What’s on in Oxford
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Oxford Philharhmonic Orchestra: Spanish Nights
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra brings Spain’s colour and passion to life with de Falla, Rodrigo, Bizet and Rimsky-Korsakov, featuring guitarist Plínio Fernandes and Spanish conductor Antonio Méndez in an evening of fiery rhythms, folk-inspired melodies and orchestral brilliance.
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Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath
Edinburgh Best Show Award nominee Jessica Fostekew returns with Iconic Breath, a wildly funny exploration of coping, cancellation and emotional overload. Expect fearless stand-up, absurd revelations and big laughs as Jess searches for calm in a chaotic world.
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Gala Concert: Celebrating 80 Years of Twinning Between Oxford and Leiden
Celebrate 80 years of twinning between Oxford and Leiden with an elegant gala concert featuring operatic favourites and orchestral works, performed by OSJ Voices, guest musicians from Leiden, and soloists Dominic Bevan and Hannah Davey.
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Good Neighbours
Good Neighbours hit the road with their UK tour celebrating debut album Blue Sky Mentality. Packed with euphoric indie pop, soaring synths and big emotional themes, the record captures love, loss and resilience, written across a whirlwind year of touring and self-discovery.
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China Crisis
Pop legends China Crisis head back on the road with their Warped Tour 2026. Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon perform beloved chart hits like Wishful Thinking and Black Man Ray, alongside treasured deep cuts that have captivated fans for over four decades.
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Fell Out Boy + The Black Charade + L1NKN P4RK + Dookie Green Day Tribute
An explosive celebration of emo and pop punk brings Fell Out Boy, The Black Charade, L1NKN P4RK and Dookie Green Day Tribute together for one unforgettable night. Expect authentic costumes, dynamic choreography and powerful performances that channel the spirit of the genre at its peak.
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Maximo Park
Maximo Park mark the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed debut A Certain Trigger with a special live tour. Expect songs from the landmark album alongside the band’s greatest hits, celebrating a record that still resonates powerfully today.
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Oxford Coffee Concerts: Carducci String Quartet
Oxford Coffee Concerts presents Glass: Haydn: String Quartet in B flat major, op 76 no 4, Hob III:78 (“Sunrise”) and Beethoven: String Quartet no 9 in C major, op 59 no 3 (“Razumovsky”) by Carducci String Quartet.
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Family Cushion Concerts
The JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
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Oxford Coffee Concerts: Tim Horton
Oxford Coffee Concerts presents a programme of Chopin piano works featuring two expressive Nocturnes (C minor, F♯ minor) and all four of his dramatic Scherzos (B minor, B♭ minor, C♯ minor, E major) by Tim Horton.
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Oxford Piano Festival 2026
The Oxford Piano Festival is nine days of piano festivities, with a packed schedule of masterclasses and concerts from top names in the piano world.
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Lawrence Freedman: What does it take for Europe to lead on defence?
Renowned strategist Sir Lawrence Freedman explores whether Europe can take greater responsibility for its own defence, examining political will, military capability and strategic leadership amid the lessons of the Ukraine war and shifting US policy.
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Early Music 13: Julian Perkins
Early Music 13 welcomes Julian Perkins back to Oxford for a performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, played on a two-manual harpsichord. Following his acclaimed recital last year, Perkins brings fresh insight to one of Bach’s most celebrated masterpieces.
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Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan
Award-winning wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan is back on tour in 2026 with Lions and Tigers and Bears. Hear extraordinary stories from encounters with the world’s most powerful animals, spanning continents, extreme environments and a lifetime dedicated to revealing the secrets of the natural world.
