BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.16.3//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061703 CREATED:20260519T235450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T235455Z UID:10012567-1783020600-1783020600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:King of the Moon DESCRIPTION:King of the Moon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout King of the Moon \n\n\n\nWritten by Abigail Chandler \n\n\n\nDirector and dramaturg: Emelia Hutchinson \n\n\n\nHampton King\, the richest man in the world\, is the first billionaire to make it to the moon. He’s also just become the first man to be murdered on the moon. \n\n\n\nHis three business rivals – the men he invited with him on his maiden voyage just to rub their noses in it – are the only other people on the moon. One of them must be the murderer. \n\n\n\nCan they stop scrabbling for power long enough to find the killer and make it back to Earth before more people die? \n\n\n\nThis is a rehearsed reading of a work-in-progress. \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£5.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 02 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes\, without an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strong language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/king-of-the-moon/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/King-of-the-Moon.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T061703 CREATED:20260606T154520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T155212Z UID:10012830-1783036800-1783123199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre in Didcot\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days\n\n\n\nWith no trains running\, explore the 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to the exhibits \n\n\n\nTravel back to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and experience the sights\, sounds and atmosphere of steam across this 21-acre living museum\, showcasing trains from Victorian times through to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore the site at leisure and uncover almost two centuries of railway history. With trains not running on Discovery Days\, there is a rare opportunity to see the locomotives up close. \n\n\n\nA colourful Centre Guide helps visitors navigate the site\, from the original 1932 Engine Shed to the impressive collection of preserved locomotives\, including 5900 Hinderton Hall. Guests can step onto the footplate and hear staff in character as they bring the engines to life\, capturing the rhythms of a working steam-era shed. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAcross the site\, the Engine Shed atmosphere is carefully recreated\, with sounds and details that evoke daily railway life. The Carriage and Wagon section displays restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including a VIP saloon believed to have been used by General Eisenhower during preparations for D-Day and later part of the GWR Royal Train\, alongside ongoing restoration work. Brunel’s Broad Gauge collection is also on display\, including locomotives\, coaches\, the transfer shed\, and remnants of the ambitious Atmospheric Railway. \n\n\n\nInteractive and interpretive experiences continue in the Signalling Centre\, where visitors can discover how rail traffic has been controlled over time\, with the Swindon Panel demonstrated on selected dates. A WWII air raid shelter offers a powerful glimpse into wartime history\, while the museum houses a vast and varied collection of smaller artefacts. The Road Transport Hangar adds further depth with examples of historic GWR road vehicles. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nDiscovery Days offer full access to the site\, with the restaurant\, shop\, museum\, Engine Shed displays\, carriage and wagon exhibits\, signalling centre\, and transfer shed all open to visitors. The quieter atmosphere allows more time to appreciate the locomotives and surroundings. At times\, visitors may also witness shunting movements\, workshop activity\, or even steam tests taking place outdoors. \n\n\n\nFamilies can enjoy the outdoor play area or dress up as station staff\, while the refreshment rooms provide space to relax over lunch or a snack. A visit to the gift shop offers souvenirs to complete the experience. The backdrop of modern railway traffic passing nearby adds contrast\, bringing over 180 years of railway evolution together in a single day. \n\n\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\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £32.00 (£35.50 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £12.00 (£14.00 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £9.00 (£10.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £7.50 (£8.50 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £35.00 (£38.50 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £44.00 (£48.50 with Gift Aid)                 Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\nOpening times:The Didcot Railway Centre is currently open only at Weekends and on 18 to 20 February for Half-Term\, with the last entries at 2.30pm. You are welcome to stay until closing at 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. Please also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer‘s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket. \n\n\n\nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nGood to know:Joining during half term week\, will be a visiting engine\, Prairie 5199 courtesy of the 5199 Project\, and together with our own 4144 and 6106 will be the first time these 3 Prairies will have been seen together in preservation. 5199 is due to come out of traffic shortly as its boiler certificate is running out\, so make the most of being able to see this operating while you can! \n\n\n\nSee the latest pre-arrival advice here. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-discovery-days/2026-07-03/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/didco-railway-centre-discovery-days-01-1920x1080-1.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:20260703T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T061703 CREATED:20260520T165056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T165100Z UID:10012568-1783036800-1783209599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Rhythm of Life DESCRIPTION:The Rhythm of Life \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Rhythm of Life \n\n\n\nTravel from Oz to Seville\, step onto 42nd Street\, tumble down the rabbit hole\, and raise the barricade — all in one exhilarating evening. \n\n\n\nJoin OXOPS (Oxford Operatic Society) this July as they present The Rhythm of Life\, a staged concert with heart\, humour and high-energy performances. This fast-paced production brings together beloved classics and contemporary favourites in a joyful tribute to the stage. \n\n\n\nFrom the timeless wit of Gilbert & Sullivan to the soaring drama of Andrew Lloyd Webber\, the golden age of Rodgers & Hammerstein to modern West End and Broadway hits\, there is something here for every generation of theatre fan. \n\n\n\nFeaturing music from Wicked\, Les Misérables\, Chicago\, Beauty and the Beast\, Company and more\, the programme is packed with iconic songs that have defined musical theatre for decades. \n\n\n\nThis year OXOPS celebrates eighty years of bringing musical theatre to Oxford. The Rhythm of Life is both a celebration of the genre and a tribute to the company’s extraordinary legacy. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong musical theatre devotee or just looking for a genuinely uplifting night out\, join us for an evening packed with music\, movement\, and moments you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls. \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£12.75 to £19.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 03 and Saturday 04 July 2026 \n\n\n\nFriday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show includes an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-rhythm-of-life/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Rhythm-of-Life.