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Metal, rock, punk and alternative listings. 34 upcoming gigs across 6 venues, next on 16 October.

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Oxford currently has 34 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 6 venues, including O2 Academy Oxford, O2 Academy2 Oxford, The Bullingdon . The next gig is Crash Test Dummies on October 16, 2026. 4 of them are on this weekend. Moshradar tracks the Oxford underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.

Overview

What's onThe next 8 of 34

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Fri 16 Oct Crash Test Dummies O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Sat 17 Oct Transvision Vamp O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sat 17 Oct Master Rhythm Studios Presents: 10 Year Anniversary O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Sun 18 Oct Codefendants O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Wed 21 Oct Enter Shikari O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Thu 29 Oct Swervedriver O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Sat 31 Oct Halloween Special - Scratch, Crackle & Pop (Vinyl DJ Set) The Harcourt Arms Tickets
Wed 4 Nov Psychedelic Porn Crumpets O2 Academy Oxford Tickets

Where they playBusiest rooms in Oxford

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O2 Academy Oxford19 O2 Academy2 Oxford10 The Bullingdon 3 Old Fire Station1 The Harcourt Arms1

Gigs

Upcoming gigs in Oxford34 listed

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Listings checked daily · updated 11 Oct 2026

Fri 16 Oct Crash Test Dummies O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Sat 17 Oct Transvision Vamp O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sat 17 Oct Master Rhythm Studios Presents: 10 Year Anniversary O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Sun 18 Oct Codefendants O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Wed 21 Oct Enter Shikari O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Thu 29 Oct Swervedriver O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Sat 31 Oct Halloween Special - Scratch, Crackle & Pop (Vinyl DJ Set) The Harcourt Arms Tickets
Wed 4 Nov Psychedelic Porn Crumpets O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Fri 6 Nov The Feeling O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sat 7 Nov Pygmy Twylyte perform the music of Frank Zappa O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Sun 8 Nov 60 Juno & Cootie Catcher O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Fri 13 Nov The Rifles O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sun 15 Nov Dermot Henry The Bullingdon Tickets
Thu 19 Nov Little Angels Big Bad and Back Tour O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Fri 20 Nov Yard Act O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sat 21 Nov Reverend & The Makers O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Wed 25 Nov The Rolling People O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Thu 26 Nov Skids + Theatre Of Hate Old Fire Station Tickets
Fri 27 Nov The Guest List O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Fri 27 Nov Big Country + Evan Peter's Alarm O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sat 28 Nov Ozric Tentacles O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Thu 3 Dec Skids + Theatre Of Hate The Bullingdon Tickets
Fri 4 Dec EMO FESTIVAL COMES TO OXFORD! O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Tue 8 Dec Big Special The Bullingdon Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Dave Hill's Slade O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Fri 29 Jan Alestorm O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sat 30 Jan Fat Dog O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sat 27 Feb The Rasmus O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Fri 5 Mar The BIG Indie Tribute Festival In Oxford! O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Thu 18 Mar The View 'hats off to the buskers' 20th anniversary tour O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Thu 6 May Bleech 9:3 O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Fri 7 May Toby Lee O2 Academy2 Oxford Tickets
Mon 10 May Man/Woman/Chainsaw O2 Academy Oxford Tickets
Sat 22 May LOVE with Johnny Echols: 60th Anniversary of Forever Changes O2 Academy Oxford Tickets

Venues

Venues in Oxford6 listed, busiest first

O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road · 19 upcoming O2 Academy2 Oxford 190 Cowley Road · 10 upcoming The Bullingdon 162 Cowley Road · 3 upcoming Old Fire Station 40 George Street · 1 upcoming The Harcourt Arms Cranham Terrace, Jericho, Oxford · 1 upcoming The Jericho Tavern 56 Walton Street, Jericho

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Alternative gigs26 Rock gigs4 Alternative gigs UK Rock gigs UK

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Who's playing soonActs with upcoming Oxford dates

60 juno Alestorm Atlas Bathing Suits Battle Beast Big Country Big Special Bleech 9:3 Codefendants Cootie Catcher Crash Test Dummies Dave Hill's Slade

Gigs in Oxford: the basics

How many gigs are on in Oxford?

There are 34 upcoming gigs listed in Oxford across 6 venues. The next is Crash Test Dummies on 16 October 2026.

Are there any gigs in Oxford this weekend?

Yes — 4 gigs are listed in Oxford this weekend (16–18 October).

What are the best live music venues in Oxford?

The Oxford venues with the most upcoming shows listed are O2 Academy Oxford, O2 Academy2 Oxford, The Bullingdon , Old Fire Station, The Harcourt Arms.

Which bands are playing in Oxford soon?

Acts with upcoming Oxford dates include 60 juno, Alestorm, Atlas, Bathing Suits, Battle Beast, Big Country, Big Special, Bleech 9:3, Codefendants, Cootie Catcher, Crash Test Dummies, Dave Hill's Slade.

What genres of live music can you see in Oxford?

Upcoming shows in Oxford cover Alternative, Rock.

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