Oxfordshire has plenty to enjoy this November 2026, with a lively mix of comedy, live music, festive events, family pantomimes and big-stage musicals across the county. From Lucy Porter and Seann Walsh bringing stand-up to Banbury and Oxford, to nostalgic nights with The Feeling, BritPop Nation and Heathers, there is something for every taste. With Christmas at Blenheim Palace also beginning and festive shows opening in Oxford and Chipping Norton, November is the perfect month to start enjoying the seasonal magic.
Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go
Friday 06 November 2026
The Mill Arts Centre Spiceball Park Road, Banbury , OX16 5QE
Comedian Lucy Porter brings her brand-new show Let Yourself Go to The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, on Friday 6 November 2026. In this warm and funny new tour, Lucy explores what it really means to let go, whether that is accepting the wrinkles, the love handles and the comfort of a slanket or enjoying a couple of Babychams and dancing with complete abandon.
The show also looks at a deeper kind of reinvention: letting go of the person you always thought you were and using midlife as a chance to try something new. With her trademark wit, honesty and gentle mischief, Lucy turns the idea of a midlife crisis into something much more hopeful, celebratory and very funny.
The Feeling
Friday 06 November 2026
O2 Academy Oxford,190 Cowley Road, Oxford
The Feeling bring their much-loved debut album Twelve Stops and Home to O2 Academy Oxford, following a sell-out first leg of the tour. Twenty years on from its release, the band are celebrating the album that launched them into the heart of the noughties music scene and introduced audiences to their bright, melodic and unmistakably uplifting sound.
Packed with infectious, feelgood pop, Twelve Stops and Home became a multi-million-selling success and helped shape The Feeling’s enduring career. This Oxford date gives fans the chance to hear the album performed in full, reliving the songs, memories and energy of a record that still holds a special place for so many.
Fat Lil’s, 64 Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6BS
BritPop Nation (The BritPop Band)
Saturday 07 November 2026
Fans of 90s guitar anthems can enjoy a full dose of Cool Britannia when BritPop Nation comes to Fat Lil’s in Witney. Formerly known as The BritPop Band, the group returns with a new name but the same swagger, energy and love for the era that filled the British charts with unforgettable riffs, choruses and attitude.
Expect a night packed with classics from Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Cast, Suede and many more, all performed with the spirit of the decade that made indie discos and festival singalongs legendary. Tickets are due to go on sale soon, so Britpop fans will want to get the date in the diary.
Rainer Hersch – All Classical Music Explained – Live!
Sunday 08 November 2026
The Kenton Theatre, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BS
Rainer Hersch brings All Classical Music Explained – Live! to The Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, on Sunday 8 November 2026, promising an evening of music, mischief and very little actual education. The pianist, conductor and stand-up comedian takes aim at classical music’s great mysteries, from what conductors really do to why organ music has such a reputation, with a wonderfully daft approach that appeals to experts and complete novices alike.
Previously broadcast as a six-part BBC Radio 4 series and performed at festivals around the world, the show blends sharp musical parody with Rainer’s dry, playful humour. Whether you know your Mozart from your Mahler or cannot tell a string quartet from a string vest, All Classical Music Explained – Live! is designed to make you laugh rather than revise.
Seann Walsh: This is Torture
Friday 13 November 2026
Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford
Award-winning comedian Seann Walsh brings his brand-new show This is Torture to Oxford Playhouse. Following his sell-out 2023 tour, Seann returns with another hour of sharp observations, chaotic honesty and the high-energy exasperation that has made him such a favourite with live audiences.
Known for finding comedy in life’s everyday frustrations, Seann has titled this show after the phrase he apparently says most often: “This is torture.” Expect a brilliantly funny night of relatable rants, quick wit and dishevelled charm from one of the UK’s most distinctive stand-ups.
Swing from Paris
Friday 13 November 2026
The Mill Arts Centre Spiceball Park Road, Banbury , OX16 5QE
Swing from Paris bring a touch of continental charm to The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, on Friday 13 November 2026. This all-string jazz quartet, featuring violin, guitars and double bass, take inspiration from the golden age of swing, with influences ranging from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, Artie Shaw and tango master Astor Piazzolla.
With a tight, virtuosic sound and unmistakable Parisian flair, the group offer a stylish evening of vintage jazz, gypsy swing and elegant musical storytelling. Having appeared on BBC TV and radio, as well as performing at the French Embassy at Kensington Palace, Swing from Paris promise a polished, atmospheric night for jazz lovers and anyone drawn to the romance of classic European swing.
Christmas 2026
Friday 13th November 2026 to Sunday 3rd January 2027
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Christmas magic returns to Blenheim Palace from Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, with a packed festive programme designed to create memorable days and evenings out. Visitors can follow the world-class Illuminated Trail through the palace grounds, glide across the Great Court at The Great Skate, browse the Christmas Market for gifts and seasonal treats, and step inside the Palace for a beautifully staged retelling of Cinderella.
