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Oxford Town Hall and Museum Events

What's On Guide

You can download a copy of our full programme for April - June 2013 below:

PDF icon What's On Leaflet April - June 2013 (1.1MB PDF)

Contact Us

To find out more information about events or to book Oxford Town Hall as a venue please contact us.

 

 



Museum tours training session

Brand new Tours of the Magnificent Town Hall

Join us for a tour led by our wonderful volunteer guides every Wednesday and Saturday at 11am from Saturday 6 October 2012.

£2.50 per person (supports the Museum of Oxford and its services).

Tickets available from the Town Hall Gift Shop.

Other times are available by special arrangement (please contact museum@oxford.gov.uk for further information).

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New 'Explore Oxford' Galleries Now Open

The exciting project to relocate the Museum of Oxford into new galleries within Oxford Town Hall is now complete.

Easily accessible from the Town Hall entrance on St Aldate's, the galleries tell the unique story of Oxford and its people. See the Museum of Oxford website for further details.

Exhibitions at The Gallery and Gallery Corridor

Visit our Exhibitions at the Museum page for full listings.

All exhibitions are FREE entry.

For Gallery opening times see visiting the Museum. The Gallery Corridor is open when the Town Hall is open.

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Festivals and Fairs

Sunday 9 June 2013. 12pm-5pm.
Something Old Vintage Wedding Fair

With local exhibitors and vintage wedding experts from all over the UK, this fair offers everything for those who are planning a unique vintage wedding day.

Exhibitors will include crockery hire, vintage & vintage inspired dresses for brides and wedding party, beautiful accessories and jewellery, floral arrangements and alternative bouquets, cakes & cupcakes and even a vintage stylist specialising in hair, make up and hen parties. Advice, entertainment & demonstrations also provided on the day. Exhibitors, acts & brides please register your interest by emailing hello@somethingold.info.

Visit their Facebook Page for more information.

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Saturday 28 September 2013, 12pm-5pm.
The Vintage Fair
Over 50 stalls of the UKs best traders selling Mens & Womens Vintage clothing from the 1940s-1980s, accessories, cupcakes, jewellery, art, homewares & gift ideas. Plus Vintage Hair Salons & a Vintage Tea Party with cakes.

Visit The Vintage Fair website for more information.

Art and Craft Fair at Oxford Town Hall

A monthly Art and Craft Fair will be held at Oxford Town Hall on the following dates to help showcase the work of local craft workers and artists:

  • TBC

Craft workers and artists signed up to the Fair include Garry Curran with his wire bicycle sculptures, Shalotte's copper wirework jewellery, knitwear, artwear, accessories, hats, aprons, gifts and work by local artist Ali Clements.

The event normally takes place from 11am until 3.30pm in the Long Room at the Town Hall unless otherwise specified. Entry is free.

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Music event at Oxford Town Hall

Concerts and other Performances

Saturday 15 June 2013 7:30pm
Oxford Symphony Orchestra
Korngold Violin Concerto & Bruckner: Symphony no.7. Andrew Haveron violin. Robert Max conductor.
Erich Korngold's lyrical and romantic violin concerto draws on the music of his Viennese roots as well as his work as a respected Hollywood film composer. Andrew Haveron who plays the solo violin part is one of the most sought after violinists in the UK. He is highly regarded as a chamber musician, as an orchestral leader and soloist.Bruckner's symphonies have a gravitas and a structure which have led them to be described as 'cathedrals in sound'. His Symphony no.7 is deservedly the most popular of his orchestral works. Its emotional centrepiece is the slow movement which Bruckner wrote as a tribute to Wagner.

Tickets: £15, Over 60s £12, Accompanied under 16s FREE. Students aged 16-25 and those in receipt of benefits £5. Book online or by phone 01865 305305 at Tickets Oxford.

Saturday 22 June 2013. Doors 7pm.
Oxford Harmonic Society Concert - Handel: Saul
Tickets are available from Tickets Oxford (01865 305305) or on the door. Tickets £13 / £15 (concessions £6.50 - £13)

Further information available on the Oxford Harmonic Society website.

The Spooky Men

20 July 2013
The Spooky Men's Chorale plus Oxford Community Choir Vox Steady and Lucy Wise
Wave goodbye to choirs as you know them. This one is a macho juggernaut - zany, black-clad, big as a behemoth and show-stoppingly good. Sounding as sacred as a high church choir one minute; wickedly off the wall the next.

