down backstreets\, across badlands\, and to go dancing in the dark in a brilliant disguise\, Bootleg Boss is the band you need to see! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £23.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 07 December 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nYou 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. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/bootleg-boss-bruce-springsteen-tribute/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Bootleg-Boss-–-Bruce-Springsteen-Tribute.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251126T005716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105459Z UID:10011829-1765134000-1765134000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:St John's International Piano Series: Vadym Kholodenko DESCRIPTION:St John’s International Piano Series: Vadym Kholodenko\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout St John’s International Piano Series: Vadym Kholodenko\n\n\n\nBeethoven Piano Sonata no.29 in B-flat major ‘Hammerklavier’ \n\n\n\nInterval \n\n\n\nLyatoshinsky Three Preludes\, op.38 \n\n\n\nLiszt Études d’exécution transcendante d’après Pananini\, S.140 \n\n\n\nGold medallist at the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition\, Ukraine-born pianist Vadym Kholodenko is sought after by halls across Europe\, North America and Asia. This summer\, he made his debut at the BBC Proms with Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2. \n\n\n\nVadym starts straight in with Beethoven’s mighty Hammerklavier sonata\, its opening statement of fortissimo chords a challenge to the audience to sit up and pay attention. The longest of Beethoven’s piano sonatas\, Hammerklavier is also one of the most unconventional. \n\n\n\nViolinist Niccolò Paganini enjoyed superstar status\, crowds flocking to witness his dazzling performances. Liszt heard him and\, captivated\, set about piano transcriptions of the pieces. Published as 6 Paganini Etudes\, the work failed to take off – it was simply too difficult to play – and Liszt was eventually persuaded to tone it down. \n\n\n\nThis revised version\, S.141\, is the one normally performed in concert halls today. But not tonight. Vadym Kholodenko gives us the full pianistic pyrotechnics of the original. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £7.00 to £40.00 \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 07 December 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/st-johns-international-piano-series-vadym-kholodenko/ LOCATION:St John’s College Auditorium\, St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3JP CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TO-V-Kholodenko-St-Johns.webp GEO:51.7572904;-1.2597515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John’s College Auditorium St Giles Oxford OX1 3JP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Giles:geo:-1.2597515,51.7572904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T194500 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251126T100649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T100753Z UID:10011939-1765130400-1765136700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Music in Adderbury – Autumn 2025 DESCRIPTION:Music in Adderbury – Autumn 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Music in Bloxham – Autumn 2025\n\n\n\nGreat chamber music performed by the country’s finest musicians and ensembles in the stunning church of St Mary’s\, in the beautiful north Oxfordshire village of Adderbury\, St Peter and St Paul’s Church\, in the stunning village of Deddington near Banbury\, and St. Mary’s Church\, in Bloxham. \n\n\n\nBrodsky Quartet \n\n\n\nBorodin Scherzo \n\n\n\nRachmaninov “Vocalise” (arr. P Cassidy) \n\n\n\nSmetana ‘From my life.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £20.00 \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 07 December 2025 at 6.00pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 45 minutes\, including an interval URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/music-in-adderbury-autumn-2025-2/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Bloxham\, Church Street\, Bloxham\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX15 4ET CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TO-St-Mary-Church-Adderbury.webp GEO:52.0169312;-1.3757337 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Mary’s Church Bloxham Church Street Bloxham Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 4ET;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Church Street\, Bloxham:geo:-1.3757337,52.0169312 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251126T002645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105423Z UID:10011827-1765117800-1765117800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Henning Kraggerud\, Adrian Brendel\, Imogen Cooper DESCRIPTION:Henning Kraggerud\, Adrian Brendel\, Imogen Cooper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Henning Kraggerud\, Adrian Brendel\, Imogen Cooper\n\n\n\nFranz Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat D898 | Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat D929 \n\n\n\nThree profoundly thoughtful artists who revel in the joy of collaboration unite to perform Schubert’s peerless Piano Trios – expansive\, infinitely rich late works. \n\n\n\nBoth scores\, completed within a year of the composer’s death\, teem with exquisite lyrical themes and enchanting changes of mood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £27.00 \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 07 December 2025 at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes\, without an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nde Jager Auditorium \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that\, as entry may be limited once the event begins\, it is advised to arrive between 2.00pm and 2.30pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/henning-kraggerud-adrian-brendel-imogen-cooper/ LOCATION:de Jager Auditorium\, Trinity College\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Henning-Kraggerud-Adrian-Brendel-Imogen-Cooper.webp GEO:51.7544085;-1.256706 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=de Jager Auditorium Trinity College Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.256706,51.7544085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20250816T161027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T124529Z UID:10012069-1765116000-1765123200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Family-Friendly Sundays DESCRIPTION:Family-Friendly Sundays\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Family-Friendly Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery Sunday afternoon\, families can enjoy free\, drop-in activities at the Museum of the History of Science. \n\n\n\nRunning 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. \n\n\n\nNo booking is required\, and the event runs weekly until 14 December 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree event \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nEvery Sunday at 2.00pm\, until 14 December 2025 \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nFree event. No booking required. \n\n\n\nAccessibility