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061703 CREATED:20240122T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003730Z UID:10011287-1783067400-1783085400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Banbury Farmer’s Market DESCRIPTION:Banbury Farmers Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Banbury Farmer’s Market\n\n\n\nBanbury Farmer’s Market takes place on the first Friday of every month from 8.30am to 1.30pm. \n\n\n\nThis popular\, friendly North Oxfordshire farmers’ market features plenty of fresh\, quality produce including varieties of meat\, fish and cheeses\, delicious seasonal fruit and vegetables\, as well as locally sourced pies\, bread\, cakes\, plants and flowers. It also provides an opportunity to meet some of your local farmers and growers. \n\n\n\nThe market is operated by Cherwell District Council. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nThe farmer’s market is held on the same site as the Banbury Charter Market. \n\n\n\nThe Charter Market has been trading for several centuries since the town was established back in the 17th Century. Today it hosts approximately 30 stalls offering a range of products\, including fruit and vegetables\, clothing\, footwear\, tools\, cards and garden plants. \n\n\n\nThe Royal Charter Market\, also operated by Cherwell District Council\, runs on Thursdays and Saturdays. There are additional antiques’ stalls on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/banbury-farmers-market/2026-07-03/ LOCATION:Banbury Market Place\, Banbury Market Place\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5UN CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/banbury-farmers-market-oxfordshire-1920x1080.webp GEO:52.0621703;-1.3350315 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Banbury Market Place Banbury Market Place Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5UN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Banbury Market Place:geo:-1.3350315,52.0621703 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T213000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260608T213159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T020324Z UID:10012895-1783103400-1783114200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Madrigals on the River DESCRIPTION:Madrigals on the River\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Madrigals on the River\n\n\n\nIt has long been an MCS tradition that the Trinity term comes to an end with a concert of Madrigals performed from punts on the river. \n\n\n\nThis hugely popular event will feature a variety of madrigals and folksongs from different periods of musical history interspersed with some instrumental items. \n\n\n\nThis event even featured in the Oxford episode of Susan Calman’s Grand Days Out. One not to miss! \n\n\n\nFamilies are encouraged to picnic on school field from 6.30pm. \n\n\n\nThere will be some informal music before the arrival of the punts at 8pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll orders will be subject to a per transaction booking fee. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nGates open at 6.30pm for picnic. \n\n\n\nThere will be some informal music before the arrival of the punts at 8pm.\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hours 30 minutes\, with an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAll ages \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThe performance takes place in the open air – please dress appropriately URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/madrigals-on-the-river/ LOCATION:Magdalen College School\, Oxford\, Cowley Place\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1DZ CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/madrigals-on-the-river-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7488069;-1.2452672 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Magdalen College School Oxford Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cowley Place:geo:-1.2452672,51.7488069 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260516T083328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T083345Z UID:10012041-1783107000-1783107000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm DESCRIPTION:Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm\n\n\n\nDaliso Chaponda has been writing jokes about the news for over a decade – on Have I Got News For You\, Radio 4′ News Quiz\, Australia’s Good News Week and many more besides. (In fact\, he’s seen the news from both sides\, having been in the tabloids himself.) \n\n\n\nBut recently the news has been so absurd\, chaotic and overwhelming that it more or less mocks itself. Where do we go from here? \n\n\n\nTopical Storm is Daliso’s response. A show not about ‘The’ news but about news itself. Journalists\, bloggers\, fake news\, satirical news: have we lost the thread of it all? Is the reporting of news endlessly polarising us as a society rather than educating us? \n\n\n\nWould we be better off going right back to the first-ever news bulletin – the original caveman drawing on a wall – and starting from scratch? Daliso does just that in this explosive new standup show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Full of sharp one-liners and well-crafted gags…a real talent.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nMetro \n\n\n\n\n\n“Gets laughs out of topics other comedians shun.” \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Brilliantly bold\, thoroughly engaging and provocative.” \n\n\n\nWee Review \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 – £19.00Pay More – £21.00Pay Less – £17.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 03 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/daliso-chaponda-topical-storm-2/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Daliso-Chaponda_photo-by-steve-ullathorne-1920-x-1080.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260609T134222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T134231Z UID:10012744-1783107000-1783107000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:It's a Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Tribute Spectacular DESCRIPTION:It’s a Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Tribute Spectacular \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout It’s a Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Tribute Spectacular \n\n\n\nOver 10 Years. Countless Sold-Out Shows. One Unforgettable Experience. The music. The voice. The legend. Reborn on stage. \n\n\n\nGet ready for an electrifying night as the UK and Europe’s Biggest\, Best and Longest-running Neil Diamond tribute show returns — bigger\, bolder\, and more breathtaking than ever before. \n\n\n\nFeaturing a sensational live orchestra with soaring strings and powerhouse brass\, this is Neil Diamond as you’ve never. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n It’s a Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Tribute Spectacular \n\n\n\nAt the heart of it all is Fisher Stevens — widely acclaimed as the world’s finest Neil Diamond tribute performer. With pitch-perfect vocals\, effortless charisma\, and astonishing authenticity\, Fisher doesn’t just perform the songs — he becomes the legend. Close your eyes\, and you’re there. \n\n\n\nSweet Caroline \n\n\n\nCracklin’ Rosie \n\n\n\nForever in Blue Jeans \n\n\n\nLove on the Rocks \n\n\n\n…and many more all-time favourites \n\n\n\nFor more than a decade\, It’s A Beautiful Noise has brought audiences to their feet across the UK and Europe. Now\, it returns as a fully immersive concert spectacular — a powerful\, emotional\, joy-filled celebration of one of the greatest \n\n\n\nartists of all time. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a tribute — it’s a musical phenomenon. \n\n\n\nIt’s not just a show — it’s a shared celebration. \n\n\n\nAnd it’s not just unforgettable — it’s unmissable. \n\n\n\nSo take your seat\, lift your voice\, and let the memories flood back. \n\n\n\nSing louder. Smile wider. Feel everything. \n\n\n\nBecause\, as Neil Diamond said it best… \n\n\n\n“Good times never seemed so good.” \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\nFrom £30.68 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 03 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \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/its-a-beautiful-noise-the-neil-diamond-tribute-spectacular/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Its-a-Beautiful-Noise-The-Neil-Diamond-Tribute-Spectacular.