# Event Details - **Event Name**: Oxford Maths Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event 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!Please note: Please note: General Admission is now full but you can join the waiting list. Make sure you sign up for as many tickets as you need for your group (e.g. if your group has 3 persons, then you will need 3x general admission tickets and 3x tickets for each booked activity).The Oxford Maths Festival (organised by Oxford Mathematics) is an extravaganza of all the wonderful curiosities mathematics holds. Over two days you can immerse yourself in a wide range of events, with something for everyone, no matter your age or prior mathematical experience.This event is FREE all the family and most suitable for children aged 4-13 years. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c3ab4340-256d-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w1112-h740-dcd8d9d9-gmir.jpg Day 1 - Saturday 9 May 2026 10:00-16:00 at Templars Square Shopping CentreAges 3+, Drop-in, No booking requiredHands-on mathematical games and activities. Play games, explore historical mathematical items from the History of Science Museum, and try a range of puzzles. This event features content inspired by Magic Mathworks and Mathematical artefacts from the History of Science Museum.Day 2 - Sunday 10 May 2026 10:00-16:00 at the Mathematical InstituteBooking required for General Admission and Timed Bookable ActivitiesEnjoy a variety of shows, workshops, and demonstrations as well as mathematical crafts, boardgames and hands-on activities. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c406d0c0-256d-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w1200-h343-dcffffff-gmir.jpg General Admission TicketA General Admission ticket gives you access to the Oxford Maths Festival. You will be able to drop into activities such as the Maths Observatory, Hands-on Family Maths, and Explore the Maths Museum. You also have the option to book on to Timed Bookable Activities below.Drop-in ActivitiesWith a General Admission ticket you will have access to our range of drop-in activities, including:Hands-on Family Maths Ages 5-13 Explore maths at your own pace with engaging, hands-on activities.Soma Cube Ages 5+ Can you put the giant cube back together? What else can you make from the pieces?Explore the Maths Museum Ages 5+ Stay and play with some of our crazy interactive and hands-on mathematical objects and activities. Provided by Mathematica IMEUSP.Maths Observatory Ages 5+ Discover the maths of snapping, bubbles, and more with our hands-on demonstrations.Tessellation Workshop (Drop-in) Ages 6+ Maths meets Art in this interactive workshop. Explore how squares, triangles and hexagons fit together, and see what patterns you can create with pentominoes and hexiamonds. But watch out — the fiendish Hat, Krinkle and Spectre tiles are lurking in the mix! Provided by House of Maths14:30 - 16:00 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c454f0c0-256d-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w1200-h172-dc010100-gmir.png Timed Bookable ActivitiesSome of our activities, including shows and workshops, require pre-booked tickets.Please make sure you have booked your General Admission tickets and then browse and book your timed workshops and activities. Everyone attending the activity needs a ticket.Please note you must have a General Admission ticket with the individual sessions.Please note: Many of the timed activities are now full. You can join the waiting list for individual sessions but you must also have a General Admission ticket to attend. If you join the waiting list please make sure you sign up for enough tickets for everyone in your group.Here's what you can book:Number, Shape and Pattern WorkshopAges 4-5 Join House Of Maths and Charlie the Maths Cat for a laughter-packed hands-on session with shapes, numbers and fun. Warning: sometimes the numbers misbehave – please shout out if you spot any mistakes! Provided by House of Maths11:00 - 15:45Maths Secrets: How to Look Like a GeniusAges 9-13 Is maths the closest we can get to actual magic? Barney will be sharing his top tips for pulling off mind-reading feats and human-calculator wizardry, with plenty of tricks for you to dazzle your friends and family. Provided by House of Maths12:30 - 13:30 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c49d4460-256d-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w1200-h173-dc010100-gmir.png Mathemagic (New for 2026!)Ages 7+ Whether you love maths but lack the sleight of hand to pull a rabbit from a hat, or perhaps you're a fan of trickery and illusion but fail to see where maths comes into it... all will be welcome at this all-ages, family-friendly presentation. A pen and paper would come in handy!Provided by Kyle D Evans10:30 - 11:30 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c4f9bc40-256d-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w1200-h709-dcc5a37d-gmir.jpg Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity with Marcus du SautoyAges 9+ From abstract painting to patterns in poetry, Marcus explores the complex relationship between art and mathematics and why the two disciplines might not be such polar opposites after all.14:30 - 15:30 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c54ac270-256d-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w480-h740-dc0244f2-gmir.jpg Crafty Maths with AylieanAges 6+ Create a beautiful mathematical object to take home with the help of Maths communicator, Ayliean! Origami, braiding, stitching, flexagons, mobius strip paper chains and colouring!10:00 - 10:5011:00 - 11:5012:00 - 12:5014:00 - 14:5015:00 - 15:50 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c5a146e0-256d-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w529-h740-dcffd1fe-gmir.jpg Mathematical Board GamesAges 5+ Board games with a mathematical flavour, suitable for the whole family. Including City of Zombies, SET, NMBR9, Qwirkle and many more.10:00 - 10:5011:00 - 11:5012:00 - 12:5013:00 - 13:5014:00 - 14:5015:00 - 15:50 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c6522050-256d-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w1112-h740-dca4a8aa-gmir.jpg Can't book on to the activity that you wanted?We are holding some tickets in reserve for the shows. Please ask at the ticket desk on the day for availability.Contact usWebsite: https://mathsfest.web.ox.ac.uk/Email: info.mathsfest@maths.ox.ac.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/oxford-maths-festival/100001982363240817 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, art, fine-arts, literary-art, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford - **lat**: 51.7605886 - **long**: -1.2627675 - **full address**: Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Oxford Maths Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ca01b0c7ba0fe1c294161a709bc5aa24e80259da7d0a43f62753686ecb6ad13a-rimg-w1200-h629-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774128907 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Oxford Maths Festival being held? - **A:** Oxford Maths Festival takes place on Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Oxford Maths Festival? - **A:** Oxford Maths Festival is organized by Oxford Maths Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Oxford Maths Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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