What’s on in Oxford
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Oxford Millennium Orchestra: Romeo and Juliet Suite 2 Prokofiev
Founded in 2000, the Oxford Millennium Orchestra unites undergraduates, postgraduates, and community musicians to perform classics and hidden gems, offering young musicians the chance to learn from seasoned professionals under the direction of conductor Joe Davies.
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Steven Isserlis & Connie Shih
The JdP welcomes world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis for a recital featuring masterpieces from Stiasthy, Moscheles, Dvořák, Suk, Janáček, and Martinů, highlighting the cello repertoire and inaugurating a new series with pianist Connie Shih.
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Olivier International Recitals: Ferdinand Piano Trio
The Ferdinand Piano Trio returns to Olivier Hall, performing Clara Schumann’s beautiful G minor trio and Mendelssohn’s impassioned D minor trio.
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Four Last Songs
Experience a deeply moving evening of Wagner and Strauss, featuring Lucy Crowe performing the Four Last Songs and Gordon Hunt in the Oboe Concerto, all conducted by Marios Papadopoulos. A poignant programme of beauty, emotion and orchestral mastery.
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Shostakovich 5 with Oxford University Philharmonia
OUPhil returns to the Sheldonian Theatre with a dynamic programme led by Joe Sollis, featuring Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, and Ruth Gipps’ Symphony No. 2 in an evening of orchestral brilliance.
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Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening
The Theatre Chipping Norton welcomes Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening for a special evening of jigs, reels, and heart-wrenching airs.
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Instruments of Time and Truth: Handel’s Messiah
Handel’s Messiah by Instruments of Time and Truth at University Church of St Mary the Virgin is a highlight of Oxford’s musical calendar by city’s period-instrument orchestra.
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Swing Into Christmas
Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count Orchestra as they Swing Into Christmas.
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Funk & So/ul DayEve Xmas Party
Tony ‘So’ Nanton steps up to headline the ultimate Funky Xmas Party, joined by Soul Revue and DJ Spex for a night of feel-good classics and dance-floor energy.
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Country Roadshow: Nashville’s Biggest Party Comes to the UK
Oxford welcomes a taste of Nashville this December as the Country Roadshow arrives at the O2 Academy. Expect tribute acts, line dancing, competitions, and more – with the first 100 guests receiving a free cowboy hat.
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Limehouse Lizzy
Limehouse Lizzy keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive with a powerful, high-energy tribute celebrating the iconic songs, sound and legacy of Philip Lynott and his legendary band.
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OCF present Osprey & Co / Db Band / Colsopuss / Lunar Kites & More
Get ready, rock fans—dB Band hits O2 Academy2 Oxford on 29 November 2025 for a high-energy night of powerful riffs, soaring vocals and unforgettable live intensity.
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Boogaloo
Boogaloo lands at O2 Academy Oxford. Spinning jam after jam from the 60s/70s/80s – all the classics, all night long! Let’s Dance!
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Babyshambles
Babyshambles officially return after eleven years, announcing new autumn and winter shows to mark the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed debut album Down in Albion.