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:20260703T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T211500 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260203T175635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T175638Z UID:10012255-1783107000-1783113300@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Choral Pilgrimage 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Choral Pilgrimage 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Choral Pilgrimage 2026\n\n\n\nSpain’s Siglo de Oro\, the Age of Gold\, gave rise to some of the greatest sacred choral music of the Renaissance. \n\n\n\nThe range of emotion covered by composers in the Spanish Renaissance is demonstrated beautifully in the selected works by Cristóbal de Morales and Sebastián de Vivanco that form the basis of this Choral Pilgrimage: Lead\, Kindly Light. \n\n\n\nThese works are complemented by settings of words by two poems from Saint John Henry Newman: Sir James MacMillan’s Nothing in Vain\, and the world premiere of Kerensa Briggs’ Lead\, Kindly Light\, specially commissioned for the Choral Pilgrimage. \n\n\n\nThe Choral Workshop for Wellbeing will also be taking place on Saturday 18 July between 10.30pm to 4.30pm\, at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. \n\n\n\nUnder the expert guidance of The Sixteen’s associate conductor Eamonn Dougan\, and Sixteen sopranos Julie Cooper and Charlotte Mobbs\, this unique choral workshop combines the art of singing with the science of vocal and nutritional health. \n\n\n\nBuy a ticket for this corresponding workshop in the same transaction\, and get £5.00 off. \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nVivanco Christus factus est pro nobis \n\n\n\nMorales Emendemus in Melius \n\n\n\nVivanco Assumpta est Maria \n\n\n\nMorales Gaude et laetare Ferrariensis civitas \n\n\n\nKerensa Briggs Lead\, kindly light (new commission) \n\n\n\nVivanco Magnificat Octavi toni \n\n\n\nMorales Jubilate Deo omnis terra \n\n\n\nVivanco O quam suavis est\, Domine \n\n\n\nMorales Exaltata est sancta Dei Genitrix \n\n\n\nMorales Lamentabatur Jacob \n\n\n\nVivanco Caritas Pater est \n\n\n\nJames MacMillan Nothing in vain (Commissioned in 2021 by the Genesis Foundation for Harry Christophers and The Sixteen) \n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\nThe Sixteen \n\n\n\nHarry Christophers conductor \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£15.00 – £35.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 03 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 45 minutes URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-choral-pilgrimage-2026/ 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/The-Choral-Pilgrimage-2026-1.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:20260704T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20250910T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T152404Z UID:10012803-1783123200-1783209599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights\, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman.\n\n\n\nVisit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train\, and our restoration workshops\n\n\n\nMarvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway\, locomotives\, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’\n\n\n\nGet hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages.  The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.\n\n\n\nDescend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating\, smaller items in the Museum. \n\n\n\nDiscover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.\n\n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 with Gift Aid)                  Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am\, with the last entries at 2.30pm.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. \n\n\n\nPlease also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer’s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.\n\n\n\nOn arrival at Didcot Parkway Station\, please show your ticket to GWR staff\, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.\n\n\n\nHead up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.\n\n\n\nOn arrival\, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.\n\n\n\nWe suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre\, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.\n\n\n\nYou can step across the tracks around the centre\, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.\n\n\n\nPlease do not climb down into\, or jump across\, the inspection pits.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPlease listen to the briefings from staff\, and please do ask questions.\n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-steam-days-3/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Didcot-Railway-Centre-Steam-Days.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:20260704T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20251130T144250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T144352Z UID:10006261-1783123200-1783209599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Alice’s Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Alice’s Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlice’s Day 2026\n\n\n\nAlice’s Day 2026\, the annual city-wide celebration of all things Alice in Wonderland\, is on Saturday\, 04 July 2026. \n\n\n\nIt is celebrated on the first Saturday in July\, in commemoration of the afternoon on the 04 July 1862 when the Christ Church mathematician Charles Dodgson took the Dean of Christ Church’s daughters (Lorina\, Alice\, and Edith Liddell) on a boat trip\, from Folly Bridge to Godstow\, where they had a picnic. \n\n\n\nThere\, they begged him to tell her a story\, so he invented tales of a girl called Alice who had fantastical adventures. He wrote this up for her in a fine manuscript entitled Alice’s Adventures Under Ground in 1864 and published an expanded version as Alice in Wonderland in 1865\, under the pen name Lewis Carroll\, with illustrations by John Tenniel. \n\n\n\nJoin venues across Oxford\, including the Museum of Oxford\, History of Science Museum\, Oxford Botanic Garden\, Weston Library\, Alice’s Shop\, and The Story Museum\, for events\, including theatre\, puppetry\, crafting\, trails\, dance\, games\, lectures and more\, to celebrate one of literature’s – and Oxford’s – best-loved story heroes. \n\n\n\nAll events are free unless otherwise stated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/alices-day/ LOCATION:Oxford City Centre\, Oxford City Centre\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/alices-day-2022-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7519514;-1.2576947 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford City Centre Oxford City Centre Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford City Centre:geo:-1.2576947,51.7519514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20220909T202152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T011223Z UID:10011377-1783153800-1783170000@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/2026-07-04/ 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:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20220909T092732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012405Z UID:10007932-1783159200-1783170000@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/2026-07-04/ 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:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20220909T112439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T013156Z UID:10006563-1783159200-1783177200@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/2026-07-04/ 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:20260704T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T123000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260316T092904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T074755Z UID:10012287-1783162800-1783168200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade\n\n\n\nThis 90-minute walk led by local historian Liz Woolley will take you on a tantalising tour of the quirky world of food and drink in 19th-century Oxford. \n\n\n\nFrom the ‘Celebrated Oxford Sausage’ to Frank Cooper’s famous ‘Oxford Marmalade’\, Liz will expertly guide you through locations associated with Oxford’s unique food and drink heritage. \n\n\n\nFind out how Oxford’s eponymous delicacies went hand-in-hand with the city’s growing importance as a desirable tourist destination as you visit sites including Morrell’s Lion Brewery\, the 250-year-old Covered Market and some iconic pubs. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also discover the city’s long history of malting and brewing\, and how this important trade contributed to Oxford’s burgeoning industrial economy. Find out how the significant families which controlled these businesses influenced Oxford’s developing economic\, social and political life. \n\n\n\nJoin a Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade walking tour to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and discover the unique food heritage embedded in the heart of Oxford. \n\n\n\nAs part of the tour\, you will see: Frank Cooper’s Marmalade Factory\, the old Swan Brewery malthouse\, the street that was once described as a ‘dreadful sort of place’ – and more historic Oxford locations. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team.  \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours.   \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces\, and narrow pavements. One of the stops involves going through Whatsheaf Yard which is very narrow and has an uneven surface. An alternative route to the next stop is available through St Aldate’s. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk.  \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Liz Woolley \n\n\n\nLiz Woolley is a local historian specialising in the history of Oxford’s ‘town’ – as opposed to ‘gown’ – and of the everyday lives of ordinary working people\, chiefly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Liz has lived in Oxford for forty years and has an MSc in English Local History from the University’s Department for Continuing Education. She is an experienced tour guide\, speaker\, tutor\, researcher\, and writer\, who enjoys helping people discover the perhaps less well-known history of Oxford and its citizens. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 11 April 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nWednesday 20 May 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 04 July 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nWednesday 12 August 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 23 September 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-beer-sausages-and-marmalade/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Beer-Sausages-and-Marmalade.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20250803T001217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T095905Z UID:10012431-1783162800-1783170000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Out of the Deep DESCRIPTION:Out of the Deep\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Out of the Deep\n\n\n\nEvery Saturday\, families can drop in to the Museum of the History of Science for Out of the Deep\, a hands-on session exploring the fascinating world of marine reptiles. \n\n\n\nBetween 11.00am and 1.00pm\, visitors of all ages can handle real specimens and learn more about creatures that once lived beneath the waves. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and requires no booking. Please note there are no sessions on 04 April (Easter weekend) or 26 December. \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 Saturday at 11.00am\, except 27 December 2026 \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/out-of-the-deep/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Out-of-the-Deep.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:20260704T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260509T101512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T222311Z UID:10012531-1783162800-1783177200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Hands-on History! Alice’s Day Edition DESCRIPTION:Hands-on History! Alice’s Day Edition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Hands-on History! Alice’s Day Edition\n\n\n\nCome and have a go at handling some of the museum objects at Alice’s Day\, special edition of hands-on history drop-in session! \n\n\n\nVolunteers will help you to touch\, feel and handle objects ranging from teapots to photographs. You’ll also get to learn about the stories behind the objects and how they connect to Alice’s story. \n\n\n\nFind the hands-on history station in Gallery One of the Museum of Oxford\, 11.00am to 3.00pm.  \n\n\n\nThis is a drop-in session with no need to book. Included with museum entry. \n\n\n\nPlease note this activity is subject to volunteer availability. \n\n\n\nAccess \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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. No booking required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 04 July 2026 at 11.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n4 hours \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/hands-on-history-3/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Hands-on-History-Alices-Day-Edition.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20230630T204621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T013800Z UID:10011407-1783189800-1783189800@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/2026-07-04/ 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:20260705T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20250910T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T152404Z UID:10012804-1783209600-1783295999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights\, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman.\n\n\n\nVisit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train\, and our restoration workshops\n\n\n\nMarvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway\, locomotives\, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’\n\n\n\nGet hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages.  The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.\n\n\n\nDescend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating\, smaller items in the Museum. \n\n\n\nDiscover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.\n\n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 with Gift Aid)                  Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am\, with the last entries at 2.30pm.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. \n\n\n\nPlease also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer’s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.\n\n\n\nOn arrival at Didcot Parkway Station\, please show your ticket to GWR staff\, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.\n\n\n\nHead up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.\n\n\n\nOn arrival\, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.\n\n\n\nWe suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre\, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.\n\n\n\nYou can step across the tracks around the centre\, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.\n\n\n\nPlease do not climb down into\, or jump across\, the inspection pits.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPlease listen to the briefings from staff\, and please do ask questions.\n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-steam-days-3/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Didcot-Railway-Centre-Steam-Days.