information: \n\n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible? – Yes\n\n\n\nHearing loops? – No\n\n\n\nSeating? – Yes\n\n\n\nRefreshments? – No\n\n\n\nFlashing lights? – No\n\n\n\nLoud noises? – No URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/family-friendly-sundays/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Family-Friendly-Sundays.webp GEO:51.7586144;-1.2567354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Parks Road:geo:-1.2567354,51.7586144 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251126T002523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105352Z UID:10011828-1765105200-1765105200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford Coffee Concerts: Brodsky Quartet DESCRIPTION:Oxford Coffee Concerts: Brodsky Quartet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Coffee Concerts: Brodsky Quartet\n\n\n\nOxford Coffee Concerts \n\n\n\n\nBorodin: Scherzo in A flat major\n\n\n\nRachmaninoff: Vocalise\, op 34 no 14 (arr P Cassidy)\n\n\n\nSmetana: String Quartet no 1 in E minor (“From My Life”)\n\n\n\n\nThis superb series of chamber music concerts was established in 1986 in the amazing Holywell Music Room – the oldest concert hall in Europe. \n\n\n\nThe concerts are every Sunday morning at 11.15am with coffee available at a local pub\, before the concert only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £17.00 \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 07 December 2025 at 11.15am \n\n\n\nDoors open at 11.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5+ \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nAdmission 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Holywell Music Room\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOften 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nVisit the venue information page for further details. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxford-coffee-concerts-brodsky-quartet/ LOCATION:Holywell Music Room\, Holywell Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3SD CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Coffee-Concerts-Brodsky-Quartet.webp GEO:51.7550656;-1.253053 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holywell Music Room Holywell Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Holywell Road:geo:-1.253053,51.7550656 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20220909T140106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004943Z UID:10007138-1765101600-1765116000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Summertown Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Summertown Farmers Market\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Summertown Farmers Market\n\n\n\nSummertown Farmers Market is a community market that aims to bring new generation farmers market to the high street. \n\n\n\nThe market hosts a wide range of fresh local and organic producers and street food vendors and a few non-food treats traders. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe market is open every Sunday from 10.00am to 2.00pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/summertown-farmers-market/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Summertown Shopping Parade\, Banbury Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 7DY CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/summertown-farmers-market-oxford-1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7778921;-1.2652376 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Summertown Shopping Parade Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Banbury Road:geo:-1.2652376,51.7778921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20220909T120824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T170731Z UID:10007401-1765101600-1765116000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:South Oxford Farmers and Community Market DESCRIPTION:South Oxford Farmers and Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the South Oxford Farmers and Community Market\n\n\n\nThe South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is a weekly market selling local\, seasonal food and non-food goods. \n\n\n\n‘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. \n\n\n\nThe market also supports the resale of locally-sourced second-hand products such as books and clothing. \n\n\n\nThe market is held every Sunday from 10.00am to noon in the courtyard of the South Oxford Community Centre on Lake Street. \n\n\n\nWeekly/regular vendors include: \n\n\n\n\nNatural Bread Company\n\n\n\nClays Organic Vegetables\n\n\n\nBrill Organic Vegetables\n\n\n\nEadles of Beckley\n\n\n\nSofacoma Wholefoods\n\n\n\nCelia’s Bakery\n\n\n\nFAI Eggs\n\n\n\nRaffaele Pepe\n\n\n\nJericho Coffee Traders\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/south-oxford-farmers-and-community-market/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:South Oxford Community Centre\, Lake Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 4RP CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/south-oxford-farmers-and-community-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7393714;-1.2556906 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Oxford Community Centre Lake Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4RP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lake Street:geo:-1.2556906,51.7393714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20220909T134508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012139Z UID:10008948-1765101600-1765108800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wolvercote Community Market DESCRIPTION:Wolvercote Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wolvercote Community Market\n\n\n\nEstablished 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nRegular 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe market is open every Sunday from 10.00am to noon at The White Hart Community Pub in Godstow Road\, Lower Wolvercote. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nIf you’re arriving by bicycle\, there are plenty of bike racks and a regular bike. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wolvercote-community-market/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:The White Hart Wolvercote\, 126 Godstow Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 8PQ CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/wolvercote-sunday-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7837991;-1.2931625 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The White Hart Wolvercote 126 Godstow Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8PQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=126 Godstow Road:geo:-1.2931625,51.7837991 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T230000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20250515T163858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T033622Z UID:10010942-1765062000-1765062000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Black Parade: 00's Emo Anthems DESCRIPTION:Black Parade: 00’s Emo Anthems\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Black Parade: 00’s Emo Anthems\n\n\n\nBlack Parade – 00’s Emo Anthems is coming for a huge 00’s emo party! Expect to hear massive 00’s emo hits from Panic! At The Disco\, Jimmy Eat World\, My Chemical Romance\, Fall Out Boy\, Taking Back Sunday\, Paramore\, All American Rejects\, You Me At Six\, Enter Shikari and loads more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£7.00 \n\n\n\nA handling fee of up to £3.25 may be added to each order. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 06 December 2025 at 11.00pm \n\n\n\nCurfew: \n\n\n\n3.00am \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n\nOver 18s only. ID Required.\n\n\n\nUnder 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.\n\n\n\nNo smoking.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nO2 Academy2 \n\n\n\nSecurity – bag policy: \n\n\n\nLarge 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. \n\n\n\nTicket limits: \n\n\n\nPlease 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. \n\n\n\nTicket fees: \n\n\n\nPer order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout O2 Academy Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nSince 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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/black-parade-00s-emo-anthems/ LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Club Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Black-Parade-00s-Emo-Anthems.webp GEO:51.7468634;-1.2345014 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=190 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2345014,51.7468634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251124T034406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T034411Z UID:10011710-1765051200-1765051200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:That 80s Christmas Rock Show DESCRIPTION:That 80s Christmas Rock Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout That 80s Christmas Rock Show\n\n\n\nDo you love Bon Jovi\, Queen\, Bonnie Tyler\, and Journey? Are you Livin’ on a Prayer? \n\n\n\nThat 80s Christmas Rock Show is the ultimate rock tribute to the glorious decade that taste forgot. With over 2 hours of rock anthems and power ballads celebrating legends like Heart\, AC/DC\, Def Leppard\, Kiss\, and many more\, all with the backdrop of 80s TV/film themes. \n\n\n\nThis Christmas special includes those spectacular 80s Christmas classics we all know and love! Shakin’ Stevens\, anyone? \n\n\n\nExpect lights\, lasers\, smoke\, vintage audio\, and more animal print (faux of course!) than is probably healthy\, in this energetic\, fun\, family-friendly party show. (Don’t forget to dress in your 80s finery!) \n\n\n\nThe band’s energy and love for the era and music are truly infectious. \n\n\n\nWith incredible vocals\, face-melting guitar solos\, and an 8ft snowman. What more could you wish for?! \n\n\n\nStart your Christmas off with That 80s Christmas Rock Show! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £24.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 06 December 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nYou 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. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/that-80s-christmas-rock-show-2/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/That-80s-Christmas-Rock-Show.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251121T233252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105333Z UID:10011772-1765049400-1765058400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford Bach Choir & London Mozart Players: Mozart Mass in C minor & Haydn Te Deum DESCRIPTION:Oxford Bach Choir & London Mozart Players: Mozart Mass in C minor & Haydn Te Deum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Bach Choir & London Mozart Players: Mozart Mass in C minor & Haydn Te Deum\n\n\n\nConductor: Benjamin Nicholas \n\n\n\nLondon Mozart Players \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLucy Cox soprano \n\n\n\nDaisy Bevan soprano \n\n\n\nSebastian Hill tenor \n\n\n\nThomas Butler bass \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Bach Choir opens its season with Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor\, thought to be written in celebration of the composer’s marriage to Constanze\, and full of thrilling music for his new wife to sing. \n\n\n\nComposed in Vienna in 1782-1783\, the work is written for double choir\, orchestra\, and four soloists. \n\n\n\nThe work will be performed by an acclaimed quartet of soloists alongside the London Mozart Players\, who will also perform Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 in C major\,known as the Linz Symphony. \n\n\n\nThe concert opens with Haydn’s Te Deum\, a dramatic choral work written for the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria in 1799. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices: \n\n\n\nFull price tickets: £15.00 to £45.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions: £7.50 to £22.50 \n\n\n\nDuration:  \n\n\n\nThis concert will be 3hrs and 15 minutes with an interval \n\n\n\nTimes: \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.00pm\, ready for a 7.30pm start \n\n\n\nLatecomers will not be permitted \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n6+. \n\n\n\nOxford Bach Choir regrets that children under 6 years old cannot be admitted to this concert URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxford-bach-choir-london-mozart-players-mozart-mass-in-c-minor-haydn-te-deum/ LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/mozart-mass-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7545274;-1.2555493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2555493,51.7545274 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251112T150044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105304Z UID:10011558-1765049400-1765058400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Virgin's Child - The Arcadian Singers 50th Anniversary Concert DESCRIPTION:The Virgin’s Child – The Arcadian Singers 50th Anniversary Concert\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Virgin’s Child – The Arcadian Singers 50th Anniversary Concert\n\n\n\nA 50th Anniversary Christmas Celebration with the Arcadian Singers and Alumni \n\n\n\nJoin the Arcadian Singers and alumni for a special 50th anniversary Christmas concert featuring music by Byrd\, Mendelssohn\, Poulenc\, Charpentier\, Attwood\, Beach\, McDowall\, Victoria\, Finzi\, and Rubbra\, alongside traditional carols. \n\n\n\nFounded in 1976 as a madrigal choir\, the Arcadian Singers are Oxford’s premier independent chamber choir\, providing a platform for young singers and showcasing outstanding music-making. The ensemble is made up primarily of students and staff from across Oxford’s universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets available via Ticketsource \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nEvent website URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-virgins-child-the-arcadian-singers-50th-anniversary-concert/ LOCATION:Keble College Chapel\, Oxford\, Keble College\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3PG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/that-virgins-child-01.webp GEO:51.7588355;-1.257954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Keble College Chapel Oxford Keble College Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3PG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Keble College\, Parks Road:geo:-1.257954,51.7588355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251030T184000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105318Z UID:10006172-1765049400-1765056600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Commotio – Advent Antiphons DESCRIPTION:Commotio – Advent Antiphons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Commotio – Advent Antiphons\n\n\n\nCommotio – Advent Antiphons is a programme of seasonal music for Advent\, primarily from the 20th and 21st centuries\, from Oxford’s Contemporary Voice Choir. \n\n\n\nMotshwane Pege In PrincipioDavid Bednall Hail\, gladdening lightRichard Allain Vero Cras (Eight Advent Antiphons)Jonathan Lane There is no rose Becky McGlade Of the Father’s love begotten Graham Fitkin Christmas TruceMartin Read That Yonge childBob Chilcott Pilgrim JesusEric Whitacre Stopping by Woods on a Snowy EveningBob Chilcott A song of the cribGyongyosi Levente Puer natus in Bethlehem \n\n\n\nAbout Commotio \n\n\n\nFounded in 1999 and based in Oxford\, the chamber choir Commotio performs contemporary choral music primarily from the 20th and 21st centuries\, showcasing works by younger or lesser-known composers. \n\n\n\nThe choir is particularly recognised for its fine tuning\, attention to detail and challenging repertoire. The name Commotio derives from the Latin for movement/excitement. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Commotio – Advent Antiphons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Standard tickets – £15.00Consession tickets (over 65s\, age 16 to 18\, students and unwaged) – £12.00Under 16 tickets – Free URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/commotio-advent-antiphons/ LOCATION:SJE Arts Oxford\, St John the Evangelist Church\, 109A Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EH CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Commotio-cr-Amalia-Bastos-copy-scaled-hANc3n.tmp_-e1700968686263.webp GEO:51.7466409;-1.2399875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=SJE Arts Oxford St John the Evangelist Church 109A Iffley Road Oxford OX4 1EH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St John the Evangelist Church\, 109A Iffley Road:geo:-1.2399875,51.7466409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T184500 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20251126T002324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T094547Z UID:10011826-1765046700-1765046700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful! DESCRIPTION:City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful!\n\n\n\nRing in the Christmas season with the City of Oxford Choir at O Be Joyful! A Christmas Carol Celebration — a festive evening of choral music in the beautiful setting of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. \n\n\n\nThe choir presents a programme that captures the boisterous merriment of the feast\, the quieter joys of a good book by a cosy fire\, and the deep contentment of faithful reflection. \n\n\n\nBeloved carols such as Il est né and I Saw Three Ships appear alongside meditative arrangements of the Coventry Carol (Lully\, lulla) and O magnum mysterium. \n\n\n\nThe programme also features exquisite contemporary works\, including Caroline Shaw’s luminous Children’s Eye\, Errolyn Wallen’s moving Road to Refuge\, and Toby Young’s exuberant O Be Joyful. \n\n\n\nAudiences are invited to enjoy this rich and varied programme as the City of Oxford Choir welcomes the Christmas season in warmth and wonder. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £18.00 \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 06 December 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 45 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nTickets for the 7.30pm performance are also valid for the 5.00pm performance. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/city-of-oxford-choir-o-be-joyful/ LOCATION:University Church of St Mary the Virgin\, Oxford\, The High Street\, Oxford\, OX1 4BJ CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TO-O-Be-Joyful.webp GEO:51.7527761;-1.253692 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University Church of St Mary the Virgin Oxford The High Street Oxford OX1 4BJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The High Street:geo:-1.253692,51.7527761 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20250504T161033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T094605Z UID:10010531-1765045800-1765045800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush) DESCRIPTION:Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)\n\n\n\nPower trio Moving Pictures is one of Europe’s top tributes to Canada’s finest export\, Rush. A band at the top of their game\, they play with the same precision and energy that made Rush such a beloved band. \n\n\n\n2025 is the 10th anniversary of Rush’s last ever tour\, ‘R40’ when they played a retrospective covering their entire back catalogue. \n\n\n\nMoving Pictures will bring you that same retrospective as part of their tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £22.75 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a handling fee of £3.25 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 06 December 2025 at 6.30pm \n\n\n\nCurfew: \n\n\n\n10pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n\nNo under 8s.\n\n\n\nUnder 14s to be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18.\n\n\n\nUnder 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nO2 Academy Oxford \n\n\n\nSecurity – bag policy: \n\n\n\nLarge 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 \n\n\n\nTicket limits: \n\n\n\nPlease 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. \n\n\n\nTicket fees: \n\n\n\nPer order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout O2 Academy Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nSince 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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/moving-pictures-a-tribute-to-the-music-of-rush/ LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Moving-Pictures-A-Tribute-to-the-music-of-Rush.webp GEO:51.7468634;-1.2345014 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=190 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2345014,51.7468634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151337 CREATED:20230630T204621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T013800Z UID:10010022-1765045800-1765045800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford DESCRIPTION:Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford\n\n\n\nTreat 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. \n\n\n\nLineup:Visit the Glee Club Oxford website for the Saturday Night Comedy lineup. