Things to do in Oxford

17 activities, venues and outings in Oxford, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Burton Taylor Theatre
Tickets sold at the Box Office of the Oxford Playhouse (see above)
Mon-Sat 8AM-1:30PM
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La Baguette
Sandwich shop with a whole internet cafe setup upstairs. Computers run Windows.
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Old Fire Station Theatre (OFS)
Charity-run culture hub showcasing contemporary UK and local art, drama and music. Also has a café.
Tue-Sat 11AM-6PM
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Phoenix Picturehouse
Vibrant independent cinema with an assortment of viewings available.
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The Sheldonian Theatre
Once voted the most uncomfortable concert hall in England, the Sheldonian never has a shortage of both professional and amateur classical music concerts, and though it is "uncomfortable", it cannot be denied that its baroque majesty is truly beautiful.
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Ultimate Picture Palace
Small independent cinema housed in a majestic grade II listed building with an assortment of viewings available.
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Vue
Large mainstream cinema located just opposite the Kassam Stadium.
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Oxford Show Details
Aggregation website that highlights shows worth seeing in Oxford.
Do Not mapped
Oxford United FC
Oxford were relegated in 2026 and now play soccer in League One, the third tier. Their Kassam Stadium (capacity 12,500) is 3 miles southeast of city centre.
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Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell Rd, OX2 6ST
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Curzon
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New Theatre
Popular shows, musicals and ballets.
Mon-Sat 9AM-10PM; Sun 10AM-8PM
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Odeon (Gloucester Green)
Largest cinema in the Oxford city centre.
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Oxford Punting
Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, High St, OX1 4AU
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Salter's
Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LA
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The Oxford Playhouse
Worthwhile plays.
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Oxford County Library
41 Castle Quarter, OX1 1AY

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0).