Plan your visit

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Admission Prices 2023/2024

Before your visit, please note that we are now a cashless attraction and only accept card payments.

Admission prices	Adult	Concession
Access to the Main Theatre, Attic and Cupola	£4.50	£3.50

Please note: Concessions are available to those over 60 and under 16 years of age, students with a University card, and Experience Oxfordshire members with a Perks card. Matriculated students, non-college staff, and members of the congregation with a valid University of Oxford card may visit the Sheldonian Theatre along with a maximum of three guests on a complimentary basis (this applies to self-guided tours and excludes guided tours, events, and concerts). Alumni cardholders are given free entry, with a concession charge for accompanying guests.

Opening times
Accessibility and safety

Opening times

Our upcoming opening dates and times are:

Day	Date	Opening times

Thursday	25 July	9:00 - 16:00 (last entry)
Monday	29 July	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Tuesday	30 July	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Wednesday	31 July	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Friday	02 August	9:00 - 15:00 (last entry)
Sunday	04 August	9:30 - 16:30 (last entry)
Monday	05 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Tuesday	06 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Friday	09 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Saturday	10 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Sunday	11 August	9:30 - last entry Tbc
Monday	12 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Tuesday	13 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Wednesday	14 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Thursday	15 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Friday	16 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Saturday	17 August	9:00 - 16:30 (last entry)
Sunday	18 August	9:30 - last entry Tbc

Please note: The opening times above serve only as a guideline. The Sheldonian Theatre is a venue for hire, and can be closed to the public at very short notice.

Lost Property: Lost property will be kept for 14 days.

For further information, including lost property, please contact our Reception on 01865 277299

Accessibility and safety

We aim to make your visit to the Sheldonian Theatre as comfortable as possible and will do our best to support you when visiting. Due to the historical nature of the building, it does not meet modern day building regulations and all accessibility requirements. Whilst the main theatre is accessible, some areas (Cupola, Attic area, Cecil Jackson room and basement) are currently inaccessible to wheelchair users or those with significant mobility problems. Children visiting the theatre should be supervised at all times.

If you think you will need additional support, please do read our Accessibility information before your visit to help make the most of your day.