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:20260705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20220909T134508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012139Z UID:10008978-1783245600-1783252800@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/2026-07-05/ 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:20260705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20220909T120824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T170731Z UID:10007431-1783245600-1783260000@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/2026-07-05/ 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:20260705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20220909T140106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004943Z UID:10007168-1783245600-1783260000@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/2026-07-05/ 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:20260706T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20250531T160735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T233754Z UID:10011092-1783357200-1783362600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Death Café DESCRIPTION:Death Café\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Death Café\n\n\n\nWe all share the knowledge that one day we shall die: \n\n\n\nDeath Cafes\, supported by experienced facilitators\, offer a safe place for people of all ages and beliefs (or none) to come together and share open\, relaxed conversations around death and dying over tea and cake. \n\n\n\nFar from being awkward or morbid\, these discussions are informative\, open\, friendly and supportive. There can even be humour\, as people begin to make connections\, ask questions and find relief in talking openly with others who share similar thoughts\, fears or experiences. \n\n\n\nIt’s FREE\, but please turn up a few minutes early so we can start promptly; these meetings can by their very nature be fairly intimate and we ask you not to arrive late or leave early if you possibly can. \n\n\n\nCafe facilities are closed on Mondays\, so you’re welcome to bring your own drinks. Biscuits are provided and a small donation is gratefully accepted. \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\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Old Fire Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Old Fire Station in Oxford is an arts centre with a unique social mission\, combining creativity with community impact. Located in the city centre\, it hosts a vibrant programme of theatre\, exhibitions\, music\, comedy\, and workshops. \n\n\n\nIt shares its space with the homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Oxford\, supporting people experiencing homelessness through training and opportunities in the arts. By bringing artists\, audiences\, and vulnerable communities together\, The Old Fire Station aims to challenge inequality and inspire positive change. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Old Fire Station\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/death-cafe/ LOCATION:Old Fire Station\, Oxford\, 40 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AQ CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Death-Cafe.webp GEO:51.7535561;-1.2622196 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Fire Station Oxford 40 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 George Street:geo:-1.2622196,51.7535561 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260520T173551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T173556Z UID:10012569-1783366200-1783366200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Michelle Wolf: Best Job In The World DESCRIPTION:Michelle Wolf: Best Job In The World\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Michelle Wolf: Best Job In The World\n\n\n\nA brand new stand up show from the chaotic mind of a mother of two who is typing this with one hand because the other is always holding someone or something. \n\n\n\nMichelle Wolf delivers a hilarious deconstruction of society\, gender roles and testicles. Metaphorically. For the love of God\, metaphorically. You’ll learn\, you’ll laugh and you’ll find out what is actually the best job in the world. \n\n\n\nWolf has released four stand-up specials across Netflix and HBO to critical acclaim\, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. \n\n\n\nShe is also known for her appearances on The Daily Show (Comedy Central)\, The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix)\, and making international headlines as the much-buzzed-about headliner of the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. \n\n\n\nIn the UK she has guested on shows such as Have I Got News for You\, QI and Would I Lie to You? (BBC). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Influential\, daring and brilliant.”  \n\n\n\nRolling Stone \n\n\n\n\n\n“Smart and sly.”  \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \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\n£17.00 to £34.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 06 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show does not include an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strong language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/michelle-wolf-best-job-in-the-world/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Michelle-Wolf-Best-Job-In-The-World.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T134500 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260610T010735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T010740Z UID:10012910-1783429200-1783431900@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Stories of Oxford Tours DESCRIPTION:Stories of Oxford tours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stories of Oxford Tours\n\n\n\nThese guided tours are led by a dedicated volunteer team and will give you an introduction to the people and stories of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe guides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum\, lasting 30-45 minutes\, with time for questions at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom football to fairgrounds\, marmalade to Morris Motors\, patron saints to pubs\, barges\, bones\, and all types of quirky customs — there’s something for everyone in the stories of Oxford and its people. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Museum of Oxford’s Gift Shop\, inside the Oxford Town Hall. \n\n\n\nEach tour has a capacity of 10 people. \n\n\n\nThere are several topics to choose from as follows: \n\n\n\nA history of Oxford in 6 objects  \n\n\n\nAlways wanted to know about our city? Come and listen to a guide take you from Saxon times to the present day. The guide will use six objects to explain Oxford’s history\, including the city origins\, the city and the University\, the English Civil War\, literary Oxford\, scientific Oxford and industrial Oxford. \n\n\n\nAn introduction to Oxford’s past \n\n\n\nWhat is it that is unique about Oxford? The city is well known around the world. This tour identifies some of the features that have made the city so special. From the Saxon period when the city was already an important settlement\, through the development of the university\, the important role played by the city in the English Civil Wars\, to more recent features such as the growth of the car industry under the leadership of William Morris\, the Covered Market and the important literary figures linked to the city\, the tour will give you an insight which should stimulate interest in finding out more. The Museum is an ideal starting point for you to discover Oxford’s amazing past. \n\n\n\nArtisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts\, and Creations \n\n\n\nWhat connects James Bond’s favourite breakfast with the South Pole? How did a small Oxford boutique become the “Holy Grail” of fashion? Encompassing cutting-edge design\, folk frivolities\, and extremely rare architecture\, (not the spire kind); Oxford Arts is unique. Explore our city’s rich creative heritage through a hand-picked selection of artisan objects. \n\n\n\nOxford Night Out \n\n\n\nSince medieval times Oxford has been famous for its vibrant social and cultural scene\, making it one of the best places for a night out in the UK. In this tour\, we will explore four aspects of a night out in Oxford through the ages: pubs\, music venues\, cinema and theatre\, and St. Giles Fair\, highlighting topics of celebrity\, disorder\, and hygiene. Join on what promises to be an exciting and\, at times\, surprising\, tour. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Story \n\n\n\nThis tour will explore the stories of the city\, and the city of stories. This includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\, Oxford’s cinemas\, and Oxford as a film location and place of inspiration for stories. \n\n\n\nThis Talented Town \n\n\n\nA mixture of Oxford city specialities\, this tour will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from this spectacular town. \n\n\n\nTours – June-November 2026\n\n\n\nTuesday 09 June – Artisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts and Creations \n\n\n\nThursday 18 June – Artisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts and Creations \n\n\n\nSaturday 27 June – This Talented Town \n\n\n\nTuesday 07 July – The Oxford Story \n\n\n\nThursday 16 July – An Introduction to Oxford’s Past \n\n\n\nSaturday 25 July – An Oxford Night Out \n\n\n\nTuesday 18 August – The Oxford Story \n\n\n\nSaturday 29 August – This Talented Town \n\n\n\nThursday 10 September – An Introduction to Oxford’s Past \n\n\n\nTuesday 15 September – Artisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts and Creations \n\n\n\nSaturday 26 September – An Oxford Night Out \n\n\n\nThursday 08 October – An Introduction to Oxford’s Past \n\n\n\nTuesday 17 November – The Oxford Story \n\n\n\nSaturday 28 November – An Oxford Night Out \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\nTickets prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £4.