Oxford Town Hall
Music at Oxford hires Oxford Town Hall for concerts; if you wish to find out more about hiring the venue, please see the venue information section and contact the venue directly.
The beautiful Oxford Town Hall is used for many occasions and celebrations. The building is Grade II listed and was originally opened by the Prince of Wales in 1897 but was preceded by civic buildings from 1292. Over the years Music at Oxford has held some impressive large-scale concerts at this venue.
Venue Information
Oxford Town Hall
St Aldates
Oxford
OX1 1BX
01865 252 195
townhall@oxford.gov.uk
www.oxfordtownhall.co.uk
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?
Yes, we have a pop-up bar at this venue. The pop-up bar is located in the Assembly Room. There is also a café open during the day which can be found on the ground floor.
Where is the box office located?
Our pop-up box office is situated at the top of the stairs in the main entrance.
When will the box office at the venue be open?
We open our pop-up box office half-an-hour before the start of the concert. The box office is open for collections of pre-bought tickets, ticket enquiries and purchasing tickets on the door. If you have chosen to have your tickets delivered to your email or postal address, please make sure you bring your ticket with you. We are happy to accept tickets shown on a mobile phone.
Where can I find the toilets?
The toilets can be found on the ground floor of the building.
I have additional access needs, which entrance should I use?
Wheelchair and step-free access can be found to the left of the main entrance, via a glass door. Please press the buzzer for access, and you will be put through to the Town Hall’s receptionist.
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 more information on the Oxford Town Hall website.