Inside, the story begins in the Great Hall beside a towering Christmas tree, before each State Room reveals another chapter of the fairytale. Expect Prince Charming, the glass slipper, a magical Christmas wedding and the much-loved pumpkin carriage, which is sure to be a favourite photo spot. Outside, more than a million lights transform the gardens into a sparkling winter trail, with glowing trees, shimmering water features and even Father Christmas along the way. The Great Court also becomes a festive shopping village, with wooden chalets offering gift ideas, food and drink from Friday 13 November to Sunday 20 December 2026.
A Night at the Musicals
Saturday 14 November 2026
The Corn Exchange, Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AB
A Night at the Musicals comes to The Corn Exchange, Witney, on Saturday 14 November 2026, presented by Buttercross Theatre Productions. This lively celebration of musical theatre brings together much-loved songs from hit shows including Hamilton, Les Misérables, Wicked and many more, with a mix of powerful solos, uplifting ensemble numbers and show-stopping performances.
Featuring performers of different ages, abilities and styles, the evening shines a spotlight on local talent and the joy of community performance. Even better, the show is raising money for Children in Need, making it a feelgood night of music, inclusion and entertainment while supporting a very worthy cause.
The Snow Queen – Pantomime
Wednesday 18 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027
The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
The Snow Queen brings festive magic to The Theatre Chipping Norton from Wednesday 18 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027, with a sparkling pantomime twist on the much-loved winter tale. When the spiteful Snow Queen cancels Christmas and kidnaps Kai, brave young Gerda must set off on an adventure to rescue her friend and bring warmth back to the season.
Joined by her sweet-loving mum, Dame Candy Cane, Gerda faces frozen lakes, greedy goblins and the dangers of the Winter Palace in a quest packed with laughs, music and Christmas wonder. With hilarious antics, original songs, plenty of audience fun and a blizzard of sweeties, The Snow Queen promises a magical Chippy Panto for the whole family.
Snow White
Friday 20 November to Sunday 03 January 2027
Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford
Snow White brings festive sparkle to Oxford Playhouse from Friday 20 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, in a brand-new pantomime written by Sarah Henley and directed by Oxford Playhouse Artistic Director Mike Tweddle. This magical family adventure takes audiences into the enchanted West Oxford Wood, where classic fairy-tale fun meets a modern twist involving image-enhancing technology, ancient forest magic and a very vain villain.
Snow must face Queen Narcissa and her all-knowing mirror, MiRi, as the power-hungry queen sets out to protect her beauty at any cost, even if it means destroying the natural world around her. With help from some unlikely friends, Snow must find a way to outwit the Queen and restore balance to the forest. Packed with songs, dancing, jokes, boos, cheers and plenty of Christmas magic, Snow White promises a joyful festive outing for all ages.
Shaun Ryder – Happy Mondays and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays
Sunday 22 November 2026
The Kenton Theatre, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BS
Shaun Ryder – Happy Mondays and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays comes to The Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, bringing the unmistakable voice and personality of one of British music’s great characters to the stage. Best known as the frontman of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder helped define the Madchester era and has since become a familiar face on television, with appearances on shows including Celebrity Gogglebox and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
This new spoken-word tour supports his book Happy Mondays – and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays, and promises an evening of outrageous stories, rock ’n’ roll memories and unlikely truths from a life lived far from quietly. Fans can expect humour, chaos, honesty and plenty of tales from the wild side of music, all delivered in Shaun’s inimitable style.
Heathers
New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George St, Oxford, OX1 2AG
Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 November 2026
Heathers brings its wickedly funny, darkly comic take on high school life to New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 November 2026. Based on the 1988 cult film, this sell-out West End hit follows Veronica Sawyer as she tries to survive Westerburg High, where popularity is ruled by the intimidating trio of Heather Chandler, Heather McNamara and Heather Duke. With their scrunchies, sharp tongues and ruthless social power, the Heathers make sure everyone knows exactly where they stand.
When mysterious new student JD arrives, Veronica appears to find someone who shares her frustration with the school’s toxic hierarchy, but his ideas for change soon take a much darker turn. Bold, chaotic and packed with pitch-black humour, Heathers is a high-energy musical with a rebellious edge, featuring songs including Candy Store, Dead Girl Walking and My Dead Gay Son. Expect big laughs, biting satire and a cult favourite that is anything but your average high school musical.
Ozric Tentacles
Saturday 28 November 2026
O2 Academy Oxford,190 Cowley Road, Oxford
Ozric Tentacles bring their unmistakable fusion of progressive rock, psychedelia and electronic energy to O2 Academy Oxford. Led by multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the band have become one of the most distinctive and influential acts to come out of the UK festival scene, building a loyal following with their immersive, genre-blending sound.
Known for their expansive, trippy soundscapes, Ozric Tentacles create music that moves between hypnotic grooves, soaring guitar lines and dance-influenced rhythms. This Oxford date promises a captivating live experience for fans of experimental rock, psychedelic music and festival culture.
With so much happening across Oxfordshire this November, it is a great opportunity to plan a stay and make more of your visit. Choose a hotel or guest house in Oxford for easy access to theatres, historic sights, shops and restaurants, or look to the surrounding towns and villages for cosy pubs, bed and breakfasts, country inns and self-catering accommodation. Whether you are heading to a show, enjoying an early festive day out or making a weekend of it, Oxford and the wider county offer plenty of welcoming places to stay, eat and relax.
