Featured Events in Oxford in August, 2025 (June Updated)

The Oxford Shakespeare Festival returns for its 15th year with three exciting productions taking place live in Castle Court over the summer. June 23 to July 5TWELFTH NIGHT For nearly 20 years, BMH Theatre has been producing Shakespeare in Oxfordshire to critical acclaim. Renowned for their eclectic style whilst retaining the language of Shakespeare’s classics, they create an engaging evening for new audiences and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Not to be missed. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING The Wild Goose Theatre returns to Oxford Castle and Prison for its 15th performance of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's greatest romantic comedies. This classic tells the love story of Claudio, Hero, Beatrice and Benedick. Filled with intrigue, action and comedy, Much Ado About Nothing remains as narratively accurate today as it was when it was written in the early 17th century. August 4 to August 16 THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR The Merry Wives of Windsor Following the success of last summer’s Hamlet, The Besieged Theatre returns to Oxford Castle for a nostalgic production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Through the expansive finding of fossils and development of new techniques and methods, the 19th century transformed our understanding of the history of Earth. Breaking Ground explores these themes through William Buckland, geologist and palaeontologist, and Mary Buckland (née Morland), a scientific illustrator, the couple at the heart of this exhibition. They both helped to establish new scientific methods and ideas, which led to fascinating discoveries in palaeontology, including the first ever dinosaur to be named to science.

The United Wrestling Oxford event is set to take place at the Tap Social Movement in Botley. Mark your calendars for August 17, 2025, and get ready for an exciting competition. Stay updated for more information on this thrilling event. Tickets are priced between £11.55 and £44.04. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness top-notch wrestling action in Botley!

The stunning high magnification insect portraits by British photographer Levon Biss were first shown in the Microsculpture exhibition in this Museum in 2016. Since then, the show has toured to 44 cities in 22 countries around the world. All the specimens in Microsculpture are drawn from the Museum's entomology collections, selected to show the microscopic form of insects in striking large-format, high-resolution detail. In this new temporary exhibition we are able to show images made after the original 2016 display. New text explores how and why each specimen originally entered the Museum's collection, painting a picture of professional and amateur collectors, entomological traders, British colonial links, and changes in scientific practice.

My daughter has attended many of the holiday workshops run by Flintlock – they are always great fun and she has enjoyed every minute. Alison, Holiday Course Parent There is no charge at the point of booking. We will issue you an invoice by email 2-4 weeks before the start date of the course. Payment is due 14 days before the course start date. Information Source: Flintlock Theatre | eventbrite

Welcome to Daytime 80s/90s Clubbing for over 30's! Join us at Oxford Art Factory for a blast from the past filled with all your favorite tunes from the 80s and 90s. Dust off those dancing shoes and get ready to groove the day away with fellow party-goers who are over 30. Let's relive the good old days together in a fun and nostalgic atmosphere. Don't miss out on this epic daytime disco event! Information Source: Studio38 | eventbrite

My daughter has attended many of the holiday workshops run by Flintlock – they are always great fun and she has enjoyed every minute. Alison, Holiday Course Parent There is no charge at the point of booking. We will issue you an invoice by email 2-4 weeks before the start date of the course. Payment is due 14 days before the course start date. Information Source: Flintlock Theatre | eventbrite

My daughter has attended many of the holiday workshops run by Flintlock – they are always great fun and she has enjoyed every minute. Alison, Holiday Course Parent There is no charge at the point of booking (i.e. no deposit required) and we will issue an invoice 2-4 weeks before the course. Payments are due 14 days before the course start date, or at the time of booking if booked after this. Information Source: Flintlock Theatre | eventbrite

Sick of leaving your favorite emo tracks in the car before your boring corporate job? 😩 We'll be playing those songs all night long! 🤘🎶 🤑 HIGHLY TAXED MINIMUM RAGE PRICING 🤑 🎉FIRST 50 TIX FREE 💸 NEXT 100 TIX $5 💵 NEXT 100 TIX $10 💳THE REST OF THE TIX $15 🚪 ON THE DOOR $20 🎉 BEST DRESSED COMP - CORPORATE EMO 🎉 🎉 Best fit’ wins a VOUCHER Be sure to tag your outfits on our Instagram for your chance to win best dressed. 👔🖤 💄 Free Emo Makeovers 🎉 Giveaways 🍹 Themed Drinks: 🧪 Office Emo Elixir 🧊 Corporate Emo Cooler 🌕 HR Meeting Moonshine Staff wanted - multiple roles available! DJs, Designers, Photographers, Content Creators, Influencers, Videographers, Video Editors, Photo Editors, Door Staff, Event Hosting Staff, Full time event managers, plus more! INBOX THE EVENT PAGE TO APPLY. DO NOT CONTACT VENUES. We do not condone the purchase of tickets from any 3rd party resellers. The only way to guarantee the authenticity of tickets is by purchasing directly from the ticket link listed in our event. If an individual claims to have tickets available for this event they are not verified by us ​​and may not be legitimate tickets. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that venues are accessible to all patrons but we do offer companion tickets and will try to accommodate the best we can. We do not tolerate any disrespectful behaviour toward other patrons. This event is DRINKING AGE ONLY - photo ID required. No refunds. End time of this event is approximate; it might end earlier or later depending on the venue and how busy it is. Ticket Holders are advised to arrive as early as possible as to not miss out on the features of the event Information Source: Emo Night | eventbrite

