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May eventsEvents in Oxford

Oxford Events in May

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Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 25-37 at The Varsity Club

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 25-37

Thursday 1st May

7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Varsity Club, Oxford

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 25-37

The Varsity Club, Oxford

Oxford's busiest speed dating event. Around 15-20 dates in one fun night at this stylish bar.

The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Oxford at O2 Academy Oxford

The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Oxford

6:30pm - 10:00pm

O2 Academy Oxford

The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Oxford

O2 Academy Oxford

Party like it's 1999!! Come and celebrate the life, legacy and the music of Prince.

Bingo Lingo at O2 Academy Oxford

Saturday 3rd May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Academy Oxford

O2 Academy Oxford

Renowned as the UK's wildest bingo tour, our shows at the incredible Oxford O2 are a city favourite!

May Bank Holiday Day Party TIA at The Baron Bar

May Bank Holiday Day Party TIA

Saturday 3rd May

12:00pm - 8:00pm

The Baron Bar, Oxford

May Bank Holiday Day Party TIA

The Baron Bar, Oxford

Join us for an unforgettable May Bank Holiday celebration at The Baron Bar , where good vibes, great music, and delicious food come together to kick o

Radiohead by Candlelight - 4th May, Oxford at Christ Church Cathedral

Radiohead by Candlelight - 4th May, Oxford

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

Radiohead by Candlelight - 4th May, Oxford

Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

Get ready to hear Radiohead as you've never head it before! This is Radiohead reimagined, a new take on all your favourite hits.

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Oxford at Tap Social Movement

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Oxford

Thursday 8th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Tap Social Movement, Oxford

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Oxford

Tap Social Movement, Oxford

Come test your knowledge of the nation's favourite sitcom, Peep Show! Hosted by Big Mad Andy himself

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 30-45 at Hank's Bar

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 30-45

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Hank's Bar, Oxford

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 30-45

Hank's Bar, Oxford

Oxford's busiest speed dating event. Around 15-20 dates in one fun night at this stylish bar.

R&B Lovers - Saturday 10th May - O2 Academy Oxford at O2 Academy Oxford

R&B Lovers - Saturday 10th May - O2 Academy Oxford

Saturday 10th May

7:00pm - 12:00am

O2 Academy Oxford

R&B Lovers - Saturday 10th May - O2 Academy Oxford

O2 Academy Oxford

Oxford the BIGGEST Oldskool R&B Indoor Festival is coming for 2025! Get ready for a massive celebration of 90s & 00s R&B music.

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque at Tispsy Mercer

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque

Thursday 15th May

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Tispsy Mercer, Abingdon

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque

Tispsy Mercer, Abingdon

An intermate evening of burlesque and cocktails at Abingdon's favorite cocktail bar!

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 30-45 at The Varsity Club

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 30-45

Thursday 15th May

7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Varsity Club, Oxford

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 30-45

The Varsity Club, Oxford

Oxford's busiest speed dating event. Around 15-20 dates in one fun night at this stylish bar.

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Oxford at O2 Academy 2 Oxford

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Oxford

Friday 16th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

O2 Academy 2 Oxford

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Oxford

O2 Academy 2 Oxford

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is coming back to O2 Academy Oxford for a massive emo party on Friday 16th May!

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford | Ages 30-45 at The Varsity Club

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford | Ages 30-45

Friday 16th May

7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Varsity Club, Oxford

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford | Ages 30-45

The Varsity Club, Oxford

Join us for the ultimate Singles Lock & Key Party in Oxford. Meet up to 80 singles, enjoy cocktails, games, prizes, and find your match.

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Bingo Lingo at O2 Academy Oxford

Saturday 3rd May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Academy Oxford

O2 Academy Oxford

Renowned as the UK's wildest bingo tour, our shows at the incredible Oxford O2 are a city favourite!

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Oxford at Tap Social Movement

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Oxford

Thursday 8th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Tap Social Movement, Oxford

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Oxford

Tap Social Movement, Oxford

Come test your knowledge of the nation's favourite sitcom, Peep Show! Hosted by Big Mad Andy himself

The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Oxford at O2 Academy Oxford

The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Oxford

6:30pm - 10:00pm

O2 Academy Oxford

The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Oxford

O2 Academy Oxford

Party like it's 1999!! Come and celebrate the life, legacy and the music of Prince.

Martin Kemp Live DJ set - Back to the 80's at O2 Academy Oxford

Martin Kemp Live DJ set - Back to the 80's

Saturday 24th May

7:30pm - 12:00am

O2 Academy Oxford

Martin Kemp Live DJ set - Back to the 80's

O2 Academy Oxford

The Spandau Ballet star will be taking to the decks and spinning all the best of the hits from the 80's.

R&B Lovers - Saturday 10th May - O2 Academy Oxford at O2 Academy Oxford

R&B Lovers - Saturday 10th May - O2 Academy Oxford

Saturday 10th May

7:00pm - 12:00am

O2 Academy Oxford

R&B Lovers - Saturday 10th May - O2 Academy Oxford

O2 Academy Oxford

Oxford the BIGGEST Oldskool R&B Indoor Festival is coming for 2025! Get ready for a massive celebration of 90s & 00s R&B music.

Radiohead by Candlelight - 4th May, Oxford at Christ Church Cathedral

Radiohead by Candlelight - 4th May, Oxford

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

Radiohead by Candlelight - 4th May, Oxford

Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

Get ready to hear Radiohead as you've never head it before! This is Radiohead reimagined, a new take on all your favourite hits.

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque at Tispsy Mercer

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque

Thursday 15th May

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Tispsy Mercer, Abingdon

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque

Tispsy Mercer, Abingdon

An intermate evening of burlesque and cocktails at Abingdon's favorite cocktail bar!

May Bank Holiday Day Party TIA at The Baron Bar

May Bank Holiday Day Party TIA

Saturday 3rd May

12:00pm - 8:00pm

The Baron Bar, Oxford

May Bank Holiday Day Party TIA

The Baron Bar, Oxford

Join us for an unforgettable May Bank Holiday celebration at The Baron Bar , where good vibes, great music, and delicious food come together to kick o

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford | Ages 30-45 at The Varsity Club

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford | Ages 30-45

Friday 16th May

7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Varsity Club, Oxford

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford | Ages 30-45

The Varsity Club, Oxford

Join us for the ultimate Singles Lock & Key Party in Oxford. Meet up to 80 singles, enjoy cocktails, games, prizes, and find your match.

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 40-55 at Hank's Bar

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 40-55

Friday 23rd May

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Hank's Bar, Oxford

Speed Dating in Oxford | Ages 40-55

Hank's Bar, Oxford

Oxford's busiest speed dating event. Around 15-20 dates in one fun night at this stylish bar.

The Science of The Multiverse: Do Parallel Universes Exist? at Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre In Saïd Business School

The Science of The Multiverse: Do Parallel Universes Exist?

Tuesday 20th May

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre In Saïd Business School, Oxford

The Science of The Multiverse: Do Parallel Universes Exist?

Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre In Saïd Business School, Oxford

Discover the scientific controversy surrounding the idea of multiple universes and parallel worlds in this intriguing talk. Followed by Q+A.

DNB only Ft Titan DNB at The New Inn Witney

DNB only Ft Titan DNB

Saturday 17th May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The New Inn Witney

DNB only Ft Titan DNB

The New Inn Witney

Pub rave for mental health awareness, this is a free event before 11pm but donations welcome on the door via the Oxfordshire mind card machine

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