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

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Shy FX | Oxford: A Monster Halloween Jungle Masterclass

Shy FX | Oxford: A Monster Halloween Jungle Masterclass

Music & Nightlife
Date: Fri 30 – Sat 31 Oct
Updated 23 September 2026

Prepare for a high-octane Halloween weekend rave as drum and bass pioneer Shy FX takes over the O2 Academy Oxford. Secure your tickets before they sell out.

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Twin Harmonies and Big Anthems: The Proclaimers Take Oxford

Twin Harmonies and Big Anthems: The Proclaimers Take Oxford

Music & Nightlife
Date: Sun 1 Nov
Updated 10 October 2026

Catch The Proclaimers live at New Theatre Oxford. Discover show highlights, practical gig tips, and the best places to eat and stay nearby.

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The Oxford Triennial Greek Play Returns with Iphigenia at Aulis

The Oxford Triennial Greek Play Returns with Iphigenia at Aulis

Theatre, Arts & Culture
Date: Wed 4 – Sat 7 Nov
Updated 3 October 2026

The Oxford triennial Greek Play returns to the Oxford Playhouse this November with Euripides' Iphigenia at Aulis. Read our essential event planning guide.

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Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony Resounds in Wren's Sheldonian

Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony Resounds in Wren's Sheldonian

Live Music, Culture
Date: Thu 5 Nov
Updated 14 October 2026

Experience Tchaikovsky's dramatic Fifth Symphony performed by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra inside the historic Sheldonian Theatre.

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King No-One Oxford: Indie Swagger Takes Over The Jericho Tavern

King No-One Oxford: Indie Swagger Takes Over The Jericho Tavern

Music & Nightlife
Date: Fri 6 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Experience explosive live indie rock as King No-One hits Oxford's historic Jericho Tavern. Expect heavy basslines, sweaty crowds and an unforgettable gig night.

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Folk-Punk Fury: The Men They Couldn't Hang Hit Cowley Road

Folk-Punk Fury: The Men They Couldn't Hang Hit Cowley Road

Live Music
Date: Fri 6 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Prepare for a high-octane night on Cowley Road as legendary folk-punk veterans The Men They Couldn't Hang bring their blistering live show to Oxford.

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Prohibition Jazz and Craft Beer: The Swing Pit Hits Tap Social

Prohibition Jazz and Craft Beer: The Swing Pit Hits Tap Social

Music & Nightlife
Date: Fri 6 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Live jazz, vintage aesthetics, and craft beer collide at Tap Social Movement. Discover why The Swing Pit is Oxford's most electric grassroots night out.

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Boogie-Woogie Brilliance: Jools Holland Brings the Big Band to Oxford

Boogie-Woogie Brilliance: Jools Holland Brings the Big Band to Oxford

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Sun 8 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Secure your tickets for a high-energy night of boogie-woogie and brass as Jools Holland & his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra return to New Theatre Oxford.

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Grime Pioneer Dizzee Rascal Hits O2 Academy Oxford

Grime Pioneer Dizzee Rascal Hits O2 Academy Oxford

Music & Nightlife
Date: Mon 9 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Grime pioneer Dizzee Rascal brings his unparalleled catalogue of heavy-hitting UK anthems to Oxford's O2 Academy this November.

30
Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf: Three Nights of Satire in Oxford

Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf: Three Nights of Satire in Oxford

Live Events, Comedy
Date: Mon 9 – Wed 11 Nov
Updated 6 October 2026

Stewart Lee brings his highly anticipated new show, Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf, to the Oxford Playhouse. Discover what to expect and how to plan your visit.

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Tony Hadley Brings Eighties Gold to Oxford's Art Deco Stage

Tony Hadley Brings Eighties Gold to Oxford's Art Deco Stage

Things To Do
Date: Thu 12 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Experience Tony Hadley at the New Theatre Oxford this November. Expect a powerhouse vocal performance filled with eighties pop nostalgia and classic hits.

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Thirty Feet of Fragile Worlds: Soma Surovi Jannat at the Ashmolean

Thirty Feet of Fragile Worlds: Soma Surovi Jannat at the Ashmolean

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Today – Sun 1 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Discover Soma Surovi Jannat's first UK solo museum exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, featuring a staggering 30-foot scroll mapping climate change.

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Wonder of Birds: Rare Feathers and Birdsong at the Weston Library

Wonder of Birds: Rare Feathers and Birdsong at the Weston Library

Things to Do, Exhibitions, Arts & Culture
Date: Today – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Updated 23 September 2026

Step inside the Weston Library's free Wonder of Birds exhibition in Oxford. Discover immersive soundscapes, rare manuscripts, and nearby places to explore.

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Reliving Oxford's 90s Music Scene: Sounds of the City Launch

Reliving Oxford's 90s Music Scene: Sounds of the City Launch

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Today – Sat 13 Mar 2027
Updated 10 October 2026

Step back into the golden era of local gigs at the Sounds of the City exhibition launch event. Discover the vibrant history of Oxford's iconic music scene.

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The Shape of What Remains (Platform Graduate Award 2026)

The Shape of What Remains (Platform Graduate Award 2026)

Exhibitions, Arts & Culture
Date: Today – Sun 22 Nov
Updated 23 September 2026

Discover the next generation of British contemporary artists at Modern Art Oxford. The Shape of What Remains exhibition explores memory and history for free.

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Mike Nelson's 22-Year Homecoming Transforms Modern Art Oxford

Mike Nelson's 22-Year Homecoming Transforms Modern Art Oxford

Things to Do
Date: Today – Sun 11 Apr 2027
Updated 23 September 2026

Discover Mike Nelson's highly anticipated immersive exhibition Double Negative (The Clown) at Modern Art Oxford. Plan your visit, tickets, and weekend stay.

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5,000 Years of Love: The Ashmolean's Spectacular Aphrodite Exhibition

5,000 Years of Love: The Ashmolean's Spectacular Aphrodite Exhibition

Things to Do, Arts & Culture
Date: Today – Sun 11 Apr 2027
Updated 23 September 2026

Discover the Ashmolean Museum's spectacular new Aphrodite exhibition. From Botticelli masterpieces to modern fashion, plan your Oxford weekend visit here.

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10 Days of Artisan Feasting: Oxford Food & Drink Festival 2026

10 Days of Artisan Feasting: Oxford Food & Drink Festival 2026

Things to Do, Guides
Date: Today – Sun 18 Oct
Updated 27 September 2026

Discover what to expect at the Oxford Food & Drink Festival 2026. From global street food to artisan bakes, plan your culinary visit to Broad Street.

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Oxford Song Festival Marks 25 Years with 60 Intimate Recitals

Oxford Song Festival Marks 25 Years with 60 Intimate Recitals

Music & Nightlife
Date: Today – Sat 24 Oct
Updated 9 October 2026

Oxford International Song Festival marks 25 years with 60 recitals across historic venues this October. Discover lineups, tips, and planning advice.

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World Premiere: The Silence Of The Lambs Haunts Oxford

World Premiere: The Silence Of The Lambs Haunts Oxford

Theatre, Events
Date: Mon 19 – Sat 24 Oct
Updated 23 September 2026

Prepare for a chilling night of psychological thrills as the world stage premiere of The Silence Of The Lambs arrives at the New Theatre Oxford this autumn.

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