Christmas in Oxford is always a special time in the city and this year there is a host of enchanting events to bring cheer to residents and visitors alike.
From sparkling Christmas lights and special events, cosy pubs and cafes, multiple markets offering unique goods and an impressive cultural offering, the city has everything.
What's on in Oxford for Christmas 2024
- Christmas in Oxford: 23 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 at Broad Street
- Westgate Christmas Village: 16 November to 5 January at Leiden Square, Westgate Shopping Centre
- Late-night shopping at Gloucester Green: every Friday evening between 22 November and 13 December at Gloucester Green Outdoor Market
- Christmas Trail at Oxford Castle and Prison: selected dates between 26 November and 23 December
- Late-night shopping at Oxford Covered Market: 29 November at The Covered Market
- Hansel & Grettel: 1 December 2024 to 4 January 2025 at The North Wall, Oxford
- Christmas Lights Bus: 7, 14 and 21 December at various locations
- Poems & Carols: 9 December 2024 at Former United Reform Church, Summertown, OX2 7HN
- Bright Nights Festival: various dates at Old Fire Station on George Street
- Cinderella Ice Cream Seller: 21 December to 31 December 2024 at The Story Museum
- Lord Mayor of Oxford's Christmas Carol Concert: 22 December 2024 at Oxford Town Hall
- The Covered Market: open daily throughout the Christmas season (individual traders vary)
Best ways to travel into the city centre this Christmas
If you are visiting Christmas in Oxford this year, we encourage you to travel by bus, bike, walking, Park & Ride, or train wherever possible.