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Full price – £19.00 + booking feeStudent price – £12.00 + booking fee (dated ID required) \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a booking fee of £2.00 \n\n\n\nMinimum 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. \n\n\n\nDoors open:6.30pm \n\n\n\nLast entry:7.15pm \n\n\n\nSeating: Unallocated seatingIf booked wheelchair accessible seating please email access@glee.co.uk with your requirements. \n\n\n\nVisit the event website for more information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/saturday-night-comedy-at-the-glee-club-oxford/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:The Glee Club\, Oxford\, The Bullingdon\, 162 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/the-glee-club-oxford-02-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7473372;-1.2359662 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Glee Club Oxford The Bullingdon 162 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Bullingdon\, 162 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2359662,51.7473372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T164500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T164500 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20251126T002107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T094243Z UID:10011825-1765039500-1765039500@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful! - Relaxed Performance DESCRIPTION:City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful! – Relaxed Performance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout City of Oxford Choir: O Be Joyful! – Relaxed Performance\n\n\n\nRing in the Christmas season with the City of Oxford Choir at O Be Joyful! A Christmas Carol Celebration — a festive evening of choral music in the beautiful setting of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. \n\n\n\nThe choir presents a programme that captures the boisterous merriment of the feast\, the quieter joys of a good book by a cosy fire\, and the deep contentment of faithful reflection. \n\n\n\nBeloved carols such as Il est né and I Saw Three Ships appear alongside meditative arrangements of the Coventry Carol (Lully\, lulla) and O magnum mysterium. \n\n\n\nThe programme also features exquisite contemporary works\, including Caroline Shaw’s luminous Children’s Eye\, Errolyn Wallen’s moving Road to Refuge\, and Toby Young’s exuberant O Be Joyful. \n\n\n\nAudiences are invited to enjoy this rich and varied programme as the City of Oxford Choir welcomes the Christmas season in warmth and wonder. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £10.00 \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 06 December 2025 at 5.00pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 4.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/city-of-oxford-choir-o-be-joyful-relaxed-performance/ LOCATION:University Church of St Mary the Virgin\, Oxford\, The High Street\, Oxford\, OX1 4BJ CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TO-O-Be-Joyful.webp GEO:51.7527761;-1.253692 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University Church of St Mary the Virgin Oxford The High Street Oxford OX1 4BJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The High Street:geo:-1.253692,51.7527761 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20251030T202814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T094155Z UID:10004452-1765031400-1765036800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Family Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Family Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church Cathedral\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Family Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church Cathedral\n\n\n\nThe Boys of Christ Church Cathedral Choir warmly welcomes those of all ages for a family-friendly\, relaxed\, fun and informal daytime celebration of the festive season at Christ Church Cathedral\, Oxford. \n\n\n\nCome and enjoy the thunderous sound of the organ and be inspired by the beautiful angelic voices of the choristers. The programme will be interspersed with audience carols\, so make sure you come ready to sing and thoroughly immerse yourself in this seasonal treat for all the family. \n\n\n\nChrist Church Cathedral Choir is revered for the vibrancy of its sound and its artistic flexibility\, performing early and contemporary music with equal skill. \n\n\n\nOver 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe Family Christmas Concert is an annual concert that is enjoyed by many and is a firm fixture in the choir’s diary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicketing information\n\n\n\nPrices: \n\n\n\nBand A – £33.00 Full price | £16.50 Standard concessionFront North TranseptReserved seating. Front on view of the stage \n\n\n\nBand B – £29.00 Full price | £14.50 Standard concessionRear North TranseptReserved seating. Front on view of the stage\, behind the Front North Transept seating. \n\n\n\nBand C – £20.00 Full price | £10.00 Standard concessionNaveChancel and SanctuaryUnreserved seating. A side-on view of the stage. \n\n\n\nBand D – £12 Full price | £6.00 Standard concessionChapel of RemembranceLady ChapelLatin ChapelNorth AisleNorth Transept AisleSouth AisleSouth Transept \n\n\n\nUnreserved seating. While these seating zones do not provide visibility of the performers\, the sound quality is unaffected. These zones have a live TV screen relay so audience members can see the performers on a screen and at close quarters. Christ Church Cathedral staff oversee the relay. All best efforts will be made to ensure the relay is live\, but it is possible that some latency will occur due to the historic nature of the building. \n\n\n\nBand E – £10 Full price | £5.00 Standard concessionLucy Chapel \n\n\n\nUnreserved seating. While these seating zones do not provide visibility of the performers\, the sound quality is unaffected. This is ideal for anyone who would prefer to enjoy the concert without a screen\, as this seating area will be screenless. \n\n\n\nStandard 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. \n\n\n\nMaximum 10 tickets for this event per order. \n\n\n\nIf you have access concerns or requirements\, contact the box office on 01865 244806 or see the booking info page for additional information. \n\n\n\nTimes:2.30pm to 4.00pm \n\n\n\nDuration:The performance has a 20-minute interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for more Christmas inspiration? Take a look at our comprehensive guide to Christmas in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/family-christmas-carol-concert-at-christ-church-cathedral/ LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, Oxford\, St Aldate’s\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1DP CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Family-Christmas-Carol-Concert-at-Christ-Church-Cathedral.webp GEO:51.7497417;-1.2567655 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Church Cathedral Oxford St Aldate’s Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1DP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Aldate’s:geo:-1.2567655,51.7497417 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20220909T112439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T013156Z UID:10006533-1765015200-1765033200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Botley Farmers’ Market\, Oxford DESCRIPTION:Botley Farmers’ Market\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Botley Farmers’ Market\n\n\n\nBotley 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. \n\n\n\nEditorial update\n\n\n\nWe 