Things to do in Oxfordshire this Spring bank holiday
Need some inspiration for what to do with yourself in Oxfordshire this Spring bank holiday?
We’ve got another treat in store this weekend, with one of those sweet May bank holidays just around the corner. It’s the last one for a while, so make the most of it. And if you’re looking for things to do in Oxford and across the county, you’ve come to the right place.
For museum nerds, peruse the permanent displays and longer-term exhibitions at Oxford’s iconic museums – The Ashmolean, the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum. And for bookworms, squirrel yourself away in one of independent bookshops in Oxfordshire, where you’re sure to find more than meets the eye.
Still got gaps in your diary? Embrace the warmer days by heading out for a meal at one of 50+ restaurants in Oxford and beyond for alfresco dining this summer, or perhaps for an indulgent Country House Afternoon Tea – perfect for whiling away those tedious hours between brunch and supper.
We hope there’s enough here to pique your interest, but if you still have gaps in your diary, visit the What’s on section for more events, and be sure to check out our guide to What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this May.
Collychella (Night 2)
City of Oxford College presents the Music Performance & Production final year showcase. ‘Collychella’ is a celebration of original music from upcoming Oxford bands. This, the second of two nights, will feature Far Fallen, Funktion, Trepanation, and Head First.
One Night In Nashville
One Night In Nashville is the UK’s first downtown Nashville Honkytonk Live Experience. An incredible live show fronted by Singer/ Songwriter Maria Jordan. They have been creating pop-up Nashville Experiences and shows across the UK since 2016. Expect a fun, wild night of the best music ever written!
Fanboy
Combining epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic, Fanboy is a love-hate letter to pop culture and nostalgia. Award-winning writer-performer Joe Sellman-Leava (Fringe First, Labels) explores our relationship to our past and future selves, and asks why his generation is so obsessed with its childhood.
The Zoots – Sounds of the 60’s
Experience the sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford – with legendary numbers by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Searchers, The Small Faces, The Who, The Four Seasons, Elvis, and dozens more of your favourite artists.
Remorae
Described as ‘eclectic’, ‘genre-bending’, and ‘an English Lankum’, Remorae intertwines strings, close harmony vocals, and electric guitar with live electronics to create soundworlds that shift between ambient, pulsing, cinematic, and intimate, sometimes shimmering and glitching, sometimes raw and strange.
The Dung Beatles
Renowned Beatles rock band playing an eclectic, high-energy show. From dozens of chart-topping hits through classic, rarely played live album tracks, The Dung Beatles blend authentic arrangements and top-drawer musicianship with high-energy performances. Played over 2 one-hour sets, the atmosphere will be one of jubilant celebration of the Fab Four’s iconic song catalogue.
The Waterboys
The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through countless line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way. Their best-known songs include The Whole Of The Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is The Sea and Fisherman’s Blues. Expect drama, improvisation, musical fireworks, and Waterboys classics.
Blenheim Palace Food Festival 2025
Blenheim Palace Food Festival is back with a food festival for everyone. Expect three days of culinary thrills with a fantastic line-up of celebrity chefs and experts, amazing food and drink from a huge selection of artisanal producers and street food vendors, interactive masterclasses and tastings and plenty of fun for all the family.
Discover more: Blenheim Palace
Creation: The Bubble Show
Journey through the awe-inspiring story of the origins of Bubbleland, as it’s brought to life in a dazzling display of soap and water. Immerse yourself in this spectacular adventure as the master of bubbles breathes life into: light, water, plants, animals, stars, and the essence of human nature itself.
OUO & Daniel Hogan: An Evening of Orchestral Dances
Young conductor Daniel Hogan joins OUO in an evening of orchestral dances, featuring as its main item Rachmaninoff’s electrifying final masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances. Entirely written in the United States, this work evokes a ghostly nostalgia of the composer’s Russian homeland.
The American Classic Rock Show
The American Classic Rock Show is more than a tribute band. It is a group of highly experienced professional musicians that have played this music for many years, in both original acts and tributes. The American Classic Rock Show will take you back to a less complicated time, playing songs that defined an era and a generation.
Tina Live: 10th Anniversary Tour
A full concert-style stage show, charting the hits and career of the late, great Tina Turner from the early days onwards. Full of hits including Private Dancer, Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High, and Let’s Stay Together to name but a few, this show is the ultimate night out and not to be missed.
Martin Kemp – The Ultimate Back To The 80s DJ Set
Martin Kemp returns for his annual ‘Back To The 80s’ showdown. Join Martin as he trades his bass for the decks and spins the biggest and best hits from the 1980s. Expect non-stop nostalgia, retro throwbacks, huge production and an unstoppable sing-along. Dig out those 80s clothes and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’.
Science Museum – The Live Stage Show
Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike and teach you something new and exciting.
Tristan Butler y Timba Británica 2025 UK Tour
Timba Británica is UK’s biggest Cuban Salsa orchestra of 15 musicians, performing the intricate, groove-based arrangements of Cuban Salsa – an intoxicating mix of son, rumba, salsa, funk, and rock, all played by 15 of the most sought-after session musicians in the UK.
Anselm Kiefer: Early Works
Organised in collaboration with the Hall Art Foundation and drawn from the Hall Collection, the exhibition will show approximately 45 works rarely displayed in public before. This major exhibition will return to Anselm Kiefer’s roots, featuring important early paintings, photos, prints, artist books, watercolours and mixed-media work, including less well-known, intimate pieces.
Breaking Ground
Breaking Ground is a new exhibition at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History that charts these significant developments in palaeontology and geology through a cast of characters – both the celebrated and the unsung – who helped to establish new scientific methods and ideas.
Cheung Yee and his 1960s Hong Kong contemporaries
This exhibition showcases newly-acquired works for the Ashmolean by the Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee (1936–2019) alongside those by Lui Shou-Kwan (1919–75), Wucius Wong (b.1936), Liu Kuo-sung (b.1932) and others from the avant-garde Circle Art Group. It will be the first substantial display of Cheung Yee’s work outside Hong Kong.
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