Events in Oxford From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

You can find cultural talks at the Ashmolean Museum this week, including a session on botanical history and another exploring the short history of flowers. These are held in the west wing galleries, open daily from 10am to 6pm. A lecture series titled 'From Herbs to Hypotheses' runs every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm in the museum’s auditorium, led by experts from Oxford’s Department of Plant Sciences.

Music events take place across several venues. On Fridays, indie acts play at O2 Academy Oxford, just off George Street near Kassam Stadium, and start after 8pm. Saturday evenings feature a DJ residency in the basement bar of The Old Paragon pub, accessible via a side entrance from St Aldate’s Churchyard. This space is ideal for avoiding central congestion.

Art installations appear intermittently around Holywell and Cornmarket Streets during evening hours. One such display at 20–24 High Street uses digital projections in collaboration with the Oxford School of Architecture; it remains open until midnight on Fridays. Community readings are held monthly at St John’s College Chapel, including a session this coming Wednesday from 7pm exploring local folklore preserved in archival texts.

Families can enjoy green-space events near Christ Church Meadow and Port Meadows, hosted by the Oxford Environmental Forum. These include guided walks focused on native flora during daylight hours. The rhythm of things to do in Oxford this week is steady: history and creativity sit alongside energetic music nights featuring local acts and emerging talent.

Check the listings below for times and venues.