Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The Independent Cafe, set in a former bishop's residence at 85-87 St Aldate's near Christ Church Cathedral, is a cosy, family-friendly spot for coffee, sandwiches and light meals. It is open daily with ample indoor and outdoor seating, no reservations and a 5/5 food hygiene rating.
Talk by author Catherine McCormack on femme fatales, witches and monstrous women, the second of her four talks inspired by her book 'Women in the Picture'.
Screening of Guillermo del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth' in its 20th anniversary restoration at the historic Phoenix Picturehouse.
Intimate live performances by local rising stars Mount St. Helen and Dolly Mavies in the Museum of Oxford basement, bringing the 'Sounds of the City' exhibition to life.
Stand-up show by Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominee Catherine Bohart about the generational worry of her family.
Junior pumpkin carving session at The Cape of Good Hope pub, with a pumpkin, carving tools, paints and a goody bag included.
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Walters of Oxford is a long-established formal menswear shop on Turl Street, offering suit and formalwear hire, menswear sales and academic gowns. This post covers what they stock, prices, reviews and opening hours.
A guide to Oxfordshire's 2026 pantomime season, with Snow White at the Oxford Playhouse and The Snow Queen at The Theatre Chipping Norton as the main draws, plus smaller productions in Thame, Henley, Witney, Wantage and Didcot.
A concert by London Concertante celebrating the Viennese tradition with orchestral and vocal favourites centred on the music of Johann Strauss II.
A 16-piece chamber orchestra plays Christmas film scores, traditional carols and festive classics with a lighting show, with early and late concerts.
Family-friendly workshop led by Oxford City Farm's Phil Pritchard on how plants make seeds, how to save your own, germination tests and developing new varieties.
Author talk with Diane M Hinds about her debut novel Conquerabia and the history, resistance and identity of Trinidad, with a Q&A.
Martin McDonagh's dark comedy and crime thriller about two CIA agents who land on Easter Island just before the 1973 Chilean coup.
The Gang of Three, a political comedy-drama by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky, plays at the Oxford Playhouse from 27 to 31 October. All performances are currently sold out, with a post-show talk on Wednesday 28 October.
The Covered Market is Oxford's oldest retail space, home to more than 50 independent shops, cafés and food outlets. This post covers its history, its best-known stalls, and the practical details to know before visiting.
The Snowman in Concert returns to Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre on Monday 21 December, with the Mozart Symphony Orchestra playing Howard Blake's score live to the film. Three performances at 13:30, 15:30 and 17:30, tickets £12 to £34, suitable for ages 5+.
Multi-award-winning comedian and NHS doctor Michael Akadiri brought his new show 'Don't Call Me Uncle!' to The North Wall Arts Centre on 15 October. A look at the show's premise, his medical background, his awards and credits, and where the tour heads next.
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Stand-up tour show by Greg Davies, star of Taskmaster and The Inbetweeners, at the New Theatre Oxford.
Free Victorian-themed Christmas market on Broad Street with seasonal stalls, live music, festive food and street entertainment.
Annual three-day festival of light art, lantern parades, live performances, workshops, food stalls and craft markets across Oxford city centre.
Annual Macmillan Cancer Support carol concert with choral music by the Oxford Bach Soloists and readings by Toby Jones, Jeremy Irons, Sinead Cusack, Max Irons and Mel Giedroyc.
The Choir of The Queen's College, Oxford and the Academy of Ancient Music, conducted by Owen Rees, perform Handel's Messiah at the Sheldonian Theatre.
