24th - 26th May 2025
Come and discover an event-ful destination full of amazing architecture, charming market towns, rolling countryside, history, and heritage. Find out 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 keep them entertained. 2025 see's the museum of rural life at Waterperry Gardens celebrate its 25th anniversary, whilst the Weston Library, part of Bodleian Libraries, also celebrates 10 years since it opened its doors this year. 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 Easter Eggstravaganza (18th April - 21st April 25), Jousting Tournament (Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th May 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, use the search box above to narrow down your required date.
The rural geography of Oxfordshire means the calendar is crammed full of food and drink events, alongside regular farmer's markets that grace the towns and villages across the region. You'll also find heaps of family fun in the county, from farmyard attractions to steam train rides, outdoor garden trails to indoor museums. Henley and its proximity to the River Thames lends itself to a renowned calendar of events including Henley Arts Trail (3rd - 5th May 2025) (F), 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.
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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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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…
Heritage & History
Oxford
Journey back in time with an award-winning creative, producer, and historian to uncover the rich narratives of Black scholars in academia, law, politics, and the arts. Walk the paths they walked, discover where they shared ideas, and made their…
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…
Festival
Abingdon
Visit Earth Trust this May Day Bank Holiday weekend for a fun-filled day of nature-based play and fun on the farm!
This year's Spring Festival is set to be bigger than ever, with more on offer than ever before! Visit Earth Trust this May Day Bank…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Hart Street, Henley on Thames
Have fun (re-)discovering Henley on Thames, 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 finding out about this lovely Thames town. Curious…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Abingdon
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Day of Fun and Music in the Park!
Join us in the beautiful Abbey Gardens for this year's Fun and Music in the Park — a jam-packed day full of energy, entertainment, and excitement for the whole family!
The…
Music
Dorchester-on-Thames
The English Music Festival celebrates the brilliance, innovation, beauty and rich musical heritage of Britain with a strong focus on unearthing overlooked or forgotten masterpieces of the late-nineteenth to mid-twentieth century.
The eighteenth…
Pop Up Event
Wantage
This year is the 80th anniversary of VE Day or Victory in Europe Day, which celebrates the end of the second world war. Head to Wantage in Oxfordshire this May for a celebratory 1940's street party with live music, free vintage fair games, lindy…
Tour
Henley-on-Thames
Explore the host of events happening on Saturday 10th May in Henley on Thames as part of the VE Day 80 Anniversary
Music
Banbury
Enjoy 19 hours of live music over 2 stages, beer tent, yummy food & camping at Hook Norton Brewery, Oxfordshire.
Music at the Crossroads is an annual 3-day music festival which raises money for national and local charities, including Blood cancer…
Shopping
Henley
The Henley Arts Trail is a free event held in 32 venues between Nuffield in Oxfordshire and Twyford & Sonning in Berkshire. With over 280 artists exhibiting and selling their work from original artwork, prints, textiles, glass, ceramics, woodwork…
Shopping
Watlington
There's nothing like fresh fruit and vegetables from a local food market when on holiday.
The Undercroft Market takes place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the market town of Watlington, Oxfordshire
Heritage & History
Nr Wheatley
We're excited to announce that our Museum of Rural Life will have been open for 25 years on 10th & 11th May 2025.
To celebrate this amazing milestone, our group of amazing volunteers are hosting a day of fun and informative celebrations.
Do pop…
Tour
Oxford
Explore the fascinating city of Oxford with ease, with a City Sightseeing Bus and Walking Tour.
With 20 bus stops to hop on and off at, entry to the Carfax Tower to enjoy views of Oxford and a 45 minute walking tour 'Stepping Through Oxford'…
Food
Woodstock
The Food Festival is one of our most popular events and is set to return between Saturday 24th - Monday 26th May 2025.
Gardens
Woodstock
This fabulous annual three-day show returns to the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace from 27th - 29th June 2025 to showcase the best of British gardening.
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.
Food
Chinnor
Treat that special person with a cream tea and train ride at Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway.
Tour
Reading
Enjoy a fascinating Behind-The-Scenes tour of The Mill at Sonning, near Reading
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