
Hello and welcome to your invaluable guide to the best events, exhibitions and things to do throughout June 2023 in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
June. Summer festivals, outdoor entertainment, theatrical delights, sporting spectacles, Royal events, and more, June is one of the most lively and exciting months to be in Oxfordshire.
There is a lot to do across Oxfordshire, and it goes without saying that we’ve put in the legwork and pulled together a list of brilliant things to do in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
As the month progresses, be sure to fit in a festival or two. From music to Shakespeare, food and drink to flowers, and contemporary art, be warned, there’s something or the other happening nearby this month.
Make time for brunch at one of the many local restaurants with outdoor seating, or pack a picnic basket and find yourself a coveted spot at any of our numerous parks, open spaces and nature reserves and other lovely places to enjoy the sun in Oxfordshire.
And if you fancy venturing further afield, consider taking a cultural day trip to London’s west end on a Sunday (the capital city is relatively calmer then) for a matinee in one of London’s theatres.
Need we say again that this is a curated list of things to do in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this June. Take a look at the “What’s on” section, where you’ll find a growing array of events in Oxford and across Oxfordshire, plus unmissable ones beyond the county that would make for a great day out.
Got an event that should be on the list? List your event on The Oxford Magazine website and reach our growing audience of people who live, work or place in Oxfordshire. Once again, welcome to your invaluable guide to what’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this June.
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical
When: 27 May to 01 JuneWhere: New Theatre OxfordBuy ticketsRead more: An Officer and a Gentleman The MusicalPrepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more. Don’t miss your chance to experience this captivating romance brought to life on stage.
Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2024
When: 03 & 04 JuneWhere: Blenheim PalaceEvery year, competitors and spectators are welcomed to the stunning surroundings of Blenheim Palace to take part in one of the most spectacular triathlons in Europe, set against the backdrop of a World Heritage Site. With loads of on-the-day activities in the race village, Blenheim Palace Triathlon is a great event for a full family day out.
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Witney Music Festival 2024
When: 07 & 08 JuneWhere: The Leys, WitneyRead more: Witney Music Festival 2024Witney Music Festival 2023 is a fantastic two-day open-air music festival for all the family in Witney, Oxfordshire. It is the biggest music event in the Witney calendar, drawing in a record-breaking crowd of more than 15,000 in 2019.
Festival lineup includes: TBC
Nocturne Live 2024 at Blenheim Palace
When: 12 to 16 JuneWhere: Blenheim PalaceBuy ticketsRead more: Nocturne Live 2024 at Blenheim PalaceNocturne Live turns The Great Court at Blenheim Palace into a grand arena with world-class acts and 10,000 seats. It can be an all-day affair with VIP dining in the famous State Rooms, a stroll in the palace’s vast grounds, or a waterside picnic. It can also be an evening gig for those who just want to hear their favourite live music.
Festival lineup includes: Crowded House / Sheryl Crow
Six the Musical
When: 25 to 29 JuneWhere: New Theatre OxfordBuy ticketsRead more: Six the MusicalFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves, but their lipstick is rebellious red.
Race for Life Oxford 2024
When: 02 JulyWhere: University ParksRead more: Race for Life Oxford 2024The Race for Life Oxford 2023 features a 5k and 10K race that unites thousands of people with one purpose – to raise valuable funds for life-saving research. The 10k race is a great step up from the 5k event that’s still achievable for everyone. Join a Race for Life 5k or 10k event and help raise valuable funds for cancer-beating research.
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