Join Ashley Thorpe for the launch of his new pulse-pounding, fantasy adventure SPIRIT WARRIORS. Taking inspiration from Caribbean folklore and ghost stories, this epic story weaves real revolutionary history with myth and magic. Ashley will be in conversation with Keisha Thompson. Doors: 5pm Starts: 5.15pm Attendance is free, and you can also purchase a Book & Ticket option. A ticket with Spirit Warriors and The Boy To Beat The Gods is also available at a special pre-event price of £12. About the book Ancient magic and all-new heroes in a battle between the living and the dead - an epic story of chaos, myth and adventure for fans of Percy Jackson, from the author of The Boy to Beat the Gods. When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky – caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat. On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him. Attendees are encouraged to dress in colours representing their magic strand: Blue (Enchanters), Red (Diviners), Green (Healers), Purple (Spirit Wakers). Find out your strand of magic from SPIRIT WARRIORS with this short quiz. About Ashley Thorpe Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize, Branford Boase Award and The Week Junior Award for Breakthrough Book, Ashley Thorpe writes fantastical adventures for the young and young at heart. He is the author of two books The Boy to Beat the Gods and Spirit Warriors, which put a compelling spin on West African and Caribbean mythology and folklore. Based in Manchester, he is a trustee of the city libraries and also works as an editor and storyliner for the inclusive fiction studio Storymix. About Keisha Thompson Keisha Thompson FRSA is a Manchester based writer, performance artist and producer. She is currently the Programme Manager for Legacies of Enslavement Programme at The Guardian. She is Co-Chair of the Independent Theatre Council, a trustee of Olympias Music Foundation and recipient of the DARE Art Prize 2024 from Opera North and the University of Leeds in association with National Science and Media Museum and The Tetley. If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331. Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new. Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. Information Source: Blackwell's Manchester | eventbrite

We Need Your Art Using her own experiences as a novelist and the inspiration she's shared as a creative coach, Amie guides you on why we need your art and how you can make it happen - starting with a two-week reset plan to help you kick-start your creative habit. This isn't about writing your great novel in a month or painting a masterpiece in a flurry of inspiration. Rather, this process is about practicing small, sustainable creative steps every day over time - five hundred words of writing each day, a pencil sketch every evening - so that you avoid burnout, produce consistent, reliable content on your own terms, and begin to see yourself as an artist. With frank and empowering conversations on the many issues creatives face, including impostor syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination, and the inner critic, as well as invitations to coronate yourself and celebrate your ambition, Amie provides the framework and encouragement you need to begin to take your art seriously. Each chapter also includes journal prompts that help you apply what you have learned to your new life. We Need Your Art is a revolutionary reprogramming of everything we have been taught and told about being a creative, removing the shame and fear we may feel at dubbing ourselves artists and inviting us to create proudly, with celebration. This book is a warm hug, a pep talk, the wise teacher you always wanted, the loving parent you needed, and the fire in your belly that you need to get roaring. Amie McNee Amie McNee is an author, speaker and creative coach. Amie studied medieval history at university, focussing specifically on sex culture, sex work and pornography. Alongside her historical fiction, Amie has written four much loved books all of which discuss the realities and magic of leading a creative life. Amie is known for speaking, teaching and coaching artists all over the world and helping them to achieve their creative dreams. Beverley Wass Bev is a full-time bookseller at Blackwell's Oxford and a creative and inspirational person. Bev has also chaired events with Jennifer Lane on 'The Witches' Survival Guide' and Laura Derbyshire on crafting and creating your own grimoire. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Welcome to the Oxford 24 Fitness Festival! Come join us at The Athlete Centre for 24 hours packed full of endurance challenges to raise money for Oxfordshire Mind. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there's something for everyone at this event. From your first time on an athletics track to 24 hours of running, the Oxford 24 Fitness Festival has it all. Meet like-minded fitness enthusiasts, commit to a new challenge, and cheer on those giving everything they have in their chosen physical challenge. Don't miss out on this opportunity to push your limits, have a blast, and make lasting memories. Mark your calendars and get ready to sweat it out at the Oxford 24 Fitness Festival! Information Source: 24 Hour Fitness Fest | eventbrite