What's on in Oxford this week
We've gathered 39 events happening in Oxford between 26 Oct – 1 Nov across 18 venues — led by music (25), theatre (3) and books & literature (3), including 2 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Ukulelezaza Workshop and Performance for Oxford Ukuleles
Florence Park Community Centre, Oxford
YouthLab: Stand-Up Comedy (ages 12-17)
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
Etceteras
The Library, Oxford
All 39 events
Tuesday 30 October
9 events
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Holywell Music Room, Oxford
Shy FX Sound System
O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
The Legends - Vegas: After Hours Tour
New Theatre, Oxford
Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA
Holywell Music Room, Oxford
Catherine Bohart
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
They Live
Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford
Noasis
The Bullingdon, Oxford
Ferocious Dog featuring the Celtic Folk Orchestra
O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
Ocf Present a Homage to Bob Dylan @ the Isis
Isis Farmhouse, Oxford
Friday 26 October
6 eventsUkulelezaza Workshop and Performance for Oxford Ukuleles
Florence Park Community Centre, Oxford
YouthLab: Stand-Up Comedy (ages 12-17)
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
Etceteras
The Library, Oxford
Formal Sppeedwear
The Bullingdon, Oxford
YouthLab: Shadow Puppet Theatre (ages 8-11)
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
Songs by Starlight
Holywell Music Room, Oxford
Wednesday 31 October
8 events
Minions & Monsters
Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford
Bilingual Poetry Bridge - Mr Kaneko Live
Common Ground, Oxford
Arches and Spires: Oxford Welsh MVC and Fron Male Voice Choir
Oxford Town Hall, Oxford
Peerless Pirates, Das Goul, Puppet Mechanic, Mortif'id
Cowley Workers Social Club, Oxford
Rabidfest 2026
The Bullingdon, Oxford
Halloween Special - Scratch, Crackle & Pop (Vinyl DJ Set)
The Jericho, Oxford
Brian Bilston & Henry Normal
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble
Holywell Music Room, Oxford
Thursday 1 November
1 event
Monday 29 October
9 events
Swervedriver
O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
Speed Dating
The Varsity Club, Oxford
Michael Portillo - A Life of Two Halves
New Theatre, Oxford
Villiers Quartet: Late Schubert IV
Jacqueline Du Pre Music Building, Oxford
Translating Claire de Duras: the Rediscovery and Translation of a Major French Writer
Queen's College, Oxford
Love Music Hate Racism Presents Electronic Against Hate
The Bullingdon, Oxford
So Fetch - 2000s Party
The Bullingdon, Oxford
Silents Synced: Radiohead x Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror
Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford
The Beat
O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
Sunday 28 October
6 events
I am a Camera
O'Reilly Theatre, Oxford
Tara Clerkin Trio
Common Ground, Oxford
The Chamber Concerts: Beethoven With the Neruda Quartet I
Mansfield College, Oxford
Dance in the Dark
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
Yaang
The Bullingdon, Oxford
Kenny Young & the Eggplants
The Bullingdon, Oxford
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