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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/botley-farmers-market-oxford/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:West Way Square\, Botley Oxford\, West Way Square\, Botley\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/botley-farmers-market-oxford-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7512417;-1.2977342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Way Square Botley Oxford West Way Square Botley Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West Way Square\, Botley:geo:-1.2977342,51.7512417 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20220909T092732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012405Z UID:10007902-1765015200-1765026000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market DESCRIPTION:East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe majority of the producers are from within 30 miles of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe market began in August 2006 with just six stalls\, and it has since grown into a local institution. Today\, regular stalls include: \n\n\n\n\nMighty Pie Co – artisan traditional hand made meat & vegetarian flat & raised pies made from local ingredients\n\n\n\nCrudges Cheese – a range of cheeses hand made by ethical & sustainable cheese makers known personally to award-winning Crudges\n\n\n\nWillowbrook Farm – free-range chicken\, lamb\, beef\, organic eggs & local honey\n\n\n\nNatural Bread – handcrafted speciality breads\n\n\n\nMrs B’s Antiques – antique jewellery & vintage household goods\n\n\n\nJericho Coffee Traders – premium coffee roasted in Jericho & served from a vivid turquoise tuk-tuk\n\n\n\nJason’s Book Box – second-hand books\n\n\n\nSandy Lane Farm – seasonal\, fresh\, local organic fruit & veg\, lamb & pork\n\n\n\nSESI Food & Detergent Filling Station – refilling empty containers for fairtrade\, organic dried foods; household detergents & hair-care products\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe market is wheelchair accessible both inside and outside. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nThe 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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/east-oxford-farmers-community-market/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:East Oxford Primary School\, Union Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1JP CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/east-oxford-farmers-and-community-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7489315;-1.2354767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Oxford Primary School Union Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1JP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Union Street:geo:-1.2354767,51.7489315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20220909T202152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T011223Z UID:10011370-1765009800-1765026000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Woodstock Farmers’ Market on 1st Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Woodstock Farmers’ Market\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\nWoodstock Farmers’ Market\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Woodstock Farmers’ Market\n\n\n\nWoodstock 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. \n\n\n\nThe market is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8.30am to 1.00pm on Market Square in Woodstock. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/woodstock-farmers-market-on-1st-saturdays/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:Market Place\, Woodstock\, Market Place\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1SL CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/woodstock-farmers-market-oxfordshire-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.8476152;-1.3561789 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Market Place Woodstock Market Place Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place:geo:-1.3561789,51.8476152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251223T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20251030T104713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T112805Z UID:10009683-1764979200-1766534399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Christmas at Cogges and Santa’s Grotto DESCRIPTION:Christmas at Cogges and Santa’s Grotto\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Christmas at Cogges and Santa’s Grotto\n\n\n\nThere’s plenty of opportunity to make some special memories at Cogges Manor Farm this Christmas.  \n\n\n\nMeet Santa  \n\n\n\nChildren and their families will love visiting Santa in his workshop in the Manor House at Cogges Farm this December. Take a peek into Santa’s world before meeting the man himself and receiving a gift.  \n\n\n\nAfterwards\, there will be refreshments and festive cheer in the cosy Manor House kitchen. \n\n\n\nSeparate Meet Santa tickets need to be purchased for children alongside normal admission to Cogges Manor Farm. Season Ticket Holders only need to purchase a Meet Santa Ticket. \n\n\n\n‘Meet Santa’ will be available every weekend in December from 10.00am to 5.00pm plus Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December. There is limited availability\, so please don’t delay in booking your slot. \n\n\n\nThe Party & Craft Barn \n\n\n\nKids will be able to burn off energy and boogie away to festive tunes at our Christmas Disco and take part in a whole host of exciting Christmas Craft Activities in our Party and Craft Barn.   \n\n\n\nThe Christmas Disco in the Party and Craft Barn is being offered as part of the normal admission price. A small additional charge may apply for some craft activities. There is no need to pre book. \n\n\n\n The Party & Craft Barn will be open every weekend in December from 10.00am to 5.00pm plus Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December. \n\n\n\nA Victorian Christmas \n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to meet Santa\, there is still Christmas fun to be enjoyed. Upstairs in the house you will be able to step into the Victorian era and see first-hand how the families who lived here experienced Christmas.   \n\n\n\nSanta goers can add this section of the house onto their visit – either before or after seeing Santa. \n\n\n\nThe Victorian Christmas experience is being offered as part of the normal admission price.  There is no need to pre book. \n\n\n\nA Victorian Christmas will be open at the same time as Meet Santa as well as every Wednesday and Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult – £9.00Child (3+) – £6.00Child (Under 3) – £0.00Family (2 Adults\, 3 children 3+) – £30.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 06 to Tuesday 23 December 2025 from 10.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease note\, tickets to meet Santa are limited so if you are interested\, don’t delay in booking your slot. There is no refunds.   \n\n\n\nDogs are welcome on the site\, but sorry\, not in the house.  Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/christmas-at-cogges-and-santas-grotto/ LOCATION:Cogges Manor Farm\, Witney\, Church Lane\, Witney\, Oxfordshire\, OX28 3LA CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/christmas-at-cogges-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7848825;-1.4762596 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cogges Manor Farm Witney Church Lane Witney Oxfordshire OX28 3LA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Church Lane:geo:-1.4762596,51.7848825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251223T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20251030T100951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T110723Z UID:10004553-1764979200-1766534399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Steam into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre DESCRIPTION:Steam into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Steam into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre\n\n\n\nSteam Into Christmas and help Santa find his missing reindeer! \n\n\n\nExplore the 21-acre site to find each of Santa’s lost reindeer\, culminating in a visit to the grotto to meet Santa. Grab your tickets\, make tracks to Didcot Railway Centre and Steam Into Christmas! Weekends of 06 and 07 December\, 13 and 14 December\, 20\, 21\, 22 and 23 December. \n\n\n\nKids. There’s been a disaster. Santa’s reindeer have all escaped and are lost. And Santa needs your help. You know that he needs the reindeer to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve. \n\n\n\nCan you help him find them? \n\n\n\nExplore the unique collection of Great Western Railway steam locomotives\, carriages\, wagons\, buildings\, and small artefacts at the 21-acre museum set around the original 1932 engine shed whilst you locate all the reindeer stations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll receive a special passport and a stocking as you enter\, and at each reindeer station\, you’ll receive a small gift as a reward. The visit will culminate with a visit to Santa in the giant toy workshop\, where he’ll hear what you want to get for Christmas\, and you’ll get to choose your own gift from the selection on offer. Your entry ticket will also include unlimited train rides on the main demonstration line. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be seasonal refreshments in the catering building to enjoy as you explore the original 1932 GWR Engine Shed. Here\, you can see more restored locomotives\, see the footplate of some\, and meet Eddie the Engine Driver\, who will be telling festive tales of the railways at Christmas time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGates open at 9.30am\, and you’ll need to book a specific arrival time as space on the trains is limited – you’ll receive a boarding pass confirming your itinerary on arrival. You should allow around 2 to 3 hours for your Steam Into Christmas experience but are welcome to stay longer if you wish – the centre closes at 4.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDates & times:Weekends of 06 and 07 December\, 13 and 14 December\, 20\, 21\, 22 and 23 December 2025. \n\n\n\nPlease select your date and arrival time and ensure you book the correct date and number of tickets. Tickets are non-transferable and cannot usually be amended. \n\n\n\nYou should arrive at the time booked and allow 2 to 3 hours for your Steam Into Christmas experience. You are welcome to stay longer if you wish – facilities close at 4.00pm with last exit at 4.30pm. \n\n\n\nThere is limited space at this event\, so all tickets must be booked in advance. \n\n\n\nChild tickets include admission\, Christmas stocking\, unlimited steam train rides and visit to Santa’s workshop. \n\n\n\nAdults tickets also required for admission\, unlimited steam train rides and visit to Santa’s workshop. \n\n\n\nFree for children under 1\, but tickets required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nThere are outdoor picnic tables and benches around the centre which you are welcome to use should the weather permit. \n\n\n\nPlease note that whilst dogs are usually welcomed at Didcot Railway Centre\, they ask that you leave your faithful friends at home due to the confines of space in the transfer shed and coaches. (Assistance dogs are permitted). \n\n\n\nWheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility should consult the centre’s accessibility page. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/steam-into-christmas-at-didcot-railway-centre/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Steam-into-Christmas-at-Didcot-Railway-Centre.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20251029T133254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T094132Z UID:10006119-1764979200-1765151999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair DESCRIPTION:Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair\n\n\n\nThe Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair returns on 06 and 07 December for two days of festive shopping and entertainment. \n\n\n\nJoin in for a joyful celebration of local craftsmanship and seasonal charm\, set against the backdrop of the historic Botanic Garden.  \n\n\n\nBrowse over fifty thoughtfully selected stallholders offering a wide variety of festive gifts\, from botanical-inspired products and natural skincare to locally produced food products\, seasonal treats\, and handmade Christmas ornaments.  \n\n\n\nThere’s plenty to enjoy throughout the day including live music\, festive craft activities\, and trails to explore the Garden. And don’t miss the chance to make a winter wish with Mother Christmas at her Magical Grotto. Warm up with mulled wine in the conservatory and enjoy delicious hot food from local food traders.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Standard – £10.80Concession (Friends\, over-65s\, disabled visitors and accompanying carers\, students) – £9.70Under-16s – £3.00 \n\n\n\n\nE-tickets purchased online must be brought to the event\, either on a mobile phone or in printed format\, or entry cannot be guaranteed.\n\n\n\nPrices are inclusive of VAT.\n\n\n\nEach transaction is subject to a £1.00 booking fee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nThere is no parking at Oxford Botanic Garden. The nearest car park is St Clement’s\, where there are a limited number of spaces.\n\n\n\nOxford Botanic Garden is well served by Oxford’s buses – the nearest stops are Queen’s Lane or The Plain.\n\n\n\nDogs are not permitted at the Garden\, with the exception of assistance dogs. \n\n\n\nSmoking (including vapes and e-cigarettes) is not permitted on site.  \n\n\n\nNo bicycles or scooters\, please. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxford-botanic-garden-christmas-fair/ LOCATION:Oxford Botanic Garden\, Rose Lane\, Oxford\, OX1 4AZ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Botanic-Garden-Christmas-Fair.webp GEO:51.7512908;-1.2485953 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Botanic Garden Rose Lane Oxford OX1 4AZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Rose Lane:geo:-1.2485953,51.7512908 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20251026T212151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T110644Z UID:10004277-1764979200-1765151999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:December Christmas Market at Waterperry DESCRIPTION:About the December Christmas Market at Waterperry\n\n\n\nGet into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens with several Arts and Craft Stalls with gorgeous handmade gift ideas and festive food and drink all nestled in its new home under cover in the plant area with Christmas shopping from the Gallery\, Gift Barn and Christmas Shop and festive events for the children. \n\n\n\nWrap up warm and have a browse at what’s on offer! There will be some fantastic stall holders booked in where you can be sure to find some unique gifts for all the family. \n\n\n\nWhy not tie your trip in with choosing and buying your spectacular Waterperry-grown Christmas tree (don’t forget to bring your wellies if you want to go out to the West Field to choose your own!)