What's On at the Sheldonian

Discover concerts, talks, lectures and more in one of Oxford's most iconic venues

Explore upcoming events taking place at the Sheldonian Theatre, from University lectures to performances and talks presented by independent organisers.

Event organisers and tickets

The Sheldonian provides a venue for events organised both by the University and by a wide range of independent organisations. Events listed here are not organised or ticketed by the Sheldonian Theatre.

For tickets, event details, cancellations and refunds, please contact the organiser named on the individual event page.

This calendar includes events submitted for public listing by their organisers. Some private and independently organised events may not appear.

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OUO & Rémy Ballot: Bruckner and Wagner

OUO joins forces with Conductor Rémy Ballot at the Sheldonian Theatre for a majestic programme of Wagner and Bruckner
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Michael Lewis on Musk, Trump, DOGE, and the Deep State

Independently Organised Event. The bestselling author of Liar's Poker and The Big Short takes us on a wild ride through the destruction of the American government
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Monteverdi Vespers of 1610

Marios Papadopoulos marshals this most majestic and timeless of sacred works
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Melodies in Slow Motion

A powerful evening of music, sound design and storytelling from acclaimed sarod virtuoso Soumik Datta
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Mozart: Requiem; Hummel: Mass in B Flat

Oxford Harmonic Choir performs some of Mozart’s most gripping music
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Oxford Millennium Orchestra: Mahler Nine

The Oxford Millennium Orchestra returns to the Sheldonian for its termly concert, performing Mahler
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Dvořák Nine

Marios Papadopoulos conducts Dvořák’s letter from America
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Handel: Messiah

The Choir of The Queen's College, Oxford and The Academy of Ancient Music perform Handel's Messiah
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Bach Mass in B minor

Oxford Bach choir is joined by Oxford’s period instrument ensemble ‘Instruments of Time and Truth’
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Christmas Oratorio

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio moves from frolicking trumpets, drums and choirs to touching arias
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Orchestra of St John’s - Handel’s Messiah

Celebrate the festive season with Handel’s glorious Messiah, performed by the Orchestra of St John’s
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Mozart Symphony Orchestra - 'The Snowman' in Concert

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Korngold’s ‘Lieder des Abschieds’ and Mahler’s 4th Symphony

Soprano Rachel Nicholls and conductor Robert Weaver return to perform Korngold and Mahler
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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