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (subject to a transaction fee of £0.88) or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\n18 & 27 June\n\n\n\n07\, 16 & 25 July\n\n\n\n18 & 29 August\n\n\n\n10\, 15 & 26 September\n\n\n\n08 & 20 October\n\n\n\n05\, 17 & 28 November\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdults and 12+ \n\n\n\nPhoto consent: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs may be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stories-of-oxford-tours-4/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stories-of-Oxford-tours-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T144500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T154500 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260326T093407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T093719Z UID:10012323-1783435500-1783439100@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College DESCRIPTION:Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College\n\n\n\nAn informal walk around Trinity’s famous gardens\, focusing on recent developments which have updated the historic gardens and adopted more sustainable practices. \n\n\n\nHead Gardener Kate Burtonwood and her team will share the restoration of the lawns and impactful 120m border\, while touring around the college’s open spaces and private gardens. \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 – £10.00 \n\n\n\nTickets including optional cream tea – £18.50 \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\nTuesday 28 April\, Tuesday 07 July\, Tuesday 08 September and Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 2.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nAdd an optional cream tea snack with home-baked scones in the café! Please check times carefully when booking\, as the cream tea will take place at 2.00pm\, before the advertised tour start time. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/gardens-in-bloom-tours-of-trinity-college/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:Trinity College Gardens\, Oxford\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Gardens-In-Bloom-Tours-of-Trinity-College.webp GEO:51.7543894;-1.2567075 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trinity College Gardens Oxford Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2567075,51.7543894 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T214500 DTSTAMP:20260610T061704 CREATED:20260518T162824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T163007Z UID:10012547-1783452600-1783460700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Gigspanner Big Band in Concert DESCRIPTION:Gigspanner Big Band in Concert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gigspanner Big Band in Concert\n\n\n\nThe Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music… \n\n\n\nTheir high-energy\, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental\, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots\, The Telegraph and The Wire\, where they were described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre’. \n\n\n\nBeginning life as a trio – with legendary Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight being joined by percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack – the line-up has been expanded to form the Gigspanner Big Band\, with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin – BBC Folk Awards ‘Best Duo’) and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire\, John Spiers\, joining the fray. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Gigspanner Big Band in Concert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Peter Knight\, as part of Steeleye Span’s classic 1970s line-up\, helped invent a brand of folk rock that is still influential today\, John Spiers\, has had an equally profound impact on the landscape of traditional music over the last two decades. \n\n\n\n2025 was a highlight year for the Band\, marked by the release of their album Turnstone\, which was nominated for the inaugural Folk Album of the Year 2025 Awards\, and featured in several ‘Album of the Year’ listings\, including esteemed music journal SONGLINES. \n\n\n\nCharacterised by riotous inventiveness\, technically gifted individual playing and subtle collaborative interaction\, this coming together of several of the biggest names on the folk-roots scene\, combines a deep knowledge of roots traditions with a ceaselessly boundary pushing approach. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Gigspanner Big Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Their collective elan has a forceful presence unmatched in British Folk. A faultless cavalcade” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“The kind of re-enchantment which only comes from top-class musicians with a deep understanding of their material. Simply remarkable” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nR2 Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll orders will be subject to a per transaction booking fee of £2.75. \n\n\n\nPlease see additonal information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hour 15 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/gigspanner-big-band-in-concert/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/gigspanner-big-band-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T061705 CREATED:20241220T193751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T145645Z UID:10004447-1783468800-1783900799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Henley Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:About Henley Festival 2026\n\n\n\nMark your diaries. Henley Festival 2026 will take place from 08 to 12 July 2026. \n\n\n\nHenley Festival is an exclusive boutique black-tie festival that takes place over five days\, celebrating the best of the UK and International music and arts. \n\n\n\nThe festival is a truly unique event. It embraces a vibrant programme from pop to world music\, classical to jazz where art and gastronomy share equal billing with music. \n\n\n\nIndulge in a whole range of dining and drinking options at Henley Festival\, from riverside fine-dining to grazing\, plus a wealth of bars throughout the site. \n\n\n\nThis event listing still contains information from previous festivals to give you a sense of what to expect in 2026. The page will be updated with information about the 2026 festival when it becomes available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be able to purchase your Henley Festival tickets as follows: \n\n\n\n\nPatrons – Monday 27 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nPlatinum Friends – Thursday 30 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nGold Friends – Friday 31 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nSilver Friends – Monday 03 February 10.00am\n\n\n\nBronze Friends – Tuesday 04 February 10.00am\n\n\n\nGeneral Public – Thursday 06 February 10.00am\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHenley Festival 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nFloating stage headlinersBoy George & Culture Club / Sugababes / Lulu / Björn Again / Alex James’ Britpop Classical / Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra with very special guest\, Laura Mvula / Bootleg Beatles \n\n\n\nPure Heaven – The Festival ClubEzra Collective / Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems / Resident DJ \n\n\n\nComedy at the Paradiso & RiversideAlan Davies / Shappi Khorsandi / Russell Kane / Geoff Norcott / Suzi Ruffell / Julian Clary \n\n\n\nRise by Henley FestivalCreating opportunities for emerging talent to learn\, perform and flourishEmily Wishart / Llinos Emanuel / The Public Eye / Josephine Shaw / Emre / 3 Days of Wonder / Charlotte Campbell / Tony Mac / Bruna Garcia / Natalie McCool / Adjua / Black