\, along with a beautiful handmade and hand-finished Waterperry Christmas wreath. \n\n\n\nRound it all off with a stop at the Teashop for warming treats and festive fare. Enjoy your Christmas shopping this year and visit a truly unique and festive Waterperry Gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening hours\n\n\n\nStalls at the December Christmas Market at Waterperry will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The site will remain open till 5.00pm. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the November Christmas Market either. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/december-christmas-market-at-waterperry/ LOCATION:Waterperry Gardens\, Waterperry Gardens\, Wheatley\, Oxfordshire\, OX33 1JZ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/November-Christmas-Market-at-Waterperry-1.webp GEO:51.7525757;-1.0888286 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Waterperry Gardens Waterperry Gardens Wheatley Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Waterperry Gardens:geo:-1.0888286,51.7525757 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20251130T124106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T130327Z UID:10011990-1764979200-1765065599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Family Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Family Dance Party\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Family Dance Party\n\n\n\nDancin’ Oxford\, Body Politic and The North Wall are joining forces to bring you a special Family Dance Party in Kidlington to celebrate the festive season! \n\n\n\nJoin Family Dance Party for a ‘hip-hopping\, toe-tapping’ daytime disco for all of the family. Featuring bubbles and balloons\, movement activities and dance games\, sensory play and face painting! With DJs playing party classics for you and your little ones. \n\n\n\nPut on your dancing shoes\, bring your little ones\, and prepare to have the best disco ever! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nTo keep this event accessible\, Family Dance Party operates on a pay-what-you-feel basis – please select your tickets (one per person in your group) at the price that feels right for you. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 06 December 2025 \n\n\n\nDisco 1 from 10.30am to 12.00pm \n\n\n\nStay & Play (unstructured free play time for families) from 12.00pm to 1.00pm \n\n\n\nDisco 2 from 1.00pm to 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes plus Stay & Play \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n0 to 5 \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nBaby change facilities\, squash and water are available. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/family-dance-party/ LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Kidlington\, The Broadway\, Kidlington\, Oxfordshire\, OX5 1DD CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Family-Dance-Party-e1764507772989.webp GEO:51.8098161;-1.2800936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John’s Church Kidlington The Broadway Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1DD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Broadway:geo:-1.2800936,51.8098161 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20250322T093436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T075315Z UID:10010323-1764979200-1765065599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:WiFi Wars DESCRIPTION:WiFi Wars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout WiFi Wars\n\n\n\nWiFi Wars returns with a very festive version of the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games\, puzzles and quizzes to win the show\, and prizes! \n\n\n\nHosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV’s hit comedy/gaming show Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz\, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer! \n\n\n\nEnsure your smart device has a web browser installed prior to attending. \n\n\n\nEntirely different games/quizzes at each show\, if you fancy coming to both! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n WiFi Wars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Not To Be Missed.” \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Top Ten London Geek Nights Out” \n\n\n\nMetro \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £13.20 \n\n\n\nNo transaction fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 06 December 2025 at 2.00pm\, 4.00pm and 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorman Bragg Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n6+ for afternoon performances \n\n\n\n12+ for evening performances (swearing) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened 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. \n\n\n\nDesigned 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. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wifi-wars-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/WiFi-Wars.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151338 CREATED:20251121T134409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T094111Z UID:10009621-1764972000-1764977400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Comedy Ladder - Christmas Cracker DESCRIPTION:Comedy Ladder – Christmas Cracker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Comedy Ladder – Christmas Cracker\n\n\n\nAre you looking for a night of laughter and good times? \n\n\n\nLook no further. Comedy Ladder features the best comedians in the UK and some you’ll even recognise off the telly. \n\n\n\nEach show offers a diverse range of comedy styles\, from observational humour to surreal satire\, from dry wit to physical comedy – whatever floats your funny boat\, they’ve got you covered. \n\n\n\nThis Christmas\, swap your silent nights for side-splitting laughter at Christmas Cracker Comedy Night – a festive stand-up comedy night in the Piano Bar! \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to experience an evening of comedy featuring a sleigh-full of the UK’s stand-up stars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nAge guidance: 18+ \n\n\n\nDuration:1 hour 30 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nVenue:Piano Bar \n\n\n\nPlease note:This event is 18+ only and staff may ask for ID on arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOn 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/comedy-ladder-christmas-special/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/comedy-ladder-christmas-cracker-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR