# Events & Things To Do In Oxford on 18th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Oxford on 18th 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 18th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Oxford

- **Event Name**: Sophia Smith Galer HOW TO K*ll A LANGUAGE
  - **Description**: A globe-spanning investigation into the disappearance of languages from journalist and writer Sophia Smith GalerAbout this EventHow to K*ll a LanguageWhat do we lose – culturally,
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/sophia-smith-galer-how-to-kll-a-language/100001980627152129
  - **Venue**: Blackwell's Bookshop
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  - **Price**: GBP 6 to 22
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, health-wellness, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Georgian ensemble, Lalkhori. OXFORD, Workshop + Concert
  - **Description**: LALKHORI
Georgian folk ensemble, Lalkhori, are coming to Oxford as part of a UK wide tour.

Created in 2021 by its director, Lika Liparteliani – a highly experienced conductor and performer, Lalkhori's members are young people and students from Svaneti, c
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  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/georgian-ensemble-lalkhori-oxford-workshop-concert/200029847219430
  - **Venue**: St. Mary & St. John's Church
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: Connections - Early music and traditional song from three faiths
  - **Description**: A fusion of Jewish, Christian and Moslem sacred musicAbout this EventIn today's unsettled world, it feels important to look at what we have in common rather than what divides us. In this concert, Passamezzo join with outs
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 08:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/connections-early-music-and-traditional-song-from-three-faiths/100001987131016362
  - **Venue**: Somerville College Chapel
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  - **Price**: GBP 5 to 20
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: Archiving Machines: From Punch Cards to Platforms
  - **Description**: A book talk from Amelia Acker.About this EventThis book talk examines how data archiving processes, the computational techniques of storage, exchange, and transmission, have transformed memory practices and created new re
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 02:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/archiving-machines-from-punch-cards-to-platforms/100001985431438880
  - **Venue**: Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, it, fine-arts, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Goat Milking Induction
  - **Description**: Learn how to milk goats as the first step towards our Goat Milking Programme!About this EventJoin us for a couple of hours hJoin us at the farm for a relaxed and informative introduction to goat milking, and take your fir
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/goat-milking-induction/100001979585125399
  - **Venue**: Oxford City Farm
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  - **Price**: GBP 10
  - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, dog

## 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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11 hours of unlimited access to Oxford Castle & Prison with just 1
  - **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 & 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
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- **Event Name**: Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJimmy Carr has 73 upcoming events.Note: Over 16s only. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.Ticket Limit
  - **Venue**: New Theatre Oxford
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- **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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Oxford?
  - **A:** Sophia Smith Galer HOW TO K*ll A LANGUAGE (Mon May 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop), Georgian ensemble, Lalkhori. OXFORD, Workshop + Concert (Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at St. Mary & St. John's Church), Connections - Early music and traditional song from three faiths (Mon May 18 2026 at 08:30 pm at Somerville College Chapel), Archiving Machines: From Punch Cards to Platforms (Mon May 18 2026 at 02:30 pm at Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities), Goat Milking Induction (Mon May 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Oxford City Farm).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Oxford?
  - **A:** Archiving Machines: From Punch Cards to Platforms (Mon May 18 2026 at 02:30 pm at Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities).
- **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 Blackwell's Bookshop, St. Mary & St. John's Church, Somerville College Chapel.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Oxford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Oxford range from GBP 5 to GBP 22. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Oxford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Oxford include Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford, Pitchblend, Passamezzo.
- **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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