University of Oxford
Sheldonian Theatre
Search

Upcoming events

Enjoy concerts, talks, lectures and more in the unique setting of the Sheldonian Theatre

Browse what events are coming up at the Sheldonian

Please note that not every customer that hires the Sheldonian Theatre chooses to be included in this events calendar.

For all queries regarding events including the purchase of tickets, please contact the event organiser directly.  You can do so by clicking on your desired event listing below and following the links to their websites and contact information. 

marina 800x800 with text

Marina Hyde: What A Time To Be Alive!

21 September
FIND OUT MORE
Man in burgundy shirt with neutral expression looking towards the camera

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - English Melodies

07 October
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Sheldonian for an evening of English Melodies.
FIND OUT MORE
slavoj zizek signs from the future sq

Slavoj Žižek: Signs from the Future

10 October
FIND OUT MORE
Mahler Symphony No. 4, Oxford Concert Orchestra

Mahler Symphony No.4 - Oxford Concert Orchestra

11 October
Oxford Concert Orchestra perform Mahler Symphony No.4 at the Sheldonian Theatre
FIND OUT MORE
Blonde man staring at the camera in black and white

Oakeshott Lectures: Bjørn Lomborg - How to Make the World Better? Climate, Poverty & Solutions

19 October
Distinguished political scientist Bjørn Lomborg will explain how to make the world better
FIND OUT MORE
Man with beard staring at camera in black and white

Oakeshott Lectures: Carl Benjamin – The Postliberal Future

21 October
The second Oakeshott Lecture of 2026 with one of Britain's most incisive political commentators
FIND OUT MORE
Man in coat staring off to left hand side in black and white

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Thomas Adès conducts

22 October
An evening of music framed by Elgar, the composer who has captured the essence of England
FIND OUT MORE
john simpson

John Simpson - The Leaders and Lunatics Tour

24 October
FIND OUT MORE
Woman with short hair slightly smiling while looking at the camera in black and white

Oakeshott Lectures: Amy Wax - Free Our Shaving Cream: Young Conservatives’ Discontent

26 October
Legal expert Professor Amy Wax will analyse the key causes of discontent among young conservatives
FIND OUT MORE
Bald man in glasses looking at the camera in black and white

Oakeshott Lectures: Christopher Caldwell - Can Europe Be the Same with Different People in It?

28 October
Christopher Caldwell will ask whether Europe can remain the same with different people in it
FIND OUT MORE
Woman with brown hair looks up into the sky while holding a violin in front of pink background

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Tchaikovsky Five

05 November
Marios Papadopoulos conducts one of the most riveting pieces in the history of the symphony
FIND OUT MORE
michael lewis

Michael Lewis on Musk, Trump, DOGE, and the Deep State

18 November
FIND OUT MORE
view looking up of an ornate golden ceiling with with columns running down to the floor

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Monteverdi Vespers of 1610

21 November
Marios Papadopoulos marshals this most majestic and timeless of sacred works
FIND OUT MORE
Man in black shirt and jeans sitting on a chair in the middle of a cobbled street holding a cello on his lap

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Dvořák Nine

02 December
Marios Papadopoulos conducts Dvořák’s letter from America
FIND OUT MORE
Medieval painting displaying Mary and the baby Jesus with lots of visitors

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Christmas Oratorio

08 December
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio moves from frolicking trumpets, drums and choirs to touching arias
FIND OUT MORE
the snowman flying high res

Mozart Symphony Orchestra - 'The Snowman' in Concert

21 December
FIND OUT MORE
Students queue in their graduation gowns at the South Door of the Sheldonian Theatre

Attending graduation ceremonies at the Sheldonian Theatre

Please visit the dedicated ceremony web-pages for information and frequently asked questions about attending a graduation ceremony

More about ceremonies