Things to do in and around Oxford this weekend (05 to 07 September)
It’s the first weekend of September, and Oxford is easing into the change of seasons. The city blends late-summer warmth with the first hints of autumn — from vibrant festivals and outdoor markets to countryside walks framed by golden light. Whether you’re looking for cultural events, family outings, or simply a relaxing weekend soaking up the last of summer’s charm, there’s plenty to enjoy across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
Art aficionados can peruse the permanent displays and longer-term exhibitions at the city’s world-class museums – The Ashmolean, the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum.
Otherwise, squirrel yourself away in one of the city’s intimate arts and cultural venues like the North Wall Arts Centre and Modern Art Oxford, which often put up a bold and ambitious programme of contemporary art.
Curious and adventurers? Explore Oxford with purpose. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just passing through, we’ve got some rather useful insider’s guides to Oxford to help you get the best out of your time discovering Oxford – because we’re good like that!
If you’d rather head out of town, step into a world of wit and wonder with the Hundred Watt Club at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, bringing a dazzling mix of burlesque, comedy, and cabaret to the stage. Or enjoy an evening of classic hits with Mike Hurst… With a Little MORE Help from his Friends at the Kenton Theatre in Henley-on-Thames, a special performance celebrating music, friendship, and timeless talent.
Otherwise, you could always visit one of our diverse independent bookshops (where friendly and helpful staff are on hand to help you find your next best read), or, check out some of Oxfordshire’s coolest restaurants and places to eat.
And if you’re celebrating a special occasion with a loved one or just looking to while away some tiresome hours between brunch and supper, there’s nothing as self-indulgent as enjoying a county house afternoon tea with prime views of the Oxfordshire countryside.
We hope there’s enough here to pique your interest. 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 August for diary-worthy things to see and do for the rest of the month.
Now consider this your definitive guide on what to see and do in Oxford this weekend.
Oxford Storytelling Festival 2025
Oxford Storytelling Festival comes to Waterperry House and Gardens for the 5th time this year. Explore the theme of EARTH and CONNECTION and enter into the enchanting mystery through story, myth, music, nature, and also community connection.
Festival lineup includes: Emily Hennessey / Morvern Graham / Nell Phoenix / Peter Chand / Corinne Harragin / Nick Hennessey / Chris Park.
Complemented by world-class music from: Helian, Ramshackle, and Miwa Nagato-Apthorp.
The Luke Combs Experience
The Luke Combs Experience has arrived in the UK, bringing everything you need to get your foot stomping and fists pumping to all of this country superstar’s hits. Join an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes and the UK’s best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs.
Out of the Deep
Out of the Deep is a family-friendly specimen handling and exploration of the underwater world of marine reptiles.
Family-Friendly Sundays
Join Family-Friendly Sundays for free sessions including nature-themed activity backpacks, creative crafts, family-friendly trails and more, all supported by the museum’s volunteers.
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.
Through Love Art Exhibition
Through Love Art Exhibition is a moving tribute by artist Maria Arroyave to her sister, Oxford social worker Ana Arroyave, who died from a stroke in 2020. The exhibition features three mixed media collections exploring grief, nature, and sibling bonds and will raise funds for SeeSaw charity and the Stroke Association.
Treasured
Treasured is an exhibition showcasing some of the renowned items from Bodleian collections – the Romance of Alexander, the Gutenberg Bible, manuscripts of Jane Austen, JRR Tolkien, and the Herculaneum scroll – alongside objects from around the world. Explore the meaning of value itself through some of the world’s most remarkable books and manuscripts.
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.
Ashmolean NOW: Daphne Wright – Deep-Rooted Things
The fourth instalment of the Ashmolean Now series focuses on sculptures by Irish artist Daphne Wright. Daphne Wright works in unfired clay and jesmonite and has long experimented with casting. Central to the exhibition will be Sons and Couch, a life-size sculptural artwork cast in jesmonite of the artist’s sons.
This Is What You Get
This Is What You Get is a major exhibition that will explore the visual art of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke and the iconic images of Radiohead. More than 180 objects will be on display from the artists’ 30-year collaboration, including original paintings for album covers, digital compositions, etchings, unpublished drawings, and lyrics in their sketchbooks.
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