# Events & Things To Do In Oxford on 1st May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Oxford on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Oxford on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Oxford - **Event Name**: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Oxford. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Holywell Music Room under the gentle glow of candl - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/candlelight-the-best-of-hans-zimmer/2700029838532132 - **Venue**: Holywell Music Room - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ZGVkOTFiMC0zZWIzLTExZjEtOTVjZS0xNWIxNWNlZjA2NzAtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGM2MDE2MDMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2OTA3NTc5.avif - **Price**: GBP 41 to 55 - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music - **Event Name**: Indie Fridays Oxford | May Day Special! - **Description**: Indie Fridays at O2 Academy Oxford running monthly! It's the biggest Indie night to hit Oxford! Spinning all the favourite classics that are going to make you want to dance all night... It's Indie Rock n Roll for us! Expect the sounds from the Arctic Mon - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/indie-fridays-oxford-|-may-day-special/3600029818243634 - **Venue**: O2 Academy Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jNWFhZGMyMC0zZjNkLTExZjEtYmVmMS04NzE4MTI1NDE4MWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDU1LWRjYmM0YTVhLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Njk2Njk5Nw.avif - **Categories**: Art, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Utah Saints : The Bullingdon, Oxford - **Description**: Utah Saints are Tim and Jez and together they have been making music, DJing and playing gigs around the globe since the birth of house music. In that time the world renowned duo have released 9 Top 40 UK hits, 4 of which hit the Top 10. They have sold ove - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 39 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/utah-saints-the-bullingdon-oxford/200029095542354 - **Venue**: The Bullingdon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wNDQ1Njk1ZGNkOTc1MDY1NmM0ZWYwZGE2YWUwMDk2ZGRhNjNlMTIwYzdjMWQ2NDQyN2E2ZTllM2U4NmI0ZmYxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAxMDMwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjY5NDI5Mg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, workshops, parties, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: FISHIES MAY DAY SPECIAL Ft Special Guest - **Description**: InformationLast entry 2am. Over 18s only and OBU ID required for entry. Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - a - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 am (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/fishies-may-day-special-ft-special-guest/210003448844298 - **Venue**: O2 Academy2 Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81ZjcxN2ZjN2M0ZWRhMDg5MzBlZWRkMDE2YjVlZTBhMmQ3YjFiNThkMzAyMzhlYjRjODU2NWY1NzgwZDZhN2IxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzE5MTkxOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4NjkwMDA.avif - **Event Name**: George Street Comedy Club: May 1 - **Description**: Club comedy is coming to Oxford! George Street Comedy Club will take place at The Wig and Pen, between 8pm - 10pm (doors open 7:30pm). Every Friday 4 circuit acts and a pro-club headliner will take the stage in the loft room at the Wig and Pen. Expect h - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/george-street-comedy-club-may-1/3600029963067439 - **Venue**: Wig & Pen - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTM4YzA2MDAtM2YzOC0xMWYxLTg2MTUtNGJmY2Q1NmExY2NlLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwNDY0M2UtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2OTY0NjU4.avif - **Categories**: comedy, Art, performances, Theatre, Entertainment, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Indie Fridays - **Description**: InformationIt's the biggest Indie night to hit Oxford! Spinning all the favourite classics that are going to make you want to dance all night... It's Indie Rock n Roll for us! Last Entry 2am. Expect the sounds from the Arctic Monkeys, B - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/indie-fridays/210002331585738 - **Venue**: O2 Academy Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83Y2NjMjZmMTJhMTVjY2EzMzczNTg1MzNhMTFmYjM3MTMxNWJiYTc0OTRjZTNiNjZmM2E5NDlmOGUyZmU2YWMwLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA1MDUwNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI4Mzg4Nzc.avif - **Event Name**: Future Thinking and Making - **Description**: How Foresight and Scenario Planning Can Help Us Reimagine Our WorldAbout this EventThe Insights for Action - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 03:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/future-thinking-and-making/100001986417932509 - **Venue**: The Nest, Saïd