Gloss Wardrobe / Jack Browett \n\n\n\nJazz & swing at the ParadisoFlash Mob Jazz / Saint Six / Natty Congeroo & The Flames of Rhythm / Brad Kella / Acantha Lang \n\n\n\nWorld in the Bedouin TentDarwin and The Finches / The Dominos / Katya / Alex Francis / Leila McKenzie / JG Collective / Remi Bankyln / Vince Freeman / St. Catherine’s Child / Fresh Collective \n\n\n\nVisual arts in Henley Festival’s Galleries & Sculpture GardenHaut de Gamme | The Barker GalleryCircus Gallery | Harriet Gosling | Catriona WoodRock Legends Live | Hypergallery | The Drang GalleryAmber Gallery | Tommy Gurr | Superstars | James Marshall \n\n\n\nPlaydate @ Henley FestivalTweedy’s Massive Solo Show / Exciting Science / The Giant Balloon Show / Pirate Party with Gem\, from CBeebies Swashbuckle / MC Grammar / Bubbles Man / Doodle Jam / The Fire Fighters / Raindrops on Roses / Shed of Stories / The Party Poppers / Wally Wonky / Circus Skills Workshops \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoving Troupe at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nAs you explore the Henley Festival site\, you will once again be dazzled and amazed by a roaming troupe of entertainers. Here’s what’s in store for when you arrive… \n\n\n\nAcro Chaps (a trio of mustachioed acrobats)\, Bad Nana’s (Granny Turismo)\, Cirque Pyromantic (Electroglide Butterflies)\, Elton Wrong (rock/pop icon driving along on a piano at a speed of 4 mph)\, Super Tenants (band and interactive party starters)\, The Bouncers (stilts)\, The Miniscule of Sound (The Worlds Smallest Nightclub)\, Tommy Gurr Painting Live \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nThe visual arts programme will see stunning contemporary art\, sculpture and installation right across the site. There will be remarkable installations from artists all over the world with artwork like you’ve never seen before. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Sunday at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nFamily Sunday is a daytime ticketed fun-filled music\, comedy\, visual and performance art event for our younger audience. Entry to the evening festival event is not included. Family Sunday opens at 10.00am and closes at 1.30pm. There is free parking for Family Sunday only between 9.30am and 2.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nEvent website \n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nGeneral public booking will be available from February 2026. \n\n\n\nSee the FAQs section below for information about the various ticket options available for you to experience Henley Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nDress code:The Henley Festival has a dress code of Black Tie. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines – think dinner jackets\, evening trousers and bow ties for men\, long or short evening wear for ladies\, sequins and sparkle! The only exception is for the Henley Symphony Orchestra Saturday Lunchtime Concert and the Family Sunday children’s event. \n\n\n\nAge limits:There is a lower age limit for the festival. On Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday\, it is 14+ years\, and on Saturday and Sunday\, it is 12+ years. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. \n\n\n\nWeather:The Henley Festival gates open at 6.00pm. There are many covered areas within the enclosure\, but if you are on the Lawn or have a General Admission ticket\, make sure you bring some protective outerwear for the Main Stage concert. In exceptional weather\, no umbrellas are allowed\, but Wellington boots are welcome – the more colourful\, the better. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the different ticket types?+\n\n\n\n\nThere are various ticket options for you to experience Henley Festival. \n\n\n\nGrandstand (A\, B and C) tickets offer the opportunity to see everything at the festival and enjoy the Floating Stage concert from an allocated\, undercover seat in the Grandstand. These tickets are priced according to their view (in varying degrees) of the Floating Stage. \n\n\n\nLawn (Premier\, A\, B\, C and Restricted View) tickets give you the chance to see everything at the festival and view the Floating Stage concert under the stars in an allocated seat on the grassed Lawn area. These tickets are priced according to their view (in varying degrees) of the Floating Stage. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission tickets provide a perfect way to enjoy the events\, performances\, restaurants and bars around the site – a great ticket if you want to wander around. Please be aware that this is not a ticket suitable for viewing the Headline Floating Stage concert and will not give access to the Lawn and Grandstand seats. General Admission ticket holders will be able to hear the performance and may be able to see the stage from a distance\, but this is not guaranteed. \n\n\n\nWhat is an Under 18’s ticket? \n\n\n\nHenley Festival offers an evening ticket for visitors aged under 18. Age limits for this ticket type are 14 to 17 years on Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday and 12 to 17 years on Saturday and Sunday. An Under 18s wristband will be allocated at the festival entrance upon arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I buy tickets on the night?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, you can buy tickets throughout the festival week\, either online or at the box office during opening times (subject to availability). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes everyone in my party have to have their own e-ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, everyone must have their own individual tickets ready to be scanned at the front gates. Please keep your ticket safe and remember to bring it to the event with you. \n\n\n\nYou will need to keep your ticket with you throughout the night\, particularly for the Floating Stage concert as Lawn and Grandstand ticket holders will need their seat and row number. You may be asked by security to show your e-ticket at any point during the evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I need a wristband?+\n\n\n\n\nWristbands will be given out at the Festival gates upon presentation of a valid ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat can I do with a spare ticket on the night?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Box Office is unable to help customers with the re-sale of any spare tickets. Please ensure you buy only the amount of tickets you need. You are welcome to pass them on to Friends or Family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time should I arrive?+\n\n\n\n\nThe car park opens at 4.00pm. The festival gates open at 5.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I wear?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Henley Festival has a dress code of Black Tie. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines. So dig out your best frock. You can never be overdressed at Henley! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can I make a restaurant reservation?+\n\n\n\n\nDining reservations are only available to those who have purchased a valid festival ticket. Reservations can be made (subject to availability) when booking your tickets\, by telephone or online. Please contact the Box Office on 01491 843404 if you have already purchased your festival tickets and subsequently would like to make a dining reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there car parking available?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, and you will be able to purchase a car park pass at the time of your booking\, which will then be sent to you via your e-ticket in June. \n\n\n\nIf you have booked in advance\, you will be directed to either Car Park 1 or Car Park 2 as requested. Once there\, you will be pointed to the next available car parking space. \n\n\n\nFestival guests who purchase a Car Park Pass on the night will be directed to the next available area in Car Park 2 (subject to availability). \n\n\n\nEach evening the car parks will open from 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nOn Family Sunday\, Car Park 1 will open at 9.30am\, and all cars must be removed by 2.00pm. Free parking is available for Family Sunday only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring a boat?