Events
Formula One at Silverstone, music, food and Science Festivals, car shows, gardening shows … Oxford and the Cotswolds boasts a huge variety of events to enjoy all through the year. If you are staying in an SLS home this year then be sure to check out our events guide, before you check-in.
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Jousting Tournament at Blenheim Palace
May 2nd 2026 to May 3rd 2026
Gifford Circus at Blenheim Palace
May 8th 2026 to May 17th 2026
Giffords Circus at Blenheim Palace brings the magic of the big top to life in a spectacular show full of acrobats, jugglers, horses, music and…
Wood Festival
May 15th 2026 to May 17th 2026
Wood Festival is an award‑winning family‑friendly celebration of music, creativity and nature taking place at Braziers Park in Oxfordshire from 15–17 May. This unique weekend…
University of Oxford Graduation
May 15th 2026
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Graduation is one of the biggest milestones of a students academic career. The University of Oxford academic degrees date from the second half of the…
Oxford Brookes University Graduation
May 20th 2026 to May 22nd 2026
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Graduations are such an important part of any student’s academic journey, giving you the chance to share your accomplishments with your nearest and dearest. Oxford…
Blenheim Palace Food Festival
May 23rd 2026 to May 25th 2026
Blenheim Palace Food Festival is a three‑day gastronomic celebration held over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (23–25 May 2026) in the stunning grounds of Blenheim…
Blenheim Palace Triathlon
June 6th 2026 to June 7th 2026
Blenheim Palace Triathlon is an exhilarating weekend of swim, bike and run races set against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace’s historic estate, taking place…
Witney Music Festival
June 12th 2026 to June 13th 2026
Witney Music Festival is a lively two‑day open‑air music celebration held in early June on The Leys Recreation Ground in Witney, Oxfordshire, featuring a mix…
Leadership for Flourishing Conference
June 15th 2026 to June 16th 2026
The Leadership for Flourishing Conference is an annual conference taking place at Worcester College, University of Oxford on 15-16 June. This two-day gathering brings together…
Blenheim Palace Flower Show
June 19th 2026 to June 20th 2026
Blenheim Palace Flower Show returns to the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace from 19-21 June, celebrating the best of British gardening amid breathtaking floral displays.…
British Society of Gerontology Annual Conference
June 24th 2026 to June 25th 2026
The 55th Annual Conference of the British Society of Gerontology will take place 24–26 June at Oxford Brookes University. It is a leading international gathering…
21st Annual Green Economic Institute Conference
June 26th 2026 to June 27th 2026
The 21st Annual GEI Conference takes place in Oxford from 25-27 June, bringing together academics, policymakers, activists, and practitioners to explore green economics, sustainability, and…
Blenheim Palace Festival
June 27th 2026
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Blenheim Palace Festival is a spectacular open‑air music series set against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace’s Great Court, running from late June to early…
OCCA Summer School
July 14th 2026 to July 17th 2026
The OCCA Summer School 2026 is a five‑day immersive programme running from 14-18 July organised by the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Designed for Christians…
Oxford Global Health & Bioethics International Conference
July 15th 2026 to July 16th 2026
The Oxford Global Health & Bioethics International Conference will be held on 15-16 July at the Life and Mind Building, University of Oxford. This biennial…