Business School - Park End Street - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yODZhNjYyMGQyMDBhODZjMDEwNzcwMjM1NDlmZWZjZTYyYjY3YTVhNjAzZDkyNTZkNDMyYTNmZGJmODdlOThhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAyMmQ3NC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU5MTYzMjc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, workshops, nonprofit, literary-art, theatre, charities, business, virtual - **Event Name**: May Day Fest - FREE ENTRY - **Description**: Join us for a May Day celebration with outdoor BBQ, Live music & DJ, kids activities & playground, beers & local ales and more! Free entry! Free parking on site! Walk-ins welcomed! Dogs & families welcomed! - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/may-day-fest-free-entry/200029978829848 - **Venue**: 16 The Green, OX449DF Oxford, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81ODJkYjhjZWUzMjJkZjI1YTIwNTFjYzZjOWVjY2EyYTRjODU1NzBkZmNkZDQ0MzQ4YjgyMjFjMjg4ZTM2MGE3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzU2NzA1Ny1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjkyODEyNw.avif - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment, Kids - **Event Name**: Elinor Cleghorn A WOMAN'S WORK - **Description**: A Woman's Work is a radical and inspiring new history of mothering, and a timely reminder that the fight for reproductive freedom isn't overAbout this EventA Woman's WorkMothers ma - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/elinor-cleghorn-a-womans-work/100001982368453408 - **Venue**: Blackwell's Bookshop - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zZTdmODdlMDM5MmU4YjhlODQ5MTBkNWQyYTE0ZGEyMjU2NDM5YTI2YzFmNjNiYjAwNjNjMzE3NzZkOTdkMWI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2MzYmZiYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzAzOTkwMTk.avif - **Price**: GBP 6 to 22 - **Categories**: Art, Business, Entertainment, Workshops, literary-art - **Event Name**: O'Neills, Oxford - **Description**: We head to Oxford for our first gig in the city centre - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/oneills-oxford/200029612004515 - **Venue**: O'Neills Irish Pub Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xMDExM2RiZTI0NDhkNGZiOWYzNzJmMzEwYWNhMDljZDAyYTc3ZjVmNWI1YzY5NjE4MDg4OWRiMTgxNmVjYWExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmZTViMDItZ21pcj92PTE3NzQyMTcxMzg.avif - **Event Name**: Party Season - **Description**: Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there's no going back... it's Party Season! - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/party-season/300041776237 - **Venue**: The North Wall Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wNjRmZjhkY2QwMDcyMzJhZWYwOGI3YjhhODdiMTE3YjRlYmVhNTk5NTZjOTkzYzhmYzBiNzQzNjA4MzYzZDZhLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNlZDQ1MjItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2NDU5MzA0.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: The Seed Wellness Discovery Walk - **Description**: Come join The Seed Wellness Discovery Walk to find out more about a new affiliate member programme for Wellbeing practitioners.About this EventJoin The Seed Wellness Discovery Walk!Seed Wellness, the on - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-seed-wellness-discovery-walk/100001985275605779 - **Venue**: Harcourt Hill Campus - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82ZDcxMDViNDk1NjQxMmExYzNlMDc5NDYwZGYyOGNkZjkzOTc2NWU2ZjhiNGRjYjVmYjUxODQ4MzgwYzBmM2MyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzQ2NDczMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQxMjk1MTI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: health-wellness ## Trending Events in Oxford - **Event Name**: V.I.P. Ghost Hunt Sleepover at Oxford Castle & Prison SOLD OUT! - **Description**: This event is now SOLD OUT but you can join the waiting list here https://energyandempathy.uk/oxfordwaitinglist/ and if places become available we will contact you. The Investigation: 11 hours of unlimited access to Oxford Castle & Prison with just 1 - **Venue**: Oxford Castle & Prison - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3230d6c656b0a6d4ce1c87cdfd17f75b8f7b3af9090c5af3a2ac80c6cb573f70-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc2c4b5d-gmir?v=1776740665 - **Event Name**: Maisie Peters in Oxford - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Maisie Peters Live at O2 Academy Oxford on Tuesday, May 12, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Maisie Peters is taking over O2 Academy Oxford on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and with hits like - **Venue**: O2 Academy Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9a284510-0f40-11f1-8489-bfa57dd9257e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151716-gmir.webp?v=1771690556 - **Event Name**: Oxford Freshers Welcome Week 2026 🎓 - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running 🏆 - **Description**: The Ultimate Oxford Freshers Experience 3 HUGE Events. 