Oxford Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Oxford and surrounding areas
Oxford comes alive for the holiday season with Christmas lights and things to do around the colleges and Broad Street. Attend Oxford's Christmas Light Festival, explore the Oxford Victorian Christmas Market, and join seasonal events that highlight the city’s historic charm. The city’s winter festivals and holiday activities include guided tours, carol concerts, and family-friendly markets where lights and traditional stalls offer cozy evenings of shopping, music, and festive treats among ancient spires.
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Christmas Markets
42 eventsHistoric Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsIlluminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
Christmas Shows
11 eventsCharles Dickens portrays all characters in a solo performance.
Christmas Parties
11 eventsLuxurious New Year's Eve house party with fine dining and fireworks.
Other Christmas Activities
25 eventsComprehensive guide to Oxfordshire's Christmas events for kids
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
(Woodstock)
Illuminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
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Christmas in Oxford
Historic Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2025
City-wide light festival with Victorian Christmas market
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Christmas at Waddesdon Light Trail
(Aylesbury)
Immersive light show and festive tour of European traditions
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Reading Winter Wonderland
(Reading)
Berkshires' largest annual Christmas event with unlimited rides.
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Oxford Victorian Christmas Market
Victorian-themed Christmas market with artisan stalls
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Oxford Christmas FAQ
The Holly Jolly Holidays at mTrade Park is the largest annual event, featuring lights, ice skating, and a holiday market. The Lighting of the Square also marks the official start of the season.
Oxford celebrates with the Lighting of the Square and Holly Jolly Holidays, both bringing the community together for festive lights, music, and local traditions.
Many neighborhoods participate, but areas near the Square and around mTrade Park are especially popular for their festive displays.
The main holiday market is at mTrade Park during Holly Jolly Holidays, and local makers often set up vendor stalls at seasonal events around town.
Viewing neighborhood light displays, attending the Lighting of the Square, and browsing outdoor vendor stalls are all great free or low-cost options.
Holly Jolly Holidays offers ice skating, photo ops with Santa, and kid-friendly activities. Neighborhood light tours and the Lighting of the Square are also family favorites.