# What's On In Oxford This Weekend | May 15-17, 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Oxford is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Oxford this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement. - **Category**: Weekend - **Display Name**: Events this weekend - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 20.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409 ## About Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and event in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY]. ## Weekend Events in Oxford - **Event Name**: 2026 Gentleman's Ride - Oxford, England - **Description**: Celebrate the 15th edition of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Oxford, England on Sunday the 17th of May, 2026! Register to join an event like no other with over 1000 cities around the world riding on the same day in support of men's mental health a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 27 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/2026-gentlemans-ride-oxford-england/200030045361457 - **Venue**: Oxford, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lYzJjZTg0ZTcxNjRkMjJlNmVkMWQzMjM2MjZiM2MxZDcxNjYxYzRmMDYwZWNmYjY4NTQ3MDIwZDMxMGVjZmQ0LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDUyNC1kY2Y1ZWNjNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODU0MzkzNg.avif - **Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities, mental-health - **Event Name**: Divine Schism: Chris Brain + Elanor Moss + Stephen Elliott - **Description**: Divine Schism welcome Chris Brain to Oxford for the first time. Chris is a Yorkshire-based folk singer-songwriter whose work sits firmly in the British pastoral tradition, shaped by close attention to place, memory and emotional nuance. His fourth album, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/divine-schism-chris-brain-elanor-moss-stephen-elliott/200029466982647 - **Venue**: Common Ground, 37-38 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HU - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83YzkxNjI5OWI5N2JkMDVhNDMyNTkyZWMxODgwYTVkYjEzZTk4N2UyOGUzYWI2ZjcyYmE3NjU5Y2IxZjAyYWRlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNiZmM2YmQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzgyMTM0ODg.avif - **Categories**: music, storytelling - **Event Name**: Through the Wardrobe: Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Tour: Oxford - **Description**: Experience a musical journey THROUGH THE WARDROBE with the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra, celebrating 75 years of Narnia!About this EventThe Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra (Chica - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 08:15 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/through-the-wardrobe-wheaton-college-symphony-orchestra-tour-oxford/100001987157228764 - **Venue**: The Sheldonian Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82OWRmZTM4YjQyMmZhZGUxNDE0MGNjMTVjN2U5ZDhhZjYzZDkyYTQ2MDg4ZmIzMjlhOWIwMzg1ZGZlNTk3YTkwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2MwYTY4Zi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYxMTQ5NDE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, concerts, live-music, fine-arts, literary-art - **Event Name**: Flintlock Goes Wrong - **Description**: FTS Summer Show 2026 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/flintlock-goes-wrong/100001989141705387 - **Venue**: Oxford High School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yYjkxMTZlYWVlYWQ4M2Y3NjA5OGNmODkwNjk5MTc4NWU2OGU2MjE5NzBhOTFkZTk3OGU0ZDNiMDYxYWM4Y2Q1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU2NS1kYzBiMWUzZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzkwMDgyODY.avif - **Price**: GBP 8 to 10 - **Event Name**: The Healing Page: Writing Workshops - **Description**: The Healing Page uses words to help you nurture well-being, find calm, and explore what healing feels like, to guide you forward.About this EventThe Healing Page: Creative Writing Workshops - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-healing-page-writing-workshops/100001980851836165 - **Venue**: The Retreat Room, Oxford Friends Meeting House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80OGQ4MzA2YTk2OTNjODAxNzVkN2FkNWZjMDRhMWIyZjM3NjYyMDBmNzE0M2Q2ZTk1Y2FhZmJhZDg4YjVjODgzLXJpbWctdzcxNS1oNDU2LWRjZjlmOGY0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MjQxNDI3Nw.avif - **Price**: GBP 20 - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Festivals, literary-art - **Event Name**: SHARE Oxford May Repair Cafe - **Description**: SHARE Oxford Repair Cafe at MakespaceAbout this EventThis is our monthly repair café running from 2-5pm at Makespace on Aristotle Lane. We are almost always able to offer electrical, sewing and bike repairs, and will add - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/share-oxford-may-repair-cafe/100001985729730077 - **Venue**: Makespace Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lOWZjMmU1NGI4YWMzY2Q5MDAxMTQ5Mjg1YjkyMjQ4MjgyY2ZhYTkxMjdiOTg0NzllY2E3ZGUwODFmODFjYTIwLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNDAwLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Nzk4MzU5OA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities - **Event Name**: Test HHGC event - **Description**: This is a test - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/test-hhgc-event/100001986859273572 - **Venue**: Hinksey Heights Golf Club - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Test+HHGC+event&date=Sun+May+17+2026+at+10%3A00+am&bg=3 - **Price**: Free - **Event Name**: Balloon Ride Over Oxford - **Description**: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over OxfordElevate your sense of Adventure with a captivation hot air balloon ride over Oxford! Take to the skies and marvel at the stunning architecture and world-famous landmarks, including the Bodleian - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/balloon-ride-over-oxford-tickets/80002292428266 - **Venue**: Oxford Ice Rink - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWYwODk1NTM3ZTVkLmpwZw.avif - **Price**: GBP 75 - **Categories**: trips-adventures ## Trending Events in Oxford - **Event Name**: Balloon Ride Over Oxford - **Description**: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over OxfordElevate your sense of Adventure with a captivation hot air balloon ride over Oxford! Take to the skies and marvel at the stunning architecture and world-famous landmarks, including the Bodleian - **Venue**: Oxford Ice Rink - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69f0895537e5d.jpg - **Event Name**: Postmodern Jukebox at New Theatre - Oxford - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Postmodern Jukebox at New Theatre - Oxford, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming New Theatre - Oxford in the heart of Oxford, - **Venue**: New Theatre - Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bbf070e0-4934-11f1-b2bc-ad8cd66137ab-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc5c1e0f-gmir.png?v=1778062627 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7c73fb4b44ba49455afaa730860b3a8caedcccdba28e6174707792ad25493303-rimg-w1024-h576-dceb5e27-gmir.jpg?v=1770963709 - **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 - **Venue**: Oxford Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5eb74881cd8d57462b8b5fd4d30a6d6f679be2c8cd3d90e8a8afbcba13f8ea7f-rimg-w1200-h595-dc191415-gmir.jpg?v=1773983356 - **Event Name**: Alan Carr at New Theatre - Oxford - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Alan Carr at New Theatre - Oxford, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at New Theatre - Oxford in the heart of Oxford, EN for an event t - **Venue**: New Theatre - Oxford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c066f760-1069-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w1200-h706-dc150701-gmir.png?v=1771818181 - **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/events9/banners/6b40c930-51e3-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd7f4f6-gmir.jpg?v=1779017262 - **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/events4/banners/010feaf0-4df6-11f1-ae8a-89315c7e23c9-rimg-w1200-h800-dcdedbd6-gmir.jpg?v=1778585440 - **Event Name**: Romesh Ranganathan at New Theatre - Oxford - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Romesh Ranganathan at New Theatre - Oxford, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of New Theatre - Oxford in dynamic Oxford, - **Venue**: New Theatre - Oxford - **Event Name**: James Morrison at New Theatre - Oxford - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at James Morrison at New Theatre - Oxford, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in New Theatre - Oxford nestled in bustling Oxford, EN - **Venue**: New Theatre - Oxford ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Oxford](https://allevents.in/oxford/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Oxford](https://allevents.in/oxford/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in May in Oxford](https://allevents.in/oxford/this-weekend--may) - [Weekend Events in June in Oxford](https://allevents.in/oxford/this-weekend--june) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Oxford? - **A:** 2026 Gentleman's Ride - Oxford, England (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at Oxford, UK), Divine Schism: Chris Brain + Elanor Moss + Stephen Elliott (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:45 pm at Common Ground, 37-38 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HU), Through the Wardrobe: Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Tour: Oxford (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Sheldonian Theatre), Flintlock Goes Wrong (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oxford High School), The Healing Page: Writing Workshops (Sun May 17 2026 at The Retreat Room, Oxford Friends Meeting House). - **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Oxford? - **A:** Through the Wardrobe: Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Tour: Oxford (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Sheldonian Theatre), SHARE Oxford May Repair Cafe (Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at Makespace Oxford), Test HHGC event (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Hinksey Heights Golf Club). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Oxford today May 17, 2026? - **A:** 2026 Gentleman's Ride - Oxford, England (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at Oxford, UK), Divine Schism: Chris Brain + Elanor Moss + Stephen Elliott (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:45 pm at Common Ground, 37-38 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HU), Through the Wardrobe: Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Tour: Oxford (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Sheldonian Theatre), Flintlock Goes Wrong (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oxford High School), The Healing Page: Writing Workshops (Sun May 17 2026 at The Retreat Room, Oxford Friends Meeting House). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Oxford this weekend May 15–17, 2026? - **A:** 2026 Gentleman's Ride - Oxford, England (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at Oxford, UK), Divine Schism: Chris Brain + Elanor Moss + Stephen Elliott (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:45 pm at Common Ground, 37-38 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HU), Through the Wardrobe: Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Tour: Oxford (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Sheldonian Theatre), Flintlock Goes Wrong (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oxford High School), The Healing Page: Writing Workshops (Sun May 17 2026 at The Retreat Room, Oxford Friends Meeting House). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Oxford in May 2026? - **A:** 2026 Gentleman's Ride - Oxford, England (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at Oxford, UK), Divine Schism: Chris Brain + Elanor Moss + Stephen Elliott (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:45 pm at Common Ground, 37-38 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HU), Through the Wardrobe: Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Tour: Oxford (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Sheldonian Theatre), Flintlock Goes Wrong (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oxford High School), The Healing Page: Writing Workshops (Sun May 17 2026 at The Retreat Room, Oxford Friends Meeting House). - **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Oxford? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Oxford? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Oxford include Oxford, UK, Common Ground, 37-38 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HU, The Sheldonian Theatre. - **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Oxford? - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Oxford range from USD 8 to USD 75. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Oxford? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Oxford include The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Divine Schism, Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. - **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available? - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. 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