What’s on in Oxford
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Oxfordshire Mind Comedy Gala 2026
The Oxfordshire Mind Comedy Gala returns with a fantastic mix of top comedians and exciting new talent, all raising funds to support local mental health services. Hosted by Jericho Comedy, this feel-good event promises big laughs, brilliant performances, and an unforgettable day of stand-up.
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Tales from Acorn Wood
Step into the enchanting world of Tales from Acorn Wood as Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved characters come to life through songs, puppetry and interactive storytelling. A joyful family show perfect for young theatre-goers.
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Wilde Without the Boy
Experience Gerard Logan’s acclaimed performance of De Profundis and The Ballad of Reading Gaol, bringing Oscar Wilde’s most powerful writings vividly to life on stage.
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Say She She
Say She She’s three powerful voices — Piya Malik, Sabrina Mileo Cunningham and Nya Gazelle Brown — came together after a kismet New York City night, uniting London, DC and NYC backgrounds into a soaring friendship that now fuels their unmistakable sound.
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Bingo Lingo – Oxford
Bingo Lingo is the night to get absolutely plastered with on-stage antics and chaos with prizes that will change your life forever.
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Simple feat. 4AM KRU – Early Show
Join Simple feat. 4AM KRU at O2 Academy Oxford on Friday 28 November 2025 at 11.00pm. Over 18s only. ID required.
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In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World at the Ashmolean Museum uncovers the hidden histories behind Britain’s most beloved blooms. Explore over 100 artworks and objects that reveal how plant exploration and trade shaped landscapes, cultures, and economies – from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies.
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Where’s Father Christmas?
Discover a magical Oxford Playhouse festive adventure filled with songs, stories, activities, and a search for Father Christmas.
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Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
Celebrate the music of George Michael with Rob Lamberti, whose uncanny vocals and stage presence bring hits from Wham! to George’s solo career to life. A fan-favourite tribute hailed as “nothing short of perfection” and guaranteed to get audiences dancing.
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Killer Couples with Emma Kenny
Emma Kenny returns with Killer Couples, a gripping true crime show exploring how love can twist into terror. Through chilling real-life cases, Emma examines the psychology behind couples who kill, revealing what drives passion to turn fatally dark.
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Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift
Murder comes to the countryside in the stage premiere of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift. Join DCI Barnaby and Sergeant Troy as they unravel secrets and rivalries in a gripping new theatrical whodunnit packed with twists, suspense, and charm.
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Blue – 25th Anniversary Tour
Pop icons Blue return for their 25th Anniversary Tour with special guests 911, celebrating their chart-topping hits and new album Reflections, out January 2026.
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Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring classic Christmas carols and festive holiday melodies, performed by a talented local string quartet.
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Harry Enfield and No Chums
Join legendary comedian Harry Enfield for an unforgettable evening of laughter and reflection as he revisits 40 years of comedy, revives classic characters like Loadsamoney and Kevin the Teenager, and answers audience questions with trademark wit and charm.
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Breakfast with Santa at Oxford Covered Market
Kick off the festive season with Breakfast with Santa at Oxford Covered Market. Father Christmas will meet children, help them write their Christmas letters, and collect them in his special North Pole post box.
