What's On in Oxford
General Events
- Saturday 26th September, 11:00am - Until Thursday 22nd October, 6:00pm
Discover some of the South’s most exciting emerging artists as part of The Platform Graduate Award 2026.
- Saturday 3rd October, 11:00am - Until Sunday 11th April, 6:00pm
Following his acclaimed 2004 exhibition, internationally renowned British artist Mike Nelson returns to Modern Art Oxford with a major new commission.
- Tuesday 6th October, 11:00am - Until Tuesday 23rd February, 12:00pm
Join us for Make Play, a sensory creative space for children aged between 6 months and 5 years to explore with their parent and/or carer.
- Thursday 8th October, 4:00pm - Until Thursday 11th March, 6:00pm
Young Creatives Socials are welcoming Thursday evening sessions where you can experiment, develop your creative practice and meet other young artists. Build your portfolio, discover professional pathways...
- Thursday 22nd October 6:00pm until 7:30pm
Discover the captivating world of coloured glass and its origins in metallurgy, minerals and mining
- Thursday 22nd October 6:00pm until 8:30pm
Join us for an After Hours Studio session inspired by Mike Nelson’s major new exhibition in our Upper Galleries.
- Monday 26th October 11:00am until 3:00pm
Stage Combat Masterclass where young people will learn all about the magic behind the martial side of film and theatre!
- Tuesday 27th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Come down the Rabbit hole and find out all about Alice's adventures!
- Tuesday 27th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Come join our Puppets and Puppetry workshop, and expand your knowledge on how puppets are made and how to use them!
- Wednesday 28th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Have you ever wondered how your favourite animated characters are brought to life?
- Wednesday 28th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Want to know how costumes make a production?
- Thursday 29th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join us for a fun(ny) filled day, learn how to make people giggle like the pro's!
- Thursday 29th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Elevate your filmmaking skills in this intensive Stop-Motion Production masterclass.
- Friday 30th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join us for a hauntingly fun workshop where we’ll take on a classic creepy tale!
- Friday 30th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
You’ll take the lead, choosing a chilling classic story to reimagine and adapt for the screen.
- Friday 30th October, 10:00am - Until Saturday 31st October, 5:00pm
Live pumpkin carving and free family-friendly half-term fun
- Thursday 19th November 6:00pm until 7:30pm
Join artist Jeremy Millar, to revisit the text he wrote for Mike Nelson’s Triple Bluff Canyon exhibition catalogue in 2004.
- Sunday 29th November 10:00am until 10:00pm + More Dates
Step into a magical festive adventure this Christmas with Alice in Winter Wonderland – a brand-new seasonal twist on the classic tale for audiences of all ages.
- Sunday 13th December 5:00pm until 7:00pm
Music by Taverner, Sheppard, Byrd and others performed by candlelight in one of the loveliest chapels in Oxford. Tickets include a complimentary glass of mulled wine and mince pies following the performance.
- Saturday 17th April 7:30pm until 9:30pm
One of the biggest names in comedy, Ed Byrne, returns with a brand-new show and absolutely No Dramas as he hits the road in 2027.