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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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Food
Courtyard Oxford South, Abingdon
Delightful Afternoon Tea
Festival
Ipsden
The award-winning festival of music and nature held in the beautiful Chiltern hills at Braziers Park. Alongside a full programme of musical artists on two stages, Wood hosts two days of talks and interviews, and runs over 50 workshops and activities…
School Holidays
Woodstock
Can you find all the Marlborough mice on your visit to Blenheim Palace this February half term?
This half term pop into the Palace and spot the mischievous Marlborough mice hiding in each State Room - a fun way to get little ones exploring…
Christmas
Henley On Thames
Santa cruises will feature a well renowned family entertainer, Bertie Slippers and Santa Claus himself.
Countryside
Waterperry
There are few better places to celebrate the arrival of spring than Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire, where the historic ornamental gardens provide the perfect setting for the Galanthus. These wonderful little heralds of spring carpet the old…
Festival
Banbury
Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2025
7th - 9th August
Cropredy Village, nr Banbury, Oxfordshire
Taking place across the 7th, 8th and 9th of August 2025, the 3 day festival of folk, roots and rock will once again transform the bucolic village of…
Food
Chipping Norton
Have you ever foraged for wild foods before? Would you like to learn what is in season that can be foraged? Includes makes & bakes/refreshments at the end. Participants are also welcome to go wild swimming in the lake! Max 20 people, adults only,…
Heritage & History
Waterperry
On Mothering Sunday, 30th March 2025, all Mum's receive 50% off their garden entrance fee.
Waterperry boasts beautiful displays of Snowdrops and Daffodils all around the 20 acres of gardens and is the perfect excuse for a walk in the gardens. Why…
Sporting Event
Henley-on-Thames
Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best-known regatta in the world, and a highlight of both the summer sporting calendar and the social season.
Countryside
Chipping Norton
JOin special guest host Chrissie Gaines, founder of Chrissie's Owl Sanctuary and a a selection of her rescued flock for an enchanting evening learning about the past, present and future of these legendary birds or prey.
Special Events
Worminghall
Some people find that going out for a meal can be stressful and just not possible. At Thomley we are providing a lovely roast dinner for families that would not be able to go to a restaurant or out in public for a meal.
We will be serving a lovely…
Childrens Events
Woodstock
Enjoy a fun-filled day out this February Half Term at Blenheim Palace.
Hop aboard the miniature train down to the Walled Garden and Adventure Play to join in with the activities including:
- Meet the Sheep
- Make a Birdseed Ball
- Leaf…
Sporting Events
Shiplake, Henley On Thames
Childrens Events
Woodstock
The egg-citing Easter weekend will fill the Walled Garden with fun this Spring.
Visit Blenheim Palace for a perfect family day out during the 2025 Easter weekend.
Hop along to the Walled Garden to enjoy a whole host of egg-citing activities!…
Music
Witney
NC3 - The North Cotswold Chamber Choir explores works by composers who have responded to conflict in the world by seeking to express peace, light and hope through their music.
The programme takes the listener on an immersive and emotive journey…
Arts
Chipping Norton
With guidance from our founder, you will carve moulds from soft cuttle shells, before harnessing the heat of the campfire to cast your your unique pewter pendant creations.
Heritage & History
Woodstock
A scandalous journey through Blenheim Palace's hidden history.
Embark on a journey through the Palace's most tantalising secrets on the new Lust & Laudanum trail. The historical trail peels back the elegant veneer of aristocratic life, revealing…
Heritage & History
Woodstock
Step back in time and witness the thrilling clashing of steel and thundering of hooves as knights don their armour and mount their noble steeds for the most spectacular jousting event of the year.
Experience a captivating living history medieval…
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…
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…
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