Oxford: festivals

Festivals in Oxford at a glance

Our Oxford calendar has 4 listings under festivals: 2 with fixed dates and 2 whose next dates are not yet announced. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

When they happen

• Jan0 listings
• Feb0 listings
• Mar1 listing
• Apr0 listings
• May1 listing
• Jun0 listings
• Jul0 listings
• Aug0 listings
• Sep1 listing
• Oct0 listings
• Nov1 listing
• Dec0 listings

The busiest months for festivals here are March, May, September and November, counting each month an event runs in. Months for listings without confirmed dates come from the organiser's usual timing, so treat them as a guide.

What our Oxford guide says about those seasons:

Spring (March to May)

Gardens and meadows come into leaf. Some colleges close to visitors in the exam weeks, so check ahead.

Autumn (September to November)

Good light on the stone and the start of the university year, with quieter streets in the evenings.

Where they happen

• Across the city (Light Parade from Rose Hill; Light Trail in Cutteslowe Park) · Oxford
• Magdalen Bridge and High Street · High Street, Magdalen and East Oxford
• St Giles'
• Venues across Oxford

Other events in Oxford

• Arts & exhibitions 1
• Markets 1

Festivals elsewhere

Festivals across the UK: 55 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

• Cambridge 5
• Edinburgh 5
• Manchester 4
• York 4
• Glasgow 3
• Bath 2
• Bristol 2
• Cornwall 2
• The Cotswolds 2
• Northern Ireland 2
• The Peak District 2
• The Scottish Highlands 2
• Wales 2
• The Jurassic Coast 1
• The Lake District 1
• Liverpool 1

Plan the rest of your visit

• Oxford guide: areas, sights, food and stays
• Getting around Oxford
• Where to stay in Oxford
• Every event in Oxford