Sounds of the City
From indie rock to electronic, folk to reggae, and classical to punk, Oxford was home to a vibrant grassroots music scene in the 90s. The spirit of this multi-genre scene has had […]
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Special Events
Events
Beats, Rhythms & Rhymes: Spoken Word Evening
Exciting line-up of spoken word, performance poetry, and song to mark Black History Month — live in the Museum of Oxford basement. Join us at MOX for a musical collaboration […]
Anyone Can Play Guitar: Film Screening and Q&A
A rare showing of Anyone Can Play Guitar, followed by filmmaker Jon Spira in conversation with BBC’s Dave Gilyeat. It’s funny how certain music scenes have become legendary. Merseybeat in […]
Free Entry Day – 28 October
Pre-book your free day entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries on 28 October 2026.
Sounds from the Basement: Mount St. Helen & Dolly Mavies
Intimate performances with local rising stars Aris Sabetai and Dolly Mavies — live in the Museum of Oxford basement. Experience the Sounds of the City exhibition coming to life with […]
Afterhours Acoustics: Robin Bennett & friends and Premium Leisure
Unique one-off performances with stars from the local music scene — live in the Museum of Oxford basement. Welcome in the shorter evenings with a night of live music performances […]
Free Entry Day – 14 November
Pre-book your free day entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries on 14 November 2026.
Oxford’s Sounds: Reimagined – A Soundscape Experience
Experience the sounds of Oxford in this unique soundscape experience — live in the Museum of Oxford galleries & basement. We're collaborating with Cities and Memory to present a unique […]
Little Sounds of the City with Oli Steadman from Stornoway
Hands-on family music workshop with Stornoway's very own Oli Steadman
Take part in a hands-on family music workshop with Oli Steadman of Stornoway. Make and perform a brand-new song about Oxford, built from the sounds and stories of the city. No experience needed, just bring your voice!
Free Entry Day – 23 December
Pre-book your free day entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries on 23 December 2026.
