# Events & Things To Do In Oxford on 19th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Oxford on 19th 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 19th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Oxford - **Event Name**: Brandon Sanderson delivers the 2026 Tolkien Lecture - **Description**: Acclaimed fantasy author Brandon Sanderson will deliver this year’s Tolkien Lecture on Fantasy Literature at Oxford Town HallAbout this EventThe lecture will take place on Tuesday, May 19th at Oxford Town Hall at 6 PM BST - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue May 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/brandon-sanderson-delivers-the-2026-tolkien-lecture/100001982450019374 - **Venue**: Oxford Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81ZWI3NDg4MWNkOGQ1NzQ2MmI4YjVmZDRkMzBhNmQ2ZjY3OWJlMmM4Y2QzZDkwZThhOGFmYmNiYTEzZjhlYTdmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5NS1kYzE5MTQxNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM5ODMzNTY.avif - **Price**: GBP 0 to 50 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Event Name**: The Longest Johns Oxford Tickets - **Description**: The Longest Johns at O2 Academy OxfordπŸŽ‰ Welcome to The Longest Johns Oxford Tickets, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! πŸ›οΈ Join us at O2 Academy Oxford in the heart of Oxford, - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-longest-johns-oxford-tickets/100029303092752 - **Venue**: O2 Academy Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iZWMwNGViMC0zNDc4LTExZjEtOTlhMC1lMTMzYmFmMzQyZDMtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzFhMTgxNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU3ODI4NjI.avif - **Price**: EUR 201 - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: The Longest Johns - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsThe Longest Johns has 29 upcoming events.SeΓ‘n Dagher has 8 upcoming events.Note: Over 8s only. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Under 25s require ID to purchase - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue May 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-longest-johns/210001008795404 - **Venue**: O2 Academy Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wZjFjOWU4ODRiMGI1YWRjMTE5M2ZmYmE4MWYzZmVjNDEyYzBiNjA0MDc1NmU5ODAzMzNkYzliMzBiMzgwODU2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzMxMmQxNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njk2OTExNDA.avif - **Event Name**: Aspiring Specialist Teacher in a Mainstream Setting - **Description**: 6-part course: fully funded for colleagues in River Learning Trust Schools*. OTSA Partner Schools - Β£200pp; Non-Partner Schools - Β£395pp.About this EventSchool leaders, locally and nationally, are innovat - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 03:45 pm – Tue May 19 2026 at 04:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/aspiring-specialist-teacher-in-a-mainstream-setting/100001986002750689 - **Venue**: Rose Hill Primary School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lNWFhZTAwNTczYWIwNGU0M2IwYjlmY2YwMmRjMmNkOWYzMDQ1MTI2MWMxZmM5OWFjZGM4NTkwYjUzYmRiNGY4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1Ny1kY2YzZjNmNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYzODQyODc.avif - **Price**: GBP 0 to 395 - **Categories**: Workshops - **Event Name**: Hybrid: Code Smells: Human-Written vs LLM Generated Programs - **Description**: Code Smells: Human-Written vs LLM Generated Programs with Prof Hong ZhuAbout this EventSpeakerHong ZhuSynopsisCode smells are indications of quality issues that are present in - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue May 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/hybrid-code-smells-human-written-vs-llm-generated-programs/100001987304922520 - **Venue**: Rewley House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85ZTIwZmE1MTEyZmE0ZGRiMzViNWU1YzlhNGU0YWEwNTVkM2E0ZDkyMzdlZjViNDU1YWE5MWRlYWQ4ZjJmNzNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAwNmI0MS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYwOTA0MTc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: it, nonprofit, meetups, business, contests, workshops, art, literary-art, conferences, artificial-intelligence - **Event Name**: Oxford STEM Network - May meet up - **Description**: The peer network for established leaders and service providers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing.About this EventJoin us for networkingIf you run a business or provide support to business - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue May 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/oxford-stem-network-may-meet-up/100001571172301649 - **Venue**: Gravita Oxford (formerly Critchleys) - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mODM1ZjViNjBjMzVkMjIwYTMxMjFiODViNWVhYTNlYzg0NzE4YWNmNzI0ZGJjODYyYzhiYmY5NDEzZmQyNjk0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZlZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzA0MDM2OTg.avif - **Price**: GBP 20 - **Categories**: Meetups - **Event Name**: Being Human - a Co Club Conversation event - **Description**: We explore what it really means to show up as a human being within the pressures, expectations and realities of business and leadership. - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue May 19 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/being-human-a-co-club-conversation-event/100001987416236463 - **Venue**: OXTWO - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81YmFiMzgwNDYyYTZhZjNkMzI0N2Q2ZGFjODIyODA2MjQ4ZGI3NzdjNmU4MzQzY2E5M2ZjMjUzZWQ0MjUzYWM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzNkMjA1MC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYyODc0Mjg.avif - **Price**: GBP 110 ## 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 πŸŽ“ - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running πŸ† - **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/events9/banners/055d69c0-3f69-11f1-b0aa-0bd992969467-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd7f4f7-gmir.jpg?v=1776985572 - **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! πŸ›οΈ 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! πŸ›οΈ 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:** Brandon Sanderson delivers the 2026 Tolkien Lecture (Tue May 19 2026 at 06:00 pm at Oxford Town Hall), The Longest Johns Oxford Tickets (Tue May 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at O2 Academy Oxford), The Longest Johns (Tue May 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at O2 Academy Oxford), Aspiring Specialist Teacher in a Mainstream Setting (Tue May 19 2026 at 03:45 pm at Rose Hill Primary School), Hybrid: Code Smells: Human-Written vs LLM Generated Programs (Tue May 19 2026 at 07:30 pm at Rewley House). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Oxford? - **A:** Hybrid: Code Smells: Human-Written vs LLM Generated Programs (Tue May 19 2026 at 07:30 pm at Rewley House). - **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 Oxford Town Hall, O2 Academy Oxford, Rose Hill Primary School. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Oxford? - **A:** Prices for events in Oxford range from GBP 20 to GBP 395. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Oxford? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Oxford include Tolkien Lecture on Fantasy Literature, Stub Events, AEG PRESENTS. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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