Oxfordshire is one of the UK’s most exciting arts and cultural destinations – home to world-renowned museums, libraries and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, internationally celebrated art galleries, theatres and music venues, along with festivals and events that celebrate arts and culture throughout the year. Click on the buttons to discover What’s On!
The New Theatre Oxford is home to the biggest names in entertainment, from musicals to top comedians and more!
With a changing programme of exhibitions and fun events, a visit to Modern Art Oxford is a must on your Oxford day out.
This arts centre has a vibrant public programme of theatre, music, comedy, dance, talks, and virtual & digital arts.
Learn about the story of Oxford and its people at the Museum of Oxford with guided walks and workshops for all ages.
Discover the best of British and international drama, contemporary dance and music, comedy, lectures and more.
Enjoy concerts, talks, lectures and more in the unique setting of the Sheldonian Theatre.
From exhibitions and displays to tours and gallery activities, there’s plenty to see and do at the Ashmolean Museum.
A fortnight of events (23 June – 16 July) attacting nationally and internationally renowned performers and artists.
Explore the Pitt Rivers, a museum unlike any other and enjoy special exhibitions, exciting events and exclusive displays.
The Museum explores the stories, ideas and questions that connect our human experience across time and space.
The world-famous Bodleian Libraries is a must-see cultural destination in the heart of Oxford.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
This award-winning museum plays host to a programme of events, exhibitions and activities for all ages.
The city’s science and ideas Festival offers 100 interactive events and activities at 25 venues from 7 – 28 October.
Explore 1000 years of Oxford’s history. In summer the castle runs Knight School sessions as well as the Annual Oxford Shakespeare Festival.
Oxford’s leading independent live venue celebrating over 20 years of gigs, clubs and live performance.
This music venue and pub in the Jericho area of Oxford offers a special programme of events.
A Festival Fringe Preview Comedy Festival with shows across Oxford throughout July.
From fantastic art exhibitions to the much-loved Nocturne Live, Blenheim Palace offers a great range of seasonal events.
Enjoy enchanting music and arts performances, demonstrations, and fine dining with illustrious speakers.
Cogges Manor Farm offers a wide range of adult learning workshops through the year, including Beginners Art Classes.
Explore Oxfordshire’s story with an exciting and varied programme of touring exhibitions and fun activities.
Waterperry Gardens host a wide choice of events for everyone, from sculpture trails to summer concerts.
The museum takes visitors on a journey through the history of England’s oldest continually inhabited town.
Discover innovative productions and thrilling theatre experiences at the Unicorn Theatre in Abingdon.
The ‘Visitor Economy Renaissance Programme (VERP)’ is a £1.64 million programme of activity, led by OxLEP to assist the recovery of Oxfordshire’s visitor economy. It is supported through funding secured by OxLEP via the government’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund, and aims to back the sector’s ongoing re-emergence from Covid-19 through a variety of positive interventions that will help Oxfordshire businesses remain competitive, embrace innovation, and be more resilient. This marketing campaign is a key part of the programme to help to achieve the overall aim to ‘attract visitors and ensure that Oxford and Oxfordshire maintain its position as one of the UK’s most desirable visitor destinations for local, national, and international visitors, with a focus on attracting value from all visitors and encouraging green and sustainable tourism and practices’.
For further information on the wider VERP programme – Visitor Economy Renaissance Programme | OxLEP (oxfordshirelep.com)