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Things to do in Oxford, December 2026

Browse 20 upcoming events and things to do in Oxford during December 2026. Venues include New Theatre Oxford, St Nicolas Church, University Church of St Mary the Virgin. Highlights include The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra, The Australian Pink Floyd, NICK HEYWARD - The 12 Dates of Christmas and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra

The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra

Oxford · New Theatre OxfordTue, Dec 1Music

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The Australian Pink Floyd

The Australian Pink Floyd

Oxford · New Theatre OxfordWed, Dec 2Music

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🎟️ From £41

NICK HEYWARD - The 12 Dates of Christmas

NICK HEYWARD - The 12 Dates of Christmas

Oxford · St Nicolas ChurchThu, Dec 3Music

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🎟️ From £52

Level 42

Level 42

Oxford · New Theatre OxfordThu, Dec 3Music

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A live music performance.

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Oxford · University Church of St Mary the VirginThu, Dec 3Music

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🎟️ From £22

EMO FESTIVAL COMES TO OXFORD!

EMO FESTIVAL COMES TO OXFORD!

Oxford · O2 Academy OxfordFri, Dec 4Music

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Live at Christmas: Nina Conti & Fern Brady

Live at Christmas: Nina Conti & Fern Brady

Oxford · New Theatre OxfordFri, Dec 4Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £32

Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)

Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)

Oxford · O2 Academy2 OxfordSat, Dec 5Music

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🎟️ From £25

Big Special

Big Special

Oxford · The BullingdonTue, Dec 8Music

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🎟️ From £23

A live music performance.

The Magic of Christmas - Chipping Norton

Oxford · St Mary the Virgin ChurchSat, Dec 5Music

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🎟️ From £16

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Young Knives

Oxford · The BullingdonThu, Dec 10Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £28

A live music performance.

James B Partridge- The Big Christmas Assembly

Oxford · New TheatreThu, Dec 10Music

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🎟️ From £29

Guns 2 Roses + AC/DC Reborn

Rescheduled

Guns 2 Roses + AC/DC Reborn

Oxford · O2 Academy2 OxfordRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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🎟️ From £28

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Revue

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Revue

Oxford · O2 Academy OxfordFri, Dec 11Music

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🎟️ From £33

Morgan Wallen Tribute UK

Morgan Wallen Tribute UK

Oxford · O2 Academy2 OxfordSat, Dec 12Music

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Dave Hill's Slade

Dave Hill's Slade

Oxford · O2 Academy OxfordSat, Dec 12Music

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Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend

Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend · Dec 12

Oxford · New Theatre OxfordSat, Dec 12Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £41

Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend

Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend · Dec 13

Oxford · New Theatre OxfordSun, Dec 13Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £41

The Smyths (Tribute to The Smiths)

The Smyths (Tribute to The Smiths)

Oxford · O2 Academy OxfordSat, Dec 19Music

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🎟️ From £25

A live music performance.

Ogrepalooza with the Ogretones: the Uk's #1 Shrek Tribute Band

Oxford · O2 Academy OxfordFri, Dec 18Music

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