+\n\n\n\n\nThere are limited moorings within the Henley Festival enclosure available to purchase and for the exclusive use of festival ticket holders only. All guests on board must have a valid festival ticket and abide by the Black Tie dress code. \n\n\n\nAvailable moorings must be paid for at the time of booking. Following on\, you will be contacted by the Henley Festival Mooring Team and asked to complete and return a mooring form. Mooring positions are allocated by Henley Festival and cannot be chosen by the customer. Moorings are not transferable or refundable. \n\n\n\nBoats with pre-booked moorings may arrive from 3.00pm on the day of their booking and must leave by midday the following day. You can access your boat throughout the evening – you must retain both ticket and wristband to regain access to the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I get to the festival from the riverbank?+\n\n\n\n\nYou can get into the festival from the riverbank if you have a valid ticket and a wristband which can be collected from one of the wristband exchange points on the towpath. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan we be dropped off and collected by boat?+\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Hobbs of Henley on 01491 572035 for further advice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is the Henley Festival Site Box Office?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Henley Festival Site Box Office is located on the left-hand side\, towards the festival entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time does the festival Box Office open and close?+\n\n\n\n\nThe site Box Office is open from 2.00pm to 9.00pm from Wednesday to Sunday during festival week. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\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 \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Henley Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Culture\nHenley Festival unveils spectacular 2026 line up for five summer nights\n\n Arts & Culture\nSubmissions open for RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize 2026\n\n Arts & Culture\nRISE by Henley Festival opens 2026 Emerging Artist Prize applications\n\n Arts & Culture\nHemani announced as Henley Festival’s Headline Sponsor for 2026 \n \n\n\n\nView more URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/henley-festival/ LOCATION:Henley-on-Thames Town Centre\, Market Place\, RG9 2AQ\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2AQ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/henley-festival-2021-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.5371904;-0.9066122 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henley-on-Thames Town Centre Market Place RG9 2AQ Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2AQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place\, RG9 2AQ:geo:-0.9066122,51.5371904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T153000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061705 CREATED:20260317T075017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T075033Z UID:10012308-1783519200-1783524600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Shops of Oxford DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Shops of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Shops of Oxford\n\n\n\n‘Do you remember Woolworths\, Elliston & Cavell\, or the Cadena Tea Rooms?’ \n\n\n\nTown centre shops often evoke powerful memories of time and place. It could be the location of a first date\, a Saturday job\, a regular meeting point\, or the place you went for a favourite childhood treat. \n\n\n\nJoin Maurice East to explore the history of Oxford through the fascinating stories of ever-changing city centre shops through the ages. \n\n\n\nThe tour will explore: the ‘shambles’ of medieval Oxford; the hidden Jewish quarter of St Aldates; the alleyways of the covered market; lost coaching inns; grand department stores; the controversial destruction of a famous hotel; and much much more! \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information: \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours. It starts and ends at the Town Hall. \n\n\n\nThe route is flat\, on paved streets and is easy walking. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Maurice East \n\n\n\nMaurice East is a local historian who was born and raised in Oxford. He interprets the social history of the city through the lens of growing up as a ‘townie’ and shines a spotlight on stories far off the usual tourist trail. His main area of research is the history of car making at Cowley and how the arrival of industry\, cars and blue collar workers changed Oxford forever in the early twentieth century. \n\n\n\nAccess \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event include access to the Museum’s Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 29 April and 08 July 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-the-lost-shops-of-oxford/2026-07-08/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-The-Lost-Shops-of-Oxford.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T061705 CREATED:20260516T101245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T101256Z UID:10011642-1783537200-1783537200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Divine Comedy DESCRIPTION:The Divine Comedy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Divine Comedy\n\n\n\nA lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last The Divine Comedy studio album\, the top 5 Office Politics\, in 2019. \n\n\n\nTheir entire back catalogue was lovingly remastered and rereleased in 2020\, while a sensational best of\, Charmed Life\, also went top 5 when it came out in 2022\, accompanied by a suitably wonderful nationwide tour. \n\n\n\nThe Divine Comedy’s hits include National Express\, Something for the Weekend\, A Lady of a Certain Age and Our Mutual Friend. \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 £43.77 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 08 July 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nShow start – TBC \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nU16s must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nNo U14s in the standing area. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-divine-comedy/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Divine-Comedy.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:20260708T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T214500 DTSTAMP:20260610T061705 CREATED:20260330T164711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T164752Z UID:10006140-1783539000-1783547100@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Simon & Garfunkel Story DESCRIPTION:The Simon & Garfunkel Story\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Simon & Garfunkel Story\n\n\n\nFew shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story\, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50 countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End\, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium. \n\n\n\nUsing huge projection photos and original film footage\, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson\, Cecilia\, Bridge Over Troubled Water\, Homeward Bound\, and many more. \n\n\n\nWith standing ovations at every performance at the show Art Garfunkel himself loved\, you don’t want to miss this international sensation. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n The Simon & Garfunkel Story\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\nFantastic! \n\n\n\nElaine Paige\, BBC Radio 2 \n\n\n\n\n\nAuthentic and exciting \n\n\n\nThe Stage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStats and facts\n\n\n\nOver 250\,000 people across the world have seen ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End\, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium. \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\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £30.68Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95. \n\n\n\nDates & times:Wednesday 08 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:2 hours 15 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:12+ \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/the-simon-garfunkel-story/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/the-simon-and-garfunkel-story-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