Oxfordshire is bursting with live entertainment this February 2026, with theatres and venues across the county offering everything from West End-hit drama and Olivier Award-winning musicals to top tribute acts, stand-up comedy and intimate jazz nights. Whether you are in the mood for spine-tingling ghost stories, classic rock ’n’ roll, belly laughs or a romantic Valentine’s evening, there is plenty to tempt you out on a winter’s night.
Below is a small selection of some of the events to check out this February:
Ed Sheeran Experience
Saturday 07 February 2026
The Kenton Theatre, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BS
Fans of Ed Sheeran’s heartfelt lyrics and loop-pedal magic can get the next best thing in Henley-on-Thames this February. On Saturday 7 February 2026, The Kenton Theatre welcomes the Ed Sheeran Experience, fronted by Jack Shepherd – widely regarded as the world’s leading Ed Sheeran tribute. With the trademark ginger hair, tattoos and an easy, relaxed stage presence, Jack captures both the look and feel of Ed’s live performances, which has led to appearances on the BBC, Capital FM and Heart FM, as well as praise from the man himself.
This solo show faithfully recreates all the big hits, using replica loop pedals and custom guitars to build each song live on stage. Expect note-perfect versions of favourites like Shape of You, Thinking Out Loud and Perfect, along with plenty more crowd-pleasers spanning Ed’s career. If you have ever wanted to experience the energy and emotion of an Ed Sheeran concert up close, the Ed Sheeran Experience at The Kenton Theatre is the ideal night out.
Sunny Afternoon
Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th February 2026
New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George St, Oxford, OX1 2AG
Relive the sound and swagger of the swinging sixties as Sunny Afternoon comes to New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 February 2026. This Olivier Award-winning musical charts the rise of The Kinks, blending friendship, fame and the pressures of success with a soundtrack packed full of the band’s era-defining hits. From You Really Got Me and All Day and All of the Night to Lola, the show brings the story of one of Britain’s most influential rock bands to life on stage.
Danny Horn (Ray Davies), Oliver Hoare (Dave Davies), Harry Curley (Peter Quaife) and Zakarie Stokes (Mick Avory) take on the roles of the original band members, capturing their chemistry, attitude and unmistakable sound. With music and lyrics by Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall and direction by Edward Hall, Sunny Afternoon is a vibrant celebration of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion and the songs that helped define a generation – a must-see for fans of classic British music and feel-good musical theatre alike.
John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills
Wednesday 11 February 2026
The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Comedy fans can catch double Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and Taskmaster favourite John Kearns when he brings his new show Tilting at Windmills to The Theatre Chipping Norton on Wednesday 11 February 2026. This latest hour of stand-up offers a delightfully offbeat, meandering look at life as a 38-year-old man, full of half-read books, modern anxieties and throwaway obsessions – all delivered in Kearns’ unmistakably skewed style.
Familiar from Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and his Sky special The Varnishing Days, Kearns is at his best in front of a live audience, where the mix of bleak humour, surreal asides and unexpected warmth really lands. If you enjoy comedy that is a little odd, very human and properly funny, Tilting at Windmills promises a brilliantly off-centre night out in Chippy.
Rebecca Poole – Romancing the Song – Valentine’s Special
Saturday 14 February
The Kenton Theatre, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BS
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend in style as Rebecca Poole brings Romancing the Song – Valentine’s Special to The Kenton Theatre on Saturday 14 February. This intimate show takes you on a journey through some of the greatest love songs of the jazz age, beautifully woven together with Rebecca’s much-loved original material.
A highly acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rebecca has toured with Jools Holland, performing at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium, and has shared the stage with Jamie Cullum, Lana Del Rey and Simply Red. Her distinctive, velvety vocals have also featured in hit Netflix series The Crown, and her latest album Dreamers Ball has attracted glowing reviews along with “Record of the Week” spots on BBC Sounds, Jazz FM and Smooth Jazz. Expect an evening of spellbinding performance, from romantic ballads and feel-good swing to touches of Americana and moody blues – all delivered with Rebecca’s playful, charismatic stage presence.
The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Wednesday 18 to Saturday 28 February 2026
The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Shakespeare as you’ve never seen him before arrives in Chipping Norton as The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) takes over The Theatre from Wednesday 18 to Saturday 28 February 2026. This brand-new version of the much-loved West End hit, co-produced by The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide, hurtles through all 37 of the Bard’s plays in a fast-paced, irreverent and gloriously silly style. Expect quick-fire gags, sharp improvisation and playful send-ups of Shakespeare’s greatest hits, all packed into one madcap evening.
A worldwide comic phenomenon, the show has enjoyed nine years in London’s West End, two television specials and performances in more than 20 countries. Now the Reduced Shakespeare Company are rebooting their classic comedy for a new generation, promising a fresh, updated take that still delivers non-stop laughs. With critics hailing it as “wildly funny”, “masterful” and “stupendous, anchorless joy”, this is your chance to see the 2026 production at The Theatre before it heads out on a major UK tour.
Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Friday 20 February to Saturday 07 March 2026
Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LW
Step into one of modern theatre’s most explosive nights as Oxford Playhouse stages Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? from Friday 20 February to Saturday 7 March 2026. Set in the small hours at George and Martha’s home, this razor-sharp drama follows a disillusioned university professor and his wife as they invite younger couple Nick and Honey round for late-night drinks. What begins as a casual nightcap quickly unravels into a series of brutal mind games, barbed exchanges and uncomfortable revelations.
Albee’s multi award-winning masterpiece is a darkly funny and gripping exploration of the stories we construct to protect ourselves from uncomfortable truths. Directed by Oxford Playhouse Artistic Director Mike Tweddle, this new production promises raw intensity, emotional fireworks and a night at the theatre you will not easily forget. If you enjoy powerful drama, complex characters and dialogue that crackles with tension, this is an unmissable highlight of the spring season.
Angry Boater
Saturday 21 February 2026
The Corn Exchange, Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AB
Swap dry land for life on the water – at least for an evening as Angry Boater docks at The Corn Exchange, Witney, on Saturday 21 February 2026. Joel Sanders, the charismatic star of Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes, brings his remarkable story from the glitz of Las Vegas to the calm (and not-so-calm) chaos of narrowboat living. Once a stand-up regular in casinos, theatres and rowdy bars across all 50 US states – sharing stages with comedy greats including the late Robin Williams, Joel walked away from the bright lights after a pivotal night in Tennessee and bought a narrowboat. Nearly two decades later, he is still afloat and has plenty to say about it.
Angry Boater is a night of sharp, original comedy laced with honest, often moving storytelling about what it really means to uproot your life and live as a nomad on the UK’s waterways. Joel’s observations on everything from canal mishaps to everyday absurdities are delivered with razor wit, energy and an easy connection with the audience. Fans of Narrow Escapes can relive some of his most memorable on-screen adventures from mad dashes between gigs to perilous night journeys – while newcomers will discover one of the most distinctive and entertaining voices on the circuit.
2:22 – A Ghost Story
Monday 23rd to Saturday 28 February 2026
New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George St, Oxford, OX1 2AG
Get ready for a spine-tingling night at New Theatre Oxford as 2:22 – A Ghost Story arrives from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 February 2026. Fresh from seven hit West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and numerous productions worldwide, this acclaimed supernatural thriller now brings its chills and twists to Oxford. Winner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards, the show features a stellar cast including James Bye (EastEnders), Natalie Casey (Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps), Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds).
Written by Danny Robins, creator of the BBC’s hugely popular Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist podcasts, 2:22 – A Ghost Story blends sharp humour with mounting tension as belief and scepticism collide. Jenny is convinced there is something in her new home – something she hears every night at exactly 2:22 – but her husband Sam is determined to rationalise it away. When friends Lauren and Ben join them for dinner, the conversation turns increasingly unsettling, and the group decides to stay up and face whatever comes. Secrets surface, nerves fray and the clock ticks towards 2:22… Do you believe in ghosts and are you brave enough to find out?
Young Elton
Friday 27 February 2026
The Corn Exchange, Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AB
Witney audiences can step back onto the Yellow Brick Road when Young Elton – The Tribute Show comes to The Corn Exchange on Friday 27 February 2026. Fronted by internationally acclaimed performer Tom Weston, this high-energy tribute captures the flair, fun and emotional punch of Elton John’s classic live shows, complete with flamboyant costumes, a full live band and those unmistakable piano-driven anthems. Expect to hear all the favourites, from Tiny Dancer and Rocket Man to I’m Still Standing and beyond.
Tom Weston has performed alongside chart-topping acts including UB40, Happy Mondays, Vengaboys, Toploader, Scouting for Girls and The Hoosiers, and has appeared at major venues and festivals such as the Isle of Wight Festival, Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall and even a château on the French Riviera. Trusted by clients like the BBC and Royal Caribbean, he brings polished showmanship and real affection for Elton’s music to the stage. Whether you know every word or are just discovering these songs, Young Elton promises a feelgood night of nostalgia, big choruses and crowd-pleasing hits.
Pet Shop Boys, Actually
Friday 27 February 2026
Fat Lil’s, 64 Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6BS
Pet Shop Boys fans can relive the synth-pop glory days in Witney this February as Pet Shop Boys, Actually bring their high-energy tribute show to Fat Lil’s. On Friday 27 February 2026, the three-piece band will recreate the sound and style of one of the UK’s most iconic pop duos, complete with authentic equipment, instantly recognisable costumes and a live backing vocalist to give that full concert feel.
Expect an evening packed with dance floor classics and singalong anthems as they power through four decades of hits, from West End Girls, It’s A Sin and Always On My Mind to Go West and plenty more fan favourites. If you grew up with the Pet Shop Boys or just love a good electro-pop night out, this is one you will not want to miss.
With so much happening on stage this February, it is the perfect time to plan a stay in Oxfordshire. Make a night of it with a city-centre hotel, a characterful guest house or a cosy bed and breakfast or stretch your visit into a longer break in one of the county’s many self-catering cottages and apartments. Whether you are here for one show or a full weekend of entertainment, you will find plenty of welcoming places to stay while you explore everything Oxfordshire has to offer.
