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Things to do in Oxford, August 2026
Browse 5 upcoming events and things to do in Oxford during August 2026. Highlights include The Selecter, Foodies Festival - Oxford, Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026 and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.
Late-summer highlights
August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.
- Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
- Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
- Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead