Music at Oxford Information for Concert Goers
Oxford city centre can get very busy so we recommend using the Park & Ride where possible.
Car Parks
Westgate (1225 spaces) - Entrance on Oxpens Road
Worcester Street (190 spaces) - Entrance on Worcester Street
Gloucester green (100 spaces) - Entrance on Beaumont Street
On-Street Pay-and-Display
Limited space is available in the city centre, currently charged at £1.50 (6.30pm-10pm flat rate)
Broad Street
Parks Road
High Street
St. Giles
Cowley Place
Mansfield Road
For a map showing disabled parking bays please click here.
For details about public transport into and around Oxford and the Oxfordshire area please click on the links below.
Oxford Bus Company Information (Includes Park & Ride)
Music at Oxford Venue Information
The Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
Built in 1664-8 to a design by Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian's main purpose is to provide a venue for the principle ceremonies of the University. Its links to Oxford's illustrious musical history can be traced back to performances in 1733 by Handel, and today it is the city's main venue for large classical music concerts.
Despite the somewhat sparse facilities and basic seating arrangements, many audience members (and musicians) argue that there are few venues to rival it in terms of atmosphere and acoustic.
Seating Plan
Click here for The Sheldonian's location.
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church College, St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP
The 12th century cathedral situated at the heart of Christ Church College is one of the oldest buildings in Oxford. Music has been a central part of the cathedral's activities since the founding of the choir in 1525, under the direction of John Taverner.
Seating Plan
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The Holywell Music Room
Holywell St, Oxford, OX1 1DB
Tucked away down Holywell Street, the Holywell Music Room is undeniably one of the most historically important musical venues in Europe. It opened its doors as Europe's first purpose built concert hall in 1784, and has continued to provide a venue for both international names and local musicians to this day. Restored in 1959-60, it is an ideal location for intimate chamber music events.
All seats unnumbered.
Click here for The Holywell's location.
Jacqueline Du Pré Music Building
St. Hilda's College, Oxford, OX4 1DY
Opened in 1995 as a memorial to the former St Hilda's student and internationally renowned cellist, this venue hosts performances ranging from the medieval to the extremely avant garde.
It is particularly favoured in Oxford for its excellent acoustics and low level of background noise.
All seats unnumbered.
Click here for the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building's location.
St. Aldate's Church
St. Aldates,
Oxford,
OX1 1BP
This is the third Music at Oxford International Concert Season to use St Aldate's Church. The church, which seats around 450 people, has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. It has comfortable seats, a welcoming foyer, and is located in the heart of Oxford, opposite Christ Church.
Click here for St. Aldate's Church's location.
University Church of St Mary The Virgin
High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AH
In medieval times this church was the centre of all of Oxford University's business. By C17th the university business had been moved elsewhere but University Church has continued to be the place where the university formally comes to worship to the present day.
Click here for University Church's location.