Christmas in Oxford is always a special time in the city, and this year, there is a host of enchanting events and markets to bring cheer to residents and visitors alike.
From sparkling Christmas lights and special events, festive concerts, cosy pubs and cafes, multiple markets offering unique goods and an impressive cultural offering, the city has everything.
What’s On Across Oxford
- Oxford Victorian Christmas Market: 13-16 November 2025 on Broad Street
- Christmas Lights Festival: 14-16 November 2025, throughout Oxford
- Dick Whittington: 21 November to 4 January at Oxford Playhouse
- Christmas in Oxford: 22 November 2025 to 31 December 2025 (except 25 December) on Broad Street
- Community Christmas gift wrapping: 24 November to 24 December at Westgate Oxford
- Community Christmas choirs: 29 November to 23 December (weekends only) at Westgate Oxford
- Independent Oxford Christmas Market: 29 November, Tap Social Botley
- The Christmas Orchestra: 30 November at Oxford Town Hall
- Where’s Father Christmas?: 3 – 28 December at Burton Taylor Studio
- Illustrator Event: Read and Draw with Korky Paul: 6 December at The Story Museum
- Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair: 6-7 December 2025 at Oxford Botanic Gardens
- Holiday workshop: In the cards: 20 December 2025 at Modern Art Oxford
- A Present for Jack: 20-30 December at The Story Museum
- Light it up! Paper Gaslamp Making: 22 and 29 December at Museum of Oxford
- Christmas: The Candlelight Concert: 22 December 2025 at Oxford Town Hall
- G4 Christmas: 23 December 2025 at Oxford Town Hall
- The Covered Market: open daily throughout the Christmas season (individual traders vary)
Plan Your Visit
If you are visiting Christmas in Oxford this year, please consider travelling by bus, bike, on foot, train, or Park & Ride wherever possible.
