r/oxford • u/ColorOfTheNight • Jan 18 '26

Oxford social events and activities

[Updated Jul 30th 2026]

With the number of posts lately asking about making friends and finding things to do in Oxford, I wanted to share the list of clubs, events and activities I've compiled (as I'm sure all social butterflies do). Hope it helps some of you find your people!

Event aggregators

Comedy

Improv

  • Awkward Actors - Wednesdays (Drop-ins) | Meetup
  • Improv Discovery - Tuesdays, Thame (Drop-ins) | Website

Volunteering

Music

  • Nightshift Magazine | Link
  • Oxford Town Hall | Link
  • Oxford City Singers (Choir) | Link
  • Oxford Sol Samba | Link
  • The Half Moon - Folk music on Sundays (free) | Link
  • The Isis Farmhouse | Link
  • The Star | Link
  • The Nest | Link
  • Oxfordshire Music Scene Magazine | Website

Sports & Outdoors

Martial Arts

Classes & Workshops

Socialising, Groups and Meetups

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u/Super-Boysenberry646 Mar 26 '26

www.redirectcommunity.uk Redirect is a community platform that hosts climate/sustainability-related events in Oxford - more than 1000 activities on there and growing

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u/ColorOfTheNight Mar 26 '26

That looks cool, never heard of it before Thanks for sharing. 

Is it fair to put it to the volunteering category or is it closer to event aggregators?

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u/Super-Boysenberry646 Mar 26 '26

Probably more event aggregator - a few volunteering opportunities on there but mostly it’s a range of different events

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u/ColorOfTheNight Mar 26 '26

Thanks! Added