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

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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. 

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An Evening with Elif Shafak

23 October 2026
Author Elif Shafak will discuss her new novel, ‘In One Brief Moment All Eternity’.
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John Simpson - The Leaders and Lunatics Tour

24 October 2026
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Oakeshott Lectures: Amy Wax - Free Our Shaving Cream: Young Conservatives’ Discontent

26 October 2026
Legal expert Professor Amy Wax will analyse the key causes of discontent among young conservatives
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Oakeshott Lectures: Christopher Caldwell - Can Europe Be the Same with Different People in It?

28 October 2026
Christopher Caldwell will ask whether Europe can remain the same with different people in it
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The Europaeum Annual Lecture 2026

04 November 2026
The Chancellor will address the economic, security and technological challenges that face Europe
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Tchaikovsky Five

05 November 2026
Marios Papadopoulos conducts one of the most riveting pieces in the history of the symphony
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Sheldonian Series: Personal Identity

10 November 2026
A discussion on Personal identity in a digital age, with Emma Dabiri, Jon Harvey, Catrin Nye and Professor Lady Sue Black on Tuesday 10th November.
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OUO & Rémy Ballot: Bruckner and Wagner

12 November 2026
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

18 November 2026
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Monteverdi Vespers of 1610

21 November 2026
Marios Papadopoulos marshals this most majestic and timeless of sacred works
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Mozart: Requiem; Hummel: Mass in B Flat

29 November 2026
Oxford Harmonic Choir performs some of Mozart’s most gripping music
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Dvořák Nine

02 December 2026
Marios Papadopoulos conducts Dvořák’s letter from America
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Handel: Messiah

04 December 2026
The Choir of The Queen's College, Oxford and The Academy of Ancient Music perform Handel's Messiah
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Christmas Oratorio

08 December 2026
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

20 December 2026
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

21 December 2026
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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

More about ceremonies