Featured Events in Oxford in September 2025 (May Updated)

Join us for the Diagnexia Histopathology Symposium 2025, a premier event for pathologists and trainees from September 3rd to 5th, 2025. Dive into a series of diagnostic subspecialty pathology lectures and slide seminars led by internationally renowned pathologists. Ticket Inclusions: Consultant & Trainee Full Symposium Pass: Access to all lectures and seminars over the three days. Daily refreshments and lunch. Accommodation included on Wednesday & Thursday night. Access to exclusive networking events. Traditional Oxford College Dinner on Thursday night. Certificate of attendance. Information Source: Diagnexia UK Ltd | eventbrite

The Luke Combs Experience is set to take Oxford by storm at the renowned O2 Academy Oxford on September 5, 2025, at 18:30. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable evening, showcasing the raw talent and captivating performances of Luke Combs, a country music sensation known for his chart-topping hits and compelling stage presence. Fans can expect to be enthralled by his soulful voice and energetic renditions of popular tracks, creating an atmosphere that’s nothing short of electric. With the O2 Academy Oxford providing the perfect backdrop, attendees will be immersed in a musical journey that highlights the essence of country music. The Luke Combs Experience is not just a concert; it's a celebration of artistry and passion, making it a must-attend event for music enthusiasts.

Saturday 27th September 2025 10.00am - 5.00pm UK time, in person and online Mark Ovland will lead this day of dharma teachings and practice. Mark's theme is Tuning into Gladness. “Whatever a person frequently thinks and ponders upon, that will become the inclination of their mind.” ~ the Buddha Mark says "Most of us are pretty adept at dwelling on what is painful or difficult. If there's anything challenging in our experience, that’s generally where the mind will go, and often where it becomes stuck. It can feel as though we don’t have any choice in that. But attending to what is good in our experience, what is beautiful, what is pleasant, is a skill that we can learn, and it’s a skill that will serve us well in life, and on the path. On this retreat we will explore this idea more fully, as we practise tuning our antennae towards that which uplifts the heart and mind. Leaning our attention into gladness doesn’t mean dismissing or ignoring any difficulties that may be present, but instead can resource us, allowing us to relate to our experience in new and helpful ways." This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience. During the day we will practise in both stillness and movement postures, and there will be meditation instructions, reflections, and opportunities for questions. Outside of these times we will share the space in companionable silence. There will be a lunch break of about 1 hour. We ask that you commit to staying for the full day. Mark Ovland began practising meditation in 2008 and spent the following four years living and working in retreat centres and monasteries around the UK and Asia. Motivated to make these precious teachings more widely accessible and available, in 2013 he co-founded Freely Given Retreats and soon afterwards pioneered taking mindfulness courses into UK prisons. In more recent years Mark has been especially engaged with environmental and social justice issues. He was a close student of the late Rob Burbea. Dana: In the spirit of generosity, our teachers offer their teaching freely. We invite you to make a ' dana ' donation to support Mark in continuing to offer the teachings in this way. There will be an opportunity to offer dana on the day if you are participating in person. You can also make donations to Mark via paypal. If you have a paypal account then please send your dana to Mark at markovland@gmail.com. Alternatively please contact us to make a bank transfer direct to Mark (we can let you have the details). Please note we are unable to process donations for our teachers through Eventbrite. Booking fee: The fee for online participation is £5/£3/£0 (freely given) and for in person participation £15/£5/£0 (freely given). The fee covers general running costs of the online and in person retreats, including Zoom costs, Eventbrite fees, hall hire and teachers’ travel + accommodation expenses. Our teachers receive no payment from the booking fee, instead you will be invited to offer a donation to our teachers in the ancient tradition of dana. We invite you to pay the full rate if you are reasonably able to do so, as this supports the continuation of our retreats. We also offer lower rate tickets to those who are unemployed, full-time students, on a low income, or are otherwise finding it difficult to meet the full cost. To ensure that these days are accessible to everyone. we also offer freely given tickets for which there is no fee. Cancellation and refunds: Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your place on a retreat – otherwise, someone else may be turned away unnecessarily. Please contact oxfordinsightmeditation@gmail.com to let us know that you can't be there. We offer refunds up to 24 hours before the retreat. Please see instructions here for how to claim a refund. For those attending online: Zoom link: This will be emailed to those who have registered one week before the retreat, 24hrs before the retreat and again 1 hour before the retreat begins. Please check your junk mail if you have not received the email. For those attending in person: Please arrive for registration between 9.15 and 9.45am. Venue: Littlemore Village Hall, Railway Lane, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4PY The hall is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet. There is parking available in the hall's private car park close to the front door. Please contact us if you will need any support on the day to enable you to attend. See here for a map of the location Please allow plenty of time to travel so that you can arrive at the hall between 9.15 and 9.45 for registration. Public transport: City bus 3A, every 30 mins from the High Street and Iffley Road to The George pub, Littlemore, then 2 mins walk. Also City bus 3, every 11 minutes from the High Street and Iffley Road to Rose Hill Parade, then 11 mins walk. Also City bus 5A every 30 minutes from the High Street and Cowley Road to the Catholic Church, Littlemore and then 5 mins walk. More information on bus times here. Parking: There is parking for approx 10 -12 cars in the hall's private car park. What to bring: The hall is heated, but uncarpeted, and we will have some windows open for ventilation. Please bring warm clothing and blankets, and a mat or rug, plus meditation stool or cushions if you wish to sit on the floor. We will ask you take off your shoes when in the hall, so you may also wish to bring slippers or warm socks. There are chairs available, you may wish to bring a cushion or two for padding. Lunch: will be held in silence. We invite you to bring your own vegan or vegetarian packed lunch. A selection of teas, herbal drinks and plant milk will be provided. There is also a fridge where you can store your lunch. All are welcome: We are committed to creating an inclusive retreat space. We welcome people irrespective of religious or political beliefs, ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender, age, ability and culture. Contact: Please get in touch if you have any questions, if you need to cancel, or to change your booking: oxfordinsightmeditation@gmail.com Information Source: Oxford Insight Meditation | eventbrite