1 Unmissable Wristband. One Incredible Week. SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR SINCE 2012! Over the last 16 years Freshers Welcome Week & The Big Freshers Icebreaker has provided a right of passage between - **Venue**: Plush Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c3a261f0-3f3d-11f1-8615-4bfcd56a1cce-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd7f4f7-gmir.jpg?v=1776966993 - **Event Name**: Maisie Peters: Intimate Record Store Show - MATINEE - **Description**: We're bringing the amazing Maisie Peters to O2 Academy Oxford on 12th May 2026 for a special stripped-back show, as part of her run of record store shows celebrating her new album "Florescence". Exploring healing, self-realisation and ultimately, learning - **Venue**: O2 Academy Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/29a2209d2c85e98e9c81623cbe3f8ca0cc93c6b30985bfbafbcb588604aa5fd8-rimg-w1200-h732-dcffffff-gmir?v=1776145740 - **Event Name**: 'The Girl from Woolwich: A Creative Life' with Bernardine Evaristo - **Description**: Join us to hear Bernardine Evaristo's talk as Visiting Professor of Creative Media: 'The Girl from Woolwich: A Creative Life'About this EventBernardine Evaristo has been appointed as this year's Visiting Professor of Crea - **Venue**: The Sheldonian Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1e796296fb9739377c4aa49378391d69dfcd62797f8dadd93ee6c6d4516eb03f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd14562-gmir.jpg?v=1774130536 - **Event Name**: Oxford Maths Festival - **Description**: Join us to explore the wonderful curiosities mathematics holds. Most suitable for families with children aged 4 - 13 years.About this EventWelcome to the Oxford Maths Festival! - **Venue**: Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ca01b0c7ba0fe1c294161a709bc5aa24e80259da7d0a43f62753686ecb6ad13a-rimg-w1200-h629-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774128907 - **Event Name**: Maisie Peters: Florescence Intimate Record Store Show - **Description**: We're bringing the amazing Maisie Peters to O2 Academy Oxford on 12th May 2026 for a special stripped-back show, as part of her run of record store shows celebrating her new album "Florescence". Exploring healing, self-realisation and ultimately, learning - **Venue**: O2 Academy Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/837807fc678fe637ed6f398fd1e21cfb5a55a8025fac89cb7af212b797cba032-rimg-w1200-h732-dcffffff-gmir?v=1776145749 - **Event Name**: Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at New Theatre - Oxford - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at New Theatre - Oxford, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of New Theatre - Oxford in dynamic - **Venue**: New Theatre - Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2fbf20d0-3d7c-11f1-9fd2-1932890f8494-rimg-w1200-h800-dcdedbd6-gmir.jpg?v=1776773901 - **Event Name**: Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals at New Theatre - Oxford - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals at New Theatre - Oxford, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in New Theatre - Oxford nestled in bustling Oxfor - **Venue**: New Theatre - Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bbe3b9a0-3e52-11f1-95ce-15b15cef0670-rimg-w1200-h500-dc050632-gmir.jpg?v=1776866048 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Oxford? - **A:** Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm at Holywell Music Room), Indie Fridays Oxford | May Day Special! (Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm at O2 Academy Oxford), Utah Saints : The Bullingdon, Oxford (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Bullingdon), FISHIES MAY DAY SPECIAL Ft Special Guest (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm at O2 Academy2 Oxford), George Street Comedy Club: May 1 (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wig & Pen). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Oxford? - **A:** Future Thinking and Making (Fri May 01 2026 at 03:30 pm at The Nest, Saïd Business School - Park End Street), The Seed Wellness Discovery Walk (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 am at Harcourt Hill Campus). - **Q**: How can I find events in Oxford? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Oxford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Oxford? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Oxford? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Oxford include Holywell Music Room, O2 Academy Oxford, The Bullingdon. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Oxford? - **A:** Prices for events in Oxford range from GBP 6 to GBP 55. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Oxford? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Oxford include Feverup Events, The Pulse Hub, The Pad Presents. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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