Christ Church Cathedral
Music at Oxford hires Christ Church Cathedral for concerts; if you wish to find out more about hiring the venue, please see the venue information section and contact the venue directly.
Music at Oxford has been holding Christmas and other concerts at Christ Church Cathedral for many years. The present building dates from the end of the 12th century; it is unique in the Church of England as it is both the College Chapel and the cathedral church for the Diocese of Oxford.
The Cathedral has a truly magical atmosphere at Christmas. As the stage is in the crossing, most of our concerts use TV screens around the Cathedral to ensure audiences in all areas can see the performance.
How to get here
By Car
Please note that parking is extremely difficult anywhere in the city centre and there is no parking available at the College. Many roads in the centre are barred to vehicles. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the Park and Ride buses. There is further information about car parking in Oxford on the City Council Website. Please be aware that the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone is in force, you can find out more by clicking on the link.
By Bus/Coach
There are a number of local buses connecting various parts of Oxford and the surrounding towns and villages to the city centre. Please check the Stagecoach and Oxford Bus Company’s journey planners to find a route that serves your travel needs. Oxford is also easy to reach from London by coach. The Oxford Tube runs up to every 10 minutes and National Express buses leave Marylebone every 20 minutes (approx.) to Oxford bus station.
By Train
A direct service operates between both London Marylebone and London Paddington to Oxford station. Oxford station has direct rail services from many locations including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Hereford, Worcester, Newcastle and York. For details and to plan your journey, see the National Rail Enquiries website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the venue have a bar?
No. this venue does not have a bar.
Where is the box office located?
Our box office is located at the West Door of the Cathedral which is inside Christ Church’s Tom Quad.
Where can I find the toilets?
The toilets are situated in the cloisters adjoining the Cathedral on the Southwest side and a disabled toilet is in Tom Quad. The disabled toilet is locked: please speak to a steward or cathedral verger if you require access.
I have additional access needs, which entrance should I use?
Access for wheelchair users and those with additional access needs is through the West Door of the Cathedral. This is the main Cathedral entrance.
Where can I find more access information about the venue?
You can always call the box office with any access questions you may have, or if you think you need more venue specific information, you can find out more on Christ Church’s website.