What’s on in Oxford
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Cru2 Oxford: Denon Reed, TS7 & Burt Cope
Cru2 brings an evening of dance and electronic music to the O2 Academy Oxford. This event features Denon Reed, TS7, and Burt Cope.
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Christmas – The Candlelight Concert
Celebrate the festive season with Christmas – The Candlelight Concert. Enjoy live performances of classic carols like ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Winter Wonderland’ in a magical candlelit setting for the whole family.
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Whitney – The Candlelight Concert
This Candlelight Concert is a stunning tribute to the legendary Whitney Houston.
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Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas Carol Concert 2025
Experience the sights of the Oxford Town Hall’s grand main hall and help raise money for local charities at Christmas time with the The Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas Carol Concert.
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Oxford Bach Choir & London Mozart Players: Mozart Mass in C minor & Haydn Te Deum
This festive season, Marios Papadopoulos conducts the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Messiah at the Olivier Hall.
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The Choir of The Queen’s College & Academy of Ancient Music: Handel’s Messiah
Join The Choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford, and the world-famous Academy of Ancient Music performance of Handel’s Messaiah
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah
This festive season, Marios Papadopoulos conducts the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Messiah at the Olivier Hall.
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Comedy Ladder – Christmas Cracker
Are you looking for a night of laughter and good times? Look no further. Comedy Ladder – Christmas Special features the best comedians in the UK and some you’ll even recognise off the telly.
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Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun
Simon Evans explores a glitch-ridden simulated reality, the looming AI Singularity and the lost charm of his analogue youth. From hitch-hiking to hedge porn, he delivers a witty, reflective show blending sharp observation with philosophical curiosity.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (Sort Of)
Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals return with a bonkers, music-powered panto mash-up of Jack & the Beanstalk. Expect loud beats, chaotic fun, silly surprises and a lo-fi, hi-tech family adventure packed with characters, songs and mayhem.
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Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes.
Fresh from a multi-award-winning, sellout Edinburgh Fringe run, Joz Norris presents a surreal, thoughtful new show exploring ambition, closure and what comes after completing your life’s work. Expect the inventive, absurd brilliance fans know from his acclaimed BBC Radio 4 projects.
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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Mark Simmons, known from Mock The Week, BT Sport, and ITV, returns in 2026 with Jest To Impress. Expect razor-sharp one-liners, spontaneous audience-driven jokes, and the continued success of his acclaimed podcast Jokes With Mark Simmons.
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Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars bring the iconic club’s history to life with world-class jazz, rare archival footage, and vivid stories of old Soho, gangland encounters, and the musicians who shaped a global legend.
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Sláine: The Horned God
Step into a mythic Britain alive with heroes, villains, dragons, demons, and powerful gods. This dynamic retelling of the original graphic novel blends ancient Celtic legend with modern storytelling for a vivid, thrilling adventure audiences won’t forget.
