Oxfordshire
A destination full of diversity with amazing architecture, history, and heritage. Discover what's on in Oxfordshire today and this weekend, from food fairs to trips down the river Thames, walking tours that dive into the stories and history of the area, and a host of family-friendly events that will get everyone out and about and keep them entertained. Our easy-to-use interactive calendar will help you find out what's on, whether you're visiting Oxfordshire or local to the county, you're bound to find something to suit you.
No two visits to Oxfordshire's top attractions are the same thanks to an array of themed events throughout the year. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock boasts an enviable 'What's On' calendar including Christmas at Blenheim Palace, (15th November - 1st January 2025), Blenheim Palace Food Festival (24th - 26th May 2025), Nocturne Live (18th - 22nd June 2025) plus a host of sports, music and festive events among the highlights. To find out what's on in Oxfordshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date.
The rural geography of Oxfordshire makes food and drink events a sought-after delicacy with local produce in abundance, alongside the regular farmer's markets that grace the towns and villages across the region. Henley and its proximity to the River Thames lends itself to a renowned calendar of events including Henley Arts Trail (3rd - 5th May 2025), Henley Royal Regatta (1st - 6th July 2025), and Henley Festival (9th - 13th July 2025).
If you're looking for what's on in Oxfordshire on a rainy day, the city of Oxford is steeped in cultural magnificence and is never short of arts events with an eclectic mix of museums throughout the county offering themed exhibitions for a variety of interests. Explore the city on foot or by bus and dive into its rich history and heritage.
Take a look at our featured list below for some inspiration on your next event in Oxfordshire, or head to the bottom of the page for many more events happening in the county.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Oxfordshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Oxfordshire. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Christmas
Henley On Thames
Santa cruises will feature a well renowned family entertainer, Bertie Slippers and Santa Claus himself.
Christmas
Princes Risborough
All aboard the Santa Steam Specials! This enchanting journey is the ultimate festive treat for children, offering a magical steam train ride from Princes Risborough to Santa’s Grotto at his North Pole station. Here, little ones can share their…
Markets
Henley-on-Thames
Farm to fork has never been so important for supporting our local farms and producers, to cutting down on our carbon footprints and ultimately for being kinder to our planet.
Henley is lucky to have a fabulous Farmers Market that pops up in Market…
Exhibitions
Henley-on-Thames
We have lift off for all you space enthusiasts out there with The Space Vault Exhibition coming to the River & Rowing Museum this July.
Using immersive audio and visuals, and comprising one of the UK's largest private collections of space…
Special Events
Oxfordshire, Oxford
Celebrate the extraordinary life of Sir Winston Churchill with us this year as we mark 150 years since his birth. Discover the pivotal moments that unfolded here at Blenheim Palace – from his birth to his heartfelt proposal to beloved wife…
Walking
Broad Street, Oxford
Discover the vibrant history of the oldest university in the English-speaking world on the only official University of Oxford walking tour. Learn how Oxford grew from a small market town to become the city of dreaming spires.
Starting and ending at…
Music
Shipton Road, Ascott-U-Wychwood
Multi award-winning contemporary folk artists Jackie Oates and John Spiers meld together their shared love of English traditional folk tunes and songs with their fine voices and expertly played acoustic instruments.
Christmas
Menmarsh Road, Worminghall
Join us at our annual Christmas Market where you can meet Santa at his grotto and enjoy some lovely festive food! We also have stalls that will be selling some Christmas goodies.
This is all free entry and no need to book!
Christmas
Faringdon
Its the Farringdon Christmas Light Switch on Saturday 30th November
With a Christmas market, music around the Christmas tree, a Santa Grotto, festive light switch on at 5pm, and craft activities in the Corn Exchange
Performing Arts
Reading
Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS.
Based upon the Paramount Pictures film, written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY IRVING BERLIN.
BOOK BY DAVID IVES AND PAUL BLAKE.
Original stage production…
Walking
High Street, Oxford
Have fun (re-)discovering Oxford, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst exploring this historic city. Curious About Oxford visits not…
Food
6 Milton Gate, Abingdon
Choose from our 2 mouth-watering hand carved meats. Can't decide, pick both!
Food
Courtyard Oxford South, Abingdon
Delightful Afternoon Tea
Christmas
Henley-on-Thames
Henley on Thames will be getting into the festive spirt on the 29th November, with the Henley Christmas Festival. The town square will come alive with festive stalls offering seasonal delights, unique crafts and seasonal goodies. There will be…
Music
Woodstock Rd., Oxford
One of the UK's premier swing orchestras is embarking on their most ambitious festive tour to date this Christmas. The acclaimed 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Mike Paul-Smith, continues to make waves on the UK…
Corporate Activities
Abingdon
Whether you're looking for new things that give you life or you're ready for a total change of direction, then The Fold workshop is a brilliant way to step out and take time for yourself.
Reconnect with yourself, what are YOUR dreams? What do YOU…
Participatory Event
Henley On Thames
A quintessentially English afternoon tea on the Thames at Henley on the spectacular New Orleans
Tour
Chinnor
Enjoy a day out between Christmas and New Year at Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway. GWR Steam Locomotive No 1369 from the South Devon Railway will be hauling our steam trains on Saturday and Sunday 28 & 29 December and again on New Year's…
Music
Reading
Brought to you by the same incredible producers behind the hugely successful Whitney – Queen Of The Night, this is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation.
Theatre
Carterton
Acting Community Thingumybogs proudly present their Christmas pantomime of 'Not Quite Cinderella'!
Come along and boo, hiss, clap, cheer and laugh as we meet Cinderella who dreams of a glamorous life away from her Wicked Stepmother and Ugly Sisters.…
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