What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this May

From May Morning to Oxfordshire Artweeks, live music and plenty of drama, it’s time to start planning for an incredible month. Discover the best events and things to do with your invaluable guide to what’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this May.

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Blenheim 7K Fun Run
Blenheim 7K Fun Run

What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this May

Hello and welcome to your invaluable guide to the best events, exhibitions and things to do throughout May 2023 in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.

May: creeping warmth and pre-summer excitement. It’s one of Oxfordshire’s finest. And it’s right around the corner. First up, there’s May Morning on Magdalen Bridge. Crowds are always bigger on weekends and bank holidays.

Then, as the month progresses, be sure to check out the Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival – the UK’s oldest and biggest artist open studios and pop-up exhibition event – and feast your eyes on a huge range of creative activities by hundreds of artists, makers and designers.

Top up on your vitamin D 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 fine places to enjoy the sun in Oxfordshire.

For comedy lovers, you can treat yourselves to a Saturday night of award-winning comedy at The Glee Club in Oxford. And, of course, on Sundays, you can make the most of the tedious hours between brunch and supper with a cultural experience in London’s theatreland.

Need we say that this is nothing but a curated list of things to do in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this May. Do take a look at the “What’s on” section, where you’ll find a growing list of events in Oxford and across Oxfordshire, plus unmissable events 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 May.

Be warned, you’re in for one sweet, sweet month.


  • Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals

    Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals

    When: 01 May
    Where: New Theatre Oxford

    Join a dazzling dozen of the world’s best professional dancers as they take to the road for the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour. This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 of TV’s beloved professional dancers, supported by incredible singers and a live band, all performed within the wonderful world of glamour and sparkle that fans know and love from the smash hit series.

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  • Oxford Town and Gown 2024 (TBC)

    Oxford Town and Gown 2024 (TBC)

    When: 12 May
    Where: Oxford University Parks

    Oxford Town and Gown is the oldest run in the series. It started in 1982 by local runners as a fun run to raise funds for muscular dystrophy, and still to this day, all profits from the race go to Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK). The race now attracts up to 6,000 runners every year.

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  • An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical

    An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical

    When: 27 May to 01 June
    Where: New Theatre Oxford

    Prepare 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.

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