What's On in Oxford This Month (30 Days +)

1
Sharp Riffs and Mod Anthems: The Rifles Hit Cowley Road

Sharp Riffs and Mod Anthems: The Rifles Hit Cowley Road

Music & Nightlife
Date: Today
Updated 3 November 2026

Catch British indie-mod veterans The Rifles live on Cowley Road. Get the gig lowdown, venue tips, and where to hang out in Oxford around the show.

2
Glowing Trails and Victorian Stalls: Oxford Light Festival 2026

Glowing Trails and Victorian Stalls: Oxford Light Festival 2026

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Today – Sun 15 Nov
Updated 8 November 2026

Plan your visit to Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2026: Broad Street Victorian markets, illuminated trails, practical tips and where to eat and stay.

3
Royal Blood Bring Intimate Arena Riffs to Cowley Road

Royal Blood Bring Intimate Arena Riffs to Cowley Road

Music & Nightlife
Date: Tomorrow
Updated 1 November 2026

Catch arena-headliners Royal Blood playing an intimate album launch outstore at O2 Academy Oxford. Here is what to expect on Cowley Road.

4
Jake Bugg Strips Back 'Alamo' at O2 Academy Oxford

Jake Bugg Strips Back 'Alamo' at O2 Academy Oxford

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Sun 15 Nov
Updated 11 November 2026

Catch Jake Bugg live in Oxford for an intimate acoustic set and in-depth conversation celebrating his seventh studio album, Alamo, on Cowley Road.

5
Harmonica Heat: Will Wilde Shakes Up The Bullingdon

Harmonica Heat: Will Wilde Shakes Up The Bullingdon

Music & Nightlife
Date: Wed 18 Nov
Updated 6 November 2026

Blues-rock virtuoso Will Wilde hits Cowley Road's premier grassroots stage. Catch Will Wilde live at The Bullingdon in Oxford this November.

6
Benjamin Grosvenor Brings Romantic Virtuosity to St John's

Benjamin Grosvenor Brings Romantic Virtuosity to St John's

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Wed 18 Nov
Updated 10 November 2026

Catch British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor live at St John's College Auditorium in Oxford. Explore programme highlights, tickets, and local dining.

7
Welsh National Opera Brings Puccini's La Bohème to Oxford

Welsh National Opera Brings Puccini's La Bohème to Oxford

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Thu 19 Nov
Updated 19 October 2026

Welsh National Opera stages Puccini's La Bohème at New Theatre Oxford. Find booking details, insider tips and the best places to dine nearby.

8
Peel Session Legends The Samurai Seven Hit The Bullingdon

Peel Session Legends The Samurai Seven Hit The Bullingdon

Music & Nightlife
Date: Thu 19 Nov
Updated 7 November 2026

Oxford indie-punk stalwarts The Samurai Seven headline The Bullingdon with DB Band and The Stayawakes. Lineup, tickets, and night-out plans.

9
Hardware Jungle Hits Cowley Road: 4AM KRU Live in Oxford

Hardware Jungle Hits Cowley Road: 4AM KRU Live in Oxford

Music & Nightlife
Date: Fri 20 Nov
Updated 19 October 2026

Catch live jungle heavyweights 4AM KRU in Oxford as underground party-starters Simple bring high-octane 90s rave pressure to the O2 Academy.

10
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 Resounds in the Sheldonian

Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 Resounds in the Sheldonian

Music & Nightlife
Date: Sat 21 Nov
Updated 12 October 2026

Experience Monteverdi's 1610 masterpiece live at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre with the Oxford Philharmonic and His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts.

11
Reverend & The Makers Bring Anthemic Dance-Rock to O2 Academy Oxford

Reverend & The Makers Bring Anthemic Dance-Rock to O2 Academy Oxford

Music & Nightlife
Date: Sat 21 Nov
Updated 12 November 2026

Catch Reverend & The Makers live at O2 Academy Oxford on Cowley Road. Gig guide, lineup energy, venue tips, and where to drink and stay.

12
Thomas Piketty and Brian Eno Debate Utopian Dreams at Oxford Summit

Thomas Piketty and Brian Eno Debate Utopian Dreams at Oxford Summit

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Mon 23 – Tue 24 Nov
Updated 8 October 2026

Join Thomas Piketty, Brian Eno, and Kim Stanley Robinson at Oxford's Schwarzman Centre for a profound debate on global inequality and climate futures.

13
Welcome to Westerburg High: Heathers The Musical Hits Oxford

Welcome to Westerburg High: Heathers The Musical Hits Oxford

Theatre, Things To Do
Date: Tue 24 – Sat 28 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Grab your scrunchies and slushees. Here is everything you need to know about Heathers The Musical at New Theatre Oxford, plus where to eat and stay nearby.

14
Sixteen Musicians Light Up Oxford Town Hall This Christmas

Sixteen Musicians Light Up Oxford Town Hall This Christmas

Arts & Culture
Date: Wed 25 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Experience the magic of The Christmas Orchestra at Oxford Town Hall. A stunning 16-piece ensemble playing festive film scores and timeless carols.

15
Nineteen Strings and Cinematic Sound: Soumik Datta at Sheldonian

Nineteen Strings and Cinematic Sound: Soumik Datta at Sheldonian

Music & Nightlife
Date: Fri 27 Nov
Updated 10 November 2026

Catch sarod virtuoso Soumik Datta live in Oxford as he brings Melodies in Slow Motion to the historic Sheldonian Theatre this November.

16
Mozart's Deathbed Masterpiece Takes Over the Sheldonian Theatre

Mozart's Deathbed Masterpiece Takes Over the Sheldonian Theatre

Music & Nightlife
Date: Sun 29 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Experience the visceral intensity of Mozart's Requiem performed by the Oxford Harmonic Choir at the historic Sheldonian Theatre. A massive night for Oxford's live music scene.

17
Mozart Requiem Under Christopher Wren's Dome at the Sheldonian

Mozart Requiem Under Christopher Wren's Dome at the Sheldonian

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Sun 29 Nov
Updated 11 October 2026

Oxford Harmonic Choir performs Mozart's Requiem and Hummel's Mass in B-flat at the historic Sheldonian Theatre. Plan your visit with our guide.

18
Folk Royalty Returns: Bellowhead's Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour

Folk Royalty Returns: Bellowhead's Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour

Music & Nightlife
Date: Mon 30 Nov
Updated 8 October 2026

The 11-piece folk powerhouse brings their massive Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour to Oxford. Get venue tips, pre-gig dinner spots and ticket advice.

19
Dvořák Nine at the Sheldonian: Oxford Philharmonic Live

Dvořák Nine at the Sheldonian: Oxford Philharmonic Live

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Wed 2 Dec
Updated 17 October 2026

Experience Dvořák Nine with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra at the historic Sheldonian Theatre. Plan your visit with tickets, tips and dining.

20
Lasers and Cosmic Riffs: The Australian Pink Floyd Show Hits Oxford

Lasers and Cosmic Riffs: The Australian Pink Floyd Show Hits Oxford

Music & Nightlife
Date: Wed 2 Dec
Updated 24 October 2026

Catch The Australian Pink Floyd Show at New Theatre Oxford. Experience stunning lasers, classic psych riffs, and the full George Street night out.

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