Following their triumphant UK tours in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2011 The Spooky Men's Chorale will leave their native New South Wales to embark on their fourth tour of England, Scotland and Wales when they will regale Spooky veterans and virgins alike with rib-tickling (sometimes heart-rending) original compositions and eloquent arrangements by the inspired antipodean choral impresario, Stephen Taberner.

Tickets £17. Available online or by phone 01235 555670.

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Sporting Events

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Ballroom dancing

Regular Events

Organ Recitals
Oxford Town Hall welcomes you to listen and enjoy our world famous Father Willis organ played by the city's finest organists. Tickets are £4 and come with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. Performances take place from 12pm-12.50pm on the following dates:

  • Wednesday 29 May 2013 
  • Wednesday 19 June 2013

Tea Dances
Tea & cake & Dancing £2.50 on the following Wednesdays from 2pm to 4.30pm:

  • 1, 15, 29 May 2013
  • 12th & 19th June 2013
  • 3rd, 17th & 31st  July 2013

Ceroc
Ceroc Oxford hold dance classes at Oxford Town Hall. Beginner and intermediate followed by freestyle. Open to all.

Every Wednesday 7.30 - 10.30pm.

  • Beginner class: 7.30-8.30pm
  • Beginner practice session: 8.30-9.15pm
  • Intermediate class: 8.30-9.15pm
  • Freestyle: 9.15-10.30pm

Charges: £8, concessions £6, £35 for 5 weeks or £70 for 10 weeks. Please see the Ceroc Oxford website for further details.

Zumba

Mondays from 12.10 - 12.55pm, Oxford Town Hall.
Every Monday except Bank Holidays, £3 per person. Prepare yourself to party. You will shake your hips, shimmy and smile the hour away. Up to 1000 calories will be burnt in just one class. The moves are simple and you will love the music. No stress, no worry, just fun. There are no wrong moves so just come and join the party. For more information contact Vicki Galvin, GO Active Coordinator on 01865 252720 or vgalvin@oxford.gov.uk

Meditation Class - Diamond Way Buddhism UK
Every Wednesday, 8pm, Judge's Room. Oxford Buddhist Group meets once a week for a guided meditation on the 16th Karmapa. These meditation classes are suitable for all who wish to learn to meditate. For newcomers there is always a short introduction to Buddhism and brief explanations on how to meditate. They regularly hold courses on Buddhism and Buddhist meditation classes, guided by experienced practitioners and travelling teachers appointed by Lama Ole Nydahl. All weekly guided meditation classes are free of charge. Further information on Diamond Way Buddhism UK website, email oxford@dwbuk.org or call 01865 604040.

Oriental Carpet Sale
Long Room, Oxford Town Hall 10am-5pm

  • 1 & 2 June 2013
  • 6 & 7 July 2013
  • 7 & 8 Sep 2013
  • 5 & 6 Oct 2013

Oriental handmade rugs, mainly Persian by Heaven On Earth Imports. From brand new to antique in a variety of different shapes. Guarantee of the Authenticity, free trial with no obligation to buy. After sale maintenance support including cleaning, repair and restoration. Free UK delivery. You can also sell old rugs as part exchange.

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Museum of Oxford Events

Memory Lane group

Reminiscence Sessions

Museum of Oxford presents Memory Lane

A chance for people to meet and reminisce about the old days, led by Helen Fountain, Reminiscence Officer for the Museum of Oxford.  From 2pm in the Town Hall's Heritage Learning Centre unless otherwise indicated:

  • TBC

Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Helen on 01865 252795.

Art group session

Community Events and Adult Learning

 

The Museum of Oxford offers lots of beginners' workshops for adults including Art for All, Creative Writing, and research and discussion groups.

The Museum is also always looking to make new links with local groups to carry out a number of exciting community based projects. This offer is open to all community groups based within the city regardless of age, background or ability.

We are currently looking for participants for the Museum's exciting 17-month project in partnership with English Heritage: Oxford From Above. More information is available on our Community Projects page.

Please contact Antonia Harland-Lang (aharland-lang@oxford.gov.uk or 01865 252118) for further information about any of the above.

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Other Annual Events

Christmas Carols - A carol concert hosted by the Lord Mayor held the last Sunday before Christmas
One World Fair - An event usually held one Saturday in November each year
Oxford Green Party Fair - An event usually held one Saturday in December each year
Beer Festival - An event usually held mid October each year
Folk Festival - An event usually held in April each year

 

 

Page last updated 26 April 2013


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