Location: Oxford
Top Things to do in Oxford
Top 10 Concerts & Shows in Oxford, England
In the "city of dreaming spires," academia takes center stage. Gaze out at Oxford's world-famous university from the top of Carfax Tower before heading into the city's pedestrian-friendly streets. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy at Headington Hill Park. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th-century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley's ethnic shops and music venues.
Restaurants in Oxford
1. Creation Theatre Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 549 reviews
Think about those books, the ones that you'll always go back to, those moments in life where you think 'that's a bit like that chapter' or 'you're just like that character', those are the stories we love. We don't just want to leave those books on the shelf though, we take them down, hand them around, share them out and bring them to life. All over Oxford we find unusual spaces - these stories aren't set in theatres so we don't put them there. Castles, antique mirror tents, college gardens, bookshops and factories... we'll go wherever the stories take us, and so far we've taken over 500,000 people with us. From the thousands of children who've told classic stories in new ways through our education programme, to our professional actors and directors, you're always most likely to find us lost in a good book. 18 years, 54 shows, half a million audience members aged 5-95...we are Oxford's own Creation Theatre Company.
Reviewed By NeneView54 - Wisbech, United Kingdom
Creation's Bleak House was a great way to celebrate a birthday, and the highlight of our mini break in Oxford. Great fun, brilliant acting with the cast playing multiple parts and clever use of a limited number of props. Very clever use of space in the bookshop. Music too, what more could we want.
2. Jericho Comedy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
So you've heard about Jericho Comedy? If not then don't worry, its a little bit hidden: Come downstairs at the Jericho Cafe for some underground stand-up. Featuring the brighest and best comic talent from the UK comedy scene from Oxford and beyond!
3. QED Comedy Lab
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
QED Comedy Lab is home to the most consistently bold, fun, and hilarious comedy nights in Oxford. We produce comedy shows all over town utilizing an incredibly talented collective of the best comedy minds around to create some of the most unique comedy you'll ever see.
4. A Club If You'd Like To Go Comedy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
A selection of the hottest up and coming stand-up comics from the UK. Hilarious, There is no better way to enjoy new comedy - The Oxford Times Every 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Reviewed By mangos320
It's a well run comedy night, the sound system is great, and the area is separate to the main pub. Jay and Ash are very friendly and welcoming and work hard at being inclusive with regards to both the acts and audience. All those involved are warm and friendly and funny
5. The Glee Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Oxford's best comedy club. The Glee Clubs are an independent group of award-winning comedy clubs with locations in Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham and Oxford.
Reviewed By GoPlaces824078
Superb night out. 4 comedians, all hilarious. Lots of restaurants to choose from nearby. Would definitely go again !
6. Holywell Music Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By MKMapman - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The Holywell Music Room is mainly used for classical chamber music concerts, for which it has an outstandingly good acoustic. A recent Sunday afternoon concert organised by the Oxford Chamber Music Society and given by the Doric String Quartet was a case in point. the hall was full - we had to wait outside in the mizzle to see if they had sufficient spaces for those who hadn't bought tickets in advance, so arriving with plenty of time to spare (when they were still able to sell on the door tickets without constraint) might be a good idea. There are no refreshments, and somewhat limited toilet access; some of the seats are just benches and other lack padding, but it's worth putting up with slightly uncomfortable seats for the excellent sound in this historic venue.
7. Oxford Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Drunkenhammie - Singapore, Singapore
Just caught Pride and Prejudice and was really blown away by the quality of the production - had the audience laughing in our seats the entire time!
8. Oxford New Theatre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 456 reviews
The New Theatre welcomes touring musicals, opera, ballet and family shows along with top-name concerts and comedy events throughout the year. The theatre is part of the Ambassador Theatre Group.
Reviewed By Onleaveagain - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
This is an old traditional type theatre with Art deco style features. We were visiting to see yet again “We will rock you” by Queen. The seats were very comfortable although by modern standards the legroom is a little cramped. The bar areas are on the small side as well so if you want a drink it may be worth leaving ample time to queue. We will be back as it is always a pleasant experience visiting this theatre.
9. O2 Academy, Oxford
10. Roll Up to Stand Up
Roll Up to Stand Up Welcome to Oxford's newest stand up comedy event, now running every other Wednesday at Cirkus from 7.30pm-10pm! With a hand picked array of talent from all over the UK, Roll Up to Stand Up is guaranteed to get you laughing on a Wednesday evening. We have one interval half way through the show, and the bar will be providing Happy Hour drinks deals throughout the event.
