Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well
Actor Michael Spicer performs in a play titled Hope All's Well at Oxford Playhouse.
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Events in Oxford This Week
Foodies Festival 2026 - Oxford
Foodies Festival Oxford features top chefs, street food, live music, and family activities over three days at South Park.
Friends' Coffee Morning - September
Friends' Coffee Morning at Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum
The Space Lady, yu Ching, Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani
The Space Lady and collaborators perform ethereal synth and vintage accordion sets at The Nest.
Fishies Graduation Class of 26
Fishies Graduation Class Of 26 takes place at O2 Academy2 Oxford.
Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 40-55
Oxford's speed dating event for ages 40-55 offers up to 20 dates in one night at The Varsity Club.
Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well
Actor Michael Spicer performs in a play titled Hope All's Well at Oxford Playhouse.
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Culture & Arts
Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well
Actor Michael Spicer performs in a play titled Hope All's Well at Oxford Playhouse.
Highlights of The Prints And Drawings Collection
Members explore highlights of Western Art drawings and prints collection with Dr Caroline Palmer.
Goddesses Galore: Print Room Visit
Explore the goddess theme in the Western Arts collection at Ashmolean Museum's Print Room.
Lilith: The Other Side of The Story
The play 'Lilith: The Other Side of the Story' runs at Oxford Playhouse with multiple showtimes across September and October.
Soma Surovi Jannat's Exhibition Curator Talk
Curator Mallica discusses Soma Surovi Jannat's exhibition in Gallery 8 at the Ashmolean Museum.
Family & Kids
Arboretum Adventures For Under 5s - Sept 2026
A nature-themed activity for children under five at Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum.
Welcome to Oxford Brookes
Oxford Brookes University welcomes students to campus with a welcome event.
Home Learner's Day at Harcourt Arboretum - Sept 2026
Home Learners Day at Harcourt Arboretum offers educational activities for home educators on 30th September and 1st October 2026.
Home Learner's Day at The Arboretum (September)
Home Learner's Day at Oxford Botanic Garden offers educational activities for adults and families.
Fitness & Outdoors
Twilight at Harcourt Arboretum - Thursday 17th September
Twilight walk at Harcourt Arboretum on 17th September from 6pm to 8pm
Tai Chi in The Galleries Sep 2026
Ashmolean Museum offers tai chi classes in galleries for members.
Food & Drink
Foodies Festival 2026 - Oxford
Foodies Festival Oxford features top chefs, street food, live music, and family activities over three days at South Park.
Friends' Coffee Morning - September
Friends' Coffee Morning at Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum
Nightlife & Music
The Space Lady, yu Ching, Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani
The Space Lady and collaborators perform ethereal synth and vintage accordion sets at The Nest.
Fishies Graduation Class of 26
Fishies Graduation Class Of 26 takes place at O2 Academy2 Oxford.
Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 40-55
Oxford's speed dating event for ages 40-55 offers up to 20 dates in one night at The Varsity Club.
Holy Holy Featuring Woody Woodmansey + Tony Visconti + Glenn Gregory
Former David Bowie drummer Woody Woodmansey performs with Holy Holy at O2 Academy Oxford.
Fishies Pre Season 2026 Party
FISHIES hosts a pre-season party at O2 Academy2 Oxford.
Featured Places in Oxford
Museum
Ashmolean MuseumThe Ashmolean Museum is a museum of art and archaeology on Beaumont Street in Oxford.
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New Theatre OxfordNew Theatre Oxford is Oxford’s main commercial theatre, located on Beaumont Street.
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The North Wall Arts CentreThe North Wall Arts Centre is a contemporary arts centre located on South Parade, in Oxford's North Wall area.
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Oxford PlayhouseOxford Playhouse is a theatre on Beaumont Street in Oxford.
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Phoenix PicturehousePhoenix Picturehouse is a cinema on Walton Street in Oxford.
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Things to do in Oxford
What's on in Oxford covers a wide range of activities throughout the city. Whether you're looking for things to do in Oxford or searching for events in Oxford, this site helps you find live music, theatre, food and drink experiences, markets, and family activities happening across the city. From cultural venues on Broad Street to the lively atmosphere of St Giles, there's something scheduled most days of the week.
Oxford offers a diverse range of events across its neighbourhoods and wider region. You can find art exhibitions and archaeology collections, attend food festivals at historic locations, browse the covered market for local traders, or enjoy outdoor activities. The city’s academic heritage means regular theatre performances and literary events, while nearby parkland venues host seasonal music and wellbeing festivals. Shopping and markets operate year-round, with family activities available across parks and museums.
The site makes it easy to plan your time in Oxford by showing you events this week and events this weekend across all neighbourhoods. You can filter by event category such as Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets. Browse by venue type or neighbourhood to find what's happening near you, then check opening hours and get directions.
Common Oxford Questions
How often are Oxford event listings updated?
Our Oxford event listings are updated regularly to reflect the latest activities across the city. The City Brief maintains current coverage of events in six categories: Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets. We aim to provide up-to-date information about happenings in Oxford’s neighbourhoods and cultural spaces, whether you are planning ahead or seeking spontaneous activities.
What are the most popular event categories in Oxford?
Oxford’s event calendar is diverse, with Culture & Arts and Food & Drink frequently sought after. The city’s heritage, including The Ashmolean Museum and The Bodleian Library, draws interest in cultural activities. Family & Kids events are also popular, particularly in green spaces like South Park. Shopping & Markets, especially Oxford Covered Market, remains a year-round draw, whilst Oxford’s student population contributes to the appeal of Nightlife & Music venues like Keble College.
Where can I find live music in Oxford?
Live music is concentrated in areas with a strong venue presence. Keble College regularly hosts performances and student events. St Giles, with its pubs and academic buildings, is a lively area for entertainment. Broad Street also features music programming. Larger festivals can be found at venues like Cornbury Park and elsewhere in Oxfordshire.
What kinds of events happen in Oxford during the week?
Oxford's weekday event calendar includes a variety of activities. Culture & Arts is prominent, with exhibitions at The Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museum. Food & Drink events occur throughout the week, including markets at Oxford Covered Market. Shopping & Markets thrive along Broad Street, while Fitness & Outdoors activities utilise the city’s parks. Family & Kids events are regularly scheduled at cultural institutions and green spaces.
Which Oxford venues host the most events?
Oxford’s most event-rich venues span cultural, commercial, and natural landscapes. The Ashmolean Museum and Pitt Rivers Museum host significant Culture & Arts programming. Oxford Covered Market is a centre for Food & Drink and Shopping & Markets. Green spaces like South Park attract recurring activities. Broad Street functions as a major event corridor. Blenheim Palace hosts annual festivals and seasonal events.