What’s on in Oxford
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s most-loved comedy returns in a darker, dreamlike reimagining as Headlong and Shakespeare’s Globe uncover the shadowy heart of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, where love, power and illusion collide beneath falling summer snow.
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The Brand New Heavies
Since forming in 1990, The Brand New Heavies have blended classic ’70s funk with contemporary soul, producing chart-topping albums and enduring hits. Their evolving sound continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, most recently through acclaimed releases and sell out orchestral tours.
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The Tale of the Loneliest Whale
Hoglets Theatre presents a joyful, interactive deep-sea adventure following Whale on a quest to find a friend who hears his song, featuring beautiful puppets, original music and playful encounters that celebrate friendship, difference and being yourself.
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A Grain of Sand
A Grain of Sand tells the story of Renad, a young Gazan girl on a perilous journey, blending Palestinian folklore with real-life testimonies from children in Gaza in a moving one-woman show about resilience, imagination and a child’s right to hope.
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Education, Education, Education
Oxford Playhouse Young Company returns with Education, Education, Education, The Wardrobe Ensemble’s sharp and funny love letter to 1990s Britain, exploring classroom chaos, political promises and youthful rebellion in an intimate, fast-paced production staged with the audience on stage.
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Outside the Box – A Live Show About Death
Written and performed by Liz Rothschild, Outside the Box is a funny, provocative and uplifting live storytelling show drawing on decades of life and work, offering a thoughtful exploration of mortality that speaks to everyone and may change how audiences view both life and death.
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Roy Diblik: Future planting practices
Acclaimed plantsman and author Roy Diblik discusses future planting practices, exploring naturalistic perennial design, plant diversity and the evolving partnership between gardeners, plants and nature, where thoughtful stewardship and the process of gardening itself create lasting beauty.
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When Jack Hare Stole the Sun King’s Crown
As winter fades into spring, award-winning storyteller Jason Buck weaves ancient myth and traditional storytelling into a vivid modern tale, celebrating seasonal festivals while warning of unseen dangers still lurking in the cold shadows beyond the rising sun.
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Oxford Bach Choir: Elgar – The Kingdom
Oxford Bach Choir returns with Elgar’s The Kingdom, the second part of its two-year Elgar Project, featuring the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Benjamin Nicholas and a distinguished line-up of soloists in this powerful continuation of the Apostles’ story.
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Michelle de Swarte: The Afters
Michelle de Swarte brings her sharp wit and brutally honest storytelling to Oxford in The Afters, sharing hilarious reflections on life, youth, wellness, and premenopause, following her acclaimed work on BBC’s Spent and appearances on Netflix and Sky/HBO.
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Thank You For The Music: The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
This smash hit ABBA tribute returns with a brand new show, celebrating the band’s greatest number one hits in a dazzling, high-energy production touring nationwide.
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Mika and the Polar Bear
Mika and the Polar Bear is a magical dance-theatre adventure for all ages, following an unexpected friendship forged after a climate disaster, brought to life through original music, digital animation and enchanting puppetry.
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Richard Chappell Dance: BLOOM
Richard Chappell Dance’s BLOOM marks 20 years of Dancin’ Oxford with a powerful triple bill exploring nature, connection and modern life through contemporary dance, poetry and live music.
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Man in the Mirror: A Tribute to Michael Jackson
A high-energy tribute celebrating the music of Michael Jackson, starring acclaimed tribute artist CJ. Featuring iconic hits, dazzling choreography and stunning visuals, Man in the Mirror delivers an electrifying live concert experience honouring the King of Pop’s extraordinary legacy.
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Christian Zacharias
Renowned pianist and conductor Christian Zacharias presents an intimate recital spanning Haydn, Schubert, Couperin, Scarlatti and Poulenc, revealing his distinctive artistry, intellectual depth and expressive clarity across centuries of keyboard music.
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Maisky and Eschenbach
Mischa Maisky joins Christoph Eschenbach and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of Romantic masterpieces, from Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky to Bruch, Respighi and Schumann, showcasing the cello’s expressive power and orchestral warmth.