

# Events & Things To Do In Oxford on 14th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Oxford on 14th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Oxford on 14th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Oxford

- **Event Name**: Midge Ure in Oxford
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Midge Ure is Live at New Theatre - Oxford on Thursday, May 14, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Midge Ure is hitting New Theatre - Oxford on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and with chart
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/midge-ure-in-oxford/3300028492917635
  - **Venue**: New Theatre - Oxford
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, concerts, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: George Gilder & Matt Ridley - Against Managed Decline
  - **Description**: A Pharos ConversationAbout this EventGeorge Gilder is an economist, investor, and co-founder of the Discovery Institute, where he directs the Technology and Democracy Project. After study
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/george-gilder-and-matt-ridley-against-managed-decline/100001985943873586
  - **Venue**: Holywell Music Room
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Oxford-BNU Creative Writing Award Ceremony 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the Oxford–BNU Creative Writing Award Ceremony 2026, celebrating outstanding emerging writers at Oxford, supported by TORCH.About this EventOxford-BNU Creative Writing Award Ceremony 2026The
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/oxford-bnu-creative-writing-award-ceremony-2026/100001985904108648
  - **Venue**: The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Contests, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Professor Elemental + Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer + Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq.
  - **Description**: Safe As Milk Promotions proudly presents the 'BRING THE JOYS' TourAbout this Event proudly presentsThe 'BRING THE JOYS' TourFeaturing the magnificent musical talen
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/professor-elemental-mr-b-the-gentleman-rhymer-thomas-benjamin-wild-esq/100001977279864301
  - **Venue**: The Bullingdon
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  - **Price**: GBP 17
  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: The Beating Heart: The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ
  - **Description**: "The Beating Heart is a cultural detective trail to try to understand how and why we have come to see the heart as we do." Professor Robin Choudhury

Join cardiologist and author Professor Robin Choudhury in conversation with Dr Silke Ackermann, Director
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-beating-heart-the-art-and-science-of-our-most-vital-organ/200029695074838
  - **Venue**: Broad Street, OX1 3AZ Oxford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Philosophy of Pulcinella
  - **Description**: A public talk delivered by Dr Alessandra Aloisi, part of the Conversations Around Naples 2026 series held at Il Corno in the Covered MarketAbout this EventThe Conversations Around Naples feature
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-philosophy-of-pulcinella/100001981959499215
  - **Venue**: Il Corno - Panuozzo Bar
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Copy of Unlocking the power of High Performance Computing
  - **Description**: Exploring how to enable complex computation to transform your research.About this EventMember of Common Room, Yassamine Mather, will be exploring how to enable complex computation to transform your research using the Univ
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu May 14 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/copy-of-unlocking-the-power-of-high-performance-computing/100001987600365197
  - **Venue**: Mawby Room, Kellogg College
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Divine Schism: The Real Jobs + Wiiince + In-Flight Movie
  - **Description**: After hosting Norwegian evil synth punks The Real Jobs and Birmingham's twisted indie-popsters Wiiince together last year we thought we'd do it again in the basement of the Library on Thurs 14th May - this time with Oxford's dark synth pop outfit In-Fligh
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/divine-schism-the-real-jobs-wiiince-in-flight-movie/200029945694608
  - **Venue**: The Library
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  - **Categories**: entertainment
- **Event Name**: May 2026 Volunteer Information Evening
  - **Description**: Find out about how to volunteer at Asylum Welcome in Oxford!About this EventAsylum Welcome is a charity which offers practical support and advice to asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants in Oxford.We hav
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/may-2026-volunteer-information-evening/100001981849336716
  - **Venue**: Asylum Welcome, Unit #3
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, volunteering
- **Event Name**: St Luke's Chapel exam venue - mock exam
  - **Description**: Join us at St Luke's Chapel to take a mock exam in your exam venue.About this EventFor students at Oxford University.This mock exam session will give you the opportunity to practic
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu May 14 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/st-lukes-chapel-exam-venue-mock-exam/100001985813098434
  - **Venue**: St Luke's Chapel, Woodstock Road, Oxford, UK
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Successful Subject Leadership - Secondary
  - **Description**: For pricing, see below* | 3-part programme on Thurs 14 May '26, Tues 2 June '26 and  Thurs 25 June '26 at Rose Hill Primary School, OxfordAbout this Event*This programme is funded for colleagues working in
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu May 14 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/successful-subject-leadership-secondary/100001864904723229
  - **Venue**: Rose Hill Primary School
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 150
  - **Categories**: virtual

## 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.

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  - **Venue**: Oxford Castle & Prison
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- **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
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- **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 &amp;amp; The Big Freshers Icebreaker has provided a right of passage between
  - **Venue**: Plush Oxford
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Oxford?
  - **A:** Midge Ure in Oxford (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at New Theatre - Oxford), George Gilder & Matt Ridley - Against Managed Decline (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm at Holywell Music Room), Oxford-BNU Creative Writing Award Ceremony 2026 (Thu May 14 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities), Professor Elemental + Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer + Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq. (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Bullingdon), The Beating Heart: The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at Broad Street, OX1 3AZ Oxford, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Oxford?
  - **A:** George Gilder & Matt Ridley - Against Managed Decline (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm at Holywell Music Room), Oxford-BNU Creative Writing Award Ceremony 2026 (Thu May 14 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities), The Philosophy of Pulcinella (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Il Corno - Panuozzo Bar), Copy of Unlocking the power of High Performance Computing (Thu May 14 2026 at 10:30 am at Mawby Room, Kellogg College), May 2026 Volunteer Information Evening (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at Asylum Welcome, Unit #3).
- **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 New Theatre - Oxford, Holywell Music Room, The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Oxford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Oxford range from USD 17 to USD 150. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Oxford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Oxford include Sound Curator, Pharos Lectures, Oxford Prospects & Global Development Insititute.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Oxford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Oxford.

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