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Live music in Oxford

Gigs, concerts and live music nights in Oxford this week, from back rooms to arenas.

4 picks · updated 15 October

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Oxford International Song Festival 2026Thu 15 October · Holywell Music Room and other Oxford venuesJeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The WorldsSat 17 October · New Theatre OxfordThe Great Romantics: Christoph PrégardienTue 20 October, 7:30pm · Holywell Music RoomThomas Adès conductsThu 22 October, 7pm · Sheldonian Theatre · From £15
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Live music in Oxford, answered

What are the best live music picks in Oxford?

Right now: Oxford International Song Festival 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds, The Great Romantics: Christoph Prégardien and Thomas Adès conducts. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Oxford and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Oxford, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.